Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

Source:America's Library
Level: Pre-Intermediate

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Post-Reading Questions

1. How often is the celebration of Mardi Gras held?
   a. every month
   b. once a week
   c. every season
   d. once a year

2. Mardi Gras is the day before
   a. Easter Sunday
   b. Ash Wednesday
   c. Fat Tuesday
   d. Rainy Monday

   True or False?

3. Fat Tuesday in New Orleans is a time of merry-making and festivity.

4. The identities of the king and queen are kept secret until the night of the ball (big dance).

Answers

1. d
2. b
3. true
4. true

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