Groundhogs Day

What usually happens on Groundhog Day every year?

• They want to pet a cat

• People go swimming

• A crowd of people gather to see the groundhog

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Who is the main character?

• a weather person

• a groundhog

• The Easter bunny

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What did the mayor say on tv?

• "no"

• "no one is as special as groundhog"

• "let's have a party"

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What day is Groundhog's Day on?

• February 1

• February 2

• February 3

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What is the name of the famous groundhog?

• Phil

• Paul

• Danny

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If Phil sees his shadow ___________.

• He gets scared and runs back in his home-6 more weeks of winter

• He stays out to play and Spring is on the way

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Where does the most famous celebration of Groundhog Day take place?

• Germnany

• a burrow

• New York City 

• Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 

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If a reader would like to know how often the groundhog is correct when predicting the future weather, what heading should they look under?

• Winter Surprise

• What is Groundhog Day?

• How Did Groundhog Day begin?

• How accurate is the groundhog?

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Which of the following statements is included in BOTH passages? 

• Groundhog Day takes place every year on February 2nd.

• If the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. 

• A badger used to predict the weather before a groundhog.

• A groundhog's burrow is cozy and warm. 

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Why did the author of "Groundhog Day" compare groundhogs to meteorologist? 

• Because they both make weather predictions.

• They both enjoy cold weather, 

• They are both on TV. 

• They are both animals who sleep all winter. 

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