Thanksgiving

Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?

• England, Canada and the U.S.A.

• Canada and the U.S.A.

• the U.S.A

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Thanksgiving is celebrated on different days in different places.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

How long has Thanksgiving been a holiday in the U.S.A?

• since 1621

• since 1957

• since 1863

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In the middle of the article, what does the word ‘them’ refer to?

• (a) the Native Americans

• (b) the people from England

• (c) fish

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Where did Squanto come from?

• (a) New York

• (b) England

• (c) North America

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In the middle of the article, what does the word ‘it’ refer to?

• (a) help

• (b) Pilgrims

• (c) Thanksgiving

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According to the article, how many people may have celebrated the first Thanksgiving?

• (a) about 140

• (b) about 50

• (c) It doesn’t say.

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Which food is NOT mentioned as being eaten at Thanksgiving?

• (a) turkey

• (b) potatoes

• (c) apple pie

According to the article, Thanksgiving is the most important American celebration of the year.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

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According to the article, most Americans travel to eat Thanksgiving dinner.

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

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