Thanksgiving Quizizz

Which was a detail not noted as one of the downsides of Black Friday?

• Sometimes violence occurs at Black Friday events.

• Nobody really saves any money on Black Friday.

• There are large crowds and lots of shoving.

• Stores run out of high demand items quickly.

Which best explains why Costa Ricans call Black Friday "Viernes Negro"?

• This is how you say "Black Friday" in Spanish, the language of Costa Rica.

• Costa Ricans want to establish their own shopping tradition.

• Viernes Negro sounds more exotic and exciting than Black Friday.

• Costa Rican stores don't want the day associated with American violence.

Which country does not particiapte in Black Friday?

• Brazil

• France

• United Kingdom

• Costa Rica

Which happened first in the Black Friday article?

• Black Friday became the busiest shopping day of the year.

• Stores tried to rename the day after Thanksgiving "Big Friday."

• Black Friday events began happening in Australia.

• Police began calling the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday."

Which title best expresses the author's purpose in writing the article "Black Friday"?

• Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot

• Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day

• Black Friday: The Stuff You Should Know

• Black Friday: Why You SHould Go This Year

Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph in "Black Friday"?

• chronological order

• order of importance

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

According to the text "Black Friday", why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?

• They want people to enjoy the holidays.

• They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.

• They are trying to get rid of old items from last year to make room.

• They feel like giving back since the holiday season is just beginning.

Which is not true about Black Friday?

• Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year.

• Black Friday is the start of the holiday shopping season.

• Black Friday is a national holiday.

• Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving.

Where does the name Black Friday come from?

• The stores called this day Black Friday because it is a serious shopping day.

• The police called this day Black Friday to remember the victims of violence.

• The stores called this day Black Friday because they make a lot of money.

• The police called this day Black Friday because there is a lot of traffic.

Which best explains the main idea of the third paragraph in the article "Black Friday"?

• Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.

• Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.

• People stand in long lines on Black Friday.

• Black Friday is a really disappointing time of year.