Carnival of Venice — Questions and answers

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According to Arjun, what is one reason people wear masks at the Carnival?

Choices

  1. To hide everyone's social class ✓
  2. To keep warm in the cold
  3. To make funny faces at friends
  4. To pretend to be someone else for fun

Answer: To hide everyone's social class

From page 2

What is the secret ingredient that Arjun mentions in the traditional Carnival frittelle?

Choices

  1. A pinch of grappa ✓
  2. Warm dough
  3. Golden-brown sugar
  4. The baker's smile

Answer: A pinch of grappa

From page 4

What was a problem with the wooden bridge that existed before the Rialto Bridge?

Choices

  1. It kept collapsing ✓
  2. It was too cold
  3. It was too wide
  4. It blocked the gondolas

Answer: It kept collapsing

From page 5

What feeling connects everyone at the Carnival of Venice as the parade continues?

Choices

  1. A shared moment of joy ✓
  2. A feeling of coldness
  3. A sense of boredom
  4. A desire for more frittelle

Answer: A shared moment of joy

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