WorksheetsNightmare Before Christmas Poem Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 22mins
Based on the text in stanza two, Jack is feeling :
alarmed
discontent
aloof
excited
In stanza 4: His gaze transfixed by one special door.
Transfixed means
forced to look away; unbearable
repairing something broken; fix
unable to look away; in awe
to see from the corner of your eye; distracted
Based on the description of Zero in stanza 3, the reader can infer that he:
is frightening to those around him
is excited to be out of the grave
makes Jack's day by showing up
has a timid personality
From the description in the last line of stanza 4, the reader knows that:
there is a snowstorm
there is a blinding light
there is a sandy beach
there are ghosts flying around
Which detail from stanza five supports the line: "He had finally found the feeling he wanted."
In the middle of a place called Christmas Town
so that his friends wouldn't think him a liar
he took the present filled stockings that hung by the fire
Immersed in the light, Jack was no longer haunted.
According to the text, why did Jack 'pick up everything that sparkled or glowed'?
He wanted to keep it all for himself.
He wanted to give it as a gift to his friends.
He knew his friends needed proof of this new place.
He wanted to redecorate Halloweentown.
In stanza 8, what imagery is symbolic of Jack's internal struggle?
'while it lightninged and thundered'
Jack sat alone and obsessively wondered
we stalk the graveyards spreading panic and fear
Jack thought and he thought
Which theme is developed in the text?
Halloween is better than Christmas
happiness and cheer aren't meant for everyone
embrace your identity; don't try to be someone you're not
always believe in yourself; you can do anything you put your mind to
Which line from the poem best supports the theme?
Jack was confused and filled with great grief.
I hope you realize Halloween's the right place for you.
Well, I could be Santa, and I could spread cheer.
but then like a dream, Santa brought Christmas to the land of Halloween.
Jack was oblivious of his effect on people as he delivered his gifts. Which two details from the text support this?
Unaware that the world was in panic and fear, Jack merrily spread his own brand of cheer
to be so needed was Zero's great dream. So he joyously flew to the head of the team.
Not knowing where to turn, he looked toward the sky. Then he slumped on the grave and started to cry.
There were screams of terror, but Jack didn't hear it, He was much too involved with his own Christmas spirit.
In stanza 11, the word macabre means:
uncertain; unfamiliar
joyful; celebratory
disturbing; gruesome
deeply understood; spot on
Which text evidence best reveals the heart behind Jack's intentions in taking over for Santa?
Then a confused Santa was shoved into a sack and taken to Halloween to see mastermind Jack
don't think ill of my play, for I'll do the best Santa job that I can
Zero, with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Jack was confused and filled with great grief.
