When the examiner called each name, the person ____.

came forward to receive their certificate

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

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

Many Americans came from different countries.

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

They take a oath of citizenship.

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.

What is the purpose of repeating the oath of citizenship?

to swear loyalty to the United States

Why doesn't the author tell why people are going to the courthouse until the end?

She wants to keep you in suspense.

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A Very Important Day

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1
Why do the characters in this story have to go to court to become citizens?
They are not old enough
They have too much money
they do not speak English
they were no born in America
2
When the examiner called each name, the person ____.
shook the judge's hand
left the room
came forward to receive their certificate
waved the U.S. flag
3
Before Miguel left home to go downtown he ______.
played with some snow
helped his father light a fire in the fireplace
made a present for his mother
put a sign on their front door
4
What do all the characters in the story have in common?
They all live in different American cities
They all love snow and storms.
They all come from other countries.
Today is the first time they've seen snow.
5
Why is it hard for people to arrive to the courthouse on time?
The weather is bad.
It is hard to find.
New York is a big city
The subway isn't working
6
Why do you think everyone stood up and said the Pledge of Allegiance?
to practice it for a test
to show they are proud to be U.S. citizens
because the room was crowded and it was easier to stand
they had small U.S. flags to hold
7
Why does the judge tell the new citizens that they are carrying on an old tradition?
People have never wanted to become U.S. citizens
The U.S. has always made other people come live here.
Many Americans came from different countries.
Most Americans were born in America.
8
What happens after the examiner announces that the petitioner have qualified for citizenship?
They sing the "Star-Spangled Banner."
They get their certificates.
They take a oath of citizenship.
They celebrate with their friends.
9
What is one reason Pedro's father goes up on the deck of the ferry?
so the children would not be up there alone
so he could talk to the captain
because the little ones are crying
he wanted to enjoy the warm weather
10
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.
She wanted the readers to be interested in the story.
It sounded nice.
It was just another day for the characters
11
What is the purpose of repeating the oath of citizenship?
to make many voices sound as one
to determine if they understand English
to give them a chance to practice English
to swear loyalty to the United States
12
Why doesn't the author tell why people are going to the courthouse until the end?
She hasn't decided where they'll go.
She wants to keep you in suspense.
She doesn't think you'll notice.
She left if out accidentally.

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