The Story of Thanksgiving
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
64
Thanksgiving is a special holiday in America. It started long ago when Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a big feast to celebrate a good harvest. Now, we gather with our families to enjoy a delicious dinner. We eat traditional foods like turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Many also watch the Thanksgiving parade on TV, filled with giant balloons, marching bands, and colorful floats!
Question 1
What is a traditional main dish served on Thanksgiving?
A
Pizza
B
Pasta
C
Turkey
Explanation. The traditional main dish for Thanksgiving is Turkey according to the text.
D
Burger
E
Salad
Question 2
What did the Pilgrims and Native Americans do to celebrate a good harvest?
A
They played games
B
They had a big feast
Explanation. The text states that the Pilgrims and Native Americans had a big feast to celebrate a good harvest.
C
They went on a trip
D
They planted more crops
E
They danced
Question 3
What do Americans do on Thanksgiving now?
A
Go to school
B
Work
C
Gather with family and enjoy a meal
Explanation. According to the text, Americans gather with their families to enjoy a meal on Thanksgiving.
D
Play sports
E
Go shopping
Question 4
What can people watch on TV during Thanksgiving?
A
Horror movies
B
News
C
Thanksgiving parade
Explanation. The text mentions that many people watch the Thanksgiving parade on TV.
D
Cartoons
E
Sport events
Question 5
Is the statement 'Thanksgiving started with Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a big feast to celebrate a good harvest' true or false?
A
True
Explanation. The text indicates that Thanksgiving started long ago when Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a big feast to celebrate a good harvest.
B
False
C
Not mentioned in the text
D
Maybe
E
I don't know
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