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Winter and 7th Grade Trivia

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

a)

Winter solstice

b)

Winter equinox

c)

No specific name

2.

The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event that takes place in winter. This competition is held every ___ years.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

Varies

3.

How cold does it have to be for water to freeze?

a)

32 degrees

b)

0 degrees

c)

-10 degrees

d)

20 degrees

4.

How many points does a snowflake usually have?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

12

5.

The average snowflake falls at what speed?

a)

1 mph

b)

2 mph

c)

3 mph

d)

7 mph

6.

What is the top speed reached by a bobsled on a modern course?

a)

67 mph

b)

156 mph

c)

42 mph

d)

80 mph

7.

The most popular toy of 1980 was

a)

Cabbage Patch doll

b)

Glow Worm

c)

Rubik's cube

d)

Transformers

8.

True or False: Every snowflake is different.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What is this winter sport called?

a)

Skiing

b)

Snowboarding

c)

Hockey

d)

Bobsledding

10.

Which winter holiday is celebrated in nearly all countries?

a)

Valentine's Day

b)

Christmas

c)

St. Patrick's Day

d)

New Year's Eve

11.

Where was the first ICE HOTEL made?

a)

Canada

b)

Sweden

c)

Africa

d)

USA

12.

True or False: Maine is the snowiest state in the USA.

a)

False

b)

True

13.

How many nights is the celebration of Hanukkah?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

14.

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

a)

Paris

b)

London

c)

New York

d)

Sydney

15.

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

16.

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

17.

When did Charlie Brown Christmas premiere?

a)

December 9, 1959

b)

December 9, 1965

c)

December 9, 1968

d)

December 9, 1975

18.

What words follow "Silent Night" in the song?

a)

All is calm

b)

Holy night

c)

Holy infant

d)

Mother and child

19.

Normally, a year contains 365 days. Which day does Christmas usually fall on?

a)

340

b)

350

c)

359

d)

360

20.

In the movie Elf, what is an elf's four main food groups?

a)

Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup

b)

Candy, pasta, syrup and candy canes

c)

Candy, coke, pasta and candy corn

d)

Candy, spaghetti, syrup and candy corn

21.

Which famous singer was born on Christmas day?

a)

Neil Diamond

b)

Jimmy Buffet

c)

Frank Sinatra

d)

Dolly Parton

22.

What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

a)

Poinsettia

b)

Holly

c)

Wreath

d)

Mistletoe

23.

How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

a)

276

b)

364

c)

396

d)

412

24.

What country does the poinsettia plant originate from?

a)

Poland

b)

Mexico

c)

United States

d)

Germany

25.

Who sings the Hanukah Song?

a)

Mel Brooks

b)

Billy Crystal

c)

Adam Sandler

d)

Seth Rogan

26.

In the story "A Christmas Carol", what is the name of Scrooge's business partner?

a)

Bob Cractchet

b)

Jacob Marley

c)

Sam Crumpet

d)

Ebenezer Macduck

27.

Who sings "All I want for Christmas is you"?

a)

Whitney Houston

b)

Mariah Carey

c)

Christina Aguilera

d)

Amy Grant

28.

On what day does Kwanzaa begin?

a)

December 1

b)

December 15

c)

December 25

d)

December 26

29.

Diwali is a Hindu celebration known as...

a)

The Fesitval of Gifts

b)

The Festival of Lights

c)

The Festival of the Gods

d)

The Festival of Sweets

30.

What was the first state to recognize Christmas as a national holiday?

a)

Alabama

b)

Delaware

c)

Georgia

d)

New York

31.

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

a)

All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey

b)

Christmas Canon by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

c)

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

d)

Last Christmas by Wham

32.
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made out of?
a)
A stick
b)
A carrot
c)
Coal
d)
A button
33.
Which reindeer starts with a "B"
a)
Barry
b)
Blitzen
c)
Bulldog
d)
Bob
34.
What is a religious or holiday song called?
a)
Hip Hop
b)
Hymn
c)
Ballad
d)
Carol
35.
What holiday drink is known as "Milk Punch"? 
a)
Eggnog
b)
Hot Chocolate
c)
Hot Cider
d)
Hot Tea
36.
What Christmas themed ballet premiered in Russia in 1892? 
a)
Clara and the Nutcracker
b)
The Nutcracker
c)
Jolly St. Nick
d)
A Christmas Carol
37.
In the early 1800's, the gingerbread house was inspired by what fairy tale?
a)
Goldy Locks
b)
Hansel and Gretel
c)
The Princess and the Gumdrop
d)
The Nutcracker
38.
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
a)
Coca-Cola
b)
Pepsi
c)
Dr. Pepper
d)
Sprite
39.
What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?
a)
St. Nick
b)
Kris Kringle
c)
Father Christmas
d)
Tim Allen
40.
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
a)
Father Christmas
b)
Ebenezer Scrooge
c)
Krampus
d)
Santa Claus
41.

