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The Magic of the Christmas Carnival
As Jackson stepped into the bustling Christmas carnival, his eyes widened in awe. Glittering fairy lights hung everywhere, illuminating the frosty night. Carnival stalls filled with gingerbread cookies and cotton candy lined the streets, while the merry sound of carols filled the air. A gigantic, twinkling Christmas tree stood proudly in the center, but something was missing - the star. Jackson remembered finding a shiny ornament in his yard earlier. Could it be the missing star? With a burst of determination, Jackson ventured into the carnival. He dodged past laughing children and colorful rides, clutching the ornament tightly. At last, he reached the tree and looked up. Santa, overseeing the festivities from his grotto, noticed Jackson. 'What do you have there, young man?' Santa asked. Hesitantly, Jackson showed him the ornament. Santa's eyes twinkled as he recognized it as the missing star. With a chuckle, Santa whisked Jackson and the star up to the top of the tree. As Jackson placed the star, the crowd cheered. He'd saved the carnival's Christmas!
Question 1
What did Jackson find in his yard?
A candy cane
A snowman
A shiny ornament
Explanation. Jackson found a shiny ornament in his yard which turned out to be the missing star for the Christmas tree at the carnival.
A Christmas gift
A pair of gloves
Question 2
What did Santa do when he recognized the ornament?
He scolded Jackson
He ignored Jackson
He whisked Jackson up to the top of the tree
Explanation. Santa recognized the ornament as the missing star and he whisked Jackson and the star up to the top of the tree.
He gave Jackson a present
He broke the ornament
Question 3
What was the mood of the story?
Sad
Angry
Scared
Joyful
Explanation. The story describes a merry and awe-inspiring Christmas carnival making the overall mood joyful.
Bored
Question 4
What does the word 'bustling' mean in this context?
Quiet
Empty
Busy and lively
Explanation. In this context, 'bustling' describes the Christmas carnival as being busy and lively with activity.
Dirty
Dangerous
Question 5
What did Jackson do to save the carnival's Christmas?
He sang a Christmas carol
He gave everyone gifts
He placed the missing star at the top of the tree
Explanation. Jackson discovered that the shiny ornament he found in his yard was the missing star. He saved the carnival's Christmas by placing it at the top of the tree.
He made gingerbread cookies
He dressed up as Santa
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