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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTMAS
1.
Q: Why do we __________ our Christmas gifts with paper?
A: Because we like to see surprise and joy (real or kindly faked) in the recipients.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
tap
C)
rap
B)
wrap
D)
whack
2.
Q: Why do we __________ so many bells at Christmas time?
A: Because so many people ring them.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
hear
C)
feel
B)
catch
D)
listen
3.
Q: Why do we wish people a "Merry Christmas" instead of a "Happy Christmas"?
A: The two are about the same, but with "Merry Christmas" an extra twinkle is __________ in the eyes.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
see
C)
sees
B)
saw
D)
seen
4.
Q: How many gifts can Santa Claus's bag __________?
A: One less than infinity. Why one less? Because there's a limit to everything.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
head
C)
miss
B)
hold
D)
drop
5.
Q: Is there really a Mrs. Santa Claus?
A: The best way to know for sure is to __________ Santa Claus next time you see him.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
deny
C)
ask
B)
order
D)
refuse
6.
Q: Why do so many people __________ bells at Christmas time?
A: For the poor, for the joy, and because a bell can say what words can't say.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
ring
C)
rings
B)
rang
D)
rung
7.
Q: What can't words say?
A: The moment you __________ on Christmas morning, listen carefully. You may hear then what words can't say.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
keep up
C)
wake up
B)
give up
D)
put up
8.
Q: If Santa doesn't have to __________, then why has he become old?
A: He only appears to be old. He's an undercover kid.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
age
C)
time
B)
look
D)
date
9.
Q: How can a __________ possibly fly through the air?
A: If you were being pulled by eight flying reindeer, wouldn't you fly too?
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
sley
C)
slay
B)
sleigh
D)
sleight
10.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
What fun it is to __________
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Answer
A)
B)
C)
D)
A)
run
C)
ride
B)
drive
D)
spurt
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