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Contents

1 THANKSGIVING TRIVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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1. THANKSGIVING TRIVIA

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1.1 THANKSGIVING TRIVIA
1. The first Thanksgiving was a harvest festi- C. 56.5 pounds
val, and wasn’t actually called Thanksgiv- D. 182 pounds
ing. It was called Harvest Home.
A. True 5. The average person consumes a whopping
4, 500 calories on Thanksgiving Day.
B. False
A. Fact
2. When was the Declaration of Indepen- B. Fiction
dence created?
6. What Indian helped the Pilgrims?
A. 1776
B. 1770
C. 1779
D. 1786

3. How many calories, on average, are con-


sumed by one person during a Thanksgiv-
ing meal?
A. 1000
B. 2500 A. Team
C. 3575 B. Pocahontas
D. 4500 C. You massed
4. The heaviest turkey on record weighed in D. Powhatan
at
7. What Native American tribe celebrated the
A. 86 pounds first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
B. 120 pounds A. The Wampanoag

1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. A
1.1 THANKSGIVING TRIVIA 3

B. The Mohican D. On Thanksgiving Day, people tradition-


C. The Algonquin ally clean their houses and do yard work

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D. Iroquois 12. Why did President Roosevelt switch
Thanksgiving to the 3rd Thursday of
8. What science is known as the study of November in 1939?
plants?
A. to extend the holiday shopping season
A. Physics
B. in hopes the weather would be warmer
B. Physiology a week earlier
C. Psychology C. The turkeys weren’t ready.
D. Botany D. People voted to have it changed.
9. Many Americans eat for Thanksgiving. 13. Choose the correct option

A. Fish
B. Roast Beef
C. Turkey
D. Turtle

10. What percentage of pilgrims perished over


the first winter? A. Marshmallow Soup
A. 50% B. Marshmallow Casserole
B. 75% C. Sweet Potato Casserole

C. 30% D. Name Names

D. 10% 14. The holiday was made into a National Hol-


iday in hopes of bringing the nation back
11. What do people traditionally do on Thanks- together after
giving Day?
A. World War II
A. On Thanksgiving Day, people tradition-
ally go shopping for Christmas presents B. The Civil War

B. On Thanksgiving Day, people tradition- C. World War I


ally gather with family and friends to D. The Gulf War
have a special meal, which often includes
turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. 15. Where is papa’s wifi password?

C. On Thanksgiving Day, people tradition- A. in his head


ally go to work and ignore the holiday B. on the back of a weird picture

8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. A


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C. in a notebook in his desk 21. Which state raises the most turkeys?
D. on a post-it in the kitchen A. New York
B. California
16. True or False:Thanksgiving was originally
a three day holiday. C. Minnesota
D. Florida
A. True
B. False 22. What video game character was the first

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to appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
17. There are many Thanksgiving themed city rade
names in the United States. Which one A. Super Mario
does NOT exist?
B. Sonic the Hedgehog
A. Pie Town, NM
C. Donkey Kong
B. Gravy, TX D. Pikachu
C. Gnawbone, IN E. Pac-Man
D. Yum Yum, Tn
23. What is a male turkey called?
18. What cities are the two NFL teams who A. Larry
play on Thanksgiving from? B. A clark
A. Dallas, New York C. A harry
B. Atlanta, Los Angeles D. A tom
C. Nashville, Foxborough 24. Which US President formalized the Turkey
D. Detroit, Dallas Pardoning tradition?

19. Which President tried to change the date


of Thanksgiving (which falls on the last
Thursday of November currently) in order
to lengthen the holiday shopping season?
A. Barack Obama
B. Andrew Jackson
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. Bill Clinton
A. Harry S Truman
20. In what year was the first Thanksgiving
B. John Kennedy
celebration held?
C. Richard Nixon
A. 1587
D. George H Bush
B. 1608
25. How many calories on average are con-
C. 1621
sumed, per person, at a traditional Thanks-
D. 1635 giving dinner?

17. B 18. D 19. C 20. C 21. C 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. C


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A. 2, 500 29. What is the symbol of Thanksgiving Day?


B. 6, 000 A. Turkey

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C. 4, 500 B. Pumpkin
D. 3, 000 C. Corn
D. Cornucopia
26. Black Friday is the busiest day of the year
for: 30. In 1953, a Swanson employee acciden-
tally ordered 260 tons of Thanksgiving
turkeys.To get rid of them all, Gerry
Thomas came up with the idea of filling 5,
000 aluminum trays with the turkey-along
with cornbread dressing, gravy, peas and
sweet potatoes. They were sold for 98
cents. What was invented?
A. emergency rooms A. Frozen Pot Pies
B. Christmas tree lots B. TV Dinners
C. Amazon
31. Which US department store was the first
D. plumbers to host a Thanksgiving parade?

27. What year did the NFL Thanksgiving foot- A. Gimbel’s


ball tradition start? B. Macy’s
A. 1934 C. JC Penny’s
B. 1935 D. Walmart
C. 1943 32. The color of a turkey’s head and throat will
D. 1953 change depending on his mood.
A. True
28. The Pilgrims came to the New World seek-
ing religious freedom and were also called: B. False

33. The word turkey is said to come from the


Hebrew word ‘tukki’ which means what?
A. Big Bird
B. Sacred Bird
C. Delicious Bird
D. Thankful Bird

A. Puritans because they wanted to pu- 34. What do you call a large group of turkeys?
rify the teachings of the Church of England A. brood
B. Great Explorers B. flock
C. Wanderers C. students:)
D. none of above D. none of above

26. D 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. D
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35. What meat is the most popular alternative C. Knives


to turkey on Thanksgiving? D. Forks
A. Chicken
41. The first traditional Thanksgiving Day
B. Beef
Football game was in 1879 between
C. Ham which two teams?
D. Goose

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36. What common utensil was missing from
the first Thanksgiving table?
A. Knife
B. spoon
C. fork A. Yale and Harvard
D. cup B. Yale and Princeton
37. What American company invented the C. Harvard and Princeton
“traditional” Thanksgiving green bean D. Harvard and College of William and
casserole? Mary
A. Hormel Foods
42. The first Macy’s Day Parade didn’t have
B. Kraft Foods
balloons, but had real animals from the
C. Campbell Soup Company Central Park Zoo. What year did the
D. Tyson Foods Macy’s Day Parade debut?

38. During Pilgrims times, what were cranber-


ries called?
A. crane berries
B. strawberries
C. blueberries
D. raseberries
A. 1918
39. How many plastic bins does mimi have in
her house? B. 1924
A. 20 C. 1936
B. 30 D. 1944
C. 40 43. What year was the last year the Lions won
D. an insane amount on Thanksgiving Day?
A. 2004
40. What eating utensil was not used by the
Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast? B. 2008
A. Spoons C. 2012
B. Fingers D. 2016

36. C 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. D 41. B 42. B 43. D 44. A


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44. Where was the first Turkey Trot? 49. How many deer did the Native Americans
A. Buffalo, New York give as gifts to the Pilgrims during the first
Thanksgiving feast?

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B. Brooklyn
A. 2
C. Nashville, Tennessee
B. 3
D. Salem, Massachusetts
C. 4
45. Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving D. 5
a national holiday?
50. Who was the Captain of the ship, which
carried the Pilgrims?
A. Christopher Jones
B. John Smith
C. Thomas Williams
D. William Tell

51. When is Canadian Thanksgiving?


A. George Washington
A. Second Monday in October
B. Thomas Jefferson
B. Second Monday in November
C. Abraham Lincoln
C. Third Tuesday in October
D. Donald Trump
D. Fourth Wednesday in September
46. In many Latino American homes, turkey
52. About how many turkeys are eaten each
has been replaced by
year on Thanksgiving?
A. pizza
B. tamales
C. spaghetti
D. nachos

47. How are cranberries harvested?


A. Hand-picked
B. the bushes are cut down with a tractor
C. The bogs where they are grown are
A. 5 thousand
flooded
B. 470 thousand
D. none of above
C. 16 million
48. What year was the first Thanksgiving? D. 280 million
A. 1621
53. What is the symbol of Thanksgiving that
B. 1961 is a large orange vegetable?
C. 1967 A. Pumpkin
D. 1882 B. Carrot

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C. Tomato 59. What city is home to the oldest Thanksgiv-


D. Potato ing parade?
A. New York City
54. What is a baby turkey called?
B. Philadelphia
C. Chicago
D. Atlanta

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60. Which President officially created Thanks-
giving as a national holiday?
A. A nestling
A. George Washington
B. A chick
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. A poult
D. A chicklet C. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

55. How long did the first Thanksgiving last? D. Woodrow Wilson
Explanation:In the middle of the Ameri-
A. 3 hours can Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln,
B. 3 days prompted by a series of editorials written
C. 3 weeks by Sarah Josepha Hale, proclaimed a na-
tional Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated
D. 3 months on the 26th, the final Thursday of Novem-
56. Which of the following countries is NOT in ber 1863.
Africa?
61. Which President made turkey pardoning
A. Bolivia
an annual event?
B. Mozambique
A. George W. Bush
C. Egypt
D. Congo B. George Washington
C. George H.W. Bush
57. What is the name of the annual parade
held in New York City on Thanksgiving D. Andrew Jackson
Day?
A. Turkey Day Parade 62. What foods are commonly served during
Thanksgiving?
B. New York City Parade
C. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade A. turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing,
cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie
D. Thanksgiving Parade
B. chicken, rice, salad, bread, cheese-
58. When was the first thanksgiving? cake
A. 1492
C. pizza, spaghetti, sushi, ice cream,
B. 1764 chocolate cake
C. 1812 D. ham, green beans, apple pie, sweet
D. 1621 potatoes, pecan pie

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63. Hey Abigail, Jackson and Aria! As we sit 66. Who is the Greek Goddess of Corn?
down for our Thanksgiving dinner, can you A. Athena
guess which president we should be thank-

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ful to for making Thanksgiving a national B. Madly
holiday? C. Hades
A. Should we be thanking George Wash- D. none of above
ington for this wonderful meal?
67. What was the name of the ship the pil-
B. Or is it Thomas Jefferson who made grims came over on?
this possible?
A. Mayflower
C. Could it be Abraham Lincoln who made
B. Plymouth ship
this day of gratitude possible?
C. Indian ship
D. Or was it John F. Kennedy who de-
clared this day of thanks? D. Norwegian ship

68. What are the giant balloons filled with dur-


64. A turkey is roasted in the
ing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Helium

69. Petticoats, breeches, doublets, and stock-


ings were just a few of the many layers of
clothing the Pilgrims wore.
A. pants that reach to or just below the
knee
B. a pair of leather boots
C. a long jacket
D. none of above

A. stove 70. The Wampanoag chief who attended the


pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving celebration in
B. oven
1621 was
C. refrigerator
A. Mashantucket
D. cow
B. Moshup
65. How many days did the first Thanksgiving C. Masanouke
last for? D. You massed
A. 5 days
71. True or False:Eating turkey makes you
B. 3 days tired?
C. 7 days A. True
D. none of above B. False

