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The Polar Express
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Reading comprehension questions based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg
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1
What did the boy eat and drink on the train?
candies with white nougat centers and hot cocoa
caramel apples and hot cocoa
popcorn and soda
cookies and milk
2
On Christmas Eve, as the boy lay in bed, what sound was he listening for?
bells from Santa's sleigh
rain falling
a dog barking
hissing steam and squeaking metal
3
What winter holiday does the Polar Express book take place around?
Christmas
One of the character's birthdays
Valentine's Day
New Year's Day
4
Who can hear the bell that Santa gave the boy?
The boy and his sister, but nobody else
Only children who believes in Santa
Only people who have seen Santa
Those who truly believe
5
Who wrote the book “The Polar Express”?
Chris Van Allsburg
Dr. Seuss
J.K. Rowling
Harper Lee
6
When the conductor asked if the boy was coming to the North Pole, the boy___________________.
grabbed his coat and climbed aboard
pushed the conductor out of his way and went aboard
said "No"
took the conductor's outstretched hand
7
Where did the boy put the bell?
on the table
In his bathrobe pocket
in a bag
on his lap
8
Where did the conductor tell the boy the train was going?
Winter Land
Christmas Town
North Pole
It was not headed anywhere; it was a train ride for kids
9
Who signed the note on the small box?
Mom
Mom and Dad
Sarah
Mr. C
10
What did the boy see as he looked through his window?
Santa Claus
a car
a dog
a train
11
What were all the children wearing on the train?
shorts and t-shirts
Pajamas and nightgowns
work out/gym clothing
fancy clothing
12
What did the Polar Express cross before it reached the North Pole?
a deep valley called the "Grand Canyon"
a sparkling stream that looked like a river of diamonds
a lake covered with ice
a barren desert of ice called the "Great Polar Ice Cap"
13
What did the boy ask Santa to give him for the first gift of Christmas?
One of the silver bells from Santa's sleigh
A ride in the sleigh back to his house
a toy
Santa's hat
14
What was in the small box behind the tree?
Santa's hat
a toy
a key
the silver bell
15
What sound did the boy actually hear?
rain falling
a dog barking
hissing steam and squeaking metal
bells from Santa's sleigh
16
What was the boy’s little sister’s name?
Danielle
Elyssa
Sarah
Taylor
17
What did the boy feel when he reached into his pocket?
a silver bell
a hole
a small wrapped present
a key
