Quiz on 'The Best Christmas Present in the World'

Who is the author of 'The Best Christmas Present in the World'?

• Jim Macpherson

• Thomas Hardy

• Sir Michael Morpurgo

• Ted Hughes

What type of desk did the author find in the junk shop?

• A dining table

• A writing desk

• A roll-top desk

• A computer desk

What was the condition of the desk when the author found it?

• Brand new

• Slightly damaged

• In perfect condition

• In bad condition

What did the author find inside the desk?

• A small black tin box

• A diary

• A letter from the war

• A photograph

Who was Jim Macpherson writing to in his letter?

• His wife, Connie

• His friend, Hans

• His mother

• His brother

What significant event happened on Christmas morning according to Jim's letter?

• They were ordered to retreat

• They received gifts from home

• German soldiers approached with a white flag

• A battle broke out

What did Jim and the German soldiers do together?

• Shared food and stories

• Had a dance party

• Played chess

• Wrote letters home

What instrument did Hans Wolf play before joining the army?

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Cello

• Piano

What did Jim tell Connie about the Christmas party?

• It was a disaster

• It was boring

• It was the best he had ever seen

• It was too short

How old was Connie when the author visited her?

• 90 years old

• 101 years old

• 85 years old

• 75 years old