The Story of Thanksgiving
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
58
Thanksgiving is a special holiday in America. Many years ago, Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower to a new land. They faced a hard winter. Friendly Native Americans helped them. Together, they celebrated the first harvest with a big feast. Today, we also celebrate with a feast of turkey and pumpkin pie. We give thanks for all we have.
Question 1
What is Thanksgiving?
A
A special holiday in America
Explanation. Thanksgiving is a special holiday in America where people give thanks for what they have.
B
A type of food
C
A type of song
D
A type of dance
E
A type of sport
Question 2
Who helped the Pilgrims when they faced a hard winter?
A
Friendly Native Americans
Explanation. Friendly Native Americans helped the Pilgrims when they faced a hard winter.
B
Friendly Lions
C
Friendly Tigers
D
Friendly Elephants
E
Friendly Dinosaurs
Question 3
What do people eat at Thanksgiving feast?
A
Turkey and pumpkin pie
Explanation. At the Thanksgiving feast, people usually eat turkey and pumpkin pie.
B
Pizza
C
Hamburgers
D
Hot dogs
E
Ice cream
Question 4
What was the name of the ship Pilgrims sailed on?
A
The Mayflower
Explanation. Pilgrims sailed to a new land on a ship named the Mayflower.
B
The Titanic
C
The Queen Mary
D
The Endeavour
E
The Golden Hind
Question 5
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
A
To give thanks for all we have
Explanation. We celebrate Thanksgiving to give thanks for all we have.
B
To celebrate New Year
C
To celebrate Halloween
D
To celebrate Valentine's Day
E
To celebrate Easter
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