Nightmare Before Christmas

Read the sentence below from stanza 8.

Then a confused Santa was shoved into a sack,

And taken to Halloween to see mastermind Jack.

What does mastermind mean in the sentence?

• a person who is learning to do something

• a person who carries out a plan of action

• a person who is the brains behind a plan

• a person who has mastered the art of a skill

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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Think about the original poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Which lines below are most likely replaced by these lines in "Nightmare Before Christmas?"

"...would have nightmares of monsters and skeletons in their heads..."

• ...not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

• ...the stockings were hung by the chimney with care

• ...while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads

• ...when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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Which quote should be included in a summary of the poem?

• "Jack Skellington was his name. He was tired and bored in Halloweenland."

• "He stood before then, completely in awe, His gaze transfixed by one special door."

• "He answered the door, and to his surprise, He saw weird little creatures in strange disguise."

• "A monstrous train with tentacle tracks, a ghoulish puppet wielding an ax."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What would best be considered the theme of this poem?

• Christmas can be both fun and scary.

• Sometimes plans don't work out like we hope.

• It's best to leave some things to the experts.

• Trying new things can be scary.

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Which 2 lines explain Jack's reasoning for being discontent on Halloween?

• "A man eating plant disguised as a wreath,

  And a vampire lady with very sharp teeth."

• "Jack finally looked down from his dark, starry frights,

  And saw the commotion, the noise, and the lights."

• "And please, Mr. Clause, don't think ill of my plan,

  For I'll do the best Santa job that I can."

• "I'm sick of the scaring, the terror, the fright,

  I'm tired of being something that goes bump in the night."

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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Which context clue helps the reader understand what awe means in stanza 4?

• ...filled with dismay

• ...with a slight sense of worry

• ...Entranced and excited

• ...white, windy flurry

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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Match each action with its effect.

• Jack landed in Christmastown.

• People were outraged at Jack's antics.

• Missiles were fired off.

• Jack wanted to be Santa.

• Santa was kidnapped.

• Jack opened the door to a white, windy flurry.

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What is the author's purpose in writing this poem?

• to inform readers about an alternative Christmas night

• to entertain readers with a twist on a traditional tale

• to persuade readers to start their own holiday traditions

• to warn readers about Jack Skellington

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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How does stanza 10 advance the plot?

• It introduces and describes the conflict which leads to Jack's defeat.

• It describes the carnage and destruction caused by Jack.

• It provides an explanation of Jack's actions.

• It illustrates Santa's willingness to forgive Jack.

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Stanza​ ​ (a)   implies that Jack could best serve as Santa, while stanza​ ​ (b)   emphasizes that he is better off in Halloweentown.

• 9
• 18
• 7
• 12
• 19
• 2

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