Easter quiz

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How many Easter eggs are sold in the UK every year?

• 80 million

• 90 million

• 100 million

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Which country started the tradition of the Easter bunny?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• The USA

Multiple Choice

How many marzipan balls are traditionally on a simnel cake?

• 9

• 10

• 11

Multiple Choice

The first Easter eggs were dyed what colour?

• blue

• red

• yellow

Multiple Choice

What is the tradition behind the hot cross bun?

• The bun represents the cross on which Jesus Christ died

• The bun represents the rebirth of nature

• The bun represents fertility of nature

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In Switzerland, what animal delivers Easter eggs to children?

• The Easter chick

• The Easter Cuckoo (bird)

• The Easter bunny

Multiple Choice

What is the Sunday before Easter Sunday called?

• Palm Sunday/Willow Sunday

• Holy Sunday

• Easter Sunday

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What is the official flower of Easter?

• Yellow narcissus

• Red tulips

• White lilies

Multiple Choice

Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?

• chick

• lamb

• baby goat

Multiple Choice

What popular game is traditionally played at Easter?

• Races

• Football match

• Easter egg hunt

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Where is Easter Island located?

• The Indian Ocean

• The Southeast Pacific

• The Atlantic Ocean

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When was the first recorded use of decorated Easter eggs?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

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Which country first introduced an Easter tree?

• Germany

• The USA

• Great Britain

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Where was the UK's first Easter egg produced?

• The UK's first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol in 1863

• The UK's first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol in 1873

• The UK's first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol in 1883

Multiple Choice

Where did the world's largest Easter egg hunt take place?

• Florida

• London

• Berlin