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Groundhog Day Trivia

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is the purpose of Groundhog Day celebrations?

a)

To commemorate the founding of the town of Punxsutawney

b)

To celebrate the start of spring

c)

To honor the groundhog as a sacred animal

d)

To determine whether or not winter will continue for six more weeks

2.

Which two countries observe Groundhog Day?

a)

USA, Canada

b)

USA, Greenland

c)

Canada, Greenland

d)

USA, Mexico

3.

In what month and day does Groundhog Day take place?

a)

January 1st

b)

February 2nd

c)

March 15th

d)

April 30th

4.

Which city is famous for its Groundhog Day celebration?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

New York City

c)

Chicago

d)

Punxsutawney

5.

What is the name of the groundhog that predicts the weather on Groundhog Day?

a)

Buddy the Groundhog

b)

Sammy the Squirrel

c)

Freddy the Ferret

d)

Punxsutawney Phil

6.

What is the significance of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow?

a)

Groundhog Day is over

b)

Six more weeks of winter

c)

Early spring is coming

d)

No change in the weather

7.

What happens if the groundhog does not see its shadow on Groundhog Day?

a)

An early spring

b)

The groundhog predicts a hurricane

c)

The groundhog goes back to sleep

d)

Six more weeks of winter

8.

What year did the first official Groundhog Day take place?

a)

1887

b)

1950

c)

1776

d)

2000

9.

Who started the tradition of Groundhog Day?

a)

German immigrants

b)

Chinese immigrants

c)

Native Americans

d)

Afro-Americans

10.

Which actor stars in the movie Groundhog Day (1993)?

a)

Bruce Willis

b)

Bill Murray

c)

Rowan Atkinson

d)

Brad Pitt