Labor Day Test

Why is Labor Day celebrated?

• It is a celebration of the last weekend of summer.

• It is the celebration of the workforce in the United States of America.

• It is a celebration of the first month back to school.

• none of the above

When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

• The first Monday in September each year.

• The first Friday in September each year.

• The last Monday in September each year.

• none of the above

How do families celebrate Labor Day?

• Working extra hours.

• With picnics and outdoor activities.

• Having fireworks and parades.

• none of the above

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

• to persuade the reader

• to inform the reader

• none of the above

• to entertain the reader

What is a synonym found in the passage for labor?

• shopping

• businesses

• organized groups

• work

What is another word for Labor?

• relax

• work

• meditate

• shop

Who was part of the Unions?

• police officers

• All of the above

• teachers

• firefighters

Labor Day became an official federal holiday in what year?

• 1894

• 1694

• 1994

• 1794

What are some popular gatherings that take place on Labor Day or the days prior?

• big sales

• state fairs

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Private organization unions may include

• electricians

• truckers

• All of the above

• plumbers