Groundhog Day Quiz

What is the success rate of Punxsutawney Phil's seasonal predictions since 1887?

• 25%

• 60%

• 39%

• 50%

What is another name for groundhogs?

• Land beavers

• Marmots

• Squirrels

• Woodchucks

What is the main diet of groundhogs?

• Insects

• Berries

• Fish

• Grass and herbs

Where do most groundhogs live?

• Canada

• Central United States

• Western United States

• Eastern and central United States

How long can a groundhog's burrow stretch?

• 100-150 feet

• 70-100 feet

• 8-66 feet

• 2-10 feet

How long do groundhogs hibernate for?

• 3-4 months

• 5-6 months

• 4-5 months

• 1-2 months

What do male groundhogs do after waking up early from hibernation?

• Explore their territory

• Build a new burrow

• Start looking for potential mates

• Look for food

What is the origin of Groundhog Day?

• European tradition

• Native American tradition

• African tradition

• Asian tradition

What is Candlemas Day a celebration of?

• Light and religious significance

• First day of winter

• Winter solstice

• Spring solstice

What animal did the German settlers adapt their old-country tradition to in the early 1800s?

• Squirrel

• Groundhog

• Badger

• Bear