"The Polar Express" Quiz
A young boy embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express.
picture books | 32 pages | Published in 1985
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Test your knowledge about the book "The Polar Express". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the theme of belief play a significant role in 'The Polar Express'?
- Discuss the symbolism of the Polar Express train in the story.
- What is the significance of the boy being chosen as the conductor of the train?
- Explore the role of the Santa Claus character in 'The Polar Express.' What does he represent?
- Describe the transformation the boy experiences during his journey on the Polar Express.
- Discuss the role of the silver bell in the story. What does it symbolize?
- Analyze the importance of the boy's decision to keep the bell, despite its loss of sound.
- Explain how the illustrations in 'The Polar Express' contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of the story.
- Compare and contrast the boy's experience on the Polar Express with his life before the journey.
- Discuss the role of imagination in 'The Polar Express' and how it shapes the events of the story.
