Groundhog's Day Quiz

What is the significance of February 2nd in relation to Groundhog's Day?

• It marks the beginning of winter

• It is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox

• It is the day when bears emerge from their dens

• It is the date when groundhogs wake from hibernation

According to the tradition, what does it mean if a groundhog sees its shadow?

• The groundhog will retreat back into its den

• There will be an early spring

• The groundhog will go into hibernation

• There will be six more weeks of winter

Why is a sunny day seen as a bad omen in the tradition of Groundhog's Day?

• All of the above

• It indicates that no winter precipitation is falling

• It means that spring crops will not receive enough moisture

• It tricks the planted seeds into blooming prematurely

Which animal was originally used for weather prediction before groundhogs?

• Bears

• Foxes

• Badgers

• Marmots

What is the physiological change in a groundhog's body temperature during winter?

• It drops from 10 to 37 degrees Celsius

• It increases significantly

• It drops from 37 to 10 degrees Celsius

• It remains constant

What did the Catholic Church re-christen February 2nd as?

• Groundhog's Day

• Winter Solstice

• Candlemass

• Spring Equinox

What is the modern accuracy rate of the most famous groundhog meteorologist, Punxsutawney Phil?

• 30%

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%

What helped to propel the Groundhog's Day event to an international scale?

• The 1993 Bill Murray film

• The tradition's accuracy in predicting weather

• The endorsement by meteorologists

• The popularity of groundhogs as pets

What is the physiological state of a groundhog during hibernation?

• Maintaining a high body temperature

• Eating and drinking regularly

• In a near comatose state

• Active and alert

What is the original Latin family name of groundhogs?

• Arctomys

• Marmota

• Sciuridae

• Rodentia