Fall Trivia Quiz for Grade 5

What holiday is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November?

• Labor Day

• Halloween

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving

Which American holiday is celebrated to honor military veterans and occurs in November?

• Independence Day

• Veterans Day

• Memorial Day

• Columbus Day

What was the original purpose of Halloween in ancient Celtic traditions?

• To welcome winter

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To honor ancestors

• To celebrate harvest

What fall symbol represents prosperity and abundance and is often seen as a horn overflowing with fruits and grains?

• Acorn

• Scarecrow

• Pumpkin

• Cornucopia

Which type of tree is known for its vibrant red leaves during the fall?

• Birch tree

• Oak tree

• Pine tree

• Maple tree

What do you call the period when daylight and nighttime are nearly equal in duration during the fall?

• Solstice

• Eclipse

• Equinox

• Full Moon

What is the name of the magical school that students return to each fall in the 'Harry Potter' series?

• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

• Beauxbatons Academy

• Durmstrang Institute

• Ilvermorny School

What are the Sanderson sisters names?

• Sarah, Winifred, Mary

• Winifred, Sabrina, Mary

• Glinda, Mary, Sarah

• Winifred, Sabrina, Glinda

What fall holiday is the focus of the animated movie 'Coco'?

• Día de los Muertos

• Halloween

• Guy Fawkes Night

• Thanksgiving

Which bird is often associated with Thanksgiving?

• Goose

• Turkey

• Duck

• Chicken