Christmas Shoes Quiz

Open-ended: How does the story highlight the true meaning of Christmas?

Answer explanation

Highlight: means to emphasize a key point or important information within a text.

Matching: Match the following story elements with their descriptions.

Make inferences: What is the most likely reason the little boy was pacing around anxiously?

• He was excited about Christmas.

• He was worried about not having enough money.

• He was waiting for his friend.

• He was looking for his dad.

Analyze story elements: How was the narrator help with the resolution in the story?

• He listens attentively to the boy's problem.

• He suggests the boy buy the shoes.

• He reminds the boy what Christmas is really about.

• He helps the boy fulfill his desire of buying his mom the shoes.

Understand vocabulary: What does the word "frantically" mean in the context of the story?

• Calmly

• Happily

• In a hurried and worried way

• Slowly

Understand vocabulary: What does the phrase "caught a glimpse of heaven’s love" suggest?

• The narrator saw angels.

• The narrator felt a sense of peace and love.

• The narrator was dreaming.

• The narrator was looking at the sky.

Analyze story elements: What is the main theme of the story?

• The joy of receiving gifts

• The importance of family

• The spirit of giving and kindness

• The excitement of Christmas shopping

Make inferences: What can we infer about the boy's mother from the story?

• She is very wealthy.

• She is very sick.

• She loves shopping.

• She dislikes Christmas.

Understand vocabulary: What does the word "anxiously" mean in the context of the story?

• Calmly

• Nervously

• Joyfully

• Angrily

Make inferences: Why did the narrator decide to help the little boy? Select all that apply.

• He wanted to teach the boy a lesson.

• He felt sorry for the boy.

• He was reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.

• He had extra money he wanted to spend.