Polar Express

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What is the Polar Express?

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A magical train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

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What does the boy see out of his window?

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A train wrapped in an apron of steam.

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What is the significance of Christmas Eve in the story?

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It is the night when the Polar Express travels to the North Pole.

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What does the boy listen for?

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The ringing bells of Santa's sleigh.

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What drink do the children enjoy on the train?

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Hot cocoa.

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What happens to the boy on the train ride home?

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He loses the gift Santa gave him.

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What is the main theme of the Polar Express?

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Belief in the magic of Christmas.

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Who is the main character in the Polar Express?

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A young boy who is unsure about believing in Santa.

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What does the train symbolize in the story?

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The journey of belief and the spirit of Christmas.

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What kind of journey does the Polar Express take?

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A magical journey to the North Pole.