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72. Which of these men wanted the turkey to B. Kansas City Chiefs
be considered the American national bird? C. Detroit Lions
A. Alexander Hamilton D. Cleveland Browns
B. John Hancock
77. President officially made Thanksgiving
C. George Washington a holiday.
D. Ben Franklin A. Lincoln
B. Taylor

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73. What do people traditionally watch on TV
during Thanksgiving Day? C. Fillmore
A. Football D. Pierce
B. Basketball 78. They ate Turkey at the first Thanksgiving.
C. Soccer A. True
D. none of above B. False
74. Black Friday is the biggest day of the year 79. Choose the correct option
for what trade profession?
A. LPNs (nurses)
B. Plumbers
C. Electricians
D. Aircraft mechanic

75. In what year did Thanksgiving become a


national holiday? A. Ham
A. 1621 B. Turkey
B. 1776 C. Lamb
C. 1812 D. Pig
D. 1863 80. What does cornucopia mean?
76. The first Thanksgiving football game was A. Horn of plenty
started in 1934 by which team? B. The goddesses’ blessings
C. May your table always be full and your
friends many
D. none of above
81. What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanks-
giving” first appear on TV?
A. 1983
B. 1973
C. 1976
A. Pittsburgh Steelers D. 1990

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82. On the way to their grandmother’s house 87. What wasn’t used to eat their food during
for Thanksgiving, Dominick and Samantha the first Thanksgiving?
got into a fight over a tablet. Samantha

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A. Forks
was able to get the tablet away from her
brother. Which sibling exerted the most B. Spoons
force? C. Fingers
A. Samantha
D. Knives
B. Dominick
C. the Dog 88. What percentage of American homes eat
turkey on Thanksgiving?
D. their Father

83. Which Native American tribe is associated


with the first Thanksgiving?
A. Cherokee
B. Wampanoag
C. Apache
A. 83%
D. Iroquois
B. 88%
84. Black Friday is the biggest day of the year C. 98%
for which profession?
D. 75%
A. chefs
B. plumbers 89. A popular dessert for Thanksgiving is
C. electricians A. brownies
D. teachers B. rice pudding

85. Where was the first Thanksgiving? C. cookies

A. Jamestown D. Pumpkin Pie


B. England 90. What is the red piece of flesh under the
C. Boston beak of a turkey?
D. Plymouth

86. True or False:The Pilgrims and Native


Americans celebrated the first Thanksgiv-
ing together.
A. False, the Native Americans cele-
brated alone
A. drumstick
B. False, the Pilgrims and Native Ameri-
cans fought instead B. gizzard
C. True C. turkey chin
D. False, the Pilgrims celebrated alone D. waddle

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91. The flap of skin hanging off of the turkey’s 96. Which president listened to Sarah Josepha
chin is called what? Hale and named Thanksgiving a national
A. gobbler holiday?
B. snood A. Eisenhower
C. clout B. Johnson
D. wattle C. Lincoln
92. How fast can wild turkeys run? D. Washington

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97. Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving
A. True
B. False

98. What does Snoopy have a fight with while


setting up the table in the front yard?
A. 1mph A. Woodstock
B. 25mph B. a chair
C. 35mph C. Linus
D. 45mph D. Table
93. Which symbol is commonly associated
with Thanksgiving? 99. Who was the Native American who helped
the Pilgrims survive in their first year?
A. pumpkin
A. Team
B. Santa Claus
B. Geronimo
C. fireworks
D. turkey C. Crazy Horse
D. Pocahontas
94. How many people attend the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade annually?
100. Which President declared Thanksgiving a
A. Less than a million national holiday?
B. Exactly two million
C. More than two million
D. Four million
95. Which President officially made Thanksgiv-
ing the fourth Thursday of every Novem-
ber?
A. George Washington
A. James Madison
B. Teddy Roosevelt B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Franklin Roosevelt C. Abraham Lincoln
D. John F. Kennedy D. Theodore Roosevelt

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101. How many calories are in the average 107. How many cups of seed are in an average
Thanksgiving dinner? pumpkin? (30 pounds)
A. 2 cups

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A. 1500-2000
B. 2500-3000 B. 2 gallons
C. 3000-4500 C. 1 cup

D. 5000-6000 D. 1.5 cups


108. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
102. What month is Thanksgiving?
A. 2 days
A. January
B. 1 day
B. November
C. 3 days
C. March
D. 1 month
D. July
109. What percentage of Americans eat
103. Which sport is typically watched on na- turkey on Thanksgiving?
tional TV on Thanksgiving Day? A. 60%
A. Soccer B. 70%
B. Baseball C. 80%
C. Football D. 90%
D. Gymnastics 110. Black Friday isn’t the only holiday the
day after Thanksgiving. What’s the
104. They ate pumpkin pie for dessert. other?
A. True A. Native American Heritage Day
B. False B. Cyber Monday
105. What year was the first Thanksgiving? C. National Leftovers Day
D. National Dog Competition Day
111. What company located in North Carolina
sells the most turkeys?
A. purdue
B. empire
A. 1653 C. shady brook
D. butterball
B. 1675
C. 1621 112. In the movie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiv-
ing, two characters pulled the wishbone.
D. 1702 Who pulled and got the bigger piece?
106. Turkey was the main meat dish at the A. Snoopy
first Thanksgiving in 1621 B. Woodstock
A. True C. Charlie Brown
B. False D. Lucy

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113. What was the first video game character 117. True or False:The first Turkey Trot was
in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? held in Buffalo, New York.
A. True
B. False
118. How many turkeys are consumed in the
United States on Thanksgiving Day?

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A. Corduroy
B. Sonic the Hedgehog
C. Pillsbury
D. Thomas the Tank Engine

114. What do people normally eat as their


main protein on Thanksgiving?
A. ham A. 30 thousand
B. chicken B. 45 millions
C. turkey C. 10 millions

D. potatoes D. 5 thousand
119. Which US president issued the first
115. When does Canadian Thanksgiving occur
Thanksgiving proclamation?
A. First Thursday in October A. George Washington
B. First Thursday in November B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Last Monday in October C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. Second Monday in October D. Franklin D Roosevelt
E. Last Thursday in October Explanation:On October 3, 1789, George
Washington issued his Thanksgiving
116. What is the significance of the cornucopia proclamation, designating “a day of pub-
in Thanksgiving decorations? lic thanks-giving” to be held on “Thurs-
day the 26th day of November” that
A. The cornucopia is a symbol of good year. Abraham Lincoln would later de-
luck and prosperity clare Thanksgiving as a national holiday
B. The cornucopia represents the end of in 1863.
the harvest season
120. How many women were present at the
C. The cornucopia is a reminder of the first Thanksgiving?
importance of family gatherings during
A. 0
Thanksgiving
B. 150
D. The cornucopia symbolizes abundance
and the harvest, which are central themes C. 18
of Thanksgiving. D. 4

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121. Who is the super-villain that recruits min- 127. Abby-Claire had to rearrange the chair
ions in the movie “Minions?” and tables in the dining room so all of her
family can fit for Thanksgiving dinner. She

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A. Stuart
tried moving a table, but it stayed still.
B. Bob The unmoving table is an example of a (an)
C. Scarlet Overkill
D. Kevin A. unbalanced force
122. How were the first TV dinners created? B. balanced force
A. a lady made too much turkey for her C. gravity
family D. electric force
B. Butterball need a way to use extra
turkey they couldn’t sell 128. Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first
Thanksgiving
C. Swanson miscalculated frozen turkeys
and needed a way to use them A. True
D. Chef Boyardee thought up the idea as B. False
a quick way to see a new product
129. What are baby turkeys called?
123. What year was the first “Thanksgiv- A. chicks
ing?”
B. turkeylings
A. 1619
C. baby tom
B. 1620
D. sparrows
C. 1621
D. 1622 130. Macy’s is the largest consumer of what
gas?
124. What is the name of the traditional
A. Helium
Thanksgiving dessert made with pumpkin?
A. Apple pie B. Methane

B. Pumpkin Pie C. Hydrogen


C. Chocolate cake D. Oxygen
D. Blueberry muffin 131. Which of the following natives is associ-
ated with the colonialists?
125. Where does the Macy’s Day Thanksgiv-
ing Parade take place?
A. New York City
B. San Francisco, California
C. Washington D.C.
D. The Vegas, Nevada
126. The Mayflower docked at Plymouth Rock.
True or False?
A. true
B. false

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A. Geronimo 136. The TV show Friends is well known for


their Thanksgiving episodes. Who was
B. Team
their big celebrity guest star that made
C. Sitting Bull an appearance as Ross’ high school friend
D. Red Cloud named Will?
A. Paul Rudd
B. Hugh Jackman
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C. Adam Sandler
D. Brad Pitt
Squanto assisted the Pilgrims after their 137. Who sang the “Thanksgiving Song” on
first winter in the New World. SNL in 1992?

132. What is the first “employee” rank at Be-


lizzia?
A. Junior Associate
B. Board of Executives
C. Intern Designer
D. Associate Intern
A. Chris Rock
133. How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day B. Chris Farley
parade route? C. Adam Sandler
A. 1 mile D. David Spade
B. 1.5 miles
138. Which president refused to recognize
C. 2 miles Thanksgiving?
D. 2.5 miles

134. How fast can a spooked turkey run?


A. 10 mph
B. 20 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 40 mph A. Theodore Roosevelt
B. Abraham Lincoln
135. Which President first ordered a national
day of Thanksgiving? C. William Howard Taft
A. Abraham Lincoln D. Thomas Jefferson
B. Barack Obama 139. Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?
C. George Washington A. fruit
D. Thomas Jefferson B. vegetable

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140. What year is (generally) considered to be 146. You might consume up to how many
the first Thanksgiving in the US? grams of fat from a Thanksgiving meal?

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A. 1621
B. 1804
C. 1979
D. none of above

141. How long does the average Thanksgiving


dinner take to cook?
A. 10 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 12 hours

142. What was the first department store to


hold Thanksgiving?
A. 59 grams
A. Macy’s
B. 159 grams
B. Walmart
C. 209 grams
C. Gimbel Brothers
D. 229 grams
D. Target
147. What Christmas carol was originally a
143. Which place is open on Thanksgiving?
thanksgiving song?
A. bank
A. Let it snow
B. school
B. Jingle Bells
C. hospital
C. Winter Wonderland
D. library
D. Let it Go
144. Who was the head of English church?
A. King James 148. What is the name of this ship?
B. King Michael I
C. King Edric
D. King Arnold

145. Where does Thanksgiving fall in popular-


ity of major US holidays?
A. First A. The emperor

B. Second B. The Mayflower


C. Third C. The turkey ship
D. Fourth D. none of above

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149. True or false:before the eagle, the turkey 154. Which famous cartoon character has ap-
was the national bird peared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
rade since 1927?
A. True
A. SpongeBob SquarePants
B. False
B. Donald Duck
150. How many turkeys are consumed in the C. Mickey Mouse
US on Thanksgiving?
D. Bugs Bunny

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155. On average, how many people attend
the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each
year?
A. About 2 million
B. About 3.5 million
A. 40 million C. About 5.5 million

B. 46 million D. About 7 million

C. 52 million 156. What was the name of the ship that


brought the Pilgrims to America?
D. 35 million
A. Mayflower
151. Which word is spelled incorrectly? B. Surface
A. refrigerator C. Nina
B. inventor D. Santa Maria
C. escalator 157. What is the busiest day of the year for
D. archaeologist plumbers?
A. The day after Thanksgiving.
152. What famous Christmas song was origi-
nally written for Thanksgiving? B. Christmas Day.

