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In which area of the world did the legend of Santa Claus begin?

Asia Minor

England

France

Using your context clues, choose the best meaning of the word PERPLEXED.

Confused

Cleared

Distracted

Which best states the main idea of the passage?

Santa is a celebrated figure by many all over the world.

History shows that everyone believes in Santa.

Santa is a jolly fellow in a red suit.

In which year was the poem 'Twas the night Before Christmas' written?

1823

1920

1875

Which best states a synonym for the word GENEROSITY as used in the passage?

Charitable

Greedy

Selfish

During the 16th century, stories of Santa were replaced by...

Father Christmas

Papa Nõel

Kris Kringle

Which beverage company used Santa Claus in their advertising?

Coca Cola

Slice

Pepsi

Fanta

Who was the cartoonist responsible for drawing Santa in Harper's weekly magazine?

Thomas Nast

Thomas Smith

John Nast

Which of the following is not a name used for Santa Clause?

St. Noel

Kris Kringle

Pere Noel

St. Nicholas

"Over time, the legends of St. Nicholas DWINDLED, and you heard of him less and less." Using your context clues, what does the word DWINDLED mean?

To decrease; shrink away

To get bigger

To increase

To get angry

According to the text, Santa was born into a wealthy family. True or False

True

False

" Word of it spread through the town like wildfire" Which best states the meaning of this simile?

The news spread quickly.

There was a devastating fire.

people began spreading rumors.

Why was Nicholas made a saint?

His kindness

His jolly attitude

His red suit

Dutch settlers in the U.S. combined the stories of St. Nicholas and Kris Kringle and came up with what name?

Sinter Klaas

Pere Noel

Papa Noel

St. Nicky

What did the money from the stocking help the man pay for?

His daughter's wedding

New clothes

A new home