Polar Express: Understanding Story Elements

Front

What did the boy lose on the train ride home?

Back

He lost the gift Santa gave him.

Front

What was the gift that the boy's little sister found with his name on it?

Back

The bell.

Front

What are factories?

Back

Places where toys are made.

Front

Who collects passengers' tickets on a bus or train?

Back

Conductor.

Front

What is the pointed top of a mountain called?

Back

Peak.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Polar Express'?

Back

Belief in the magic of Christmas.

Front

What type of train is the Polar Express?

Back

A magical train that takes children to the North Pole.

Front

What does the bell symbolize in the story?

Back

The belief in Santa Claus.

Front

Who is the main character in 'The Polar Express'?

Back

A young boy.

Front

What does the boy receive as a gift from Santa?

Back

A bell from Santa's sleigh.