Comprehension Quiz

This comprehension quiz worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they demonstrate understanding of plot, character motivation, theme, and moral lessons in A Christmas Carol. Through multiple-choice questions, learners practice close reading, recall, and critical thinking while reviewing how Dickens develops character transformation and meaning across the novella.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension Assessment (Grades 5-7): Students answer questions that measure understanding of key events and details.
• Character & Theme Recognition: Learners identify motivations, changes, and moral lessons connected to major characters.
• Plot & Setting Analysis: Students review how events unfold across the staves and how setting supports the story’s message.
• Critical Thinking: Learners interpret questions carefully and select answers supported by the text.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with upper elementary and middle school ELA standards.
• Clear Multiple-Choice Format: Allows for efficient assessment and easy grading.
• Ideal for Review or Testing: Works well as a quiz, unit review, or post-reading assessment.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for classroom instruction, substitute plans, test preparation, or homeschool lessons.

This comprehension quiz worksheet helps students reinforce understanding of A Christmas Carol while practicing careful reading and analytical thinking. By reviewing plot events, character development, and central themes, learners strengthen retention and interpretation skills. Whether used for assessment or review, this printable resource offers a simple, low-prep way to measure comprehension and support meaningful engagement with Dickens’s classic novella.

This worksheet is part of our A Christmas Carol collection.