A. Let it Snow C. 4th of July


D. April Fools Day
B. Little Drummer Boy
Explanation:Reports indicate that the day
C. Jingle Bells after Thanksgiving, more calls are re-
D. Silent Night ceived to repair kitchen drains, garbage
disposals and toilets than any other day
153. Who was known for leading the cam- of the year.
paign for Thanksgiving as a national hol- 158. What is the name of the skin that hangs
iday? off the turkey’s neck?
A. If Sarah Joseph A. snark
B. Susan B. Anthony B. wattle
C. Eleanor Roosevelt C. gobbler
D. Oprah Winfrey D. none of above

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159. When was Belizzia founded? 165. Which southern state was the first to
A. December 28th, 2020 adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?

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C. April 11th, 2021
D. January 30th, 2021

160. Thanksgiving in the USA is celebrated


on the fourth Thursday of November, but
when is Canada’s Thanksgiving?
A. 2nd Monday in October
A. South Carolina
B. 4th Thursday in November
B. Virginia
C. 1st Monday in November
C. Georgia
D. 4th Monday in October
D. none of above
161. Who preferred the turkey as our national
166. True or False:People in Canada also cele-
bird?
brate Thanksgiving?
A. George Washington
A. True
B. John Hancock B. False
C. Frank Rizzo
167. How long was the first Thanksgiving?
D. Ben Franklin
A. 1 day
162. What is the average weight of a turkey? B. 2 days
A. 1 pound C. 3 days
B. 6 pounds D. 4 days
C. 15 pounds
168. How many feathers does an adult male
D. 27 pounds turkey have?
163. Which balloon has appeared more than A. 100
any other during the Macy’s Annual B. 2, 000
Thanksgiving Parade? C. 5, 500
A. Ronald McDonald D. none of above
B. The Nutcracker
169. The pilgrims came to America on
C. Snoopy
D. Mickey Mouse

164. Most likely to be published in 2021?


A. Michael Crighton
B. William Shakespere
C. Dan Brown
D. Samar Fitzgerald

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A. an airplane 174. US President Harry S Truman was the


B. a ship first president to receive a ceremonially
turkey from the National Turkey Federa-
C. a train tion. What did he do with his turkey?
D. a wagon
170. What is the average weight of a Thanks-
giving turkey?

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A. Ate it
A. 10 pounds
B. Kept it as a pet
B. 12 pounds
C. Sent it to a petting zoo
C. 15 pounds
D. Set it free
D. 20 pounds
175. Which President made Thanksgiving a
171. Which president made Thanksgiving a Na-
permanent national holiday?
tional holiday?
A. George Washington
A. Bush
B. Thomas Jefferson
B. Lincoln
C. Washington C. James Madison

D. Jefferson D. Abraham Lincoln

172. How high must a cranberry bounce before 176. Who was the first President to pardon a
it is harvested? turkey?
A. 3 inches A. Kennedy
B. 4 inches B. G. W. Bush
C. 6 inches C. Roosevelt
D. 8 inches D. Lincoln

173. After their first year in America, the Pil- 177. Which President declared Thanksgiving a
grims celebrated national Holiday?
A. Thanksgiving A. George Washington
B. a harvest festival B. Abraham Lincoln
C. the celebration of lights C. Dwight D. Eisenhower
D. none of these D. Theodore Roosevelt

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178. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the B. French Fries


Thursday in November. C. Brussels Sprouts

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A. 1 stem D. Mashed Potatoes
B. Pear
183. What year was the Lions first Thanksgiv-
C. an offer ing football game?
D. fth A. 1930
179. Which country was the pumpkin pie first B. 1932
made? C. 1934
A. Mexico D. 1936
B. Canada
184. Name the President who moved Thanks-
C. France giving due to a request from the National
D. Italy Retail Goods Assoc.
180. What season is Thanksgiving in? A. Dwight Eisenhower
A. Fall B. Herbert Hoover
B. Winter C. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Spring D. Grover Cleveland
D. Summer 185. What is the name of the official symbol
of Thanksgiving?
181. Emma, Anika, and Ava are planning a
Thanksgiving dinner at their home. They
want to watch a famous Thanksgiving pa-
rade that is held in New York City while
they enjoy their meal. Can you help them
remember the name of this parade?
A. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
B. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
A. fruit basket
C. Turkey Day Parade
B. cornucopia
D. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
C. horn basket
182. What is the most popular Thanksgiving D. holiday hubbard
side dish?
186. Where was the first Thanksgiving cele-
brated?

A. Corn A. Plymouth, Massachusetts

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B. Charleston, South Carolina 192. Which of these footbal teams always


C. Boston, Massachusetts hosts a game on Thanksgiving?
A. Giants
D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B. Cowboys
187. How much fat might you consume during C. Raiders
the big meal?
D. Rams
A. 320 grams
193. What is the main ingredient in cranberry

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B. 229 grams sauce?
C. 443 grams A. blueberries
D. 174 grams B. oranges

188. What is the name of the ship that brought C. apples


the Pilgrims to America? D. cranberries
A. Santa Maria 194. What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanks-
B. Mayflower giving” debut on television?
A. 1973
C. Nina
B. 1963
D. Surface
C. 1983
189. The National Turkey Foundation says that D. 1993
around % of Americans eat turkey on
Thanksgiving. 195. Select all that are traditional Thanksgiv-
ing dishes.
A. 50%
A. Mashed potatoes
B. 88%
B. Turkey
C. 95%
C. Pumpkin Pie
D. 100% D. Green Bean Casserole
190. What is the traditional dessert served on 196. How long have turkeys been around?
Thanksgiving? A. 1 million years
A. apple pie B. 1, 100 years
B. chocolate cake C. 11 million years
C. Pumpkin Pie D. 22, 000 years
D. ice cream 197. A baby turkey is called
191. What is the wobbly red piece of flesh on
top of the beak of a turkey called?
A. Tophat
B. Snood
C. Flap
D. Hoodie

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A. A poult B. Seminoles
B. a piglet C. Cherokee

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C. a cub D. Navajo
D. a foal 203. Under which president did Thanksgiving
198. A turkey’s daytime vision is how many become an annual holiday?
times better than a humans? A. Ulysses S. Grant
A. 1.5 times B. Franklin Pierce
B. 2 times C. Andrew Johnson
C. 2.5 times D. Abraham Lincoln
D. 3 times 204. What is a tom turkey?
199. Which president made turkey pardoning A. female turkey
an annual event? B. male turkey
A. George H.W. Bush C. A turkey named after his Grandpa Tom
B. Barack H. Obama
C. Ronald W. Reagan D. none of above
D. Jimmy E. Carter 205. L + 1 L 200 ml = ml
200. What was the name of the ship that A. 4007
brought Colonists to America? B. 4077
A. Nina C. 4700
B. Surface D. 47
C. Mayflower
206. True or False:Thanksgiving is only cele-
D. Titanic brated in the United States
201. What is the purpose of the cornucopia in A. true
Thanksgiving decorations? B. false
A. To commemorate the signing of the
Declaration of Independence 207. What is the name of the traditional
Thanksgiving stuffing made with bread
B. To represent the end of the harvest cubes, onions, and celery?
season
A. rice stuffing
C. To symbolize abundance and prosper-
ity in the bountiful harvest season. B. potato stuffing

D. To honor the pilgrims who arrived on C. cornbread stuffing


the Mayflower D. bread stuffing

202. What Native American tribe celebrated 208. The Native American Indians who cele-
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? brated the 1st Thanksgiving with the Pil-
(a) grims were from which tribe?
A. A Wampanoag A. Cherokee

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B. Mohican 214. Which Native American tribe was at the


first Thanksgiving?
C. Wampanoag
A. Cherokee
D. Patuxet
B. Wampanoag
209. In Toy Story, what is the evil neighbor’s C. Sioux
name?
D. Navajo
A. Carl
215. Which of the following was NOT a rea-

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B. Sam son why some colonial governors ordered
C. Sid a day of thanks?
D. Woody A. Battle victories
B. Plentiful harvests
210. What did President Calvin Coolidge fa-
C. Drought ending rains
mously receive as a Thanksgiving gift?
D. Election of a new president
A. a turkey
B. a goose 216. Who was the first President to pardon a
turkey?
C. a pair of pants
A. George Washington
D. a racoon B. Abraham Lincoln
211. In what year did Thanksgiving become a C. Franklin Roosevelt
national holiday in the United States? D. John F. Kennedy
A. A) 1921 217. How big is Plymouth Rock today?
B. 1782 A. The size of Manhattan
C. 1863 B. The size of a car engine
D. 1630 C. The size of a peanut
D. The size of New York Block
212. What movie grossed the most money in
Thanksgiving weekend history? 218. Choose all that they ate that first Thanks-
A. Home Alone giving:

B. Scrooged A. wild turkey


B. deer
C. Toy Story 2
C. corn bread
D. Frozen
D. sushi
213. What year did the Revolutionary War
219. Some historians believe that the Pilgrims
end?
celebrated Thanksgiving with
A. 1783 A. Turkey and pumpkin pie
B. 1776 B. prayer and songs
C. 1745 C. football
D. 1802 D. cornbread and cranberry sauce

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220. What is the name of the famous poem


written by Sarah Josepha Hale that helped
make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

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A. Humpty Dumpty
B. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
C. Mary Had a Little Lamb
D. Old MacDonald Had a Farm A. Spoon
B. Fork
221. Which word is spelled correctly?
C. Spatula
A. strikucca
D. Knife
B. coliseum
226. What is Vella Resort & Spa’s Coffee Shop
C. dressore
called?
D. algebra A. Starbucks
222. After 66 days where did the Mayflower B. Dunkin’ Donuts
drop anchor? C. Vella’s Coffee Shop
A. Jamestown D. Costa Coffee
B. Hudson River
227. When you digest your food tomorrow,
C. Cape Cod which process will bring the end products
D. St Augustine into your bloodstream?
A. regulation
223. What are Belizzia’s theme colors?
B. active transport
A. White, Pink & Purple
C. absorption
B. Red, White & Blue
D. excretion
C. Pink, Purple & Red
228. Many Americans watch NFL on
D. Blue, Green & White Thanksgiving.
224. Which state produces the most cranber-
ries
A. Wisconsin
B. Road cancer
C. Iowa
D. Nebraska A. Basketball
E. Illinois B. Baseball
C. Soccer
225. At the first Thanksgiving, which utensil
was missing? D. Football

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229. What main course is known to be at a 234. What is this?


feast on thanksgiving?
A. Soup
B. Brisket
C. Cranberry sauce
D. Turkey

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230. How many Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
rades have there been? (Including this
year)
A. Corn
A. 97
B. Apples
B. 100
C. 87 C. Mashed Potatoes
D. 78 D. none of above

231. What is the name of the football league


235. Turkeys spend the night
that traditionally plays games on Thanks-
giving Day? A. in nests on the ground
A. National Football League (NFL)
B. in trees
B. Major League Baseball (MLB)
C. in fields
C. National Basketball Association (NBA)
D. National Hockey League (NHL) D. on the grass

232. What day is the Thanksgiving holiday ob- 236. Who declared Thanksgiving to be a na-
served in the United States? tional holiday on the 4th Thursday of
A. 1st Thursday of November November?
B. 2nd Thursday of November A. Woodrow Wilson
C. 3rd Thursday of November
B. George Washington
D. 4th Thursday of November
C. Abraham Lincoln
233. During a Thanksgiving dinner, Sophia,
Maya, and Aria are having a friendly de- D. Andrew Jackson
bate. Sophia is arguing that California pro-
duces the most turkeys in the US, while 237. True or False:The Pilgrims and Native
Maya believes it’s Texas. Aria, on the Americans ate Turkey on the first Thanks-
other hand, is sure it’s Minnesota. Who giving.
among them is correct?
A. True
A. California
B. False
B. Texas
C. Minnesota 238. Which group of Indians helped the pil-
D. Iowa grims?

