Exploring Chapter 1 of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

What did the Herdman kids do that made them notorious in their town?

• They were excellent students.

• They lied, stole, and set fires.

• They organized community events.

• They helped the elderly.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did the Herdman kids react to the fire they started?

• They helped put out the fire.

• They ran away immediately.

• They stayed and ate donuts meant for the firemen.

• They confessed to the fire chief.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was unique about the Herdman family's cat?

• It was a rare breed.

• It could perform tricks.

• It had one short leg, a broken tail, and one missing eye.

• It was very friendly.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Claude Herdman bring to show-and-tell that caused chaos?

• A wild cat.

• A chemistry set.

• A firecracker.

• A snake.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

How did the teacher, Miss Brandel, try to handle the chaos caused by the cat?

• She ignored the situation.

• She asked the students to catch the cat.

• She tried to corner the cat with a broom.

• She called the principal.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What rule was established after Claude's show-and-tell incident?

• No toys allowed in school.

• No food allowed in classrooms.

• No live animals allowed for show-and-tell.

• No pets allowed in school.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Imogene Herdman do to find out everyone's weight?

• She asked the nurse directly.

• She sneaked behind the curtain in the health room.

• She guessed based on appearance.

• She bribed the nurse.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Imogene use the information about other kids' weights?

• She helped them with diet plans.

• She ignored it.

• She shared it with the teachers.

• She blackmailed them.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Imogene do to Alice Wendell at recess?

• She played with her.

• She helped her with homework.

• She ignored her.

• She hit her and called her names.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the general reaction of the teachers towards the Herdman kids?

• They were afraid and tried to avoid having them in their class.

• They were indifferent.

• They were supportive and understanding.

• They were excited to teach them.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3