Instructions
Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of your choice.
- What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
- A) Tuesday
- B) Wednesday
- C) Thursday
- D) Friday
- Which country is credited with the first Thanksgiving celebration?
- A) Canada
- B) United States
- C) England
- D) Mexico
- What is the traditional main dish served at Thanksgiving?
- A) Chicken
- B) Turkey
- C) Beef
- D) Fish
- What do people often do before a Thanksgiving meal to express gratitude?
- A) Sing songs
- B) Say a prayer
- C) Read a poem
- D) Give speeches
- Which of these is a popular side dish at Thanksgiving?
- A) Mashed Potatoes
- B) Pizza
- C) Pasta
- D) Sushi
- In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims?
- A) 1621
- B) 1607
- C) 1630
- D) 1610
- Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
- A) Abraham Lincoln
- B) George Washington
- C) Thomas Jefferson
- D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
- What is a common dessert served during Thanksgiving?
- A) Brownies
- B) Cheesecake
- C) Apple Pie
- D) Cupcakes
- What do many people traditionally do the day after Thanksgiving?
- A) Go to work
- B) Start decorating for Christmas
- C) Donate food
- D) Go hiking
- What sport is commonly associated with Thanksgiving Day?
- A) Soccer
- B) Baseball
- C) Football
- D) Basketball
- What is the name of the famous parade that occurs on Thanksgiving Day in New York City?
- A) Rose Parade
- B) Thanksgiving Parade
- C) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- D) Holiday Parade
- What native American tribe was present at the first Thanksgiving?
- A) Sioux
- B) Cherokee
- C) Wampanoag
- D) Navajo
- Which vegetable is commonly served as part of a Thanksgiving meal?
- A) Carrot
- B) Corn
- C) Spinach
- D) Broccoli
- What do Americans commonly use to celebrate Thanksgiving with a feast?
- A) Dinner party
- B) Picnic
- C) BBQ
- D) Potluck
Short Reflections
What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Describe it in a few sentences.