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

studbud

Thanksgiving - Reading Comprehension

10 termsStudBud Administration387 plays

Thanksgiving Day article - ESL

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
Which of the following is a FACT about the first Thanksgiving?
Corn was the only food served on the first Thanksgiving.
It was celebrated on the day they came to the New World.
It was an autumn festival.
The festival lasted only one day.
2
Which of following food are NOT usually eaten on Thanksgiving?
spaghetti
mashed potatoes
corn
pumpkin pie
3
Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?
They were looking for better food.
They fled religious persecution.
They didn't like living in England.
There could not eat turkey in England.
4
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
5
What's the nickname of Thanksgiving?
Autumn Festival
Harvest Festival
Thank You Day
Turkey Day
6
What is the name of the parade that can be viewed on TV on the morning of Thanksgiving?
Santa Claus Parade
Thank You Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Autumn Festival Parade
7
When is Thanksgiving held every year now?
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.
Some years it's held in October and some years in November.
8
What happens in many families after Thanksgiving dinner?
People go Christmas shopping.
They eat dessert.
Families go home and go to sleep.
Families watch football on TV.
9
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1777
1492
1620
1941
10
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 people to be more thankful.
Most of the pilgrims were killed by Native Americans.
They want children to eat turkey.

Thanksgiving - Reading Comprehension Flashcards | StudBud