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