April Fools' Day Quiz

When is April Fools' Day celebrated?

• May 1

• March 31

• April 1

• June 1

What is a common activity on April Fools' Day?

• Playing practical jokes

• Giving gifts

• Singing songs

• Lighting fireworks

In France, what is a fooled person called?

• April fish

• April bird

• April cat

• April dog

What is the Scottish name for April Fools' Day?

• Fish Day

• Joke Day

• Prank Day

• Gowkie Day

Which ancient festival is similar to April Fools' Day?

• Thanksgiving

• Holi

• Christmas

• Easter

What do children in France do on April Fools' Day?

• Dance around

• Sing songs

• Give flowers

• Pin paper fishes on backs

What is one theory about the origin of April Fools' Day?

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of America

• Change of New Year date in France

• First moon landing

What do some newspapers do on April Fools' Day?

• Print extra pages

• Change their name

• Give free copies

• Run fake headlines

What is the vernal equinox related to?

• Shorter days

• More rain

• Sudden weather changes

• Longer nights

Which Roman festival is similar to April Fools' Day?

• Bacchanalia

• Lupercalia

• Saturnalia

• Hilaria