April Fools

What April Fools joke did Galileo Galilei make in the 1600s?

• He told everyone he had spotted Saturn's rings

• He proclaimed that the moon was made out of cheese

• He said the sun was a space-volcano

• He said that earth is a small cog in a big universal clock

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In ___, they celebrate April Fools by throwing cake into the ocean.

• Madagascar

• Thailand

• Sri Lanka

• Somalia

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Some of the questions in this quiz are pure fiction & made up. How many?

• None of them, all questions were true.

• All of them are fake.

• Only half of them are fake.

• Only the one about Galileo Galilei

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All the questions in this quiz were fake, but did you think any of them were actually real?

• Yes, I fell for at least a couple.

• I never saw this coming! I thought all were true.

• No, I knew they were all fake from the start.

• What is April Fools?

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Where do they celebrate April 1st with a big carnival every year?

• Uzbekistan

• The Vatican

• Cuba

• Magadan (Russia)

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Movie: April Fools Day. When was this movie made?

• 1990

• 1989

• 1986

• 1988

What's a funny joke the French play on people on April 1?

• They throw fish at you.

• They put sugar instead of salt on your fish.

• They pin a paper fish to your clothes.

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What is the origin of April Fools' Day?

• It started in France in the 16th century.

• It began in ancient Rome.

• It originated in the United States.

• It was first celebrated in England.

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Which of the following is a common prank on April Fools' Day?

• Giving someone a bouquet of flowers.

• Switching sugar with salt.

• Sending a greeting card.

• Baking a cake.

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What is the main theme of April Fools' Day?

• Celebration of spring.

• Playing practical jokes.

• Honoring historical events.

• Exchanging gifts.

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