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C. 23
D. 403

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242. According to many Americans, what is
the best part of Thanksgiving?
A. NFL Football
B. Turkey Trot
C. Leftovers
D. Sweet Potato Pie

A. The Wampanoag 243. The average person eats enough food on


B. The Sioux Thanksgiving to gain how many pounds?

C. The Ojibwa A. 1.9


D. The Cree B. 2.4
C. 1.3
D. 3.0
Explanation:
244. How many states adopted the tradition
of Thanksgiving?
These native Americans lived on the East
A. 1
Cost.
B. 12
239. How many passengers were onboard?
C. 23
A. 117
D. 60
B. 102
C. 74 245. How high must a cranberry bounce before
D. 28 it is harvested?
A. 6 inches
240. In 1817, became the first of several
states to officially adopt an annual Thanks- B. 3 inches
giving holiday
C. 8 inches
A. New York
D. 4 inches
B. Virginia
C. Arkansa 246. Thanksgivnig is ranked in what place out
of all of America’s favorite holidays?
D. none of above
A. It’s not in the top 5
241. How many passengers sailed on the
Mayflower? B. 1 stem
A. 102 C. Pear
B. 346 D. an offer

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247. The author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” 251. What was the main meat source served
(Sarah Josepha Hale) is partly responsible at the First Thanksgiving?
for making Thanksgiving a national holi-
day.
A. True
B. False
Explanation:The Continental Congress de-
clared the first Thanksgiving in 1777, but

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the custom fell out of use around 1815.
It wasn’t until Sarah Josepha Hale, best A. Turkey
known for writing “Mary Had a Little
B. Duck
Lamb, “ petitioned several presidents to
make it a national holiday that it actually C. Venison
became one. D. Pig

248. What year did the Pilgrims land in Ply- 252. What city holds the biggest Thanksgiving
mouth Rock, Massachusetts? parade?
A. 1615 A. New York, New York
B. 1821 B. Los Angeles, California
C. 1600 C. Minneapolis, Minnesota

D. 1620 D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

253. In what year did Macy’s begin its tradi-


249. Which US historical figure wanted the
tion of having a parade on Thanksgiving
turkey to be the national bird?
Day?
A. Ben Franklin A. 1909
B. Alexander Hamilton B. 1911
C. Thomas Jefferson C. 1914
D. Thomas Edison D. 1919

250. How fast can a turkey fly? 254. What two keen ( or sharp ) senses do
turkeys have that allow them to get away
from hunters?
A. Smell and taste
B. Sight and smell
C. Sight and hearing
D. Hearing and touch
A. 55 mph
255. Ocean found to the East of the United
B. 35 mph States
C. 85 mph A. Pacific
D. 70 mph B. Indian

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C. Atlantic
D. Australian

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256. Which NFL announcer started giving the
“Turkey Leg Award” to the MVP of game
on Thanksgiving Day.
A. Al Michaels
B. Chris Collinsworth
C. Chris Berman
D. John Madden
A. June
257. In what month did the very first Thanks-
giving celebration likely take place? B. November
C. February
A. September
D. October
B. October
C. November
D. none of above Explanation:

258. When was their first Harvest celebra-


tion?
Canadians celebrate Thanksgving on the
second Monday in October.

261. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving


Day Parade first have balloons?
A. 1928
B. 1938
C. 1948
A. 1624
D. 1958
B. 1620
E. 1968
C. 1616
262. What foods were eaten on the first
D. 1621 thanksgiving feast?
259. The First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- A. Lobster
rade balloons were filled with oxygen, not B. Fruits-Berries and Pumpkins
helium C. Squash
A. True D. Corn
B. False E. Turkey

260. In which month is Thanksgiving cele- 263. 77 million pounds of are purchased
brated in Canada? for thanksgiving dinner?

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A. Ham 268. What is the name of the ship that the pil-
grims came on?
B. Turkey
C. Duck
D. Chicken

264. What color is Woodstock?


A. red

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B. purple
A. The Boatyboat
C. green
B. The Pinta
D. yellow
C. The Sunflower
265. Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite D. The Mayflower
Thanksgiving side dish?
269. What is the name of the Native American
A. Green Bean casserole
woman who helped the Pilgrims survive?
B. Sweet potatoes
A. Team
C. Mashed potatoes B. Hiawatha
D. Stuffing C. Sacajawea
266. In what decade did both the Macy’s D. Pocahontas
Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s
270. What state consumes the most turkey ev-
Thanksgiving Parade start?
ery Thanksgiving?
A. 1930s
A. Texas
B. 1940s B. Minnesota
C. 1920s C. California
D. 1950s D. none of above

267. Male turkeys gobble.Female turkeys 271. Thomas Jefferson wanted the turkey to
cackle. be our national bird.
A. Fact
B. Fiction

272. What famous food item is famous be-


cause of the Thanksgiving of 1953 and 26
tons of extra turkey?
A. turkey jerky
B. turkey pops
A. True C. frozen dinners
B. False D. turkey salad

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273. Macy’s Parade is the largest in the world 279. What common Thanksgiving dish was
A. True NOT served at the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving
meal?

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B. False
A. mashed potatoes
274. What was the name of the ship (boat)
that the pilgrims came to America in B. clams
called? C. berries
A. The Cauliflower
D. pumpkin
B. The Mayflower
C. Titanic 280. Which Native American Squanto helped
D. The European the Pilgrims survive in their early years?

275. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade be- A. Team


gan with employees. They now have B. Geronimo
approximately 1, 000 employees.
C. Pocahontas
A. 100
B. 150 D. Crazy Horse
C. 30
281. Which President declared Thanksgiving
D. 400 an official American holiday?
276. Which year was the first Thanksgiving A. Franklin Roosevelt
celebrated in the United States?
B. Abraham Lincoln
A. 1865
B. 1492 C. Theodore Roosevelt

C. 1621 D. Warren G. Harding


D. 1776
282. Which Native American tribe celebrated
277. Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
how to cultivate the land and were invited
A. Cherokee
to the Thanksgiving meal?
A. Apache B. Apache
B. Wampanoag C. Wampanoag
C. Cherokee D. Iroquois
D. none of above
283. Who was the first president to receive a
278. Since 1970, Native Americans have held ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
a National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiv-
ing A. Harry S. Truman
A. to remember the genocide of the na- B. Abraham Lincoln
tives
C. JFK
B. because they lack the means to cele-
brate D. FDR

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284. What is the fastest speed that wild C. 1863


turkeys can move?
D. 1579
A. 10 MPH
B. 50 MPH 288. What other country celebrates Thanks-
giving?
C. 5 MPH
D. 25 MPH
Explanation:Domesticated turkeys (the

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type eaten on Thanksgiving) cannot fly,
and their pace is limited to a slow walk.
Female domestic turkeys, which are typi-
cally smaller and lighter than males, can
move somewhat faster. Wild turkeys, on
the other hand, are much smaller and
more agile. They can reach speeds of
up to 20-25 miles per hour on the ground
and fly for short distances at speeds ap- A. Australia
proaching 55 miles per hour. They also
have better eyesight and hearing than B. Canada
their domestic counterparts. C. India
285. Which President made Thanksgiving a D. Great Britain
permanent national holiday?
A. George Washington 289. What are male turkeys called?
B. Abraham Lincoln A. toms
C. Teddy Rosevelt B. bobs
D. John F. Kennedy C. Harrys
286. Which U.S state raises the most turkeys? D. Billys

290. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?


A. November 3rd
B. the first Tuesday in October
C. The last Friday in September
A. Minnesota D. The second Monday in October
B. Georgia
C. Florida 291. At the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims
and Native Americans sat together on
D. Tennessee stools and tree stumps at makeshift
287. When did Thanksgiving become a na- tables-or on the ground-in the middle of
tional holiday? their only trail.
A. 1456 A. True
B. 1997 B. False

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292. How many balloons were in the first A. 32


Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in B. 34
1924?

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C. 52
D. 50

296. Turkeys lay eggs.


A. true
B. false

297. What part of the turkey is saved and


A. 0 snapped as a superstitious good luck cus-
B. 4 tom?
C. 12 A. Wishbone in the neck
D. 25 B. Thigh bone
C. Collar bone
293. How many towns in the USA are named
“Turkey?” D. Drumstick
A. 4 298. The average Thanksgiving turkey weighs
B. 3 about how many pounds?
C. 2 A. 16 pounds
D. 1 B. 20 pounds
294. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving C. 8 pounds
Day Parade? D. 5 pounds
A. Detroit Explanation:The average Thanksgiving
turkey weighs about 16 pounds.
B. Chicago
C. New York City 299. In what year did the first Macy’s Thanks-
D. Philadelphia giving Parade take place?
A. 1924
295. How many black keys are found on a tra-
ditional piano? B. 1926
C. 1928
D. 1930

300. Which President refused to recognize


Thanksgiving as an event
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Richard Nixon
D. Ronald Reagan
E. George Washington

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301. The Pilgrims came to the New World C. 500 million


seeking religious freedom and were called: D. none of above
A. The Puritans
307. In what month did the very first Thanks-
B. The Catholics giving celebration likely take place?
C. The Quakers A. July
D. The Church of England B. December
C. November

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302. When was the first Macy’s Day Parade?
D. September
A. 1924
B. 1923 308. What part of the turkey is called a wat-
tle?
C. 1954
A. The bit of red flesh right under the
D. 1900 beak
303. What is the busiest travel day of the B. Wobbly bit of flesh on the top of the
year? beak

A. Thanksgiving Thursday C. The tail feathers


D. none of above
B. Thanksgiving Wednesday
C. Christmas Day 309. Which foods were not served at the first
Thanksgiving?
D. Christmas Eve
A. Lobster and Clam
304. Who hurt Charlie Brown’s feelings com- B. Berries and Ham
plaining about the Thanksgiving dinner?
C. Squash and Pumpkin
A. Lucy D. Turkey and Mashed Potatoes
B. Sally
310. What is the traditional main dish for
C. Peppermint Patty Thanksgiving dinner?
D. Linus A. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
giving dinner is sushi.
305. Which gender of turkey says “gobble,
gobble”? B. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
giving dinner is roast turkey.
A. The female when she’s eating
C. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
B. They both do giving dinner is ham.
C. The male, but only seasonally and D. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
when going to sleep giving dinner is lasagna.
D. none of above 311. What is the name of the day following
306. Approximately how many turkeys are Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals?
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the A. Black Friday
United States? B. Shopping Saturday
A. 100 million C. Thanksgiving Sale
B. 280 million D. Deal Day

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312. What Native American tribe was en- A. They were proper Englishmen. They
gaged in a challenging game of regional had all the basic utensils.
geopolitics, of which the Pilgrims were

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B. Their hands.
only a part, during 1621? (The year com-
monly associated with the 1st Thanksgiv- C. A spoon and knife.
ing.) D. Their hands, spoon, and a knife
A. Wampanoag
318. Every year a turkey gets pardoned by the
B. Choctaw president of the United States. Who was
C. Pequot the first president to do this?
D. Iroquois A. Eisenhower
B. Truman
313. Which of the following was NOT served
at the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving meal? C. Monroe
A. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota- D. Lincoln
toes
319. Cranberry sauce is a holiday staple. How
B. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose many pounds of cranberries do Americans
C. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried consume during Thanksgiving week?
fruit A. 20 million
D. none of above B. 80 million
314. How long is the Macy’s Parade in NYC C. 250 million
every Thanksgiving? D. 1 billion
A. 1.25 miles Explanation:Americans consume 80 mil-
B. 3 miles lion pounds of cranberries during Thanks-
giving week and nearly 400 million pounds
C. 2.65 miles total per year-mostly in the form of juice
D. 3.56 miles or juice blends.

