The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Ch 4

Front

What does it mean when the narrator says hearing the Christmas story was 'a pain in the neck'?

Back

It means that the narrator found it boring because they had heard it many times before.

Front

Why did mom look surprised and a little pleased on page 64?

Back

Mom looked surprised and pleased because the Herdmans were starting to understand the Christmas story.

Front

Why did the Herdmans want King Herod to be a character in the play?

Back

They wanted King Herod to be a character so that they could beat him up.

Front

What does it mean that the Herdmans 'didn't understand the language'?

Back

It means that they had never been in church, so they didn't understand the Christmas story.

Front

What is the best word to describe Alice in this chapter?

Back

Bitter.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'?

Back

The main theme is about understanding and accepting the Christmas story, even in unexpected ways.

Front

Who are the Herdmans?

Back

The Herdmans are a group of unruly children who disrupt the Christmas pageant.

Front

What lesson do the Herdmans learn by the end of the chapter?

Back

They learn about the significance of the Christmas story.

Front

How does the narrator feel about the Christmas pageant?

Back

The narrator feels frustrated and bored at times, especially with the Herdmans' involvement.

Front

What role does humor play in the story?

Back

Humor highlights the absurdity of the Herdmans' actions and makes the story engaging.