The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Ch 4

Front

What does it mean when the narrator says the rehearsal was 'as much fun as a three-hour car ride on the school bus'?

Back

It means the rehearsal was long and boring.

Front

Why did the narrator feel that hearing the Christmas story was 'a pain in the neck'?

Back

Because it was boring to them because they had heard it so many times.

Front

What is the best word to describe Alice in Chapter 4?

Back

Bitter.

Front

What does the phrase 'sliding into the room LIKE a bunch of outlaws about to shoot up a saloon' mean?

Back

It means they came into the church rowdy and rude.

Front

What does it mean when the narrator says the Herdmans 'didn't understand the language'?

Back

It means they had never been in church, so they didn't understand.

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What does it mean to be 'bitter'?

Back

To be bitter means to feel angry or hurt because of bad experiences.

Front

What is the significance of the Herdmans arriving late to the rehearsal?

Back

It shows their disrespect and lack of understanding of the situation.

Front

How does the narrator feel about the Christmas story being read?

Back

The narrator finds it boring and repetitive.

Front

What does 'rowdy' mean?

Back

Rowdy means noisy and disorderly.