Comprehension: 15. Columbus Day –A Holiday to Remember an Explorer

What day is Columbus Day observed on?
1. The second Monday of November.
2. The second Monday of December.
3. The second Monday of October.
4. None of the above.
Columbus Day is named after __________.
1. Joseph Conrad
2. Colombo
3. Christopher Columbus
4. None of the above
How many Spanish ships did Columbus lead to claim new land in 1492?
1. One ship
2. Two ships
3. Three ships
4. Four ships
Why would some people believe that Columbus did not discover North America?
1. He never landed in North America.
2. He was only in North America for one day.
3. Others explorers discovered it first.
4. Historians tend to lie.
Why doesn't everyone think we should honor Christopher Columbus?
1. He wasn't an explorer.
2. He didn't discover North America.
3. He caused natives to lose their land and lives.
4. Christopher Columbus was not an American.