Diwali, India — Questions and answers

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What does Yasmin tell the children Diwali is a time for?

Choices

  1. Eating sweets
  2. New beginnings ✓
  3. Playing games
  4. Sleeping late

Answer: New beginnings

From page 2

What does Diwali celebrate, according to Astrid?

Choices

  1. The start of summer
  2. The victory of good over evil ✓
  3. A day for parades
  4. Eating sweet treats

Answer: The victory of good over evil

From page 6

What does Astrid use to try and fix Sven's rangoli?

Choices

  1. A magic wand
  2. A tiny paintbrush ✓
  3. Her fingers
  4. More petals

Answer: A tiny paintbrush

From page 7

What does Yasmin say Diwali reminds us about small acts of kindness and creativity?

Choices

  1. They can be difficult.
  2. They are not important.
  3. They can light up the world. ✓
  4. They should only happen at Diwali.

Answer: They can light up the world.

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