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January Trivia

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many cookies did Mrs. Gotowko enjoy over break?

a)

Zero- she does not eat cookies.

b)

Six or seven

c)

At least one dozen

d)

Too many to count

2.
Which bowl is known as  the "Grand Daddy" of them all and part of the New Year's Day bowl lineup?
a)
Rose Bowl
b)
All-American Bowl
c)
Independence Bowl
d)
Holiday Bowl
3.

Who created the first ever New Years Resolution?

a)

Romans

b)

Greeks

c)

Babylonians

d)

Aztecs

4.

The following food is said to bring "good luck" if it is consumed on New Years Day:

a)

Black eyed peas

b)

Green beans

c)

Orange lentils

d)

Red cabbage

5.
Why do the Chinese celebrate the New Year by letting off firecrackers?
a)
To commorate departed family members
b)
To encourage good luck in the coming year
c)
To scare away evil spirits
d)
All answers are correct
6.

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

a)

Winter solstice

b)

Winter equinox

c)

No specific name

7.

When was snowboarding added to the Winter Olympics?

a)

1998

b)

2003

c)

1975

d)

1969

8.

How many cookies did Zak eat over break?

a)

6 or 7

b)

Definitely not more than Mrs. Gotowko

c)

One

d)

Zak only ate vegetables.

9.

How many cookies did Franklin enjoy over break?

a)

Definitely not more than Mrs. Gotowko

b)

None- he only had fruits and vegetables

c)

He enjoyed an equal ratio of one glass of milk to one cookie.

d)

two

10.

Which tradition is commonly associated with celebrating New Year's Eve?

a)

Carving pumpkins

b)

Decorating eggs

c)

Eating turkey

d)

Watching fireworks

11.

What is the main reason people make New Year's resolutions?

a)

To win prizes

b)

To avoid eating cookies

c)

To improve themselves in the coming year

d)

To celebrate ancient Roman gods

12.

Which of the following sports is NOT part of the Winter Olympics?

a)

Snowboarding

b)

Figure skating

c)

Ice hockey

d)

Swimming

13.

When writing a developed and organized paragraph what does the "E" in ACES stand for?

a)

Exercise- it is important to move your body.

b)

Excite- make the reader excited to hear your writing.

c)

Entice- pull your reader in for enjoyment.

d)

Explain- tell how evidence or example connects to question.

14.

Which two organelles are found in a plant cell, but not in an animal cell?

a)

Mitochondria and cell membrane

b)

Cell Wall and chloroplasts

c)

Ribosomes and nucleus

d)

What is a plant cell?

15.

Three characteristics of a civilization include writing, arts & culture, and religion. What are the other four?

a)
  1. 1. technology

  2. 2. gratitude

  3. 3. social media

  4. 4. stable food supply

b)
  1. 1. technology

  2. 2. giant pyramids

  3. 3. social structure

  4. 4. sugar

c)
  1. 1. teach

  2. 2. growth

  3. 3. social studies

  4. 4. school

d)
  1. 1. technology

  2. 2. government

  3. 3. social structure

  4. 4. stable food supply

16.

When you convert a decimal to a percent, you should multiply the decimal by _____.

a)

1

b)

100

c)

.5

d)

1,000,000

17.

When opening a locker, move to the right, then left, then ______ again.

a)

left

b)

go home

c)

right

d)

zero

18.

How many periods are in the school day?

a)

eight

b)

seven

c)

nine

d)

four

19.

What month is this?

a)

September

b)

January

c)

December Part II

d)

June

20.

What year is it?

a)

2026

b)

2026

c)

2026

d)

2026

21.

Did Rosie enjoy some cookies over vacation?

a)

No, she opted to have hot tea instead.

b)

Yes!

c)

Rosie stayed here at school.

d)

Rosie thinks cookies should be looked at and not enjoyed.

22.

Mrs. Gotowko guessed on this one. Who had more cookies over break: Lucas or Hayden?

a)

Lucas

b)

Hayden

c)

Neither had any cookies!

23.

Did Roger enjoy cookies over break?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Roger is still on break.

24.

Who had more cookies: Mrs. Gotowko or Danny and Millie combined?

a)

Danny or Mrs. Gotowko

b)

Danny and Millie

c)

Mrs. Gotowko