Problem Solving: Thanksgiving

Question 1

Dave is going to his Aunt Joan’s house for Thanksgiving. She made stuffing that has all the ingredients in it, but Dave only likes plain stuffing. Dave should…

Answer 1

1. Ask his aunt why she added all the things he doesn’t like
2. Refuse to eat the stuffing
3. Take stuffing and eat around what he doesn’t like

Question 2

Jenny really wants to watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. It’s her favorite part of Thanksgiving, but her family is watching football. She should…

Answer 2

1. Tell her family the parade would be more fun.
2. Change the channel
3. Ask to watch some the parade during halftime
4. Go do something else

Question 3

Mark was asked by his mom to set the table. He notices that table is set differently from last year. He should…

Answer 3

1. Switch the plates to how it was last year
2. Ask his mom why it was set this way
3. Set the table the way it is
4. Ask his mom if this is how she wants it set

Question 4

Joe is 17 years old and has to sit at the kids table. All the kids at the table are younger than 7. Joe should…

Answer 4

1. Leave the table and say you don’t want to eat
2. Sit with the little kids and ignore them
3. Ask to sit with the adults

Question 5

Mary loves apple pie! She cannot wait to eat some from dessert. This year there is only pumpkin pie. What should she do?

Answer 5

1. Go to the store and buy an apple pie
2. Try a different pie
3. Tell someone to make it
4. Go home