The History of Groundhog Day Quiz

What is the special day when we look at groundhogs?

• April 4th

• February 2nd

• March 3rd

• January 1st

Where did the tradition of Groundhog Day begin?

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• California

• New York

What is another name for groundhogs?

• Squirrels

• Woodchucks

• Beavers

• Chipmunks

In which country is Groundhog Day celebrated?

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States

• Brazil

Who is the official groundhog that makes the prediction in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?

• Punxsutawney Phil

• Punxsutawney Pat

• Punxsutawney Paul

• Punxsutawney Pete

How many people come to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania each year to celebrate Groundhog Day?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

What is the significance of a groundhog seeing its shadow on February 2nd?

• No significance

• Early spring

• Six more weeks of winter

• Summer is coming

What was the original purpose of looking at groundhogs on February 2nd?

• To predict the future weather

• To celebrate Candlemas

• To test the groundhog's eyesight

• To predict the stock market