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Feast of San Gennaro Video and Listening Question

Questions:
1. What is the San Gennaro festival?
A. A celebration of Italian American culture and cuisine
B. A parade for Italian royalty
C. A religious holiday in Italy
D. A festival for Italian fashion

2. How long has the San Gennaro festival been going on for?
A. 97 years
B. 100 years
C. 50 years
D. 200 years

3. Who started the San Gennaro festival?

A. Salvador Esposito
B. Eugene Donofrio
C. Christine Curitolo
D. John Diaz

4. What is the key to the success of the San Gennaro festival according to
Donofrio?
A. The mouth-watering food
B. The joyful entertainment
C. The custom never stops
D. The grand parade

5. Who is the newest princess of the parade?

A. Eugene Donofrio
B. Christine Curitolo
C. John Diaz
D. Salvador Esposito

6. Where does the San Gennaro festival take place?

A. Mulberry between Canal and Houston
B. Times Square
C. Central Park
D. Brooklyn Bridge
7. When is the grand parade taking place?
A. Tomorrow at 2 p.m.
B. Today at 2 p.m.
C. Next week at 2 p.m.
D. Yesterday at 2 p.m.
 Pre-video Warm Up
1. Do you enjoy attending cultural festivals? Why or why not?
2. What are some of your favorite foods from your culture?
3. Have you ever participated in a parade or procession? How was the
experience?
4. How important do you think it is to preserve cultural traditions?
5. What are some other cultural events or traditions that you enjoy participating
in?