The bonfires were originally intended to protect the crops and plants against bad spirits.
True or false?
True
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The month of June is named after a Greek Goddess who protected marriages.
True or false?
False It was named after a Roman Goddess who was married to Jupiter
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When is St. Anthony's day? a) 24th June b) 29th June c) 13th June d) 11th June
c) 13th June
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When do we start celebrating Festa Junina?
a) on 12th June, because it is Valentine’s day
b) on 12th June, because it is Saint Anthony’s Eve
c)on 13th June, because it is Saint Anthony’s day
b) on 12th June, because it is Saint Anthony’s Eve
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Who introduced the dance called Quadrilha?
a) The French
b) The Portuguese
c) The slaves
d) The Italians
a) The French
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Which two cities dispute the title of the biggest Festa Junina in the world?
a) Caruaru and Maceió
b) João Pessoa and Recife
c) Campina Grande and Caruaru
C Campina Grande and Caruaru
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When is Saint Peter’s day?
a) 24th June
b) 29th June
c) 13th July
b) 29th June
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Who was “Festa Junina” named after?
a) Saint John
b) King John VI
c) John Travolta
a) Saint John
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What do you like best about Festa Junina?
Only good answers will get points!
.Teacher - what do you think? Does the answer deserve points?