Thanksgiving Trivia

Which of the following was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Duck

• Turkey

• Venison

What Native American tribe is said to have dined with the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?

• Mowhawk

• Seneca

• Wampanoag

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Approximately how many turkeys are eaten in the US each Thanksgiving?

• 20-30 million

• 30-40 million

• 40-50 million

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What President famously refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

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What President made Thanksgiving a holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

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What is the name of the Native American who acted as interpreter for the Pilgrims and the Natives?

• Squanta

• Saratoga

• Sacagawea

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Which turkeys "gobble"?

• Males

• Females

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Which cartoon character has made the most appearances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Snoopy

• Superman

• Sponge Bob

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Name the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.

• Santa Maria

• USS Constitution

• Mayflower

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Fish was served at the first Thanksgiving.

• True

• False