Winter Holidays Hanukkah Quiz

According to the text, what begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev?

• Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday of celebration

• fighting against a king named Antiochus

• Antiochus demanding that the Jews follow a different religion

• the Maccabees leading the Jews to revolt against Antiochus

What does the text describe?

• the origin of Hanukkah and how it is celebrated today

• the kinds of gifts exchanged and food eaten during Hanukkah

• the different Hebrew months and how long each month is

• famous Maccabees and how they helped lead the Jews against Antiochus

Based on this information, what can you conclude about the number of candles on the menorah during Hanukkah?

• The menorah has a total of 25 candles.

• The menorah has at least eight candles.

• The menorah has one large candle that lasts for eight days.

• The menorah has one large candle that lasts for one month.

Based on the text, when did the Jews probably re-dedicate the Temple in Jerusalem to celebrate their victory?

• the 25th day of November

• the 25th day of December

• the 25th day of Kislev

• the eighth day of the ancient miracle

What is this text mostly about?

• an ancient war

• a Jewish holiday

• how to make candles

• important lamps

Why might the author have included the song toward the end of the text?

• to teach about the traditions of Hanukkah

• to show readers that Hanukkah is old

• to give readers a chance to sing along

• to describe more about the Maccabees

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. The lamp oil lasted for eight days ______ it was only supposed to last for one.

• because

• as a result

• even though

• including

Based on the text, what is another name for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?

Based on the text, why is Hanukkah also called the "Festival of Lights"? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.