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Who was Qu Yuan?
A poet
A dragon boat racer
A king
Why is Qu Yuan remembered today?
He invented zongzi.
He won many boat races.
He loved and served his country.
Where did Qu Yuan jump into the water?
A river
The ocean
A lake
Why did people race their boats after Qu Yuan jumped into the river?
To have a competition
To catch fish
To find and save him
Why did people throw rice into the river?
To feed Qu Yuan's spirit and keep fish away from him
To help boats move faster
To make the river cleaner
What food came from this tradition?
Zongzi
Mooncakes
Dumplings
What is zongzi mainly made of?
Noodles
Sticky rice
Bread
What are zongzi wrapped in?
Rice paper
Bamboo leaves
Banana peels
Which ingredient is often found inside zongzi?
Meat
Potato
Fish
Why do dragon boat teams paddle together?
To make the boat move faster
To make more noise
To scare fish away
What sound helps dragon boat racers keep the same rhythm?
A bell
A drum
A whistle
Which activity is a Dragon Boat Festival tradition?
Building lanterns
Watching dragon boat races
Having a BBQ
When is the Dragon Boat Festival on the lunar calendar?
The 1st day of the 1st month
The 5th day of the 5th month
The 15th day of the 8th month
Which number is special in the Dragon Boat Festival?
5
3
8
What plant do some people hang on their doors during the festival?
Mugwort (Ai Cao)
Sunflowers
Roses
Why do people hang mugwort on their doors?
To feed birds
To bring good luck and keep away bad things
To make the house smell like food
