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WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Best Christmas Present in the World'
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is the author of 'The Best Christmas Present in the World'?
Jim Macpherson
Thomas Hardy
Sir Michael Morpurgo
Ted Hughes
What type of desk did the author find in the junk shop?
A dining table
A writing desk
A roll-top desk
A computer desk
What was the condition of the desk when the author found it?
Brand new
Slightly damaged
In perfect condition
In bad condition
What did the author find inside the desk?
A small black tin box
A diary
A letter from the war
A photograph
Who was Jim Macpherson writing to in his letter?
His wife, Connie
His friend, Hans
His mother
His brother
What significant event happened on Christmas morning according to Jim's letter?
They were ordered to retreat
They received gifts from home
German soldiers approached with a white flag
A battle broke out
What did Jim and the German soldiers do together?
Shared food and stories
Had a dance party
Played chess
Wrote letters home
What instrument did Hans Wolf play before joining the army?
Trumpet
Violin
Cello
Piano
What did Jim tell Connie about the Christmas party?
It was a disaster
It was boring
It was the best he had ever seen
It was too short
How old was Connie when the author visited her?
90 years old
101 years old
85 years old
75 years old
What did Connie mistake the author for?
Her husband, Jim
A soldier
A family friend
A doctor
What did the author wish Connie when he met her?
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy New Year
Happy Birthday
Happy Christmas
What did Jim and Hans agree on regarding wars?
They are necessary for peace
They should be resolved through games
They should be avoided at all costs
They should be fought more often
What did the author do with the letter after reading it?
Threw it away
Kept it for himself
Returned it to the desk
Gave it to Connie
What was the author's initial intention with the desk?
To sell it
To repair it
To use it for writing
To donate it
