Lesson 20 Test

The Great Fiesta Adventure

One sunny day in the magical land of Equestria, Twilight Sparkle and her friends decided to throw a big fiesta. They wanted to have fun, eat good food, and maybe even invite a few unexpected guests. Little did they know, their adventure was about to get wild!

What does fiesta mean?

• A type of dance

• A large party or celebration

• A kind of food

• A quiet rest time

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Sonic the Hedgehog, feeling a bit speedy after his breakfast of vanilla ice cream, zoomed by on his way to the fiesta. He was wearing his favorite bandana and he was in a hurry to get there before the party started. As he dashed past the plaza, he saw something strange—an enormous alligator lounging by the cathedral. “Not today, buddy!” Sonic said as he zipped by, leaving the alligator in a cloud of dust.

What does a bandana usually look like?

• A type of hat

• A piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck

• A type of shoes

• A piece of furniture

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Meanwhile, Mario, fresh from a long day of saving Princess Peach, was relaxing on a hammock on his patio, eating a burrito filled with fresh tomato salsa. He had on his trusty sombrero and was enjoying his afternoon siesta when suddenly, he heard someone shout from a nearby caravan that woke him up. It was Pinkie Pie, holding a giant lasso and looking ready for action. “Yeehaw! Time for a fiesta showdown!”

What does siesta mean?

• A long dance

• A short nap or rest in the afternoon

• A type of music

• A traditional game

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Sonic zoomed over to the caravan, just as Pinkie Pie tossed the lasso in the air. It landed around Sonic's waist, pulling him back with a snap. “Wha—hey, Pinkie!” Sonic laughed. “You know I’m faster than that!”

A lasso is used for:

• Drawing pictures

• Cooking food

• Catching or tying animals

• Playing music

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"Not today, speedy!" Pinkie giggled as she handed Sonic a poncho and a pair of pajamas. "The fiesta's about to begin, and everypony has to be comfy!" She then ran off to prepare the cargo of party supplies, including an enormous tambourine that she planned to play during the festivities.

What does cargo refer to?

• A type of vehicle

• The things that are being transported

• A special kind of food

• A place to store things

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As the party kicked off, Fluttershy was trying to keep an eye on a little iguana that was running wild around the food tables, trying to sneak some salsa. “No, no, little guy!” Fluttershy said gently, trying to stop him with her lasso, but the lizard was quick and slippery, darting around the tables.

What is an iguana?

• A type of bird

• A type of lizard

• A kind of fish

• A type of insect

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Over by the plaza, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were setting up a air mattress for a big group nap. They were already in their best fiesta gear—dungarees and bright bandanas. "Who needs a nap after all that dancing?" Rainbow Dash asked. "But a good siesta is important!"

What is a mattress used for?

• Playing music

• Sleeping on

• Wearing as clothing

• Making food

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Suddenly, a tsunami of salsa splashed into the air, sending everyone running for cover! "Watch out!" shouted Mario as he jumped behind a poncho to shield himself. But the salsa storm didn't stop there. It was followed by a flood of tomatoes and burritos. The whole fiesta turned into a wild, gallant food fight!

A tsunami is:

• A type of dance

• A large, powerful wave

• A type of tree

• A piece of furniture

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Sonic, feeling adventurous, grabbed a tambourine, a small percussion instrument with jingles around the edge, and started dancing around, dodging flying salsa and tomatoes. "Take that, food fight!" he laughed. “Try catching me now!” But just as he was about to break into a victory spin, an alligator appeared from behind a nearby cathedral and started dancing with him. “Sonic, meet my new dance partner!” Sonic said with a grin.

What is a tambourine?

• A type of dance

• A small percussion instrument

• A kind of fruit

• A piece of furniture

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In the end, after the food fight calmed down and the salsa tsunami faded, the group gathered around to rest in a giant hammock, enjoying the warmth of the sun. Mario, Sonic, and the ponies all agreed that Sonic had been the most gallant of them all for keeping the party going and the music alive throughout the chaos.

What does gallant mean?

• Showing bravery or courage, often in a noble way

• Being very tall

• Moving quickly or energetically

• Being very quiet or shy

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