A Very Important Day

Why is it hard for people to arrive at the courthouse on time?

Jason______to Lil when he accidentally stepped on her toes.

The children's voices______in the quiet of the night as they sanf for an outdoor concert.

The characters in this story become citizens by having an American court issue an order______

What happens after the examiner announces that the petitioners have qualified for citizenship?

The author doesn't tell why people are going to the courthouse until the end of the story____

Laurie added more cinnamon to her pie to______its flavor.

Why do you think everyone stood up and joined the judge in the Pledge of Allegiance?

When the examiner called each name, the person______.

My dad had to go before an______to pass a test to become an interpreter in the United Nations.

Why does the judge tell the new citizens that they "are carrying on a tradition from early on?"

The courtroom had many______waiting to plead their cases.

Why do you think the author chose the title "A Very Important Day" for this story?

Mrs. Brown felt______to return the favor when her friend treated her to lunch.

We received a______of appreciation when we helped clean up our playground.

What is the purpose of repeating the oath of citizenship?

What tradition is the judge talking about when he speaks to the new citizens?

What is one reason Pedro's father goes up on the deck of the ferry?

What do all the characters in the story have in common?

Before Miguel left home to go downtown he_______.