Comprehension: 26. Mother's Day – A Holiday to Honor Motherhood

What is the origin of Mother's Day?
1. Mothers wanted a day to get presents.
2. To celebrate Mother Theresa's birthday.
3. To honor mothers whose sons had died in war.
4. Mothers wanted a similar day like Father's Day.
What does it mean if people wear a red or white carnation?
1. A red carnation means love, and a white carnation means friendship.
2. A red carnation means friendship, and a white carnation means love.
3. A red carnation means your mother was dead, and a white means she is alive.
4. A red carnation means your mother is alive, and a white means she is dead.
What was Anna Jarvis arrested for?
1. She disturbed the peace protesting Mother's Day.
2. She stole roses.
3. She commercialized Mother's Day.
4. She broke up a Mother's Day protest.
What does the word 'commercialized' mean?
1. Making things look bigger than they actually are
2. Commenting on an economical situation.
3. Making something popular enough to be sold.
4. Socializing with common people.
When does Mother's Day occur?
1. The second Sunday in March.
2. The first Sunday in December.
3. The first Sunday in April.
4. The second Sunday in May.