Thanksgiving Trivia Scavenger Hunt

Which of these is NOT a state that has a city with Turkey in the name?

• Minnesota

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Arizona

Which US president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Abe Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Teddy Roosevelt

Who was known for leading the campaign for Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Susan B. Anthony

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Oprah Winfrey

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What is a male turkey called?

• tom

• hen

• cackle

• rooster

What is a female turkey called?

• hen

• tom

• gobble

• fen

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Which US historical figure wanted the turkey to be the national bird?

• Ben Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Edison

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What other country celebrates Thanksgiving?

• Canada

• US

• Africa

• Australia

What amino acid in turkey is often blamed for people becoming sleepy?

• tryptophan

• amine

• carboxyl

• nitrogen

Which NFL team was the first to host a game on Thanksgiving?

• The Detroit Lions

• The Chicago Bears

• The Baltimore Ravens

• The 49ers

Which US department store was the first to host a Thanksgiving parade?

• Gimbel's

• Macy's

• JC Penny's

• Walmart