WorksheetsNicholas was...
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which words best describe how the character feels?
trapped
triumphant
hopeless
jolly
Why does Nicholas feel conflicted about his night out?
His punishment is endless and there is no reprieve.
He's just so busy and has worked so hard.
Some children don't deserve gifts.
He doesn't like traveling or being cold.
The reference to Prometheus, Loki, Sysyphus, and Judas is called...
allusion
personification
metaphor
simile
What is the purpose of the allusion to Prometheus, Loki, Sisyphus, and Judas?
To show the reader that Nicholas has a similar punishment to legendary figures who were endlessly tortured for their deeds.
To show the reader that Nicholas is a hero amongst heroes.
To distract the reader from the theme of the piece.
To give other examples of generous people.
"Twittering Tongues" is an example of which literary device?
alliteration
repetition
simile
metaphor
What is a possible theme of the story?
Sometimes the stories you know, are not the truth.
The spirit of the season is about giving.
Be careful what you wish for.
Hard work is always rewarded.
What is the tone of the piece?
Disturbing
Jovial
Melancholy
Ambivilant
Based on the text, what is the definition of "envied"?
jealous
angry
sick
wounded
What can be inferred from the story?
That Nicholas has committed some heinous crime
That the natives are cruel and have kidnapped Nicholas
That Nicholas was innocent
That Nicholas has made sacrifices in order to serve children.
One theme in the story is that actions have consequences and one must atone for their crimes. Which quote from the text best supports that claim?
"He envied Prometheus and Loki, Sisyphus, and Judas. His punishment was harsher."
"During the journey he would stand near every child in the world, leave one of the dwarves' invisible gifts by its bedside."
"Nicholas was older than sin, and his beard could grow no whiter. He wanted to die."
"The children slept, frozen in time."
