Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?

They fled religious persecution.

What do teachers NOT explain about the holiday?

Christopher Columbus created Thanksgiving

When is Thanksgiving held every year now?

It always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.

What's the reason behind the fictional elements of the story of the first Thanksgiving?

The tale helped provide a common national identity

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Thanksgiving - Reading Comprehension

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1
Which of following food are NOT usually eaten on Thanksgiving?
spaghetti
mashed potatoes
pumpkin pie
corn
2
What is the name of the parade that can be viewed on TV on the morning of Thanksgiving?
Thank You Day Parade
Santa Claus Parade
Autumn Festival Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
3
Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?
There could not eat turkey in England.
They fled religious persecution.
They were looking for better food.
They didn't like living in England.
4
What's the nickname of Thanksgiving?
Harvest Festival
Thank You Day
Turkey Day
Autumn Festival
5
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1620
1777
1492
1941
6
What do teachers NOT explain about the holiday?
Cartoons, programs and plays add to the legend-like feeling.
Christopher Columbus created Thanksgiving
Pilgrims survived thanks to Native Americans
Pilgrims and Native American shared a meal as friends
7
When is Thanksgiving held every year now?
Some years it's held in October and some years in November.
It is held on November 26 every year.
It always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
It is celebrated on the first Monday of November.
8
What's the reason behind the fictional elements of the story of the first Thanksgiving?
The tale helped provide a common national identity
They want children to eat turkey.
Most of the pilgrims were killed by Native Americans.
They want people to be more thankful.
9
What happens in many families after Thanksgiving dinner?
Families go home and go to sleep.
They eat dessert.
Families watch football on TV.
People go Christmas shopping.
10
Which of the following is a FACT about the first Thanksgiving?
Corn was the only food served on the first Thanksgiving.
It was an autumn festival.
It was celebrated on the day they came to the New World.
The festival lasted only one day.

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