Class 8 English Chapter 1 The Best Christmas Present in the World MCQs

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MCQs on Class 8 Chapter 1 The Best Christmas Present in the World

Class 8 English students should refer to the following multiple-choice questions with answers for Chapter 1 The Best Christmas Present in the World in Class 8.

1. Who is the author of the story “The Best Christmas Present in the World”?

• A) Roald Dahl
• B) Michael Morpurgo
• C) Charles Dickens
• D) J.K. Rowling Answer: B) Michael Morpurgo

2. Where does the story “The Best Christmas Present in the World” take place?

• A) London
• B) Paris
• C) Germany
• D) A small village in England Answer: D) A small village in England

3. Who is the main character in the story?

• A) Mrs. Jim Macpherson
• B) The narrator
• C) Jim Macpherson
• D) The old woman Answer: B) The narrator

4. What is the narrator’s profession?

• A) Soldier
• B) Teacher
• C) Carpenter
• D) Writer Answer: B) Teacher

5. What is the setting of the story “The Best Christmas Present in the World”?

• A) World War I
• B) World War II
• C) The Victorian era
• D) The modern world Answer: A) World War I

6. What did the narrator find in the attic?

• A) A letter
• B) A gun
• C) A photograph
• D) A Christmas tree Answer: A) A letter

7. Whose letter did the narrator find in the attic?

• A) Jim Macpherson
• B) Mrs. Jim Macpherson
• C) A soldier’s letter
• D) His own letter Answer: A) Jim Macpherson

8. To whom was the letter written?

• A) Jim Macpherson’s wife
• B) The narrator’s father
• C) The narrator’s friend
• D) His fellow soldier Answer: A) Jim Macpherson’s wife

9. Where did Jim Macpherson fight during World War I?

• A) France
• B) England
• C) Germany
• D) Russia Answer: A) France

10. Why did Jim Macpherson write the letter?

• A) To express his love
• B) To share his memories
• C) To apologize
• D) To share his Christmas experience Answer: D) To share his Christmas experience

11. Who did Jim Macpherson meet on Christmas Eve?

• A) His best friend
• B) The enemy soldiers
• C) His wife
• D) His brother Answer: B) The enemy soldiers

12. What unusual event happened on Christmas Eve?

• A) The soldiers stopped fighting
• B) A Christmas tree appeared
• C) There was a snowfall
• D) The enemy surrendered Answer: A) The soldiers stopped fighting

13. How did the soldiers communicate with each other during the ceasefire?

• A) Through letters
• B) By shouting
• C) By singing carols
• D) By using flags Answer: C) By singing carols

14. What did the soldiers exchange during the Christmas ceasefire?

• A) Gifts
• B) Words of peace
• C) Cigarettes and chocolate
• D) Letters Answer: C) Cigarettes and chocolate

15. What did Jim Macpherson’s wife send him in the letter?

• A) News about his family
• B) His Christmas present
• C) News of the war
• D) A message of love Answer: B) His Christmas present

16. What was Jim Macpherson’s last wish in the letter?

• A) To return home
• B) To see his wife again
• C) To bring peace
• D) To win the war Answer: B) To see his wife again

17. How did the narrator come to know about the Christmas truce?

• A) Through history books
• B) Through the letter in the attic
• C) From the soldiers’ memories
• D) Through a friend Answer: B) Through the letter in the attic

18. What was the reaction of the narrator when he read the letter?

• A) He felt sad and emotional
• B) He was angry
• C) He felt happy
• D) He was confused Answer: A) He felt sad and emotional

19. Who was the narrator’s grandfather?

• A) A soldier who fought in World War I
• B) A teacher
• C) A historian
• D) A baker Answer: A) A soldier who fought in World War I

20. Why was the letter so special to the narrator?

• A) It was written on Christmas Eve
• B) It was from a soldier to his wife
• C) It described the Christmas truce
• D) It was from his grandfather Answer: C) It described the Christmas truce

21. What did Jim Macpherson and the enemy soldiers do together during the truce?

• A) Sang carols and played football
• B) Played chess
• C) Shared food and drinks
• D) Talked about their families Answer: A) Sang carols and played football

22. What was the gift that Jim Macpherson received from the enemy soldier?

• A) A scarf
• B) A football
• C) A small Christmas tree
• D) A letter Answer: C) A small Christmas tree

23. What did the narrator do with the letter after reading it?

• A) Kept it in a drawer
• B) Burned it
• C) Showed it to his family
• D) Left it in the attic Answer: D) Left it in the attic

24. Who helped the narrator understand the history behind the letter?

• A) His teacher
• B) Jim Macpherson’s wife
• C) His grandfather
• D) A historian Answer: B) Jim Macpherson’s wife

25. What did the narrator find out about Jim Macpherson?

• A) He was a brave soldier
• B) He had died in the war
• C) He had returned home
• D) He had become a general Answer: B) He had died in the war

26. What is the main theme of the story?

• A) War and Peace
• B) Christmas and Love
• C) Friendship during war
• D) Sacrifice Answer: C) Friendship during war

27. What was the effect of the Christmas truce on the soldiers?

• A) It made them more determined to fight
• B) It brought temporary peace and understanding
• C) It made them feel homesick
• D) It made them afraid of each other Answer: B) It brought temporary peace and understanding

28. What did Jim Macpherson miss the most during the war?

• A) The warmth of his home
• B) The sound of Christmas carols
• C) His wife and family
• D) His fellow soldiers Answer: C) His wife and family

29. What did the narrator think about Jim Macpherson’s letter?

• A) It was a beautiful story of peace
• B) It was a sad letter
• C) It was full of hope
• D) It was difficult to understand Answer: A) It was a beautiful story of peace

30. Why did Jim Macpherson’s wife send him a letter instead of a gift?

• A) She didn’t have money for a gift
• B) She wanted to share her feelings with him
• C) She wanted to wish him peace
• D) She wanted to tell him about the war Answer: B) She wanted to share her feelings with him

31. What did the soldiers do after the ceasefire ended?

• A) They returned to their trenches
• B) They continued celebrating
• C) They had a party
• D) They decided to leave the war Answer: A) They returned to their trenches

32. How does the story emphasize the idea of peace?

• A) By showing the soldiers’ friendly behavior
• B) By showing the horrors of war
• C) By emphasizing the importance of Christmas
• D) By showing the soldiers’ victories Answer: A) By showing the soldiers’ friendly behavior

33. What was the narrator’s feeling after reading the letter?

• A) Anger
• B) Relief
• C) Joy
• D) Deep sadness Answer: D) Deep sadness

34. What is the significance of the Christmas truce in the story?

• A) It was a sign of hope and humanity
• B) It ended the war
• C) It was the beginning of peace talks
• D) It was a political gesture Answer: A) It was a sign of hope and humanity

35. What did the narrator learn from the story of Jim Macpherson?

• A) The value of forgiveness
• B) The importance of family
• C) The power of friendship in times of war
• D) The meaning of Christmas Answer: C) The power of friendship in times of war