The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does it appear that Mother was a good choice to run a pageant full of Herdmans? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

She is very patient and explains everything to them so they can understand the story.

She is tough and does not take any mouthing off from the Herdman kids.

She had studied acting in college and knows how to handle difficult actors.

She is a large woman, and the Herdmans are intimidated by her.

2.

Why do the Herdmans ask so many questions while Mother is telling the Christmas story? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

They like to interrupt teachers and talk about other things.

They are not very smart and have trouble learning.

Everything is brand new to them, and they are unfamiliar with certain words and Bible customs.

The little kids keep making noise so it is hard for them to concentrate.

3.

On page 25, what does the phrase "snake a handful of coins" mean? (from Chapter 2)

Imogene used a long rubber tube and sucked the coins out of the basket.

Imogene put a plastic snake into the collection basket.

Imogene sneakily slipped her hand up into the collection basket to steal money.

Like avoiding a poisonous snake, Imogene carefully picked a few coins out of the basket.

4.

What does the author mean when she describes herself as a "medium" kid? (from Chapter 1)

She is not poor, but she is not a rich kid.

There is nothing about her that sticks out or attracts attention to her.

She is an average height.

She is not very smart because she does not know all 50 states.

5.

What does the narrator mean when she says that Sunday was a real day of rest? (page 21) (from Chapter 2)

None of the adults do any work on a Sunday.

Everyone takes naps on a Sunday afternoon after the church service.

They did not have to do any schoolwork or chores on Sundays.

It is the only day of the week when everyone gets a break from being around the Herdmans.

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