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Groundhog Day Trivia Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1

Which state or U.S. territory celebrates Groundhog Day as Marmot Day instead?

Select one of the following:

  • Washington, D.C.

  • Hawaii

  • Alaska

  • Puerto Rico

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

What is said to occur if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2?

Select one of the following:

  • Six more weeks of winter

  • 12 weeks of good weather

  • One more month of bad weather

  • Misfortune until the next Groundhog Day

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Which state is home to the city that holds the largest Groundhog Day celebration?

Select one of the following:

  • Wyoming

  • Pennsylvania

  • Minnesota

  • New York

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Groundhogs are also referred to by which name?

Select one of the following:

  • Squirrels

  • Woodchucks

  • Marmots

  • Beavers

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which university in Texas declared Groundhog Day a university holiday?

Select one of the following:

  • University of Dallas

  • Baylor University

  • Texas A&M University

  • University of Texas at Austin

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

In which year was the first Groundhog Day celebrated?

Select one of the following:

  • 1993

  • 1752

  • 1887

  • 1974

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

What is the approximate length of a full-grown groundhog?

Select one of the following:

  • 16 to 20 inches long

  • 30 to 100 inches long

  • Three to four feet long

  • The same length as when it was born

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Where do groundhogs live?

Select one of the following:

  • In bushes

  • In nests

  • In underground burrows

  • In trees

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Who first introduced the concept of Groundhog Day to the U.S.?

Select one of the following:

  • German immigrants

  • Irish immigrants

  • Spanish immigrants

  • Portuguese immigrants

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

What Christian celebration did Groundhog Day come from?

Select one of the following:

  • Feast of Lupercalia

  • Groundhog Day did not come from a Christian celebration

  • Easter

  • Candlemas Day

Explanation

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