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HOLIDAYS READING COMPREHENSION -Quelques fêtes traditionnelles - Reading Comprehension

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15 questions

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Question 3

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You learned about the GALETTE DES ROIS in your EdPuzzle. What is it? Answer in English. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 4

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What is the FEVE that is in the GALETTE? Answer in English.THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 5

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What do people prepare and eat to celebrate Candlemas (Chandeleur)?THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 7

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What do loved ones exchange on Saint Valentine's day? 2 things. Answer in English. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 8

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What does Easter (Paques) celebrate? Answer in English. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 14

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Which holiday is celebrated on July 14 in France? Answer in English. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

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Question 1

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Which traditions & customs are mentioned as associated with Christmas (Noël)?

decorated trees

fireworks

parades

crepes

gifts

champagne

candles

oysters

cake

turkey

nativity scene

foie gras

Question 2

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Which traditions & customs are associated with New Year's Eve (Saint-Sylvestre), according to this text?

staying home with family

going out with friends

fireworks

drinking champagne

parade

dancing

kissing at midnight

Question 6

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What are traditions that may occur with Mardi Gras? Look at the text for your answers.

parades with floats

champagne

cake

costumes

Question 9

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Which day of the week is Easter always on?

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Question 10

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Which 3 chocolate shapes do children search for? Answer in English. Use wordreference.com/fren to look up words if you need to. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

NOTE: the CLOCHES are church bells. In France, the Easter Bells bring the goodies from Rome. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Not sure if that is more or less unreasonable than a magic bunny bringing candy! 

Question 11

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Which "animal" is associated with April 1st/Fool's jokes in France? It's part of the name of the holiday. Answer in English.THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

Question 12

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Which holiday happens every year on 21 June? Answer in English. THIS IS A FREE RESPONSE - I WILL HAVE TO GRADE IT MANUALLY.

Question 13

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Does this holiday exist in the US?

yes

no

Question 15

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What are different traditions and customs for celebrating the 14 July holiday?

military parade

outdoor dances/parties

picnics

fireworks

religious services

cake