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The Polar Express
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Question 1 of 15
When does the story start?
A
Christmas Eve
B
Three Kings' Day
C
Christmas
D
Boxing Day
Question 2 of 15
What was the boy listening for in bed?
A
the Polar Express
B
ringing bells of Santa's sleigh
C
his parents going to bed
D
the snowfall
Question 3 of 15
What is the boy not wearing when he goes outside?
A
robe
B
pajamas
C
coat
D
slippers
Question 4 of 15
What is the first thing he hears the conductor say?
A
All aboard!
B
Merry Christmas!
C
Well, are you coming?
D
Next stop, the North Pole!
Question 5 of 15
What do the children not do on the train?
A
decorate cookies
B
eat candy
C
sing Christmas carols
D
drink hot cocoa
Question 6 of 15
On which part of their journey do the children see snow rabbits?
A
while climbing steep mountains
B
in the dark forest
C
while traversing snow covered plains
D
on the polar ice cap
Question 7 of 15
Why don't the children see elves immediately upon arriving at the North Pole?
A
they're on vacation
B
they're all in the factories
C
they're asleep
D
they're gathered at the center of the city
Question 8 of 15
What does the boy want for Christmas?
A
a toy train
B
a button off Santa's suit
C
an elf's shoe
D
a bell from Santa's sleigh
Question 9 of 15
What metal are the bells made from?
A
silver
B
platinum
C
bronze
D
gold
Question 10 of 15
In which pocket does the boy put the bell?
A
pajama top pocket
B
pajama pants pocket
C
robe pocket
D
coat pocket
Question 11 of 15
When does the boy discover the bell is missing?
A
just before he arrives at his house
B
right after walking through his front door
C
just before the train leaves the North Pole
D
partway through the journey back from the North Pole
Question 12 of 15
What does the conductor shout out to the boy as the train pulls away?
A
Believe!
B
Good night!
C
Don't ever forget!
D
Merry Christmas!
Question 13 of 15
What is the boy's sister's name?
A
Emily
B
Rachel
C
Sarah
D
Maggie
Question 14 of 15
Who was never able to hear the bell?
A
the boy
B
the boy's parents
C
the boy's sister
D
the boy's friend
Question 15 of 15
Who illustrated "The Polar Express"?
A
Brad Holland
B
Chris Van Allsburg
C
Dr. Seuss
D
Maurice Sendak
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