Leap Day

When is leap day?

• February 28

• February 29

• February 30

• March 1

Where is it considered unlucky to marry on leap day?

• China

• South Africa

• Finland

• Greece

When will the next leap day be?

• 2025

• 2026

• 2027

• 2028

What was the February 29th tradition for a woman during the 5th century in Ireland?

• to create a special tapestry

• to wear green

• to ask for a man's hand in marriage

• to cook lamb for dinner

A year with 366 days is called

• Normal year

• Leap year

• Both a and b

• None of the above

What is the purpose of adding a leap day to the calendar?

• To align the calendar year with the solar year

• To celebrate an extra holiday

• To adjust for daylight saving time

• To synchronize with the lunar calendar

Which famous historical figure was born on a leap day?

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Gioachino Rossini

In which calendar system is the leap day primarily used?

• Lunar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Hebrew calendar

• Islamic calendar

How often does a leap year occur?

• Every 2 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

What is the probability of being born on a leap day?

• 1 in 1461

• 1 in 365

• 1 in 1000

• 1 in 500