Mon premier Carnaval de Québec

Why is the narrator excited at the beginning of the text?

• It's her first time at the Carnaval de Québec.

• She is going to meet Bonhomme Carnaval.

• She is participating in a canoe race.

Where does the narrator first see Bonhomme Carnaval?

• In the night parade

• In front of the ice palace

• At the cabane à sucre

What is Bonhomme Carnaval wearing when the narrator sees him?

• A winter coat and scarf

• A ceinture fléchée (traditional sash)

• A ski jacket and helmet

What sweet treat does the narrator try at the cabane à sucre?

• Maple taffy

• Apple pie

• Hot chocolate

What type of art does the narrator admire before watching the canoe race?

• Snow paintings

• Ice sculptures

• Wooden carvings

What does the sentence “C'est impressionnant de voir les équipes ramer à travers les morceaux de glace” mean in English?

• It's amazing to see the teams row through chunks of ice.

• It's fun to skate on the frozen river.

• It's strange to walk on the ice.

What two winter activities does the narrator try after the canoe race?

• Ice skating and skiing

• Dog sledding and the snow slide

• Snowshoeing and tobogganing

What lights up the sky during the night parade?

• Torches (flambeaux)

• Fireworks

• Lanterns

What kinds of performers does the narrator see in the parade?

• Dancers in traditional costumes

• Singers and acrobats

• Musicians and clowns

What is the main idea of the text?

• The narrator describes her first experience at the Carnaval de Québec.

• The narrator explains how to make maple taffy.

• The narrator talks about winter sports in Québec.