Thanksgiving Math Adventures with Ted the Turkey

The story follows Ted, a Thanksgiving turkey, who escapes being eaten by pilgrims and hunters. Throughout the tale, Ted faces math challenges, such as calculating costs and quantities. Eventually, Ted is saved by a boy and girl, becoming their pet and enjoying a happy Thanksgiving.

What is the main theme of the story introduced in the beginning?

• A Christmas dinner

• A Thanksgiving dinner

• A Halloween party

• An Easter celebration

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What is Ted's main concern about Thanksgiving?

• Not having enough food

• Missing his family

• Being eaten for dinner

• Not being able to fly

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Which is the better deal: 16 pounds of chicken at 96 cents a pound or 18 pounds of duck at 84 cents a pound?

• Neither

• Chicken

• Duck

• Both are the same

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What did Ted do to try and escape the hunters in Chapter 2?

• He hid in a tree

• He jumped into a car

• He swam across a river

• He flew away

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How many pumpkins are needed to make 25 pumpkin pies if 15 pumpkins make 5 pies?

• 90

• 50

• 75

• 60

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What did the boy and girl do when they saw Ted in the pot?

• They called for help

• They ran away

• They ignored him

• They turned off the fire and saved him

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How many times did Ted thank the boy and girl for saving him over three days?

• 4320

• 1296

• 2592

• 3600

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What did the boy and girl name the turkey?

• Tom

• Tim

• Ted

• Toby

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What did Ted have on his plate during the Thanksgiving dinner?

• Turkey and gravy

• Fish and chips

• Chicken and potatoes

• Veggies, stuffing, and gravy

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Why is Ted thankful each year?

• For the beautiful weather

• For the wonderful family that loves him

• For the fun games

• For the delicious food

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