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Flashcards: The Best Christmas Present in the World 34 Flashcards 
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What significant event did Jim mention in his letter to his wife Connie? |
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Jim mentioned that something wonderful had happened, referring to the unexpected friendly interactions between the English and German soldiers during Christmas.  |
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Fill in the blank: The letter found in the tin box was addressed to ___ at 12 Copper Beeches, Bridport, Dorset. |
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Mrs. Jim Macpherson  |
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What did Jim and the German soldiers do on Christmas morning? |
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They greeted each other as friends and celebrated the festival together.  |
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What condition was the roll-top desk in when the author found it? |
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The desk was very old, made of oak, and in bad condition with bum-marks down one side.  |
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Riddle: I am something that brings enemies together in a time of war. What am I? |
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Christmas.  |
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What did the author find when he finally pulled out the jammed drawer of the desk? |
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He found a secret drawer underneath that contained a small black tin box.  |
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What was Jim's profession before joining the army? |
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Jim was a school teacher in Dorset.  |
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Fill in the blank: The German soldier who first joined Jim was named ___. |
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Hans Wolf  |
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True or False: Jim and the German soldiers only fought against each other during the war. |
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False. They mingled, smoked, laughed, drank, and played football together.  |
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Riddle: I am a sweet covering on bread that Hans enjoyed. What am I? |
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Marzipan  |
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What age was Connie when the author delivered the letter? |
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101 years old.  |
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What did the author’s wife ask him to do with the letter? |
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She asked him to read the letter to her so she could listen to her husband's voice.  |
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Jim was described as the best Christmas present to his wife. Why is this sentiment significant? |
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This sentiment emphasizes the deep emotional bond and love between Jim and his wife, highlighting that true gifts are often not material but rather the presence of loved ones.  |
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Fill in the blank: The wife wanted to hear the voice of her husband, Jim, because he was the best ___ to her. |
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Christmas present  |
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True or False: The wife felt that receiving material gifts was more important than hearing her husband's voice. |
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False. She valued hearing her husband's voice over material gifts.  |
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What emotions does the act of reading the letter evoke for the wife? |
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It evokes feelings of nostalgia, love, and a sense of connection to her husband.  |
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Multiple Choice: What does the wife express as her true desire during the Christmas season? A) Material gifts B) Hearing her husband's voice C) Spending time alone D) Traveling |
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B) Hearing her husband's voice  |
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