THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IN THE WORLD - CLASS 8

What did author find at the junk shop ?

• A chair

• A table

• A roll top desk

• A christmas gift

What did the author find in it?

• A cello tape

• An envelope

• A gift box

• A pen stand

By whom was the letter written ?

• Connie

• Harry

• Jim Macpherson

• Morris

It said that it was his last letter and was dated December 26, 1914.It was written at the time of the war between Germany and Britain. It enlisted the series of events that followed on the day of Christmas that year 1914 or “a wonderful thing that happened”, in the words of Jim.

** The war was fought between soldiers of -

• Germany and USA

• France and Britian

• Swiss and German

• Britain and Germany

They shared schnapps, sausages and rum. The two officers, Jim and Hans Wolf developed a good bond over a chit-chat. They both were of the view that countries should negotiate peacefully and resolve conflicts by playing football.

** Hans belong to which place?

• Dorset

• Bridport

• Dusseldorf

• London

Which game did the soldiers play at the war-field?

(a)  

“Ah, Dorset,” he smiled. “I know this place. I know it very well.” We shared my rum ration and his excellent sausage. And we talked, Connie, how we talked. He spoke almost perfect English. But it turned out that he had never set foot in Dorset, never even been to England. He had learned all he knew of England from school, and from reading books in English.

****Who was the favorite writer of the Hans?

• Edward Lear

• Robert frost

• Thomas hardy

• Ruskin Bond

Where was Connie Macpherson staying?

• Hospital

• Old-age home

• Nursing Home

• Orphanage

Whom did Connie mistook author to be?

• Jim

• Hans

• Tommy

• Narrator

I just want to hear your voice again. I’d love that so much. And then perhaps we’ll have some tea. I’ve made you a nice Christmas cake, marzipan all around. I know how much you love marzipan.”

**Who used to love marzipan ?

• Jim

• Wolf

• Hans

• Brigade