What made the celebrations sound lively?
Only one person singing alone
Silence and empty streets
Drum lines, bagpipes, and fireworks
What shows that the same event can look different?
Reporters said chaos, but people there said joyful
Everyone agreed it was boring
Nobody talked about the event
What is a “fire escape”?
A door to the kitchen
A metal staircase outside a building for emergencies
A tunnel under the street
What does “solidarity” mean?
People fighting against each other
People standing together & supporting each other
People staying alone
What is a “kiosk”?
A small booth or stand that provides services
A big shopping mall
A tall office building
Who helped keep New York clean after the celebrations?
Garbage collectors with help from two fans
Only the police officers
Only the basketball players
What did fans wear to make the night colorful?
Costumes like Spider‑Man and Batman
Business suits
School uniforms
How long was the Knicks' drought?
53 years
15 years
5 years
What does "MVP" stand for in this story?
Most Valuable Player
Mango Vanilla Parfait
Mini Van Power
What does “sanitation” mean?
Making food taste better
Teaching children at school
Keeping the city clean and healthy
What is a “bagpipe”?
A type of food from Scotland
A kind of dance from Scotland
A musical instrument from Scotland
How did some fans share the game with others?
They projected it onto buildings from fire escapes
They only watched alone at home
They kept it secret from everyone
How did fans show solidarity in the streets?
They stayed home and watched TV
They argued with other fans
They hugged strangers, sang, and danced together
Which team won the NBA Finals?
The San Antonio Spurs
The New York Knicks
The Chicago Bulls
What does “chaos” mean?
A happy party
A quiet moment
Complete disorder or confusion
What does “diversity” mean?
Many different kinds of people together
Only young people together
Only men together