WASCZ 2023 Chinese New Year Dinner Quiz 3

How long is Chinese New Year?

• 1 Day

• 5 Days

• 10 Days

• 15 Days

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

• 15th
• 16th
• 17th
• 18th

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.

Shou Sui is

• the animal signs

• a fruit that sounds like "good luck"

• the custom of staying up late on Chinese New Year's Eve

• a common greeting in the Chinese society

Which fruit represents luck on chinese new year?

• Pear

• Manggo

• Oranges/Tangerine

• Apple

What is NOT the meaning behind serving dumplings for Chinese New Year?

• They will be served in the ingot-shaped coin container.

• They resemble old ingot-shaped coins (yuan bao)

• There is a clean coin hidden in one of the dumplings

• They bring eaters prosperity and wealth

What food that represents "long life" is served for Chinese New Year (and birthdays)?

• Fish
• Moon Cake
• Noodles
• Rice

Which of the following is NOT an animal on the Chinese zodiac?

• Cat

• pig

• rat

• monkey

What's the legend behind using firecrakers?

• They are fun to set off with family and friends

• They provide light for the dark winter night

• They wake up the gods in time for the celebration

• They're meant to scare away the monster

Evil spirits are scared away by_________during the parade.

• throwing candy

• walking quietly

• making loud noises

• making dumplings