The Polar Express
This quiz tests students comprehension of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.
- 1.
As the boy lay in his bed, what did he hear?- A.
Rain falling
- B.
A dog barking
- C.
Bells from Santa's sleigh
- D.
Hissing steam and squeaking metal
- 2.
When the conductor asked if he was coming to the North Pole, the boy___________________________.
- A.
Grabbed his coat and climbed aboard
- B.
Pushed the conductor out of his way and went aboard
- C.
Took the conductor's outstretched hand
- D.
Said "no"
- 3.What did the boy eat and drink on the train?
- A.
Caramel apples and hot cocoa
- B.
Popcorn and soda pop
- C.
Christmas cookies and milk
- D.
Candies with white nougat centers and hot cocoa
- 4.
What did the Polar Express cross before it reached the North Pole?
- A.
A sparkling stream that looked like a river of diamonds
- B.
A barren desert of ice called the "Great Polar Ice Cap"
- C.
A lake covered with ice
- D.
A deep valley called the "Grand Canyon"
- 5.
What did the boy ask Santa to give him for the first gift of Christmas?
- 6.
What did the boy feel when he reached into his pocket?
- A.
A silver bell
- B.
A hole
- C.
A small wrapped present
- D.
A key
- 7.
For whom does the boy's bell still ring?
- A.
Anyone who is sad and lonely
- B.
Those who truly believe
- C.
Him and his sister
- D.
Only children who believe in Santa Claus
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