Mid-Autumn festival

How is the date for the Mid-Autumn Festival decided?

• When every planet in the solar system aligns

• The 15th day of the 8th lunar month

• The first Saturday in September

• The day the moon turns red

Which of the following is not another name for the Mid -Autumn festival ?

• Moon Festival

• Lantern Festival

• Mooncake festival

• Children 's day

What kind of animal is said to live with the moon goddess?

• Rabbit

• Dragon

• Koi fish

• Cat

During this festival, girls traditionally pray to Chang'e about a particular topic. What topic?

• Good grades

• Nice weather

• Gender equality

• Romance (and marriage)

Which of the following traditions is not part of the Mid-Autumn Festival?

• Giving "red envelopes" (money) to relatives

• Lighting lanterns

• Eating moon cake

• Eating with family

What shape does the moon have during the Mid-Autumn Festival?

• Full moon (round)

• Half moon (first/last quarter)

• Crescent (banana shape)

• New moon (black)

Which fruit is often eaten or given as a gift during the festival as a symbol of prosperity?

• Durian

• Pomelo

• Litchi

• Starfruit

Which of the following ingredients is (usually) not found in moon cakes?

• Sweet bean paste

• Lotus seed paste

• Salted duck egg yolk

• Curry paste

In Chinese culture, a perfect circle symbolizes:

• Completeness and unity

• The circle of life

• Absolute power

• Artistic sense

What don't Chinese people do to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?

• Watch the full Moon

• Eat sushi

• Eat mooncakes

• Catch up with family and friends