Characters
The main character Chris in the Polar Express is also known as who?
Hero Boy
What year was the Polar Express movie released?
The Polar Express movie was released in 2004
What colour are the Polar Express train tickets?
Gold
Hot chocolate! Hot, hot, hot…
…Oh, we got it!
What is the name of the holiday that the Polar Express celebrates?
Christmas
Which character loses their ticket on the train?
Hero Girl
What year was the book published?
1985
What gift was given by Santa at the North Pole?
A silver sleigh bell
Children sleeping, snow is softly…
...falling
What does the bell symbolize in the story?
belief or the magic of Christmas
What’s the name of the Lonely Boy character?
The Lonely Boy is called Billy
What is the name of the train in the story?
The Polar Express
How do the children receive their Polar Express tickets?
They magically appear on their person after they have boarded the train
We’re riding in wonderland of snow. Giddy-up, giddy-up…
…it’s grand, just holding your hand.
What does Santa’s sleigh rely on to fly?
the belief of children
Who lives at 11344 Edbrooke Avenue?
Lonely Boy lives at 1134 Edbrooke Avenue
Who illustrated the Polar Express book?
Chris Van Allsburg
Which animals are blocking the tracks?
a herd of caribou
Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world…
…are the things we can’t see.
What does the conductor punch into the boy’s ticket at the end?
Believe
Who says "Hey! Hey, you! Yeah, you! Do you know what kind of train this is?" when meeting Hero Boy?
Know-It-All
How many characters does Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express film?
Tom Hanks plays seven characters including the Conductor, Hero Boy, Santa Claus, Ebenezer Scrooge, Father, Hobo and Narrator.
What does Smokey hit Steamer with on Icy Lake?
Smokey hits Steamer's back with a shovel
When it seems the magic slipped away, we find it all again on Christmas day…
…Believe in what your heart is saying.
What does the Hero Boy realize about the bell when he is older?
that only true believers can hear it ring