Oktoberfest is the world’s biggest folk festival, held every year in Munich, Germany. It began in 1810 as a wedding party for a king, but today it’s a giant carnival with parades, music bands, yummy food, rides, and games. People wear special clothes, eat pretzels, and enjoy the festive cheer! …
Oktoberfest is the world’s biggest folk festival, held every year in Munich, Germany. It began in 1810 as a wedding party for a king, but today it’s a giant carnival with parades, music bands, yummy food, rides, and games. People wear special clothes, eat pretzels, and enjoy the festive cheer!
Questions
1. Oktoberfest started as a wedding party for a:
a) King 
b) Farmer 
c) Teacher 
2. Which food is shaped like a knot and eaten at Oktoberfest?
a) Pretzel 
b) Doughnut 
c) Ice cream 
3. What instrument would you most likely hear in an Oktoberfest band?
a) Guitar 
b) Trumpet 
c) Piano 
4. True or False: Oktoberfest is only celebrated in Germany.
5. Which ride is common at Oktoberfest?
a) Roller coaster 
b) Submarine 
c) Spaceship 
6. What colourful clothing do girls wear at Oktoberfest?
a) Saree
b) Dirndl
c) Skirt + T-shirt
7. If you visit Oktoberfest, which sweet gift shaped like a heart might you buy?
a) Gingerbread 
b) Chocolate 
c) Cupcake 
8. When does Oktoberfest usually end?
a) Halloween 
b) First Sunday of October 
c) Christmas 
9. Which month does Oktoberfest actually begin in (surprise!)?
a) August
b) September
c) October
10. Fill in the blank: Oktoberfest is full of _____.
a) Fun, food, and music 
b) Homework and exams 
c) Silence and sleep 
Answer Key
1 – a) King
2 – a) Pretzel
3 – b) Trumpet
4 – False (it’s also celebrated worldwide)
5 – a) Roller coaster
6 – b) Dirndl
7 – a) Gingerbread
8 – b) First Sunday of October
9 – b) September
10 – a) Fun, food, and music
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