The History of Valentine's Day

Read the sentence from the section "
The legend of St. Valentine."
Valentine saw the injustice of this rule.

Why does the author use the word "injustice" in this sentence?

• to show that Valentine thought Claudius made an illegal decision
  
• to show that Valentine thought single men needed to follow the law
  
• to show that Valentine thought soldiers should not create families
  
• to show that Valentine thought young men were being treated unfairly

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Where was this article originally published?

• The Battalion.com, adapted by the Newsela staff
• The Houston Chronicle.com, adapted by the Newsela
• The San Antonio Express News, adapted by the Newsela
• History.com, adapted by the Newsela staff

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In paragraph 11, it says Esther A. Howland is the "Mother of the ____________?

• Cupid
• Turkey
• Easter Bunny
• Valentine

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In paragraph 12, it is reported that 1 million Valentine's Day cards are sent each year.  Which holiday beats Valentine's Day as the biggest card sending holiday?

• New Year's Eve
• President's Day
• Christmas
• First Day of School

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According to information found in paragraph 8, which pope declared Valentine's Day to be February 14?

• Pope Jello
• Pope Gelasius
• Pope Frances
• Pope Benedict

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In the section "Origins of Valentine's Day", who is Faunus? 

• A baby deer
• A giant  bear
• Roman god of agriculture
• Greek God of Love

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