Polar Express Comprehension

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What is the Polar Express?

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A magical train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

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What is a golden bell in the story?

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A special bell that can only be heard by those who truly believe in Christmas.

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What does it mean to believe?

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To have faith or trust in something, like the magic of Christmas.

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What is the North Pole?

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The northernmost point on Earth, where Santa Claus lives.

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What do children wear on the Polar Express?

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They wear pajamas and nightgowns.

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What is the significance of the note found in the last small box?

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It tells the boy that the bell was found on Santa's sleigh.

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What happens to the bell as the years go by?

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Only those who truly believe can hear it ring.

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What does the conductor do on the train?

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He guides the train and points out important sights, like the North Pole.

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What is the Great Polar Ice Cap?

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A vast, icy desert that the Polar Express crosses to reach the North Pole.

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What do the lights at the North Pole look like?

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They look like a strange ocean liner sailing on a frozen sea.