24-25 Hobbes' Thanksgiving (and Other Stuff) Challenge!

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What is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, originally to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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Who was the first president to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Back

Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863.

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How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?

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About 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving.

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True or False: The first Thanksgiving celebration featured turkey as the main dish.

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False. The first Thanksgiving did not feature turkey as the main dish.

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Which founding father wanted the turkey to be our national bird?

Back

Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national bird.

Front

What is the significance of the purple door in Mr. Jones' story?

Back

The purple door is shorter and has food behind it, representing a choice between food and drink.

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What does the silver door represent in Mr. Jones' story?

Back

The silver door is taller and has drinkable water behind it.

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What is the height of the shorter door in Mr. Jones' story?

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The shorter door is eight feet 11 inches high.

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What is the height of the taller door in Mr. Jones' story?

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The taller door is nine feet high.

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What should Mr. Jones open first according to the story?

Back

Mr. Jones should open the car door first.