315. Have you ever heard anyone say, “I’ll be 320. In what month did the first ThanksGiving
there in a jiffy!”? How long is a jiffy? celebration happen?
A. 10 seconds A. September
B. 1 second B. November
C. 1/10 of a second C. January
D. 1/100 of a second D. July

316. Swansons first frozen TV dinner was 321. When was the first Thanksgiving football
made with turkey leftovers game?
A. True A. 1876
B. False B. 1934

317. What utensils did the pilgrims eat with C. 1975


at the first thanksgiving? D. 1948

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322. Can wild turkeys fly? If so, how fast? C. 47 million


A. No D. 6.1 million
B. Yes, up to 25 mph 329. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
C. Yes, up to 40 mph giving play by Thornton Wilder?
D. Yes, up to 55 mph A. Our Town
B. The Skin of Our Teeth
323. Thanksgiving is ALWAYS on a Thursday.
C. The Matchmaker

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A. False
D. The Long Christmas Dinner
B. True
330. Which of these foods would not have
324. How long was the first Thanksgiving? been served at the first Thanksgiving?
A. 2 days A. apples
B. 12 hours B. pie
C. 16 hours C. corn
D. 3 days D. squash
325. What is the name of the ship that brought 331. Which type of turkey can fly?
the Pilgrims to America?
A. Domesticated (tame)
A. Santa Maria
B. Wild
B. Surface Explanation:While wild turkeys are capa-
C. Mayflower ble of flight, domesticated turkeys cannot
fly.
D. Nina
332. Turkeys often sleep in trees during the
326. What service personnel are most in de- night
mand on Black Friday?
A. electricians
B. plumbers
C. refuse workers
D. cable service people

327. The first Thanksgiving lasted:


A. One day
B. Two days A. True
C. Three days B. False
D. Four days 333. Which ocean did the pilgrims cross?
328. How many people celebrate thanksgiving A. The Pacific
every year? B. The Arctic
A. 46.9 million people C. The Atlantic
B. 1 billion people D. The Southern

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334. This Indian Tribe helped the pilgrims sur- A. False, they only fly when in danger.
vive. B. True, they have wings, but are too

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A. Wampanoag small to fly.
B. Cherokee C. How am I supposed to know?
C. Sioux D. Maybe the turkeys only fly when hu-
mans aren’t around.
D. Hidatsa
338. It wasn’t called the Thanksgiving Day Pa-
335. Approximately how many turkeys are
rade until 1927. What did Macy’s origi-
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the
nally call the parade?
United States?
A. The Broadway Parade
B. The Christmas Parade
C. The Turkey Parade
D. The Pilgrims’ Parade
339. What is a baby turkey called?
A. A chick
B. A nestling
C. A poult
A. 1 million D. none of above
B. 46 million 340. Who was the first astronaut to eat a
C. 500 million turkey dinner on the moon?
D. Who eats turkeys? A. Tom Hanks

336. About how many people go shopping on B. Neil Armstrong


Black Friday? C. James Lovell, Jr
A. 12 million D. none of above
B. 22 million 341. Turkey comes from the Hebrew work
C. 32 million “tukki”. What does the word “tukki”
mean?
D. 42 million
A. eagle
E. 52 million
B. deer
337. Turkeys cannot fly. True or false. C. crow
D. parrot
342. What famous person wanted the turkey
to be the national bird?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. George Washington
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Betsy Ross

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343. When did Thanksgiving became a holi- 347. What bird is often served for Thanksgiv-
day? ing dinner?

A.

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B.

A. 1963
B. 1763 C.
C. 1868
D. 1863

344. Which is the only place in Australia that D.


celebrates Thanksgiving?
A. Marshall Islands
348. How many feathers will turkeys have at
B. Fiji maturity?
C. Norfolk Islands A. 3500
D. Queensland B. 1500

345. Tom, Jerry, and Spike are planning a C. 8000


Thanksgiving activity in their neighbor- D. 5000
hood. What activity are they most likely
to choose? 349. In what month did the very first Thanks-
giving celebration likely take place?
A. Creating handprint turkeys with the
neighborhood kids A. December

B. Baking pumpkin pie for the neighbor- B. November


hood party C. October
C. Designing paper pilgrim hats for the D. September
neighborhood parade
350. A female turkey is called a
D. Constructing a gingerbread house for
the neighborhood contest A. snood
B. tom
346. Each year the U.S. president pardons a
turkey that could have been destined for C. hen
the Thanksgiving plate. D. poult
A. false
351. Who wanted the national bird to be a
B. true turkey (instead of an eagle)?

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A. Benjamin Franklin 357. Which Native American tribe celebrated


B. Abraham Lincoln the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. Iroquois

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C. John Adams
D. David Birch’s Grandpa B. Apache
C. Cherokee
352. How many turkeys are eaten on Thanks-
giving? D. Wampanoag
358. What is the name of the famous song of-
ten associated with Thanksgiving?
A. Jingle Bells
B. Over the River and Through the Wood
C. Thanksgiving Hymn
A. 12 million D. Turkey Song
B. 46 million 359. What was the name of the ship that
C. 20 million brought the pilgrims to America?
D. 51 million
353. Riley’s favorite uncle?
A. Sean
B. Peter
C. Brian
D. Jay
354. What is the flap of skin that hangs over
the turkeys nose called?
A. Snood A. Black Pearl
B. extra skin B. S.S. Guppy
C. crown C. Mayflower
D. hood D. Golden Jewel

355. A wild turkey has excellent 360. Choose the correct option
A. hearing and taste
B. taste and smell
C. smell and vision
D. vision and hearing
356. Which ocean did the Colonists cross?
A. Atlantic A. Baked Potato
B. Artic B. Potato Soup
C. Pacific C. Mashed Potatos
D. Indian D. Horse Raddish

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361. The average American eats calories A. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
on Thanksgiving? B. Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants
C. Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Gunners
D. Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cardi-
nals
365. What is the name of the Native American
who helped the Pilgrims during the first

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Thanksgiving?
A. Team
A. 2, 000
B. You massed
B. 3, 300
C. Samoset
C. 4, 500
D. Canonical
D. 5, 200
366. Which of these popular Thanksgiving
362. What year was the celebration that is foods was not on the table in 1621?
most commonly considered to be the first
A. Corn
Thanksgiving?
B. Pumpkin Pie
A. 1621
C. Yams
B. 1749
D. Turkey
C. 1815
D. none of above 367. Thanksgiving became a National Holiday
in
363. Under which President did Thanksgiving A. 1500
become an annual holiday?
B. 1964
A. James Madison
C. 1863
B. Grover Cleveland
D. 2020
C. Abraham Lincoln
368. Which team has won the most Thanksgiv-
D. John Quincy Adams
ing Day football games?
364. was the year of the first NFL Thanksgiv- A. Detroit Lions
ing Day football game. Who were the two
B. Green Bay Packers
teams that played.
C. New England Patriots
D. Dallas Cowboys
369. Who was the first President of the US to
make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Washington
B. Jefferson
C. Lincoln
D. Roosevelt

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370. What does Snoopy use as a Thanksgiving


dinner table?

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A. Foosball table
B. pool table
C. ping pong table
D. ironing board A. True
B. False
371. Which president was the first to give a
turkey a presidential pardon? 375. The first english settement was called
Jamestown.
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. Ronald Reagan
C. John F. Kennedy
D. Jimmy Carter

372. How long was the original Thanksgiving


feast in 1621 between the Pilgrims and A. True
their Native American allies? B. False.

376. Which of the following isn’t served at


Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving Dinner?
A. Candy corn
B. Butter toast
C. Pretzel sticks
D. Jelly beans

377. One side of a rhombus measures 5 inches.


A. 1 day
What is the perimeter of the rhombus?
B. 2 days A. 10 inches
C. 3 days B. 15 inches
D. 1 week C. 20 inches
373. The main course of the Thanksgiving D. 25 inches
feast often includes
378. In Canada, when is their Thanksgiving cel-
A. cheeseburgers ebrated, and what makes it different from
B. eggs the U.S. Thanksgiving?
A. Second Monday of October, earlier cel-
C. turkey
ebration date
D. meatloaf
B. Last Thursday of December, later cele-
374. True or false:Jingle Bells was originally a bration date
Thanksgiving song composed for children C. Fourth Thursday of September, earlier
to sing in Sunday School. celebration date

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D. Second Monday of January, later cele- B. Sweet potatoes


bration date C. Green bean casserole
379. What dessert is often served on Thanks- D. Cranberry sauce
giving?
385. What is the traditional main dish of
A. Apple pie Thanksgiving dinner?
B. Pumpkin Pie A. The traditional main dish of Thanksgiv-
C. Cherry pie ing dinner is ham.

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D. none of above B. The traditional main dish of Thanksgiv-
ing dinner is lasagna.
380. One googol is
C. The traditional main dish of Thanksgiv-
A. 1 followed by 100 zeros. ing dinner is sushi.
B. 1 followed by 1000 zeros. D. The traditional main dish of Thanksgiv-
C. the square root of 100. ing dinner is roast turkey.

