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Twas the Night Before Christmas Quiz
1. How many reindeer pull Santa Claus' sleigh?
6
12
8
Answer
8
2. Why are there stockings hung by the fire?
as a decoration
to receive presents from Santa Claus
to keep the children's feet warm
Answer
to receive presents from Santa Claus
3. In this story what is "a long winter's nap"?
hibernation
sleep for the night
a 30 minute rest
Answer
sleep for the night
4. Why does the author get out of bed?
to get something to eat
to see what the noise outside is
to wake the children
Answer
to see what the noise outside is
5. What causes so much light outside?
the reflection of the moon on the snow
the street lamps c
it is mid-day
Answer
the reflection of the moon on the snow
6. Which animals transport Santa?
horses
dogs
reindeer
Answer
reindeer
7. How do they transport Santa Claus and the sleigh?
they fly
they pull the sleigh on the snow
the sleigh is motor driven
Answer
they fly
8. What does Santa have in his bag?
toys for the children
food
coal
Answer
toys for the children
9. What kind of a figure (body) does Santa have?
thin
muscle man
fat
Answer
fat
10. Is Santa a smoker?
yes
no
Answer
yes
11. What does Santa say to the author?
he wants to know how the author is doing
he wants to know about the children
nothing
Answer
nothing
12. How does he tell the author not to worry?
with a wink of his eye
he gives the thumbs up sign
he tells him not to worry
Answer
with a wink of his eye
13. What is Santa's work?
cleaning the chimney
bringing presents to little children
bringing the Christmas tree
Answer
bringing presents to little children
14. What is the last thing Santa shouts?
good-night
Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
Answer
good-night
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