The Christmas Present Quiz

What is the main theme of the story?

• The value of silence

• The importance of family

• The magic of Christmas

• The joy of giving

Why did Mary Clay look forward to quiet evenings before her marriage?

• She disliked talking

• She wanted to avoid her husband

• She enjoyed sewing and reading

• She craved for company

What did John Clay like to do in the evenings?

• Enjoy silence

• Read the paper out loud

• Play music

• Sew and read

What did Mary dread the most in the evenings?

• Her husband reading the paper out loud

• The cold weather

• The sound of her husband's voice

• The lack of company

Why did Mary and John agree to go to Mary's aunt's farmhouse for Christmas?

• They wanted a change of scenery

• They couldn't refuse the invitation

• They wanted to escape the noisy farmhouse

• John enjoyed spending time with Mary's uncle

What was the old woman's habitual expression?

• A joyful expression

• A blank stare

• A curious sardonic smile

• A look of sadness

What did James ask Jane to get from upstairs?

• Photos

• Boats

• Coats

• Books

What did James think of his wife's deafness?

• He found it amusing

• He thought it was a burden

• He didn't mind it

• He was jealous of it

What did John receive from his brother in Switzerland?

• Books

• Picture postcards

• Paintings

• Handmade crafts

What did Mary's aunt reveal to her on Christmas Eve?

• She could read minds

• She was never deaf

• She was a magician

• She had a secret treasure