D. a sister site to Google. 386. True or False:Pilgrim Monument is lo-


cated at Plymouth Rock.
381. What is the most disliked Thanksgiving
food? A. True
B. False
A. gravy
Explanation:The Pilgrim Monument is lo-
B. turkey cated in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
C. sweet potatoes
387. What is the name of the American
D. cranberry sauce football team that traditionally plays on
Thanksgiving Day?
382. Which Native American tribe celebrated
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? A. Dallas Cowboys
A. Iroquois B. New England Patriots
B. Cherokee C. San Francisco 49ers
C. Apache D. Green Bay Packers

D. Wampanoag 388. Guess:What is Miss Fox’s favorite


Thanksgiving food?
383. In what decade did both the Macy’s
A. Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s
Thanksgiving Parade start? B. Stuffing
A. 1920s C. Green Bean Casserole
B. 1930s D. Mac and Cheese
C. 1940s 389. Thanksgiving occurs on:
D. 1950s A. The 4th Thursday in November
384. What is the most popular side dish B. November 26 every year
served on Thanksgiving? C. The last day of November
A. Mashed potatoes D. The 3rd Wednesday in November

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390. When was Vella Resort & Spa founded? 396. What is the name of the dish made from
A. 2017 green beans and cream of mushroom soup,
often topped with fried onions and served

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B. 2020 on Thanksgiving?
C. 2016
A. Green Bean Casserole
D. 2014
B. Green Bean Soup
391. Under which president dis Thanksgiving
become and annual holiday? C. Green Bean Salad
A. George Washington D. Green Bean Stir-fry
B. Franklin D Roosevelt
397. How much do turkeys weigh?
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Abraham Lincoln
392. What great American statesman lobbied
to make the turkey the national symbol?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. John Adams
D. Andrew Jackson
A. 16 to 22 pounds
393. When was the first Thanksgiving NFL B. 100 pounds
Game?
A. 1915 C. 3 to 5 pounds

B. 1920 D. none of above


C. 1925
398. TV dinners were created as the result of
D. 1930 a 26 ton turkey surplus.
E. 1935
394. To whom are drawings given by children
in Japan during their labor Thanksgiving?
A. The President
B. Police Stations
C. Nurses
D. Teachers
395. What street is Macy’s New York City
Store on?
A. 34th
B. Broadway
C. 145th A. TRUE
D. Gold rd B. FALSE

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399. What was the name of the ship the pil- 403. In what month did the very first Thanks-
grims came over on? giving celebration take place?
A. November
B. October
C. September
D. May

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404. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on
what day?
A. Nina
B. Surface A. The 3rd Thursday in November
C. Santa Maria B. The last Thursday in November
D. Mayflower C. The 4th Thursday in November
400. Who helped the Pilgrims grow food? D. The 27th of November
A. Squanto and Samoset
B. Spongebob and Squidward 405. What southern state was the first to
C. Starsky and Hutch adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
D. Lee and Jackson A. Virginia
401. Which one of these is NOT a common dec- B. South Carolina
oration for Thanksgiving?
C. Georgia
A. pumpkins
D. none of above
B. gourds
C. corncobs
406. Wild turkeys can run at speeds of up to
D. bunnies
402. Which NFL team has played a game al- A. 5 mph
most every Thanksgiving since 1934?
B. 25 mph
C. 100 mph
D. none of above

407. Who officially declared Thanksgiving a


national holiday?
A. Woodrow Wilson
A. Detroit Lions
B. George Washington
B. Green Bay Packers
C. Dallas Cowboys C. Abraham Lincoln
D. New England Patriots D. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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408. More than half of the people of Plymouth A. Arkansa


colony died that winter of 1621:true or B. Indiana
false?

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C. North Carolina
D. Minnesota
Explanation:Minnesota gobbled up the
competition with 40.5 million turkeys
raised in 2021.

414. Which NFL teams always play on Thanks-


giving? (Select 2)

A. True
B. False

409. How fast can turkeys run?


A. 10mph
B. 40mph
C. 20mph A. Dallas Cowboys
D. 30mph B. Pittsburgh Steelers
C. Detroit Lions
410. What year was the first celebration that
is most commonly considered the first D. Washington Redskins
Thanksgiving?
415. + � =
A. 1619 A. �
B. 1620 B. �
C. 1621 C. �
D. 1622 D. �
411. Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in 416. What popular song’s real title is “The
November, which President set the date? New England Boy’s Song About Thanksgiv-
A. Teddy Roosevelt ing Day?”
B. Franklin Roosevelt A. Simple Gifts
C. John Kennedy B. The Great Awakening
D. Ronald Reagan C. Over the River and Through the Woods
D. The Turkey Trot
412. True or False:All turkeys gobble.
A. True 417. How much is a Baker’s Dozen?
B. False A. 11
B. 12
413. Turkey is typically the centerpiece of
Thanksgiving dinner. Which US state C. 13
raises the most turkeys? D. 14

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418. What day of the week is Thanksgiving A. true


ALWAYS on?
B. false

A. 422. Which state produces the most turkeys in


the US?
A. Minnesota
B. B. Georgia

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C. South Carolina
D. Indiana
C.
423. Thanksgiving occurs on the:

D.

419. What month does the United States


recognize as “National Turkey Lovers’
Month?
A. June
A. Fourth Thursday in November
B. October
B. Third Thursday in November
C. November
C. November 26 each year
D. December
D. none of above
420. What year did the Pilgrims arrive in
America on the Mayflower? 424. What other country celebrates Thanks-
A. 1620 giving?
B. 1492
C. 1812
D. 1776

421. Historians have proven that the pilgrims


didn’t really wear those funny hats and
buckles on their shoes.

A. China
B. Canada
C. Mexico
D. none of above

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425. Which football team has played in the C. Throws an annual ball at the White
most Thanksgiving games? House

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D. Eats an entire pumpkin pie

430. Benjamin Franklin thought the national


bird of the US should be the turkey

A. Dallas Cowboys
B. Detroit Lions
C. Los Angeles Chargers
D. Pittsburgh Steelers

426. How many turkeys are cooked each


Thanksgiving in the US?
A. 20 million A. True
B. 32 million B. False
C. 45 million 431. What does the term “cornucopia” mean?
D. 111 million

427. Which President declared two Thanksgiv-


ings in one year?
A. James Madison
B. William Taft
C. Thomas Jefferson A. Corn husks
D. George Washington B. Horn of Plenty
C. A Greek
428. Who was president when it was first es-
tablished that Thanksgiving Day would be D. A traditional corn dish
on the fourth Thursday of November?
432. What year was what we call the ‘First
A. Franklin Roosevelt Thanksgiving’ celebrated?
B. George Washington
C. John Quincy Adams
D. James Madison

429. What does the president of the USA do


every Thanksgiving?
A. Gives the speech on TV A. 1600
B. Pardons the Turkey B. 1620

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C. 2016 438. What does the term “cornucopia” mean?


D. 1820
433. In what year did the first Macy’s Thanks-
giving parade take place?
A. 1950
B. 1909
C. 1924

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A. Corn Husks
D. 1971
B. Horn of Plenty
434. Which president declared Thanksgiving a
national holiday? C. A Greek

A. Thomas Jefferson D. A Traditional Corn Dish


B. George Washington 439. Which president started the tradition of
C. John F. Kennedy pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?
D. Abraham Lincoln A. George Washington
435. Which President made Thanksgiving a B. Thomas Jefferson
permanent national holiday? C. Harry S. Truman
A. George Washington
D. Abraham Lincoln
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Theodore Roosevelt 440. Both female and male turkeys gobble.
True or false.
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt
436. The first time Thanksgiving was cele-
brated, the main dish was a turkey.

A. True, they both gobble.


B. False, only the females gobbles.
A. True
C. False, neither gobble.
B. False
D. False, only the males gobble.
437. How many turkeys are prepared for
Thanksgiving in America each year? 441. Which state produces the most sweet
A. 20M potatoes?
B. 45M A. Virginia
C. 110M B. California
D. 1.1B C. Idaho

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D. North Carolina

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Explanation:

A. 1, 500 calories
Last year, the Tar Heel State produced B. 3, 000 calories
over 1.8 billion pounds of sweet potatoes! C. 2, 000 calories
442. What is this sauce made from? D. 2, 500 calories

445. What percent of a pumpkin is water?


A. 20%
B. 70%
C. 90%
D. 50%
A. Cranberry
446. Which vegetable did the pilgrims have
B. Raspberry
available for Thanksgiving but did not use
C. Red Currant because they thought it was poisonous?
D. Cherry A. corn
B. string beans
443. Approximately how many turkeys are
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the C. potatoes
United States? D. none of above

447. The President hoped Thanksgiving would


help bring Americans together after the
hardships of the
A. extreme weather
B. Civil War
C. cold winter
D. sinking of the Titanic

A. 100 million 448. What did the Wampanoag hope to gain


from their agreement with the Plymouth
B. 46 million settlers?
C. 200 million A. Agricultural knowledge
D. 1 million B. Free passage to England

444. On average, how many calories is a C. Protection from rival tribes


Thanksgiving dinner? D. Return of Native land

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449. Christmas is the busiest travel day of the


year followed closely by Thanksgiving and
New Year Eve.

A. True

B. False
Explanation:Thanksgiving day is the bus-
iest travel day of the year. The Ameri-

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can Automobile Association (AAA) has es-
timated that over 42 million Americans
travel 50 miles or more by car over the hol-
A. 1950
iday weekend. Another 4 million people fly
to visit their loved ones for the holiday. B. 1920
C. 1960
450. When did canned cranberries first come D. none of above
about?
454. Who officially declared Thanksgiving a
A. 2000 national holiday?
B. 1912 A. Lincoln
B. Washington
C. 1956
C. Reagan
D. 1967 D. Trump

451. When was the first official Thanksgiving 455. The term “Cornucopia” means what?
holiday observed? A. Greatful

A. Abraham Lincoln in 1863 B. Thankful


C. Good food
B. George Washington in 1789
D. Horn of plenty
C. Teddy Roosevelt in 1909
456. Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims
D. Woodrow Wilson in 1913 how to cultivate the land and were invited
to the Thanksgiving meal?
452. Which state produces the most turkeys
for Thanksgiving?

A. Minnesota

B. Texas

C. California
A. Apache
D. New York
B. Wampanoag
453. When was the first-ever Thanksgiving C. Cherokee
NFL game played? D. none of above

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457. Who advocated for making the turkey 462. Which president started the tradition of
our national bird? pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?

