Exploring the Herdman Siblings' Christmas Chaos

The Herdmans, known for their unruly behavior, attend a Christmas pageant rehearsal. They are unfamiliar with the Christmas story, leading to humorous and chaotic moments as they learn about the birth of Jesus, the Wise Men, and King Herod. Their reactions are unexpected, and they become deeply involved in the story, even suggesting violent outcomes for Herod. The rehearsal ends with the Herdmans arguing about the story's details.

What was the initial reaction of the children to the Herdmans' arrival at the rehearsal?

• They were excited to see them.

• They ignored them completely.

• They were afraid and settled down quickly.

• They started laughing and making jokes.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did the Herdmans attend the pageant rehearsal?

• They wanted to learn about the Christmas story.

• They heard there would be refreshments.

• They were forced by their parents.

• They were curious about the play.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Ralph Herdman shout when he heard 'Mary his espoused wife being great with child'?

• He asked who Mary was.

• He yelled 'pregnant'.

• He said it was boring.

• He laughed loudly.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did Imogene react to the news that there was no room at the inn for Mary and Joseph?

• She laughed at the situation.

• She was angry and shocked.

• She was confused.

• She was indifferent.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the Herdmans compare the manger to?

• A basket

• A feeding trough

• A crib

• A bed

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How did the Herdmans react to the concept of swaddling clothes?

• They thought it was a good idea.

• They ignored it.

• They laughed at it.

• They were confused and thought it was terrible.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the Herdmans think about the gifts brought by the wise men?

• They didn't care about the gifts.

• They thought the gifts were cheap.

• They believed the gifts were too expensive.

• They thought the gifts were wonderful.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the Herdmans think about King Herod?

• They thought he was a hero.

• They admired him.

• They were fascinated by his villainy.

• They were indifferent to him.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the Herdmans suggest Joseph should have done to the innkeeper?

• Asked for a discount

• Thanked him

• Ignored him

• Set fire to the inn

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did the Herdmans think the wise men were?

• Spies

• Kings

• Presidents

• School teachers

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1