Bedford Tales Worksheet
Bedford Tales
Name: __________________________ Date: __________
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Bedford is a small town. It is in Massachusetts. πΊπΈ
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The Bedford Flag is very old. It is the oldest flag in America! We keep it safe in a museum. ποΈ
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The Job Lane House is a historic farm. Long ago, people lived and worked there. π
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The Minuteman Bikeway is a long path. You can ride your bike or walk. It is very green. π³
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The Town Common is in the middle of town. People meet there for music and fun. π
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Every spring, we have Pole Capping. A man climbs a tall pole to put a red hat on top. π©
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Bedford honors the Minutemen. They were brave soldiers from a long time ago. π‘οΈ
Instructions:
Read the story above. Then, circle the best answer for each question on the next pages. Good luck! π
Comprehension Questions (1-10)
1. What kind of place is Bedford? π
A large city
A small town
An island
2. Where is Bedford located? πΊπΈ
Florida
California
Massachusetts
3. What is special about the Bedford Flag? π©
It is the oldest
It is the biggest
It is the newest
4. Where can you find the Bedford Flag? ποΈ
In a museum
At a beach
On a mountain
5. What is the Job Lane House? ποΈ
A school
A historic farm
A toy shop
6. What did people do at Job Lane House long ago? π
Farmed and lived
Swam in pools
Watched movies
7. What can you do on the Minuteman Bikeway? π²
Drive a car
Ride a bike
Sail a boat
8. What color is the Minuteman Bikeway path usually? π³
Red
Blue
Green
9. Where is the Town Common? β²
Middle of town
Underground
At the airport
10. Why do people meet at the Town Common? π
To sleep
To fight
For fun and music
Comprehension Questions (11-20)
11. When does Pole Capping happen? π§
Every spring
Every winter
Every night
12. What does a man climb during Pole Capping? π§
A tree
A tall pole
A house
13. What is put on top of the pole? π©
A blue shoe
A red hat
A gold bell
14. Who does the town of Bedford honor? π‘οΈ
Pirates
Minutemen
Giants
15. What were the Minutemen? βοΈ
Brave soldiers
Fast cooks
Animal doctors
16. What state is Bedford in? πΊπΈ
New York
Massachusetts
Texas
17. Which item is oldest in America? π©
Bedford Flag
A new car
A toy bike
18. What kind of path is the Bikeway? π²
A short street
A long path
A deep hole
19. What do soldiers use to protect? π‘οΈ
Shields
Spoons
Pillows
20. What color is the hat in Pole Capping? π©
Red
Blue
Yellow