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A. Thomas Jefferson A. President John F. Kennedy
B. Abraham Lincoln B. President Abraham Lincoln
C. President Richard Nixon
C. Columbus
D. President George H. W. Bush
D. Benjamin Franklin
463. In what year did the first American
458. Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving Thanksgiving celebration take place?
parade in the United States?
A. 1900
A. New York City B. 1492
B. Boston C. 1621
C. Chicago D. 1776
D. Philadelphia 464. Who holds the record for the most pass-
ing yards in a single Thanksgiving Day
459. The date of Thanksgiving plus the date of football game?
independence minus 2500 answer
A. Brett Favre
A. 897 Mathematical Equivalence ON B. Peyton Manning
460. Which US State produces the most C. Tom Brady
turkeys annually? D. Aaron Rodgers
465. Which utensil did the pilgrims not have
during their first Thanksgiving meal?
A. spoon
B. knife
C. fork
D. none of above
A. Alabama
466. How many Pilgrims survived to attend
B. North Carolina
the first Thanksgiving?
C. Missouri A. 10
D. Arkansa B. 95

461. Which 2 other countries also celebrate C. 52


Thanksgiving? (although one of them only D. none of above
celebrates in a specific part of the country)
467. Sugarcane is of the plant.
A. Australia
A. root
B. Canada B. stem
C. Denmark C. leaf
D. England D. fruit

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468. What is the name of the annual Thanks- B. President Roosevelt in 1939
giving football game between the Detroit C. President Truman in 1947
Lions and the Green Bay Packers?
D. none of above
A. Harvest Bowl
B. Thanksgiving Showdown 473. What is the best recreation center in Clay-
ton County
C. Thanksgiving Classic
A. Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center
D. Turkey Bowl

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B. South Clayton Recreation Center
469. How long was the journey to America on C. Virginia B. Gray Recreation Center
the may flower?
D. Jim Huie Recreation Center & Steve
A. 66 days Lanquist Aquatics Center
B. 55 days
474. When was the first Thanksgiving Foot-
C. 44 days ball Game?
D. 33 days A. 1826
470. What was the name of the religious B. 1876
group that left England due to religious C. 1926
persecution and took part in the first
Thanksgiving? D. 1976

A. Puritans E. 2000

B. Pilgrims 475. Which bird is traditionally served as the


main course on Thanksgiving?
C. Roman Catholics
A. turkey
D. Buddhists
B. pigeon
471. How long can a turkey be stored in the
C. chicken
freezer?
D. duck
A. 1 year
B. 1.5 years 476. Are you looking forward to Thanksgiv-
ing?
C. 2 years
A. Yes
D. 3 years
B. No
472. Which president is believed to be the first
C. Don’t celebrate it
to pardon a turkey and start this annual
tradition? D. Eh

477. What year did Thanksgiving become a na-


tional holiday?
A. 1621
B. 1776
C. 1846
A. President Lincoln in 1863 D. 1492

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478. What is the traditional Thanksgiving 483. What did the Wampanoags teach the Pil-
stuffing made of? grims?

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A. The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is A. How to hunt and grow crops
made of bread cubes, onions, celery, and B. How to trade
various herbs and spices.
C. How to sew
B. The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is
made of mashed potatoes, carrots, and D. how to fish
peas. 484. What are baby turkeys called?
C. The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is
made of rice, beans, and tomatoes.
D. The traditional Thanksgiving stuffing is
made of ground beef, cheese, and tortilla
chips.

479. Which state hosted the first Thanksgiv-


ing Day parade? A. chicks
A. New York B. goslings
B. New Hampshire C. poults
C. Massachusetts D. just a baby turkey
D. Pennsylvania
485. What is the name of the famous poem
480. Who was the first president to officially about Thanksgiving by Lydia Maria Child?
pardon a turkey? A. The Thanksgiving Day
A. John F Kennedy B. Over the River and Through the Wood
B. Jimmy Carter C. The Pilgrims’ Journey
C. George HW Bush D. The Feast of Harvest
D. Barack Obama 486. What meat is the most popular alterna-
481. A full grown turkey has about how many tive to turkey on Thanksgiving?
feathers? A. Ham
A. 3500 B. Brisket
B. 1000 C. Chicken
C. 5500 D. pork
D. Too many to count! 487. The turkey bird is named after the coun-
482. What do Americans traditionally watch try of Turkey.
on Thanksgiving? A. True
A. Game Shows B. False
B. Scary Movies Explanation:The turkey bird got its name
from the country due to a case of mis-
C. Football taken identity! During the Ottoman Em-
D. Soap Operas pire, guinea fowl were exported from

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East Africa via Turkey to Europe, and Eu- A. cranberry sauce


ropeans started calling the birds turkey- B. green bean casserole
cocks or turkey-hens due to the trade
route. So when Europeans first sailed to C. mashed potatoes
North America and discovered birds that D. none of above
looked similar to guinea fowl, they called
them “turkeys.” 492. What eating utensils did the Pilgrims use
at the first Thanksgiving?
488. Thanksgiving is held on the final Thurs-

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A. sticks
day of November each year.
B. rocks
A. True
C. their fingers, spoons, and knives
B. False
D. none of above
489. Which founding father wanted the turkey
to be our national bird? 493. Which sport do we think of when we
think of Thanksgiving?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Ben Franklin A.
D. Alexander Hamilton

490. Where did the Pilgrims set up their new


colony?
B.

C.
A. Plymouth
B. New York
C. Jamestown
D.
D. none of above

491. What is the #1 side dish served on


Thanksgiving in America?
494. Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the
USA
A. True
B. False

495. What is the purpose of the annual Macy’s


Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A. Religious procession

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B. Celebration and Parade 501. Why did they celebrate the first Thanks-
C. Historical reenactment giving?

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D. Military display

496. How many calories on average are con-


sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din-
ner?
A. 500 A. More pilgrims had arrived.
B. 700 B. They had won war.
C. 1, 000 C. They had a bountiful harvest.

D. 4, 500 D. They were scared of the Native Ameri-


cans.
497. Which US president declared Thanksgiv- 502. How many women were at the very first
ing a national holiday? Thanksgiving celebration?
A. Abe Lincoln A. 5
B. George Washington B. 12
C. Thomas Jefferson C. 30
D. Teddy Roosevelt D. 0

498. How many turkeys are prepared for 503. According to the New England Historic
Thanksgiving in America each year? Genealogical Society, which 3 celebrities
are descendants of passengers or crew on
A. About 46 million the Mayflower?
B. About 36 million A. Meryl Streep
C. About 26 million B. Glenn Close
D. About 16 million C. Matt Damon
D. Ben Affleck
499. How fast can a turkey trot?
E. Taylor Swift
A. 15 mph
B. 25 mph 504. It has been estimated that how many
Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving.
C. 40 mph
A. 88%
D. none of above
B. 50%
500. What Christmas song was originally writ- C. 75%
ten as a Thanksgiving song? D. none of above
A. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
505. What is a female turkey called?
B. Jingle Bells A. hen
C. All I Want for Christmas is You B. tom
D. Silver Bells C. gobble
E. We Wish You a Merry Christmas D. fen

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506. How much did the most expensive


Thanksgiving dinner cost?
A. $7, 000-President Obama’s Thanksgiv-
ing dinner for the White House
B. $25, 000-family reunion for hundreds
of people in Iowa
C. $180, 000-New York City Steakhouse
A. true

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D. $1.5 million-A statewide feast in Cali-
B. false
fornia
512. What percentage of Americans actually
507. At the first Thanksgiving, there were eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
more Indians than there were pilgrims.
True or False? A. 72%
A. true B. 79%
B. false C. 83%
D. 88%
508. Pilgrims lived in homes modeled after En-
glish cottages with a roof made of thatch. 513. It has been estimated that how many
A. dried clay Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving:

B. wood shingles
C. straw, palm leaves, or other dried
plant material
D. none of above

509. What is the setting in the book “The


Witch of Blackbird Pond?”
A. The Angels
B. Miami
A. 88%
C. Philadelphia
B. 50%
D. Connecticut
C. 75%
510. Comeback story of the year? D. none of above
A. Theo
514. Who was the first president to pardon a
B. Alex Rodriguez turkey?
C. Daniel Jones A. Abraham Lincoln
D. Esa Tikkanen B. John F Kennedy
C. William H Taft
511. The average Thanksgiving dinner has
over 4, 000 calories. D. Barack Obama

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515. What part of the turkey is saved and 519. Which NFL team hosts a game every
snapped as a good luck custom? Thanksgiving?

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A. Chicago Bears
B. Detroit Lions
C. Dallas Cowboys
D. Green Bay Packers

520. What does Mrs. Recuero ALWAYS bake


A. The Thigh bone on Thanksgiving for her family?
B. The Wishbone A. Pumpkin Pie
C. The Drumsticks B. Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
D. The Wings C. Apple Cake
516. Which culture birthed the idea of the horn D. 4 layer dessert
of plenty, cornucopia?
521. Which president was the first to pardon
a turkey?
A. George Washington
B. George H.W. Bush
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. none of above
A. British Culture
B. Native American Culture 522. Where is the Macy’s Parade?
C. Greek Culture A. Los Angeles, California
D. none of above B. Chicago, Illinois

517. Black Friday is the busiest day for C. New York City, New York
plumbers. D. none of above
A. True
523. In 1934, the owner of which football
B. False team scheduled the first Thanksgiving
518. Turkey contains which can cause you game?
to feel sleepy. However, the most likely A. Cleveland Browns
cause of sleepiness on Thanksgiving Day is
B. Dallas Cowboys
over-consumption of food.
A. Sucralose C. New England Patriots

B. Tryptophan D. Detroit Lions


C. Fructose 524. What sport is commonly associated with
D. Food Coloring Thanksgiving?

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528. ‘123ww‘123456777678990-00-=-=
A. gasdgfgjl;’
B. qwertyut
C. qwertyuio[p]
normalfont
D. aqaqwssedrftg

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529. Which President refused to declare
A. Football Thanksgiving a holiday?
B. Soccer A. George Washington
C. Baseball B. Thomas Jefferson
D. Basketball C. Abe Lincoln

525. “Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanks- D. George Bush


giving song. Explanation:Presidents originally had to
declare Thanksgiving a holiday each year
A. True however, Jefferson refused to recog-
B. False nize the event as a national holiday since it
Explanation:Before becoming a Christmas involved prayer and reflection. He thought
anthem, “Jingle Bells” was an 1857 song it would violate the First Amendment if he
titled “One Horse Open Sleigh, “ and its declared it as a national holiday.
composer, James Pierpont, intended it
to be a Thanksgiving Day song. But it 530. Which state produces the most turkeys
became so popular around December 25 annually?
that in 1859 the title was changed to “Jin- A. Kansas
gle Bells” and the rest is history!
B. Ohio
526. What sport is widely played on Thanks- C. Arkansa
giving?
D. Minnesota
A. Football
B. Soccer 531. the northern-most ocean in the world

C. Baseball A. Arctic Ocean


D. Hockey B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
527. What song was orginally written as a
Thanksgiving song but later changed to a D. Indian Ocean
Christmas song?
532. Macy’s was the first American depart-
A. Jingle Bells ment store to sponsor a parade in celebra-
B. Silent Night tion of Thanksgiving.
C. Go Tell It On The Mountain A. True
D. Frosty the Snowman B. False

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533. Which of these countries does not cele- B. the Pilgrims


brate Thanksgiving? C. George Washington

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A. United States D. Columbus
B. Canada
540. What percentage of Americans actually
C. Liberia eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
D. Poland A. 50%

534. Who were the first natives that were in- B. 22%
vited to the first Thanksgiving? C. 88%
A. The Wampanoag D. 94%
B. The Lakota 541. Whose face is on a dime?
C. The Sioux A. George Washington
D. The Modoc B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
535. A female turkey is called a gobbler
D. Eileen Roybal
A. True
B. False 542. How long was the first Thanksgiving cel-
ebration?
536. What are baby turkeys called?
A. Remote
B. Snood
C. Turklings
D. A and C
A. 1 day
537. How many calories, on average, are con- B. 4 days
sumed per person at Thanksgiving dinner?
C. 3 days
A. 3, 500 D. 5 days
B. 4, 000
543. What was the name of the ship that the
C. 4, 500 pilgrims came over on?
D. 5, 000

538. What state raises the most turkeys?


A. Minnesota
B. Ohio
C. Massachusetts
D. none of above

539. Who declared Thanksgiving a public holi-


day?
A. Abraham Lincoln

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A. Nina
B. Mayflower
C. Surface
D. none of above

544. How do both Macy’s Thanksgiving Day


Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Pa-

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rade conclude? A. None
A. fireworks B. One

B. The Rocketts dancing C. Five


D. none of above
C. the arrival of Santa Claus
D. the arrival of the pardoned White 549. Who was the President that declared
House turkey Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. John F. Kennedy
545. Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving
B. Abraham Lincoln
a national holiday in 1863?
C. Thomas Jefferson
A. George Washington
D. George Washington
B. Andrew Jackson
550. In which country is Thanksgiving cele-
C. Abraham Lincoln
brated on the second Monday in October?
D. Franklin Roosevelt A. United States
546. Which of these fasteners would not have B. Australia
been found on a pilgrim’s cloth C. Canada
A. button D. Mexico
B. zipper 551. How many Americans prefer Thanksgiv-
C. buckle ing leftovers over to Thanksgiving dinner?

