History of Fiesta

In paragraph 2, what does the word pelted mean?

• the hide of an animal

• to throw something

• to attack with violence

• to hide

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6.2B

Which sentence from the selection tells the reader the initial reason Fiesta was created?

• The candidates of El Rey Feo raise money for college students.

• Today the River Parade is one of the few in the nation in which the floats really do float.

• Fiesta San Antonio has offered fun for all ages.

• A group of citizens decided to honor the heroes of the Alamo & Battle of San Jacinto.

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6.6C

How do the subheadings provide an overview of the selection?

• They tell why Fiesta was created

• They describe different events that happen during Fiesta

• They tell how different aspects of Fiesta came to be part of the tradition

• They compare which royalty is more popular

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6.5C

In paragraph 5, annually means that it happens ​ (a)  

• each year
• next year
• every 10 years
• only in 1909

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6.2B

Which sentence in the selection is best supported by the photograph between paragraphs 7 & 8?

• The Cavaliers decided to introduce the king in a river parade.

• One purpose of the organization was to select King Antonio.

• Fiesta royalty included King Cotton, King Selamat, King Omala, and King Antonio

• The first Rey Feo was crowned in 1947.

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6.5C

Match the following paragraph number to what the paragraph is mainly about

• Battle of the Flowers is the largest parade of Fiesta.

• Paragraph 8

• The second king to reign is El Rey Feo who raises money for college students.

• Paragraph 3

• How long and how many events that happen during Fiesta

• Paragraph 10

• Queen of Fiesta which includes how long they serve and what they wear

• Paragraph 6

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6.6D