April Fools Day

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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What is the Scottish tradition for April Fools' Day called?

• Pesce d'Aprile

• Hunt the Gowk

• Sizdah Bedar

• Poisson d'Avril

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What is a common prank in the United States on April Fools' Day?

• Sending fake invitations

• Reading newspapers

• Eating picnics

• Playing outdoor games

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What is the main theme of April Fools' Day celebrations worldwide?

• Sadness

• Seriousness

• Silence

• Fun and laughter

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What is the Spanish name for April Fools' Day?

• Día de los Santos Inocentes

• Poisson d'Avril

• Pesce d'Aprile

• Hunt the Gowk

What is the French name for April Fools' Day?

• Sizdah Bedar

• Poisson d'Avril

• Pesce d'Aprile

• Hunt the Gowk

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The word "gowk" means ... in Scottish.

• student

• fool

• fish

• cutout

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Which country celebrates April Fools' Day with fish-shaped paper cutouts?

• the USA

• Scotland

• Italy

• Iran

On which day do Iranians celebrate April Fools' Day as part of the Persian New Year?

• April 1st

• April 13th

• April 15th

• April 30th

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What is the Italian tradition for April Fools' Day called?

• Sizdah Bedar

• Poisson d'Avril

• Pesce d'Aprile

• Hunt the Gowk

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