Characters
I played Joseph during the play. Who am I?
Ralph
How did the Herdmans get all of the major roles in the play?
They threatened everyone else.
What did Imogene do during the play?
She cried.
Why did the Herdmans want to beat up Herod?
They wanted vengeance due to Herod wanting to kill baby jesus.
What king wanted to kill Jesus?
Herod
I played the role Melchior. Who am I?
Leroy
How did Charlie’s mother get stuck running the pageant?
She gets stuck running the church Christmas pageant because the usual person responsible for it, Mrs. Armstrong, broke her leg right before the event, leaving no one else to step up and take on the role.
What did Imogene say about the frankincense and myrrh?
what kind of cheap king gives out oil for a present
How are the Herdmans kids described?
the worst kids in the history of the world
Who was Mary's husband?
Joseph
I brought a cat to school for show and tell. Who am I?
Claude
How did the Herdmans burn down Mr. Shoemaker’s toolhouse?
They burned down Mr. Shoemaker's toolhouse by intentionally starting a fire using a stolen chemistry set.
Why was Imogene upset about the baby’s name?
Imogene doesn't understand why Mary can't choose her baby's name.
Who pierced Imogene’s ears?
Gladys
Who chose Jesus's name?
God - an angel told Mary.
Who broke their leg?
Mrs. Armstrong
What did the Wise Men give to Mary and Joseph during the play instead of gold, frankincense and myrrh?
The Herdmans ham.
Why was Imogene pleased with the idea of a doll being used as the baby?
She was pleased because a doll couldn't bite you.
Why hadn’t the Herdmans heard of the Christmas story before?
They hadn’t ever been to church and their parents hadn’t taught them.
Name the three gifts given to baby Jesus.
gold, frankincense and myrrh
Who usually plays Mary in the pageant, but did not this year?
(First and Last Name)
Alice Wendelken
Summarize what happened during the five-minute break during rehearsals.
Imogene smoked a cigar in the ladies’ room, and Mrs. Homer McCarthy saw the smoke and called the fire department.
Describe Imogene's plan to get a baby for the play.
She was going to steal one.
What did Charlie say that made the Herdmans want to attend Sunday School?
That he can get all the dessert he wants there.
When was Jesus born?
Christmas.