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Quiz:
After reading through the "Federal American Holidays," "Holiday Traditions and Customs," and "Holidays and Their Meals" pages, complete the following quiz to assess your knowledge of American federal holidays. When you are finished, please print this page and turn it into Mr. Burton.
Federal Holidays:
Which holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
What is the only federal holiday celebrated in September?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Which holiday celebrates the birthdays of former presidents?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Which holiday is also known as "Indigenous People's Day"?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Which two holidays are celebrated in November?
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Which holiday celebrates our nation's independence from England?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
During which holiday might you see the ball drop in Times Square in New York City?
Which two holidays honors American soldiers?
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Holiday Traditions and Customs:
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Name an American holiday in which gifts are exchanged:
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Which holiday is pictured here?
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
11. What is one holiday where you may watch fireworks?
12. During whic
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Holidays and Their Meals:
15. What is this a picture of?
16. During which holiday might it be eaten (there may be more than one answer):
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
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Your turn!:
19. Which American holiday interests you the most? Why?
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20. What is your favorite holiday (may be American or non-American)? Why?
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