The Polar Express

3.RL.5/6 Who is the narrator of this story? 

• The train conductor
• a boy
• an elf

What is the main theme of the Polar Express?

• The spirit of Christmas and the power of belief

• The value of friendship and teamwork

• The significance of environmental conservation

• The importance of technology in modern society

Can you summarize the plot of the Polar Express in a few sentences?

• The Polar Express is a documentary about the history of trains

• The Polar Express is about a young boy who embarks on a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, where he learns about the spirit of Christmas and the power of belief.

• The Polar Express is a horror movie about a possessed train

• The Polar Express is about a group of friends who go on a road trip to find Santa Claus

What does the bell symbolize in the Polar Express?

• The bell symbolizes the conductor's authority

• The bell symbolizes the sound of the train

• The bell symbolizes the end of the train ride

• The bell symbolizes the spirit of Christmas and the belief in the magic of the holiday season.

When does this story mostly take place?

• On Christmas Day

• On Christmas Eve

• On New Year's Eve

• On New Year's Day

Where is The Polar Express traveling?

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

• The train station

• Canada

Once on the train, what did the children do?

• yell and jump up and down on the seats

• sit in silence and watch a Christmas movie

• sing carols, eat candy, and drink cocoa

• tell each other stories about Santa

What did the boy want most for Christmas?

• a teddy bear

• for everyone to be together on Christmas Day

• a new PS5

• a silver bell from Santa's sleigh

The first gift of Christmas was given by...

• Santa

• the Head Elf

• the train conductor

• The boy's father

How did the boy feel when he lost his gift?

• hungry

• empty

• heart broken

• glad