Chinese New Year

How many animals are part of the Chinese Zodiac?

• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12

Which of the following is NOT a positive quality of people born in the Year of the Monkey?

• smart
• intelligent
• ill-tempered
• clever

What is the Chinese Zodiac animal for people born in 2016?

• Monkey
• Lion
• Snake
• Bull

On what day during the first Chinese lunar month does the lantern festival begin?

• 15th
• 16th
• 17th
• 18th

By what name is the Chinese New Year also known as?

• The Year of Animals
• Dance of Dragons
• Lunar New Year
• Monkey Madness

What does 'Gung hay fat choy' mean?

• Have a great year and be safe.
• Best wishes and congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year.
• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
• Live long and prosper.

Why is the date of the Chinese New Year different every year?

• The holiday is based on the lunar (moon) calendar.
• The day depends on when the groundhog sees his shadow.
• It occurs on the first day of snow in China.
• It occurs on the first day with no clouds.

Why do people 'spring clean' their house before the Chinese New Year?

• To get ready for visitors.
• To remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.
• This is the only time they clean their house all year.
• To sell their house during the next New Year.

Which is NOT a special food that is eaten at the Chinese New Year?

• Fish
• Hot Dogs
• Dumplings
• Spring Rolls

Why are dragon dances performed at the Chinese New Year?

• Scare away evil spirits.
• Scare away children.
• Scare away rodents.
• Scare away teachers.