The Legend of Old Befana Comprehension Quiz

How did Old Befana react when people would come to visit her?

• give them sweets

• welcome them with a hug

• tell them to go away and that she was too busy

• tell them she had no food to share

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What kept Old Befana from sleeping one night?

• a bright star

• noisy neighbors

• she was lonely

• her bed was too hard

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Why was there a procession headed to Bethlehem?

• for people to pay their taxes

• to see the Child King

• the circus was in town

• they were going to take over the land

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How did Old Befana's attitude change when she decided to head to Bethlehem?

• she was scared of the change

• she was happy for the change

• she was angry that she couldn't sweep

• she was frustrated that it was so late

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How can you tell that Old Befana really did have some kindness in her heart?

• she was very kind to the men in the procession

• she let stray cats stay in her home

• she hugged her neighbor goodbye

• she wanted to sweep the floor for the tired mom

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What did Old Befana miss out on by always sweeping?

• friends

• love

• fun

• all of the above

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True or False: Old Befana spent all night searching but finally found the Child King.

• True

• False

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What was the setting of The Legend of Old Befana?

• Italy

• The United States

• Outer Space

• Mexico

What was the problem in the story?

• Old Befana was old

• Old Befana wasn't very friendly to others

• Old Befana lost her cat

• Old Befana was tired of sweeping with her broom

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What was the solution in the story?

• Old Befana finds the Christ Child

• Old Befana learns how to make sweets

• Old Befana learns about kindness and giving to others

• Old Befana swept her kitchen floor clean

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