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Thanksgiving Day Traditions - Test for 8th Grade

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the traditional main dish served on Thanksgiving?
A) Pizza
B) Turkey
C) Chicken
D) Beef

Answer: B) Turkey

2. Which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
A) September
B) October
C) November
D) December

Answer: C) November

3. What do Americans typically do before the Thanksgiving meal?
A) Open gifts
B) Say a prayer or give thanks
C) Watch a movie
D) Go shopping

Answer: B) Say a prayer or give thanks

4. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in which year?
A) 1620
B) 1621
C) 1630
D) 1640

Answer: B) 1621

5. Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A) Sioux
B) Navajo
C) Wampanoag
D) Cherokee

Answer: C) Wampanoag

6. What is a common dessert served during Thanksgiving?
A) Ice cream
B) Pumpkin pie
C) Cheesecake
D) Brownies

Answer: B) Pumpkin pie

7. Which symbol is commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A) Christmas tree
B) Easter egg
C) Cornucopia
D) Fireworks

Answer: C) Cornucopia

8. What is Black Friday?
A) A day of mourning
B) The day after Thanksgiving when many shops have sales
C) A holiday
D) A traditional meal

Answer: B) The day after Thanksgiving when many shops have sales

9. Traditionally, people spend Thanksgiving with their:
A) Friends
B) Neighbors
C) Extended family
D) Co-workers

Answer: C) Extended family

10. In which year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday in the United States?
A) 1863
B) 1876
C) 1920
D) 1945

Answer: A) 1863

11. What do many families watch on TV during Thanksgiving?
A) Sports games
B) News broadcasts
C) Horror movies
D) Science documentaries

Answer: A) Sports games

12. Which famous parade is held on Thanksgiving Day?
A) New Year’s Day Parade
B) Rose Parade
C) Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
D) Independence Day Parade

Answer: C) Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

13. What is a common way to express gratitude on Thanksgiving?
A) By giving gifts
B) By writing letters
C) By making toasts
D) By singing carols

Answer: C) By making toasts

14. Which of these activities is NOT typically associated with Thanksgiving?
A) Eating turkey
B) Making resolutions
C) Family gatherings
D) Watching parades

Answer: B) Making resolutions

15. What does "Thanksgiving" literally mean?
A) A day of eating
B) A day of giving gifts
C) A day of gratitude
D) A day of shopping

Answer: C) A day of gratitude

16. Which of these is a popular side dish for Thanksgiving dinner?
A) Mashed potatoes
B) Spaghetti
C) Tacos
D) Sushi

Answer: A) Mashed potatoes

17. What do many Americans do in the morning on Thanksgiving Day?
A) Go to work
B) Sleep in
C) Run a turkey trot race
D) Go grocery shopping

Answer: C) Run a turkey trot race

18. How long is the Thanksgiving holiday typically in the United States?
A) One day
B) Two days
C) Three days
D) Four days

Answer: A) One day

19. What is the day before Thanksgiving known as?
A) Black Wednesday
B) Thanksgiving Eve
C) Pre-Thanksgiving Day
D) Thankful Thursday

Answer: B) Thanksgiving Eve

20. Which of the following is NOT a traditional Thanksgiving activity?
A) Cooking a big meal
B) Volunteering to help the needy
C) Decorating a Christmas tree
D) Watching football

Answer: C) Decorating a Christmas tree

End of Test
Good luck!

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