How are Thanksgiving celebrations in Canada and the United States alike?

Both have a special meal to give thanks.

Read this sentence: Curtis saw a cornucopia on the table. A cornucopia is _______.

A curved basket, used as a symbol of plenty.

Why is Thanksgiving celebrated in October in Canada?

The harvest comes earlier in Canada.

Why was the first Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?

An explorer survived a long trip.

A tradition is ______________.

A custom passed down from year to year

The reader can tell that this Thanksgiving is likely the first that Curtis has spent in Canada because __________.

Curtis has many questions about Canadian Thanksgiving.

What happens AFTER dinner?

Curtis invites Uncle Ed to his house for Thanksgiving.

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Two Thanksgivings

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1
Uncle Ed is patient and smart because he answers Curtis's questions about Canadian Thanksgiving.
True
False
2
How are Thanksgiving celebrations in Canada and the United States alike?
Both were the first of their kind in the world.
Both celebrate a famous king.
Both have a special meal to give thanks.
3
Read this sentence: Curtis saw a cornucopia on the table. A cornucopia is _______.
a person who visits a new place
A curved basket, used as a symbol of plenty.
a person from Canada
a type of food served on Thanksgiving
4
Why is Thanksgiving celebrated in October in Canada?
An important king survived an illness in October.
An explorer sailed from England to Canada in October.
The harvest comes earlier in Canada.
5
Why was the first Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
An explorer survived a long trip.
A farmer had a big harvest.
A prince survived an illness.
An explorer found a new land.
6
A tradition is ______________.
A time when crops are gathered.
a curved basket used as a symbol of plenty
a person who learns about new places
A custom passed down from year to year
7
The reader can tell that this Thanksgiving is likely the first that Curtis has spent in Canada because __________.
Curtis has grown a lot since the last time Uncle Ed saw him.
Curtis has many questions about Canadian Thanksgiving.
Curtis has not had a school vacation during this time of year before.
8
What dessert is eaten at both Thanksgiving celebrations in this story?
stuffing
chocolate cake
apple pie
pumpkin pie
9
Since 1957, when does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
The first Thursday in November
The second Monday in October
The first Friday in October
The third Thursday in November
10
What happens AFTER dinner?
Curtis watches football on TV.
Mom clears off the table and does the dishes.
Everyone takes a nap on the couch.
Curtis invites Uncle Ed to his house for Thanksgiving.
11
Where does this story take place?
United States
Wales
England
Canada

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