A Time for Gratitude

The article primarily discusses __________.

• foods eaten at harvest festivals worldwide

• ways different cultures celebrate the harvest

• the history of American Thanksgiving

• the history of the Inca capital city of Cusco

The article states: The yield of their crops often meant the difference between life and death. No wonder many early societies ritualized their hope for ample harvests and their joy at reaping them before winter. Which is the closest antonym for the word ample?

• widespread

• clumsy

• scant

• exhausting

In what way does the article contrast Inti Raymi with the Moon Festival?

• Inti Raymi celebrates the rice and wheat harvest, while the Moon Festival celebrates the winter solstice.

• Inti Raymi involves traditional yam dishes, while the Moon Festival includes pastries containing duck eggs.

• Inti Raymi is celebrated in South America, while the Moon Festival is celebrated in many Asian cultures.

• Inti Raymi is held annually in the city of Cusco, while the Moon Festival is held across West Africa.

According to the article, why is Inti Raymi celebrated on June 24th?

• It marks the beginning of lengthening days.

• It marks the end of the summer season.

• It marks the start of the eighth lunar month.

• It marks the largest autumnal full moon.

Which is the closest synonym for the word profound, as it is used in the article?

• extreme

• suspicious

• humble

• commercial

The reader can infer from the article that __________.

• communities only hold harvesttime festivals when the crop yield has been bountiful and they can spare food for celebrations

• humans have long understood the relationship between bountiful harvests and certain factors in the natural world

• people must delay harvesttime celebrations until after they have completed the hard work of harvesting crops

• humans around the world tend to hold their annual harvest festivals on approximately the same day of the year

Which of these is a statement of opinion? A) The date of the Inti Raymi celebration also marked the start of the Inca New Year. B) The harvest day festival in Cusco begins with a ceremony at an ancient temple. C) People in India may choose to attend the harvesttime celebration of Baisakhi. D) People in America today have no appreciation for the importance of the harvest.

• The date of the Inti Raymi celebration also marked the start of the Inca New Year.

• The harvest day festival in Cusco begins with a ceremony at an ancient temple.

• People in India may choose to attend the harvesttime celebration of Baisakhi.

• People in America today have no appreciation for the importance of the harvest.