Listening Comprehension Quiz

What is one reason that Sarah Josepha Hale is considered exceptional?

• Hale fought in the Civil War.

• Hale was successful at a time when opportunities for women were limited.

• Hale received letters from government officials

When was the first nationally recognized Thanksgiving holiday?

• November 1620

• November 1846

• November 1863

Why did Sarah Josepha Hale want Thanksgiving?

• She believed it could bring families and our country together.

• She wanted a way to sell more magazines.

• She wanted to make Abraham Lincoln a popular president.

How did Hale campaign for a national holiday?

• She visited President Abraham Lincoln.

• She wrote letters and articles.

• She worked with Congress.

Who else played a critical role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• The American public

• Civil War soldiers

• President Abraham Lincoln

What is one word that can be used to describe Sarah Josepha Hale?

• Devoted

• Passive

• Inconsistent

What is one thing that you learned about Thanksgiving?