Nightmare Before Christmas Poem Quiz

Based on the text in stanza two, Jack is feeling :

• alarmed

• discontent

• aloof

• excited

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In stanza 4: His gaze transfixed by one special door.

Transfixed means

• forced to look away; unbearable

• repairing something broken; fix

• unable to look away; in awe

• to see from the corner of your eye; distracted

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Based on the description of Zero in stanza 3, the reader can infer that he:

• is frightening to those around him

• is excited to be out of the grave

• makes Jack's day by showing up

• has a timid personality

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From the description in the last line of stanza 4, the reader knows that:

• there is a snowstorm

• there is a blinding light

• there is a sandy beach

• there are ghosts flying around

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Which detail from stanza five supports the line: "He had finally found the feeling he wanted."

• In the middle of a place called Christmas Town

• so that his friends wouldn't think him a liar

• he took the present filled stockings that hung by the fire

• Immersed in the light, Jack was no longer haunted.

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According to the text, why did Jack 'pick up everything that sparkled or glowed'?

• He wanted to keep it all for himself.

• He wanted to give it as a gift to his friends.

• He knew his friends needed proof of this new place.

• He wanted to redecorate Halloweentown.

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In stanza 8, what imagery is symbolic of Jack's internal struggle?

• 'while it lightninged and thundered'

• Jack sat alone and obsessively wondered

• we stalk the graveyards spreading panic and fear

• Jack thought and he thought

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Which theme is developed in the text?

• Halloween is better than Christmas

• happiness and cheer aren't meant for everyone

• embrace your identity; don't try to be someone you're not

• always believe in yourself; you can do anything you put your mind to

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Which line from the poem best supports the theme?

• Jack was confused and filled with great grief.

• I hope you realize Halloween's the right place for you.

• Well, I could be Santa, and I could spread cheer.

• but then like a dream, Santa brought Christmas to the land of Halloween.

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Jack was oblivious of his effect on people as he delivered his gifts. Which two details from the text support this?

• Unaware that the world was in panic and fear, Jack merrily spread his own brand of cheer

• to be so needed was Zero's great dream. So he joyously flew to the head of the team.

• Not knowing where to turn, he looked toward the sky. Then he slumped on the grave and started to cry.

• There were screams of terror, but Jack didn't hear it, He was much too involved with his own Christmas spirit.

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