Why does the judge tell the new citizens that they are carrying on an old tradition?

Many Americans came from different countries.

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

so the children would not be up there alone

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

Becoming a U.S. citizen is very important to immigrants.

When the examiner called each name, the person ____.

came forward to receive their certificate

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

they take a oath of citizenship.

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

They all come from other countries.

Why do you think everyone stood up and said the Pledge of Allegiance

to show they are proud to be U.S. citizens

What is the purpose of repeating the oath of citizenship?

to swear loyalty to the United States

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

Most Americans have come from somewhere else.

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A Very Important Day

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1
My father had to go before an ______ to pass a test.
brigade
examiner
enrich
petitioners
2
We received a __________ of appreciation when we helped clean up our playground.
examiner
petitioner
resounded
certificate
3
Why does the judge tell the new citizens that they are carrying on an old tradition?
Most Americans were born in America.
Many Americans came from different countries.
The U.S. has always made other people come live here.
People have never wanted to become U.S. citizens
4
Why is it hard for people to arrive to the courthouse on time?
The subway isn't working
The weather is bad.
It is hard to find.
New York is a big city
5
What is one reason Pedro's father goes up on the deck of the ferry?
because the little ones are crying
he wanted to enjoy the warm weather
so the children would not be up there alone
so he could talk to the captain
6
Why do you think the author chose the title "A Very Important Day" for this story?
She wanted the readers to be interested in the story.
Becoming a U.S. citizen is very important to immigrants.
It sounded nice.
It was just another day for the characters
7
Jason _______ to Lil when he accidentally stepped on her toes.
obliged
enriched
resounded
apologized
8
When the examiner called each name, the person ____.
left the room
waved the U.S. flag
came forward to receive their certificate
shook the judge's hand
9
Mrs. Brown felt _______ to return the favor when her friend treated her to lunch.
resounded
examiner
obliged
apologized
10
What happens after the examiner announces that the petitioner have qualified for citizenship?
They get their certificates
They celebrate with their friends
they take a oath of citizenship.
They sing the "Star-Spangled Banner"
11
What do all the characters in the story have in common?
They all love snow and storms.
They all live in different American cities
They all come from other countries.
Today is the first time they've seen snow.
12
Laurie added more cinnamon to her pie to _____ the flavor.
enrich
examiner
apologize
certificate
13
Why do you think everyone stood up and said the Pledge of Allegiance
to practice it for a test
because the room was crowded and it was easier to stand
to show they are proud to be U.S. citizens
they had small U.S. flags to hold
14
The characters in this selection have to go to court to become citizens?
They have too much money
they were no born in America
They are not old enough
they do not speak English
15
What is the purpose of repeating the oath of citizenship?
to make many voices sound as one
to swear loyalty to the United States
determine if they understand English
give them a chance to practice English
16
Before Miguel left home to go downtown he ______.
made a present for his mother
played with some snow
put a sign on their front door
helped his father light a fire in the fireplace
17
The courtroom had many _____ waiting to plead their cases.
curfews
petitioners
certificates
obliged
18
The children's voices _______ in the quiet of the night as they sang for an outdoor concert.
obliged
apologized
resounded
implored
19
What tradition is the judge talking about when he speaks to the new citizens?
Many people have learned the oath of citizenship
People from other countries come to the U.S. each year.
Becoming a citizen is a very important event.
Most Americans have come from somewhere else.
20
Why doesn't the author tell why people are going to the courthouse until the end?
left if out accidentally
she hasn't decided where they'll go
wants to keep you in suspense
doesn't think you'll notice

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