52 The Polar Express Trivia Questions
1Who is the main character in *The Polar Express*?
2What is the name of the train in *The Polar Express*?
3What is the main destination of the Polar Express?
4Who is the conductor of the Polar Express?
5What gift does the young boy receive from Santa Claus?
6How does the Hero Boy first get on the Polar Express?
7What is the main theme of *The Polar Express*?
8What happens to the bell from Santa’s sleigh?
9What does the Hero Boy initially not believe in?
10Who else is on the train with the Hero Boy?
11What special drink is served to the children on the train?
12Who sings 'Hot Chocolate' in the film?
13Who is the first to hear the bell ring?
14What happens when the Hero Boy finally believes in the magic of Christmas?
15What do the children do when the Polar Express reaches the North Pole?
16What event occurs when the train arrives at the North Pole?
17How does the conductor call the children on the train?
18What does the Hero Boy question throughout the film?
19How does the Hero Boy travel to the North Pole?
20What happens to the Polar Express when it travels up a steep hill?
21What are the waiters on the Polar Express responsible for?
22What type of bell does Santa give to the Hero Boy?
23Who are the first to board the train in the movie?
24What happens when the Hero Boy tries to ring the bell at the end?
25What do the Hero Boy's parents think of the bell?
26Who is the voice of the conductor in *The Polar Express*?
27What is the main conflict the Hero Boy faces in the film?
28What magical event occurs when the train crosses a frozen lake?
29What is the name of the song sung by the train’s passengers?
30What is the setting of *The Polar Express*?
31Who does the Hero Boy share the bell with at the end of the film?
32What lesson does the Hero Boy learn in the end?
33What is Santa’s sleigh powered by?
34What happens when the Hero Boy first steps onto the Polar Express?
35What does the Hero Boy’s ticket number correspond to?
36What does the conductor say the journey on the Polar Express is about?
37How do the children travel from the Polar Express to the North Pole?
38What does the Hero Boy want to do for Santa Claus at the North Pole?
39What does the Hero Boy discover when he tries to tell his parents about the bell?
40Who catches the bell after it falls from Santa’s sleigh?
41What happens when the Hero Boy's sister rings the bell?
42What happens to the Hero Boy at the end of *The Polar Express*?
43Who voices Santa Claus in *The Polar Express*?
44What happens to the bell after the Hero Boy loses his belief?
45What is the most important message conveyed in *The Polar Express*?
46How does the train travel through the snowy landscape?
47What does the Hero Boy do at the end of *The Polar Express*?
48What is the Hero Boy’s reaction when he sees Santa for the first time?
49What happens when the Polar Express train reaches the North Pole?
50What is the reaction of the children when they first see the North Pole?
51How does the Hero Boy's belief in Santa evolve during the film?
52What is the name of the book *The Polar Express* is based on?
Answer Key
- 1. The young boy, often referred to as 'the Hero Boy'.
- 2. The Polar Express.
- 3. The North Pole.
- 4. The Conductor.
- 5. A silver bell.
- 6. He is invited aboard by the conductor.
- 7. Belief in the magic of Christmas.
- 8. It falls off and is given to the Hero Boy.
- 9. He does not believe in Santa Claus.
- 10. Other children who are also traveling to the North Pole.
- 11. Hot chocolate.
- 12. The waiters on the train, known as 'The Hot Chocolate Waiters.'
- 13. The Hero Boy’s little sister.
- 14. He hears the bell ring.
- 15. They gather around to see Santa and celebrate.
- 16. Santa's sleigh is revealed, and Santa gives the bell to the Hero Boy.
- 17. He calls them by their ticket numbers.
- 18. He questions the existence of Santa Claus.
- 19. He takes the magical Polar Express train.
- 20. It begins to travel across a bridge that seemingly disappears.
- 21. They serve hot chocolate to the passengers.
- 22. A silver bell from his sleigh.
- 23. A young girl and the Hero Boy.
- 24. He finds that it no longer rings for him, signifying the loss of belief.
- 25. They cannot hear it because they no longer believe in Santa Claus.
- 26. Tom Hanks.
- 27. His struggle to believe in Santa Claus.
- 28. The train skates across the ice without breaking through.
- 29. ‘Hot Chocolate’.
- 30. A snowy, magical night leading to the North Pole.
- 31. He shares it with his sister.
- 32. He learns that believing in the magic of Christmas is important.
- 33. The belief of children.
- 34. He is immediately greeted by the conductor and taken to his seat.
- 35. His place on the Polar Express journey.
- 36. It is about believing and experiencing Christmas magic.
- 37. They disembark from the train and walk toward Santa's sleigh.
- 38. He wants to give him a present.
- 39. His parents cannot hear the bell because they no longer believe.
- 40. The Hero Boy catches the bell.
- 41. It rings beautifully for her, symbolizing her belief.
- 42. He continues to believe in the magic of Christmas as he grows older.
- 43. Tom Hanks.
- 44. It no longer rings for him.
- 45. The importance of believing in the magic of Christmas.
- 46. The train moves magically, overcoming obstacles and traveling across impossible paths.
- 47. He reflects on the importance of belief and holds onto the bell.
- 48. He is in awe and finally believes in the magic of Christmas.
- 49. Santa's sleigh arrives, and the children see the North Pole in all its splendor.
- 50. They are amazed by the grand sight of Santa’s workshop.
- 51. He starts out doubting and ends up fully believing in the magic of Christmas.
- 52. *The Polar Express* is based on the 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
