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"A Letter from Santa Claus"

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What inference can you make when Twain writes, "I can read your and your baby sister's jagged and fantastic marks without any trouble at all"?

a)

Susie has apologized for her bad handwriting.

b)

Susie has good handwriting.

c)

Twain has not read the letter completely.

d)

Susie's writing is very interesting.

2.

What is the tone of this sentence: "I went down your chimney at midnight when you were asleep and delivered them all myself--and kissed both of you, too"?

a)

Creepy

b)

Rude

c)

Affectionate

d)

Kind

3.

Based on this sentence, what is the best definition for the word inquire? "Is that it? I will call at your kitchen door about nine o'clock this morning to inquire."

a)

Deliver

b)

Ask

c)

Speak

d)

Order

4.

Twain wrote, "I must not see anybody and I must not speak to anybody but you. When the kitchen doorbell rings, George must be blindfolded and sent to the door." Why do you think he was describing so much secrecy?

a)

He wasn't planning to show up.

b)

He was scared of George.

c)

He wanted Susie to believe in Santa.

d)

He didn't like the people in the house.

5.

What is Twain's purpose in using the following metaphor? "I will go to the moon and get those things."

a)

He wants Susie to know how hard it is to get the things she wants.

b)

He wants Susie to believe in magic.

c)

He wants Susie to know that Santa is very far away.

d)

He thinks Susie's requests are impossible.

6.

Which of the following best describes the intended mood of the text?

a)

Spirited

b)

Angry

c)

Scared

d)

Mesmerized

7.

Which of the following best describes the theme of the letter?

a)

Children should believe in magic for as long as possible.

b)

Anything is possible if you believe hard enough.

c)

When we need magic, we should look at the moon.

d)

Parents will do anything to bring joy to their children.