The Story of Thanksgiving
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
75
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast celebrated in 1621? The pilgrims, who had settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, invited local Native Americans to join them in celebrating their successful harvest. This became a tradition, evolving into the holiday we know today. Nowadays, we watch parades, cook a large turkey, and say what we're thankful for. So when you're enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner, remember the history and the meaning behind this special holiday.
Question 1
What is the meaning of the word 'feast' in the context of the first Thanksgiving?
A
A large meal
Explanation. In the context of the first Thanksgiving, a 'feast' refers to a large meal that was shared between the pilgrims and the Native Americans.
B
A loud party
C
A religious ceremony
D
A dance
E
A gift exchange
Question 2
Why did the pilgrims invite the local Native Americans to join their feast?
A
To play games
B
To celebrate their successful harvest
Explanation. The text states that the pilgrims invited the local Native Americans to join their feast in celebration of their successful harvest.
C
To exchange gifts
D
To learn native languages
E
To sell their crops
Question 3
What was the main purpose of the first Thanksgiving?
A
To watch parades
B
To cook a large turkey
C
To thank the Native Americans
D
To celebrate a successful harvest
Explanation. The main purpose of the first Thanksgiving was to celebrate a successful harvest.
E
To establish a new holiday
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a current tradition of Thanksgiving mentioned in the text?
A
Watching parades
B
Cooking a large turkey
C
Saying what we're thankful for
D
Exchanging gifts
Explanation. Exchanging gifts is not mentioned in the text as a current tradition of Thanksgiving.
E
Remembering the history of the holiday
Question 5
In which order did the following events occur?
A
First Thanksgiving, Pilgrims settling in Plymouth, Tradition of Thanksgiving
B
Pilgrims settling in Plymouth, First Thanksgiving, Tradition of Thanksgiving
Explanation. The text tells us that the pilgrims first settled in Plymouth, then celebrated the first Thanksgiving, which eventually became a tradition.
C
Pilgrims settling in Plymouth, Tradition of Thanksgiving, First Thanksgiving
D
Tradition of Thanksgiving, First Thanksgiving, Pilgrims settling in Plymouth
E
First Thanksgiving, Tradition of Thanksgiving, Pilgrims settling in Plymouth
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