Cherry Blossom Festival Quiz

What does the National Cherry Blossom Festival mainly celebrate, according to the passage?

• The beginning of spring

• The birth of the United States

• The friendship between the United States and Japan

• The start of a new year

Where were the first two cherry blossom trees from Japan planted?

• At the White House

• In front of the Washington Monument

• In the National Mall

• On the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park

Which event occurred first?

• The United States gifted Japan with dogwood trees

• Japan gave the United States cherry trees

• Cherry trees were planted along the Potomac

• The first Cherry Blossom Festival was held

When did the cycle of giving come full circle?

• Japan gave the United States more trees in the 1980s

• The United States gave Japan dogwood trees

• The first National Cherry Blossom was held by school children

• The United States gave Japan cuttings from the cherry trees to replace those who had been destroyed in a flood

What action did the United States take to reciprocate or 'pay back' Japan's gift of cherry trees?

• They sent a thank you note

• They gifted Japan with dogwood trees

• They hosted a festival in Japan's honor

• They planted cherry trees in every state

How did Japan respond to the United States' gesture of sending dogwood trees?

• By sending a second batch of cherry trees

• By dedicating a park to the United States

• By sending traditional Japanese gifts

• By planting the dogwood trees in a ceremonial event

What significant event is commemorated by the National Cherry Blossom Festival?

• The signing of a peace treaty between the United States and Japan

• The anniversary of the cherry trees' planting

• The enduring friendship between the United States and Japan

• The start of cherry blossom season