Diwali Festival Quiz

What are the two main ideas of the article?

• Diwali is a festival of lights

  Diwali is celebrated on Nov. 1st

• Diwali is a festival of colors

  Diwali is part of many Bollywood films

• Diwali is an important holiday in India.

  People light candles, fireworks, and lamps.

• Diwali is a festival of music.

  Children play an important part in the holiday.

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ELA 10.R.2.2 - Analyze central ideas

How does the author organize the text?

• By telling the steps to observe Diwali in the reader's home.

• By listing how groups of people celebrate Diwali differently.

• By asking and answering questions about Diwali for the reader.

• by expelling the history of how Diwali has been celebrated in India.

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ELA 11.R.2.1 - evaluate text structure

When does Diwali usually occur?

• October or November

• December or January

• April or May

• February or March

According to the article, what do people in India do on Choti Diwali?

• get their homes ready.

• buy items made from gold

• invite friends and family

• purchase gifts for their relatives.

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ELA 11.C.2. Communication

ELA 10.R.2.2 - Analyze central ideas

As used in paragraph 9, the word "bond" most closely means _

• A piece of paper that promises one day will pay money.

• a shared feeling of closeness between people.

• A forced meeting between two groups

• joining together of two unlike things.

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ELA 10.V.1.3 - apply knowledge of vocabulary

How do paragraphs 5-9 add to the reader's understanding of Diwali?

• Explains that you have to be Hindu to celebrate Diwali.

• Diwali is the Indian Christmas.

• Diwali is a Bollywood movie.

• Explains the meaning for each day of the festival.

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ELA 11.R.2.1 - evaluate text structure

Which goddess is honored on the third day of Diwali?

• Durga

• Saraswati

• Lakshmi

• Kali

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ELA 10.R.2.2 - Analyze central ideas

Who celebrates Diwali?

• Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists

• Only Hindus

• Only Sikhs

• Only Jains

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ELA 11.C.2. Communication

What is the significance of lighting lamps during Diwali?

• It is a way to decorate homes.

• It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

• It is a way to keep away insects.

• It is a way to show off wealth.

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ELA 10.R.2.2 - Analyze central ideas

What is the traditional sweet dish prepared during Diwali?

• Halwa

• Barfi

• Laddu

• All of the above

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ELA 10.R.2.2 - Analyze central ideas