Turkey Tug of War and Giving Thanks Around the World

In the text, "Turkey Tug of War," how does the illustration support the information in paragraph 2?

• It shows parts of the bird that are usually eaten.

• It shows why the furcula has an unusual name.

• It shows why all birds have wishbones.

• It shows where the furcula is on the body.

Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of Turkey Tug of War.

"But one of the most popular- pulling the wishbone- dates back centuries."

Which sentence from the article best supports this claim?

• "The winner is the person who ends up with the bigger piece." (paragraph 3)

• The practice of making a wish on a bird's furcula dates back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today Northern Italy." (paragraph 4)

• "Passerby would pick it up, stroke it for good luck, and make a wish." (paragraph 4)

• "Today, a wishbone tug-of-war is as much a part of Thanksgiving as is gobbling down turkey smothered in gravy." (paragraph 6)

In the text, "Turkey Tug of War," how are the details in paragraph 4 through 6 organized?

• by presenting descriptions of some points.

• by presenting a problem and a solution.

• By comparing and contrasting events.

• by listing events in the order they happened.

How does the information in the section "Through the Ages" support a central idea of the article "Turkey Tug of War"?

• It shows that today turkey and gravy are eaten for Thanksgiving.

• It shows that some people believed birds had unusual powers.

• It shows that there were many wild turkeys in the New World.

• It shows that many people share the history of the wishbone.

Which sentence best explains how to win at tug-of-war with a turkey wishbone?

• "At Thanksgiving, the tradition is for two people to hold one end of the bone, make a wish, and then tug." (paragraph 3)

• "But there are a few tips that may help you get the upper hand" (paragraph 7)

• "The more pressure you apply to your side of the wishbone, the better chance you have..." (paragraph 8)

• "Whether you end up with the larger or the smaller piece of the furcula is ultimately a matter of luck." (paragraph 9)

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article "Turkey Tug of War"?

• Breaking a wishbone is just one of many Thanksgiving traditions.

• All birds have a wishbone that helps support the birds as they fly.

• Making wishes with a wishbone is a tradition that began thousands of years ago.

• There was once a shortage of chickens in Rome because the wishbone tradition was so popular.

In "Giving Thanks Around the World," one popular way to give thanks across different cultures is to gather with families and loved ones. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?

• During Entredankfest, a special parade is held where the "harvest queen" is crowned and gets a crown.

• In both Chuseok and Pongal, rice is the main ingredient in a special dish involved in their thanksgiving holidays.

• In both Pongal and Entredankfest celebrations, there are religious ceremonies that are a big part of the festivals.

• During Chuseok, Koreans gather with their families, and during Pongal, people gather to give thanks for their communities.

In the article, "Giving Thanks Around the World" what is one thing that all of these different thanksgiving traditions have in common?

• They all started as celebrations of a successful harvest.

• They all include special rice dishes with different fillings.

• They all have a big parade where one person is crowned.

• They are all based on Hindu religious ceremonies.

How do the authors of both passages approach the topic of Thanksgiving?

• Both authors explain that Thanksgiving was originally a celebration of harvest.

• Both authors share how turkeys are used in Thanksgiving celebrations around the world.

• Both authors present the history of Thanksgiving traditions in cultures from around the world.

• Both authors focus on the importance of family on Thanksgiving.

How are the passages "Turkey Tug of War' and "Giving Thanks Around the World" different?

• "Turkey Tug of War" is about turkey anatomy while "Giving Thanks Around the World" is about colored rice in different countries.

• "Turkey Tug of War" is mainly about turkeys in the New World while "Giving Thanks Around the World" is about rice in Korea and ancestor worship.

• "Turkey Tug of War" focuses on the Estruscans and their rituals of making wishes on bird bones while "Giving Thanks Around the World" is about the worship of cows in India and Sri Lanka.

• "Turkey Tug of War" explains the history around the wishbone while "Giving Thanks Around the World" presents information on how Thanksgiving in celebrated in different cultures.