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Music is playing, people are dancing in a big circle, and everyone is smiling and clapping. This happy festival is called Obon, and it is a time when families welcome the spirits of their ancestors, or relatives who lived long ago, back home for a visit.  \nThose glowing lanterns are not just for looks, because they have an important job to do. Long ago, families lit lanterns to help the spirits of their loved ones find their way  \nhome in the dark. Obon is a Buddhist festival, and it usually happens in July or August, when summer is at its warmest. During these days, families clean their homes and visit graves to show they still love and remember the people who came before them.  \nAfter the graves are cleaned, it is time for one of the most fun parts of all: the dancing! This special dance is called Bon Odori, and people wearing light cotton robes called yukata dance together in a big circle, often around a tall wooden stage. Did you know that whole towns come out to dance under the lanterns? The steps are easy, so children, parents, and grandparents can all join in together.  \nWhen the festival ends, families do something beautiful to say goodbye to the spirits. They gently float small lanterns down rivers and out to sea, so the spirits can find their way back. This floating of lanterns is called Toro Nagashi, and the tiny glowing lights drifting on the dark water are a peaceful sight. Other countries have their own days to remember loved ones too, like Mexico's Day of the Dead, but Obon is its very own special celebration.  \nObon: Japan's Festival of Ancestors  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is Obon a time for families to do?\u003Cbr>A. Welcome the spirits of their ancestors back home\u003Cbr>B. Celebrate the beginning of a new school year\u003Cbr>C. Watch a big parade with giant balloons\u003Cbr>D. Give one another wrapped birthday presents |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) What is the main idea of the whole passage?\u003Cbr>A. Rivers are important for many summer festivals\u003Cbr>B. Lanterns are the best way to light a summer night\u003Cbr>C. Obon is a Japanese festival for remembering and honoring ancestors\u003Cbr>D. Dancing is the most popular hobby in Japan |  |  |  |  | 4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) During which months does Obon usually happen?\u003Cbr>A. July or August B. October or November\u003Cbr>C. March or April D. December or January |  |  |  |  | 7.  \u003Cbr>8.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) What do families do at the end of the festival to say goodbye?\u003Cbr>A. Plant new trees near the graves B. Turn off every light in their homes\u003Cbr>C. Send letters to faraway relatives D. Float small lanterns down rivers\u003Cbr>and out to sea |  |  |  |  | 9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) Why can children, parents, and grandparents all dance together?\u003Cbr>A. Because the dance is very short\u003Cbr>B. Because the steps are easy to learn\u003Cbr>C. Because only families may dance\u003Cbr>D. Because they practice for many weeks |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) Why did families light lanterns long ago?\u003Cbr>A. To keep the summer nights cool and breezy\u003Cbr>B. To scare away animals from the gardens\u003Cbr>C. To help the spirits find their way home in the dark\u003Cbr>D. To show visitors the way to the dance stage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 7) In the passage, what does the word 'ancestors' mean?\u003Cbr>A. Babies who were just born B. Friends from the neighborhood\u003Cbr>C. Teachers at a local school D. Relatives who lived long ago |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 8) What is the name of the special dance during Obon?\u003Cbr>A. Yukata B. Day of the Dead C. Toro Nagashi D. Bon Odori |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 3  \n9)","cbCaim0B2nEXhb3f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim0B2nEXhb3f","pdf",89410,"English","# Obon: Japan's Festival of Ancestors\n## Comprehension Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is Obon a time for families to do?\",\"answer\":\"Obon is a time when families welcome the spirits of their ancestors back home for a visit.\"},{\"question\":\"When does Obon usually happen in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"Obon usually happens in July or August.\"},{\"question\":\"What do families do at the end of the festival to say goodbye?\",\"answer\":\"Families float small lanterns down rivers and out to sea so the spirits can find their way back.\"}]","Obon: Japan's Festival of Ancestors - Solve the Questions | PDF",1790807530,18]