Exploring Chapter 4 of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Herdmans, known for their unruly behavior, attend a Christmas pageant rehearsal. They are unfamiliar with the Christmas story, leading to many questions and misunderstandings. Despite their reputation, they show genuine interest in the story, particularly in the roles of Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, and King Herod. The rehearsal becomes a learning experience for both the Herdmans and the other children, as they navigate the complexities of the Christmas narrative.

How did the Herdmans arrive at the rehearsal?

• Late and like outlaws

• Not at all

• On time and orderly

• Early and quietly

What did the Herdmans not know about the Christmas story?

• The name of Jesus' mother

• The story of the shepherds

• The date of Christmas

• The location of Bethlehem

Why did Mother decide to read the Christmas story from the Bible?

• To impress the church members

• To pass the time

• Because the children requested it

• To teach the Herdmans who knew nothing about it

What was Imogene's reaction to the lack of room at the inn?

• She was amused

• She was indifferent

• She was confused

• She was shocked

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

• They thought the gifts were too cheap

• They thought the gifts were too expensive

• They thought the gifts were strange

• They thought the gifts were appropriate

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

• They thought it was a good idea

• They were indifferent

• They were excited and thought it was terrible

• They were confused

What did the Herdmans think about Joseph not telling the innkeeper about Mary?

• They thought it was understandable

• They thought it was a mistake

• They thought it was irrelevant

• They thought it was funny

What did the Herdmans want to do to King Herod?

• Invite him to the rehearsal

• Include him in the play to beat him up

• Ignore him

• Make him a hero

What did the Herdmans call the wise men?

• Kings

• Dirty spies

• Teachers

• Presidents

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

• Set fire to the inn or chased him away

• Paid him more money

• Ignored him

• Thanked him