Article of the Week #16

Article of the Week #16

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Passage

English

9th Grade

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Dustin Pearson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Christmas is celebrated on December 25th?

To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ

To celebrate the winter solstice

To honor African heritage and culture

To mark the end of the year

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which holiday is known as the Festival of Lights and lasts for eight days and nights?

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

Christmas

Boxing Day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Kwanzaa celebrations?

Honoring African heritage and culture

Exchanging gifts

Celebrating the winter solstice

Watching fireworks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which date does New Year's Eve occur?

December 31st

December 25th

December 26th

January 1st

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Boxing Day traditionally associated with?

Giving gifts to the less fortunate

Lighting candles

Playing games like dreidel

Eating foods fried in oil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the passage?

To compare different winter holidays celebrated in December

To describe the significance and traditions of various December holidays

To argue why December is the most festive month of the year

To explain the historical origins of Christmas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes the meaning of "rededication" as used in the paragraph about Hanukkah?

Decoration

Celebration

Recommitment

Enlightenment

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the paragraph about Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a holiday that focuses on African culture and principles.

Kwanzaa is celebrated only in Africa.

Kwanzaa involves lighting a menorah and playing games.

Kwanzaa occurs at the same time as Christmas.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

December is a month of global celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, the winter solstice, and Boxing Day, each with unique traditions

Christmas is the most important holiday celebrated in December around the world.

People celebrate the winter solstice in December because it marks the shortest day of the year.

December holidays are primarily religious in nature, focusing on reflection and giving.