Exploring Franklin's Thanksgiving Story

Franklin loves Thanksgiving, especially having his grandparents over. When they can't visit, Franklin and his family invite friends and neighbors to join them. On Thanksgiving, they realize they have too many guests for their home, so they move the celebration outdoors, creating a new tradition. Everyone enjoys the feast and expresses gratitude for friends and family.

What was Franklin's favorite part of Thanksgiving?

• Having his grandparents over

• Eating pumpkin pie

• Making corn husk dolls

• Picking apples

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Why couldn't Franklin's grandparents come for Thanksgiving?

• They forgot

• They couldn't travel

• They had other plans

• They were sick

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Who did Franklin invite to Thanksgiving dinner first?

• Bear's family

• Mr. Owl and his mother

• The Moose family

• Mr. Mole

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What did Franklin's mother do when she saw the berry pies?

• She made more pies

• She called her parents

• She ate one

• She invited Bear's family

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Why couldn't Mr. Mole go to his sister's for Thanksgiving?

• He had a broken ankle

• He was too busy

• He was sick

• He didn't want to

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Who did Franklin invite after school?

• Mr. Owl

• The Moose family

• Mr. Mole

• Bear's family

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How many place settings did Franklin initially set the table for?

• Nine

• Five

• Four

• Seven

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What did Franklin and his family decide to do when there wasn't enough room inside?

• Ask the guests to leave

• Cancel the dinner

• Eat in the field

• Move to a bigger house

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What was Franklin thankful for during the Thanksgiving dinner?

• His new toys

• Three helpings of pumpkin pie

• His grandparents' visit

• A new house

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What did Franklin's grandparents promise for next year?

• To visit for Thanksgiving

• To send gifts

• To bring more food

• To call more often

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