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What is Eddie Parker's hometown?
What is Eddie Parker's hometown?
- USA
- Dallas (correct)
- Texas
- Mexico
What is the purpose of the goat show at the State Fair of Texas?
What is the purpose of the goat show at the State Fair of Texas?
- To display goats from different countries
- To display healthy goats that produce a lot of milk (correct)
- To display goats with unique features
- To display the largest goats
What type of food do Mom and Dad eat at the fair?
What type of food do Mom and Dad eat at the fair?
- Italian food
- Fast food
- Mexican food
- Tex-Mex food (correct)
Why does Dad's face turn red while eating?
Why does Dad's face turn red while eating?
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What is the significance of quilting?
What is the significance of quilting?
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What is the exciting part of the day for Eddie and Steve?
What is the exciting part of the day for Eddie and Steve?
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Study Notes
The State Fair of Texas
- The State Fair of Texas is over 130 years old and is the biggest fair in the USA.
The Goat Show
- Steve, the narrator's younger brother, entered a goat into the show.
- The goats in the show must be healthy and produce a lot of milk to win a prize.
- Steve and his goat, Bonnie, won a white ribbon (third prize) in the show.
Food at the Fair
- The narrator's family is eating fair food, including nachos, fajitas, and corn dogs.
- Nachos and fajitas are examples of Tex-Mex food, a combination of food from Texas and Mexico.
Quilting Tradition
- Quilting has a long tradition, dating back to when fabric was expensive.
- People used to collect small pieces of fabric and sew them together to make a blanket.
- The narrator's grandma and her friends had a quilting bee every week to work on a quilt for the contest.
The Texas Star Ferris Wheel
- The Texas Star is a tall Ferris wheel.
- Steve and the narrator rode the Ferris wheel, which offered an amazing view from the top.
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Join Eddie Parker and his family as they explore the State Fair of Texas, where his brother Steve participates in a goat show. Learn about the fair's history and the competition rules. A fun and educational experience!
