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1 Do the quiz about Diwali. Then check your answers.

2 Complete the poem. Write a word/phrase related to Diwali beginning with each letter.

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1 In which country is Diwali an important holiday? A Italy B Iceland C India

2 How often do people celebrate Diwali? A once a year B twice a year C five times a year

3 How long does Diwali last? A 3 days B 5 days C 4 days

4 In which season do people celebrate Diwali? A Spring B Summer C Autumn

5 What’s another name for Diwali? A The Festival of Lights B The Festivals of Colours C The Festival of Sweets

6 What is a diya? A a special pattern B a sweet C a special lamp

7 What do people usually put near the door of their homes? A presents B sweets C Rangoli patterns

8 What do people clean to get ready for Diwali? A their clothes B their homes C their shoes

9 What’s a popular activity people do at night during Diwali? A watch fireworks B watch TV C play football

10 What do families give each other when they get together for Diwali? A presents B lamps C Rangoli patterns

11 What’s the name of a popular sweet that people make to celebrate Diwali? A diya B rangoli C barfi

12 Why do people make Rangoli patterns? A to decorate sweets B to welcome visitors C to put on clothes

Answers

1 C, 2 A, 3 B, 4 C, 5 A, 6 C, 7 C, 8 B, 9 A, 10 A, 11 C, 12 B

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