What is Mrs. Loree's favorite color?

a)

Pruple

b)

Orange

c)

Blue

d)

Red

42.

Which staff member keeps a list of every movie they have ever watched?

a)

Mr. Nieminski

b)

Mrs. Patrick

c)

Nurse Pastor

d)

Mrs. Leuzinger

43.

Which 7th grade teacher has a red-headed son named Oscar?

a)

Mrs. Loree

b)

Mrs. Leuzinger

c)

Mr. K

d)

Mrs. Campillo

44.

Which 7th grade teacher has worked for Disney in their past?

a)

Mrs. Loree

b)

Mrs. Leuzinger

c)

Mr. K

d)

Mrs. Campillo

45.

Which 7th grade teacher has a deep love for Blue and Orange cartoon dogs?

a)

Mrs. Loree

b)

Mrs. Leuzinger

c)

Mr. K

d)

Mrs. Campillo

46.

Which 7th grade teacher is going to Disneyland over break?

a)

Mrs. Loree

b)

Mrs. Leuzinger

c)

Mr. K

d)

Mrs. Campillo

47.

Which staff member does not have an office in the B building?

a)

Mrs. Nelson

b)

Mrs. Shelly

c)

Ms. Brune

d)

Ms. Kinsey

48.

Which staff member also works at a clothing store on weekends?

a)

Mrs. Sohm

b)

Mr. Nieminski

c)

Mrs. Patrick

d)

Mrs. Saucier

49.

What is Mr. K's favorite color?

a)

Purple

b)

Blue

c)

Black

d)

Red

50.

Which 7th grade teacher's spouse serves in the military?

a)

Mr. K

b)

Ms. Campillo

c)

Mrs. Leuzinger

d)

Mrs. Loree

51.

Which 7th grade teacher rides a motorcycle?

a)

Mr. K

b)

Ms. Campillo

c)

Mrs. Leuzinger

d)

Mrs. Loree

52.

Which 7th grade teacher recently got a new car?

a)

Mr. K

b)

Ms. Campillo

c)

Mrs. Leuzinger

d)

Mrs. Loree

53.

Which 7th grade teacher is allergic to dairy?

a)

Mr. K

b)

Ms. Campillo

c)

Mrs. Leuzinger

d)

Mrs. Loree

54.

Which 7th grade teacher taught 4th grade before they moved here?

a)

Mr. K

b)

Ms. Campillo

c)

Mrs. Leuzinger

d)

Mrs. Loree

55.

Approximately 2% of all people have what eye color?

a)

Red

b)

Violet

c)

Green

d)

Blue

56.

Which is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust?

a)

Bronze

b)

Aluminum

c)

Copper

d)

Lead

57.
How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?
a)
20 hours 8 minutes
b)
8  minutes 20 seconds
c)
20 minutes 8seconds
d)
8 hours 20 minutes
58.
At what wind speed does a Tropical storm turn into a Hurricane?
a)
50MPH
b)
74MPH
c)
100MPH
d)
150MPH
59.
What is the largest internal organ of the human body?
a)
Liver
b)
Gall Bladder
c)
Heart
d)
Stomach
60.

Why were the Curtis brothers living on their own?

a)

the brothers ran away from home

b)

their parents died in a car accident

c)

their parents left

d)

none of the above

61.

Why did Johnny carry a switchblade?

a)

To cut hair

b)

To show off to Dally

c)

To protect himself after the Socs jumped him

d)

To cut meat

62.

Why did the Socs go after Johnny and Ponyboy after the movie?

a)

they wanted to hang out

b)

they saw Johnny and Ponyboy with their girlfriends

c)

they didn't meant to find them

d)

none of the above

63.

How did Bob die?

a)

Johnny killed him

b)

Ponyboy killed him

c)

Dally killed him

d)

He got in a car accident

64.

Where did the boys go and how did they get there?

a)

Windrixville, by plane

b)

Coupe de Ville, by plane

c)

Chicago, by train

d)

Windrixville, by train

65.

Who was Cherry's boyfriend?

a)

Randy

b)

Dally

c)

Bob

d)

Steve

66.

What country is in red?

a)

Germany

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

67.

What country is in blue?

a)

Switzerland

b)

Sweden

c)

Austria

d)

Denmark

68.

What country is in brown?

a)

Turkey

b)

Russia

c)

Ukraine

d)

Poland

69.

What country is in brown?

a)

Iran

b)

Iraq

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Turkey

70.

What country is in red?

a)

Panama

b)

Costa Rica

c)

Nicaragua

d)

Mexico

71.

What country is in blue?

a)

Bahamas

b)

Jamaica

c)

Bermuda

d)

Puerto Rico

72.

What country is in yellow?

a)

Panama

b)

Bahamas

c)

Jamaica

d)

Cuba

73.

What country is shown?

a)

Cambodia

b)

Vietnam

c)

China

d)

Taiwan

e)

Philippines