What is a garland? (shiny garland curled around the staircase)
A musical instrument
A string of decorations
A kind of gift box
A type of food
What is a novice? (Even though he started as a novice, he began solving levels faster than anyone else)
A beginner
A teacher
A leader
An expert
What is a feast? (a giant feast of turkey and mashed potatoes)
A family gathering
A holiday game
A quick snack
A large, special meal
What helped Jake change his attitude?
Eating dessert
Watching TV
Playing the game and realizing it was fun
Taking a nap
What kind of game was Jake hoping for?
A puzzle game
A racing game
A building game
A sports game
What is the main event in the story?
The family forgets to cook dinner
Jake loses his video game
The cousins build a snowman
The family celebrates Christmas and plays new games
What was special about Grandpa's gifts when he was a child?
He saved his money all year to buy them
They were all purchased at the same store
He gave everyone the same gift
He made the gifts by hand
What does frustration mean? (“Are you kidding me?” he muttered, feeling a wave of frustration)
A calm feeling after a nap
A funny moment
being upset when something goes wrong
A happy surprise
What is the problem Jake faces?
The power goes out
He didn’t get the game he wanted for Christmas
His cousin breaks his game
His game doesn’t work
What is the main setting of the story?
A busy shopping mall
A school classroom
The Miller family’s home at Christmas
A snowy park on Christmas Eve
What does exchange mean? (Let’s exchange games for a day)
To trade one thing for another
To buy something new
To hide something
To throw something away
What does festive mean in the story? (prepared for their festive Christmas celebration)
Messy or boring
Filled with lots of colors
Quiet and plain
Cheerful and full of celebration
Why did Jake think that the puzzle game was fun?
It was so easy, he didn't have to try hard to play it
He loved the graphics in the game
It challenged his brain
The sound effects were really cool
What does jovial mean? (His dad gave him a jovial smile)
Serious
Quiet
Friendly
Funny
What lesson does Jake learn?
Only play games you like
Ask for more presents next time
Gratitude makes you happier than complaining
Never trade gifts
What does exuberant mean? (ake joined in the exuberant laughter filling the room)
Full of excitement
Loud
Never-ending
Quiet
What does benevolent mean? (Christmas is about being benevolent)
Loud and rude
Shy and quiet
Smart and wise
Kind and giving