Exploring Chapter 7 of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Why did the family miss supper on the night of the pageant?

• They were too excited to eat.

• They were running late.

• Mother forgot to fix it.

• They decided to eat after the pageant.

What was the initial reaction of Ralph and Imogene when they entered the church?

• They stood still, unsure of their place.

• They ran away.

• They started pushing each other.

• They began singing loudly.

How did Imogene handle the baby doll during the pageant?

• She handed it to Joseph.

• She cradled it gently.

• She slung it over her shoulder and burped it.

• She dropped it accidentally.

What unusual gift did the wise men bring in the pageant?

• A ham

• A bouquet of flowers

• A toy car

• Gold coins

Why did the audience find the Herdmans' performance special?

• It was chaotic and funny.

• It was perfectly rehearsed.

• It brought a new, realistic perspective to the nativity story.

• It was the shortest pageant ever.

What did the narrator realize about the Christmas story through the Herdmans' performance?

• It was meant to be performed perfectly.

• It was a fictional tale.

• It was about the real struggles of a family in trouble.

• It was a simple and straightforward story.

How did Imogene react during the singing of 'Silent Night'?

• She sang loudly and off-key.

• She laughed uncontrollably.

• She cried silently.

• She left the stage.

What did Imogene ask for after the pageant?

• A set of Bible story pictures

• A book

• A new dress

• A toy

What did the narrator's father take home from the church?

• A candle

• A poinsettia plant

• The ham

• A Bible

How did the narrator describe Mary in the picture Imogene liked?

• Angry and upset

• Pink and white and pure looking

• Tired and worn out

• Happy and smiling