1. Holidays in the United States
What is the main difference between holidays and vacation time according to the essay?
- Holidays are longer than vacation time
- Vacation time is a personal experience agreed upon with an employer, while holidays are set days off
- Holidays are only for government workers
- Vacation time is only for students
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a federal holiday?
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Easter Sunday
- Thanksgiving
Why do some holidays not have a fixed date?
- They are celebrated on a Monday to give workers a three-day holiday
- They change every year randomly
- The President decides the date each year
- They are only celebrated in some states
What does Memorial Day celebrate?
- The first meal shared by Native Americans and colonists
- The beginning of summer
- Those who have died while in military service to their country
- The end of World War II
What does Thanksgiving Day celebrate according to the essay?
- The harvest season
- The first meal shared by Native Americans and colonists from Europe
- The Pilgrims' arrival in America
- The signing of the Constitution