Thanksgiving Quiz

When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

• Last Thursday of November

• First Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

Why did the Pilgrim Fathers leave England?

• To find gold

• To start a new life in a new country

• To escape from the Native Americans

• To explore new lands

What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrim Fathers sailed on?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

Who helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to grow corn and hunt?

• Squanto

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Geronimo

When was the first Thanksgiving dinner celebrated?

• November 1621

• December 1621

• December 1620

• November 1620

What is the traditional Thanksgiving meal similar to the first dinner?

• Roast beef with apple sauce

• Grilled fish with tartar sauce

• Fried chicken with barbecue sauce

• Roast turkey with cranberry sauce

What is the main dessert served during Thanksgiving?

• Chocolate cake

• Apple pie

• Pumpkin pie

• Ice cream

Which city celebrates Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York City

• San Francisco

When did Macy's organize its first Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• 1924

• 1935

• 1949

• 1910

What do many charity organizations do during Thanksgiving for the poor people?

• Offer free medical check-ups

• Prepare a free meal

• Organize a free movie night

• Give out free clothes