Thanksgiving Quiz

When did Thanksgiving become a national tradition in America?

• 1621

• 1700

• 1860s

• 1900s

What might have been added to birds for extra flavor at the first Thanksgiving?

• Bread-based stuffing

• Herbs, onions, or nuts

• Cheese and butter

• Spices and honey

What was the purpose of the "fowling" mission?

• To gather vegetables

• To hunt for birds

• To find spices

• To collect water

What is a traditional dish mentioned in the Thanksgiving meal?

• Roast beef

• Roast turkey

• Roast lamb

• Roast chicken

What does the article imply about the first Thanksgiving menu?

• It was exactly like today's menu

• It included many modern dishes

• It was different from today's menu

• It was a vegetarian feast

What offering did the Wampanoag bring to the Pilgrims?

• Five deer

• Five turkeys

• Five fish

• Five chickens

What type of meal might the colonists have made with the venison?

• A hearty stew

• A grilled steak

• A roasted turkey

• A baked pie

What was occasionally added to corn mush or porridge for sweetness?

• Molasses

• Honey

• Sugar

• Syrup

What did the colonists use to help them with their harvest?

• Guidance of the Wampanoag

• Modern tools

• Weather forecasts

• Imported seeds

By what year had Europeans been introduced to potatoes?

• 1500

• 1570

• 1621

• 1700