Exploring The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The teacher reads Chapter 3 of 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', where Mrs. Armstrong, from her hospital bed, insists on giving everyone a chance in the pageant. Despite her instructions, the Herdmans, known for their unruly behavior, volunteer for the main roles, causing community concern. The teacher's mother, determined to make the pageant a success, decides to proceed with the Herdmans, emphasizing that all children, including the Herdmans, are important.

What was Mrs. Armstrong's main concern about the Christmas pageant?

• The location of the pageant

• The costumes

• The timing of the rehearsals

• Giving everyone a chance to participate

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mrs. Armstrong always remind the children about the parts in the pageant?

• The main parts are the most important

• The costumes should be perfect

• There are no small parts, only small actors

• Everyone should be on time

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why did Mother get frustrated with Mrs. Armstrong's calls?

• Mrs. Armstrong wanted to change the date of the pageant

• Mrs. Armstrong criticized the decorations

• Mrs. Armstrong always called during supper time

• Mrs. Armstrong never called

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the main reason Imogene Herdman wanted to be Mary?

• She was forced by her mother

• She wanted to be in the front row

• She wanted to be the center of attention

• She thought it would be fun

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the reaction of the children when Mother asked for volunteers for Mary?

• No one raised their hand except Imogene Herdman

• Only Alice Wendellkin raised her hand

• The boys volunteered instead

• Everyone raised their hands

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did the community react to the Herdmans taking the main roles?

• They were concerned and worried

• They were excited

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the community suggest the Herdmans should do instead of taking main roles?

• Stay out of the pageant

• Sing in the choir

• Help with the decorations

• Hand out programs at the door

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Mother decide to do despite the community's concerns?

• Make the best of the situation and start rehearsals

• Change the script

• Replace the Herdmans

• Cancel the pageant

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Reverend Hopkins address the complaints about the Herdmans?

• He replaced the Herdmans

• He postponed the pageant

• He told everyone to accept all children, including the Herdmans

• He ignored them

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mother plan to do to make the pageant successful?

• Make it the best pageant ever with the Herdmans

• Cancel the rehearsals

• Exclude the Herdmans

• Change the script

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1