Celebrating Independence Day

What date does Indonesia celebrate its Independence Day?

• August 17th

• July 4th

• January 1st

• December 25th

What colors are the flags that decorate public places during Indonesia's Independence Day?

• Red and white

• Blue and white

• Green and yellow

• Black and red

What traditional game involves participants trying to climb a greased pole to reach prizes at the top?

• Panjat pinang

• Sack races

• Tug-of-war

• Hide and seek

Where is the flag-raising ceremony held in the morning of Indonesia's Independence Day?

• Presidential palace

• School playground

• Community center

• Sports stadium

What is one way communities end the day’s celebrations on Indonesia's Independence Day?

• Music performances

• Morning parades

• Flag-raising ceremony

• Traditional games

What event did the family attend last Sunday?

• A birthday party

• A parade

• A concert

• A sports event

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What time did the parade start?

• 8 AM

• 9 AM

• 10 AM

• 11 AM

What was the float decorated with that the narrator especially liked?

• Lights

• Balloons

• Flowers

• Flags

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What did the narrator buy from the street vendors?

• A hat and a drink

• A small flag and snacks

• A toy and a book

• A poster and a pen

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How did the narrator feel about the celebration?

• Bored

• Indifferent

• Happy

• Annoyed

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