Quiz: Vocabulary From the Book

• PRINT
• EMAIL

Get warmed up to enjoy Milly and the Macy's Parade with these six vocabulary words that appear in the book. You'll find all our activities and printables for this title in our Book Activity Set.

Read the sentence, then pick the best definition for the word that's in bold.

1

I gave all my closest friends trinkets from my trip.

1. Soft stuffed animals like bears or kittens
2. Small ornaments like inexpensive pieces of jewelry or little souvenirs
3. Thick paperback books

2

I can't believe how homesick I felt when I went to visit my grandparents.

1. To miss your home and family
2. To have a rash all over your body
3. To cough and sneeze repeatedly

3

I'm excited about going caroling this year, even though my singing voice is not amazing.

1. Ice skating on a lake or pond
2. Sledding down a hill
3. Singing joyful songs, especially at Christmas

4

Putting up decorations for the holiday always makes me feel festive.

1. Cheerful and lively
2. Hungry and thirsty
3. Mean and cranky

5

You can see that twinkle in her eye whenever she gets a good idea.

1. To flutter like wings
2. To shine with quick flashes of light, to sparkle
3. To change color slowly

6

In my family it's a tradition to read favorite stories aloud and drink hot cocoa.

1. Customs, ideas, and beliefs that are handed down from one generation to the next
2. Things that are bought and sold, like clothing or school supplies
3. Dances done in two facing lines, usually in a barn