The Mystery of the Lunar Calendar

What is the main difference between the Gregorian calendar and the traditional Chinese calendar?

• The Gregorian calendar is based on the lunar year, while the Chinese calendar is based on the solar year.

• The Gregorian calendar is based on the solar year, while the Chinese calendar is lunisolar.

• Both calendars are based on the lunar year.

• Both calendars are based on the solar year.

In what year does the story take place?

• 1873

• 1973

• 1773

• 1673

What animal represents the year 1873 in the Chinese zodiac?

• Dragon

• Snake

• Horse

• Pig

Fill in the blank: The Lunar New Year always begins on the first new moon between ______ and February 20.

• January 1

• January 21

• February 1

• February 21

What is the length of a lunar month?

• 28.5 days

• 29.5 days

• 30.5 days

• 31.5 days

What does each month in the lunar calendar begin with?

• A full moon

• A new moon

• A half moon

• A crescent moon

Fill in the blank: People born under the Snake are said to be ______ and intuitive.

• Brave

• Wise

• Strong

• Clever

The Ox is known for being hardworking, reliable, patient, strong, and ________.

• Determined

• Energetic

• Brave

• Witty

Which animal is associated with the traits energetic, independent, optimistic, outgoing, and adventurous?

• Horse

• Goat

• Monkey

• Rooster

Which years are associated with the Ox?

• 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

• 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

• 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

• 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024