Thanksgiving Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'pilgrim'?

• A pilgrim is a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

• A pilgrim is a person who travels for leisure.

• A pilgrim is a type of bird.

• A pilgrim is a character from a famous novel.

What is the meaning of the word 'colonist'?

• A person who is afraid of the colon

• A person who works in the colon

• A person who studies the colon

• A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country or region to settle there.

James, Jackson, and Ethan are studying about plants. They found a plant in their backyard. James believes that the plant is 'indigenous'. What does James mean by 'indigenous'?

• The plant is imported

• The plant is artificial

• The plant is originating or occurring naturally in their backyard; native

• The plant is foreign

It's Mason's birthday and Benjamin and Anika are planning a surprise for him. What does it mean to 'celebrate' this occasion?

• To criticize or condemn the birthday event.

• To mourn or grieve over the fact that it's Mason's birthday.

• To observe or commemorate Mason's birthday with festivities or joyous activities.

• To ignore or disregard the fact that it's Mason's birthday.

During a history class, Daniel read about a popular person named 'Robin Hood'. Charlotte explained that 'Robin Hood' is a 'legend'. What does Charlotte mean by the term 'legend'?

• Robin Hood is a brand of car

• Robin Hood is a popular dance move

• Robin Hood is a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place

• Robin Hood is a type of fruit

What is the meaning of the word 'harvest'?

• The meaning of the word 'harvest' is the process of planting crops.

• The meaning of the word 'harvest' is the process of selling crops.

• The meaning of the word 'harvest' is the process of gathering crops or the season when crops are gathered.

• The meaning of the word 'harvest' is the process of cooking crops.

Mason, Avery, and Michael went apple picking. They noticed that one of the trees had a 'plentiful' amount of apples. What does 'plentiful' mean in this context?

• The tree had an average quantity of apples

• The tree had a large or abundant quantity of apples

• The tree had an infinite quantity of apples

• The tree had a small or scarce quantity of apples

Emma, Liam, and Anika are planning to attend a local event. According to the definition, which of the following best describes the event they are attending if it is called a 'festival'?

• A festival is a special event or occasion, often held annually, that celebrates or commemorates something.

• A festival is a type of food

• A festival is a type of clothing

• A festival is a type of animal

What is the meaning of the word 'holiday'?

• A day of celebration or commemoration with suspended normal activities.

• A type of fruit

• A type of clothing

• A type of vehicle

William, David, and Nora are planning a party. What would they be planning if they decide to have a 'feast'?

• A small snack, typically eaten alone.

• A gathering of people to mourn or remember someone.

• A type of bird commonly found in forests.

• A large meal, typically a celebratory one.