Christmas Songs

Christmas Songs

Multiple Choice

Over the river and through the woods,

To Grandmother’s house we go!

The horse knows the way, to carry the sleigh

Through the white and drifting snow!

What is the main idea of the song above?

• a) It is snowy outside.

• b) A trip to grandmother’s house.

• c) Horses have a good sense of direction.

Multiple Choice

And so I’m offering this simple phrase

From kids from one to ninety-two,

Although it’s been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you!

What can you infer about who most enjoys the Christmas season?

• a) Christmas is most enjoyed by kids.

• b) Christmas is enjoyed by everyone.

• c) Christmas is most enjoyed by adults.

Multiple Choice

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we’ve no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

What is the theme of the song above?

• a) It is important to plan ahead.

• b) Life can have unexpected problems.

• c) You should make the best of any situation.

Multiple Choice

A pair of hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots

Is the wish of Barney and Ben

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk

Is the hope of Janice and Jen

And mom and dad can hardly wait for school

to start again

What can you infer about this household?

• a) The kids are very selfish

• b) The kids are rowdy and restless

• c) The parents are disappointed

Multiple Choice

All of the other reindeer

Used to laugh and call him names

They never let poor Rudolph

Join in any reindeer games!

What point of view is used in this song?

• a) First person

• b) Second person

• c) Third person

Multiple Choice

In the meadow we can build a snowman

Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He’ll say are you married?

We’ll say no man, but you can do the job

When you’re in town!

What can you infer about these people?

• a) They are best friends playing in the snow.

• b) They are a young couple dating.

• c) They are a husband and wife.

Multiple Choice

Frosty the snowman

Knew the sun was hot that day

So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun

Now before I melt away”

What is the theme from the above song?

• a) You should live for the day.

• b) It is better to be safe than sorry.

• c) You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

Multiple Choice

Christmas, Christmas time is near,

Time for toys and time for cheer.

We’ve been good, but we can’t last,

Hurry, Christmas, Hurry fast!

What point of view is used in this song?

• a) First person

• b) Second person

• c) Third person

Multiple Choice

You’re a vile one, Mr. Grinch

You have termites in your smile

You have all the tender sweetness of a

seasick crocodile

Mr. Grinch, given the choice between the 2 of

you, I’d take the seasick crocodile!

What is the main idea of the passage above?

• a) The Grinch’s smile is awful.

• b) The Grinch is not pleasant to be around.

• c) The Grinch is worse than a crocodile!

Multiple Choice

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Toys in every store

But the prettiest sight to see,

Is the holly that will be

On your own front door.

Make an inference about how the author feels in this passage.

• a) She is thankful the stores are well stocked.

• b) She feels that home is the special part of

  Christmas

• c) She needs to begin decorating her house.