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Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans
from America's Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)

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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