Groundhog Day Quiz

What do Dunkirk Dave, Buckeye Chuck, and Queen Charlotte have in common?

• They are all rabbits

• They are all squirrels

• They are all bears

• They are all groundhogs

What do the groundhogs check on February 2?

• Their shadows

• Their food supply

• Their friends

• Their burrows

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

• Winter will last at least six more weeks

• Spring will come early

• There will be a long summer

• There will be a rainy season

What is the significance of February 2 in relation to the weather?

• It is the autumn season

• It is the monsoon season

• It is the start of summer

• It is part of the winter season

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What has been a fun game since 1887 in relation to groundhogs?

• Pretending they have special skills to know the weather

• Pretending they can fly

• Pretending they can talk

• Pretending they are magical creatures

Is there any scientific evidence that groundhogs have special skills to know the weather?

• Maybe

• Yes

• Not sure

• No

What do people hope for on February 2 in relation to the groundhogs?

• They hope the groundhogs won't see their shadows

• They hope the groundhogs will see their shadows

• They hope the groundhogs will predict an early summer

• They hope the groundhogs will predict a long winter

What is the main purpose of the groundhog tradition on February 2?

• To celebrate the groundhog's birthday

• To predict the arrival of spring

• To test the groundhog's eyesight

• To see if the groundhog needs a haircut

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