A Turkey Takes A Stand

Based on Trevor Turkey's speech, what can you infer about his feelings toward Thanksgiving?

• He enjoys Thanksgiving because it's a time for celebration.

• He feels sad and worried because turkeys like him often become the main course.

• He is indifferent and doesn't care much about Thanksgiving traditions.

• He thinks Thanksgiving should be a bigger celebration with more food options.

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Which of the following best summarizes the main events of "A Turkey Takes a Stand"?

• Trevor Turkey and Tonya Turkey ask Congress to cancel Thanksgiving so turkeys are no longer eaten.

• Trevor Turkey and Tonya Turkey speak to Congress, asking for a change in Thanksgiving traditions to protect turkeys.

• Congress decides to replace turkey with hot dogs as the main Thanksgiving meal.

• Reporters and spectators laugh at Trevor Turkey's speech, and he changes his mind about Thanksgiving.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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What theme is suggested by Trevor and Tonya Turkey’s proposal to change Thanksgiving dinner?

• Standing up for what you believe in, even if it seems difficult.

• Celebrating holidays is more important than thinking about others.

• Traditions should never be questioned or changed.

• Thanksgiving is a time to eat as much as you want.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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How are Trevor Turkey and Senator 4 different from each other?

• Trevor Turkey wants to keep Thanksgiving traditions, while Senator 4 wants to change them.

• Trevor Turkey is concerned about the impact of Thanksgiving on turkeys, while Senator 4 is more interested in keeping traditional food choices.

• Trevor Turkey likes Thanksgiving, while Senator 4 dislikes it.

• Trevor Turkey proposes getting rid of all Thanksgiving food, while Senator 4 proposes replacing turkey with vegetables.

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Why do Trevor Turkey and Tonya Turkey go to Congress?

• To promote Thanksgiving traditions.

• To celebrate Thanksgiving with Congress members.

• To propose a change to Thanksgiving dinner.

• To abolish Thanksgiving altogether.

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What is Trevor Turkey's main concern about Thanksgiving?

• Thanksgiving is a sad day for turkeys who often become the main course.

• People eat too much food on Thanksgiving.

• Thanksgiving is celebrated incorrectly.

• Turkeys are not appreciated enough.

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How does the audience react when Tonya Turkey suggests a new law for Thanksgiving?

• They laugh and cheer.

• They applaud the idea.

• They show shock and dismay.

• They immediately agree.

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What does Senator 4 sarcastically suggest as a new main course for Thanksgiving?

• Fish

• Hot dogs or a barbeque

• Chicken

• Pizza

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What is the role of the Narrators in this play?

• To play the main characters in the story.

• To explain the story's background and setting.

• To argue with the turkeys.

• To make laws for Thanksgiving.

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How does the setting of Congress affect the way Trevor and Tonya Turkey present their ideas?

• They are more relaxed because they are in a comfortable environment.

• They speak formally and seriously because they are in an official government setting.

• They act nervously because they are in a place that reminds them of Thanksgiving traditions.

• They are confused because they do not understand the rules of Congress.

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