D. none of above A. 57%


B. 60%
547. Which president declared Thanksgiving a C. 76%
National Holiday?
D. 80%
A. George Washington
552. How many days did it take the Pilgrims
B. Abe Lincoln
to reach American on their ship?
C. Andrew Jackson A. 24
D. Ulysses S. Grant B. 53

548. How many women attended the first C. 66


Thanksgiving party? D. 78

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553. A female turkey is called a gobbler. 557. Which city hosts a large Thanksgiving
Day Parade?

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A. False A. Portland

B. True B. St. Louis


C. The Angels
554. What anniversary of Thanksgiving was
D. New York City
celebrated this year?
A. 500th 558. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
B. 100th A. today

C. 400th B. 2nd Monday in October

D. Nobody knows. C. last Thursday in November


D. 1st Monday in September
555. How many women were at the first
ThanksGiving celebration? 559. Under which president did Thanksgiving
become an annual holiday?
A. 5
A. George Washington
B. 4
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. 3
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. 0
D. Teddy Roosevelt
556. How fast can wild turkeys run?
560. How fast can wild turkeys run?

A. turkeys can’t run A. turkeys can’t run


B. 25 mph B. 25 mph
C. 10 mph C. 10 mph
D. 100 mph D. 100 mph

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561. True or False:President Calvin Coolidge 565. What was the name of the baby born on
was given a live Raccoon as a Thanksgiv- the Mayflower voyage?
ing present. A. Miles Standish
A. True B. William Bradford
B. False C. Oceanus Hopkins
562. What is the most popular pie eaten on D. Christopher Columbus
Thanksgiving?

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566. The Pilgrims took an epic journey across
the Atlantic Ocean to a new world.
A. short and quick
B. fun and enjoyable
C. grand and impressive
D. none of above

567. What color is Snoopy’s dog house?


A. Cherry
A. blue
B. Pumpkin
B. yellow
C. Cranberry
C. red
D. Key Lime
D. purple
563. The longest balloon in the Macy’s Thanks- 568. One town cancelled Thanksgiving be-
giving Day Parade is: cause they couldn’t make what?
A. Superman A. Stuffing
B. Spiderman B. Mashed Potatoes
C. Wonder Woman C. Pumpkin Pie
D. Barney D. Gravy

564. Who appears at the end of every Macy’s 569. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day Parade? Day Parade first have balloons?
A. 1967
B. 1956
C. 1928
D. 1945

570. What is the name of the ship that brought


the Pilgrims to America?
A. Santa Claus A. Nina
B. Mariah Carey B. Santa Maria
C. The Grinch C. Mayflower
D. Tom the Turkey D. Surface

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571. Which was the first U.S. state to offi- 577. What food was present at the first
cially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holi- Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanks-
day? giving now?

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A. New York A. sweet potatoes
B. Pennsylvania B. Pumpkin Pie
C. New Jersey C. seafood
D. Maryland D. carrots
572. What is the significance of the turkey din- 578. What is the traditional centerpiece of a
ner? Thanksgiving meal?
A. turkey symbolized good fortune for the
A. sushi
pilgrims
B. grilled chicken
B. At the first Thanksgiving feast, four
wild turkeys were served. C. spaghetti
C. There is no special significance. D. roasted turkey
D. none of above 579. Only male turkeys gobble.
573. Brody’s favorite way to pass the time? A. True
A. read some books B. False
B. attend a lecture on the ottoman em-
pire 580. What percent of Americans eat Turkey on
Thanksgiving?
C. Being silly and speaking his own lan-
guage A. 5 %
D. working on a 1000 piece puzzle B. 58 %
C. 72 %
574. The tuba is which type of instrument?
D. 88 %
A. Percussion
B. Brass 581. Which country celebrates Thanksgiving
C. Woodwind as a national holiday?
D. String A. Canada
B. The United States
575. Which President made Thanksgiving a
permanent national holiday? C. Australia
A. Roosevelt D. Mexico
B. Lincoln 582. What is the name of the Native American
C. Carter tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiv-
D. Reagan ing with the Pilgrims?
A. Wampanoag
576. True or False:Thanksgiving is also cele-
brated in Canada. B. Iroquois
A. True C. Cherokee
B. False D. Apache

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583. Who was the first President to pardon a 587. Pumpkins were readily available in Amer-
turkey? ica during the first Thanksgiving, but the
Pilgrims lacked all the ingredients-namely
A. Washington
butter and wheat flour-needed to make
B. Lincoln pumpkin pie. What other dessert might
C. Jefferson they have made with pumpkins?
A. Custard cooked in a pumpkin
D. Kennedy
B. Candied pumpkin seeds

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584. The Pilgrims sailed on the C. Pumpkin ice cream
D. Hot pumpkin spiced cider
Explanation:English settlers in North
America were known to make a custard
with milk, honey and spices and roast it in
a hollowed-out pumpkin.
588. How long was the first Thanksgiving cel-
ebration?
A. Three days
A. Flower
B. Six days
B. May C. One week
C. Mayflower D. none of above
D. Flowery 589. The very first Thanksgiving football
game was played in 1876 between
585. What is the name of the day following
Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals? A. Michigan State and U of M
A. Black Friday B. Ohio State and MSU
C. Yale and Princeton
B. Cyber Monday
D. Oxford and Cambridge
C. Super Saturday
D. Green Tuesday 590. How long did the first Thanksgiving cele-
bration last?
586. Only male turkeys gobble. A. 3 days
B. 5 days
C. 7 days
D. 9 days
591. How much turkey does the average per-
son eat in a year?
A. 11 pounds
B. 13 pounds
A. True C. 15 pounds
B. False D. 18 pounds

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592. Which country consumes the most turkey B. 1621, and it lasted three days.
per year-per capita? C. 2090, this is the first one.

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A. Israel D. none of above
B. United States
598. What part of the turkey is saved and
C. Mexico
snapped as a superstitious good luck cus-
D. Germany tom?
593. What state consumes the most turkey ev-
ery Thanksgiving?
A. California
B. Texas
C. New York
D. Washington

594. What savory sauce is commonly served


with turkey during Thanksgiving?
A. Cranberry Sauce A. beak

B. B) Gravy B. neck

C. Barbecue sauce C. wishbone

D. Mustard Sauce D. leg

595. In 2011, people in this city set a Guiness 599. Approximately how many feathers does
World Record for most people dressed up an adult turkey have?
as turkeys during their annual turkey trot A. 5, 500 feathers
A. Tucson, Arizona B. 4, 000 feathers
B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C. 4, 500 feathers
C. New York, New York D. 6, 000 feathers
D. Augusta, reputation
600. What is the traditional dessert served on
E. Dallas, Texas Thanksgiving?
596. What Native American tribe celebrated A. apple pie
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? B. chocolate cake
A. The Manahoc
C. ice cream
B. The Iroquois
D. Pumpkin Pie
C. The Sioux
601. How many teeth do adults have?
D. The Wampanoag
A. 22
597. When was the first Thanksgiving celebra-
tion? B. 45

A. 1492, Columbus was really hungry C. 32


when he got there. D. 15

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602. Does turkey actually make you tired af- 607. The first Thanksgiving took place in
ter Thanksgiving dinner? A. 1621
A. Yes B. 1622
B. No C. 1623
Explanation:Myth has it that we’re al-
D. 1624
ways so tired on Thanksgiving because of
the tryptophan in turkey. According to 608. Which of the following was NOT served
WebMD, there is no more of the amino at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?

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acid tryptophan in turkey than any other
type of poultry. It’s more likely that you
feel exhausted because of the ungodly
amount of carbohydrates you just stuffed
your face with.

603. What meat is the most popular alterna-


tive to turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. Roast Beef A. Beans, spinach, cabbage, lettuce
B. Ham B. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
C. Leg of Lamb C. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried
fruit
D. none of above
D. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota-
604. What type of meat did the Native Amer- toes
icans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
609. How long was it before the Pilgrims met
A. Venison (deer) the Native Americans?
B. Buffalo A. 3 hours
C. Squirrel B. 3 months
D. Turkey C. 3 days
D. 3 years
605. Which Indian was particularly helpful to
the Pilgrims? 610. Most likely to win an Academy award?
A. Team A. Johnny depp
B. Pocahontas B. Tom Hanks
C. Sitting Bull C. Reese Witherspoon
D. Evie
D. Standing Bellerillo
611. Which president first came up with the
606. Who founded Vella Resort & Spa? idea of celebrating Thanksgiving?
A. 1uv rose A. Abraham Lincoln
B. AD B. JFK
C. stupid C. Barack Obama
D. Corrupt D. Trick question-was a first lady

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612. More than 100 yrs ago, City of Erie C. Pittsburgh Steelers
schools closed so students could help har- D. Green Bay Packers
vest what crop of Presque Isle?

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A. concord grapes 618. When is Thanksgiving?
B. yams
C. cranberries
D. wild strawberries

613. Which dept. store was responsible for


the first Thanksgiving parade?
A. Macys NYC
A. December
B. Gimbels Philly
B. April
C. Garfinkels DC
C. November
D. Hudsons Detroit
D. none of above
614. In which year was the first Thanksgiving
619. Who were the Pilgrim Fathers and why
feast held in Plymouth, Massachusetts?
did they leave England?
A. 1607
A. They were explorers looking for new
B. 1621 lands to conquer
C. 1705 B. They were against the Church of Eng-
D. 1776 land and wanted to start a new life in a
new country
615. What year was Thanksgiving made a Na-
C. They were missionaries spreading
tional Holiday?
Christianity to the Native Americans
A. 1999 D. They were traders seeking new mar-
B. 1850 kets for their goods
C. 1619 620. To the Pilgrims, Fasting Day and Thanks-
D. 1863 giving Day were

616. In the end, two characters pull the wish- A. days to feast
bone apart. Who got the bigger piece? B. religious holidays
A. Snoopy C. not celebrated
B. Linus D. days to exchange gifts
C. Woodstock 621. How many women were at the very first
D. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving celebration?

617. Which football team has the most wins A. None


on Thanksgiving Day? B. Five
A. New England Patriots C. 36
B. Dallas Cowboys D. 112

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622. Which president was the first to give a C. George H.W. Bush
turkey a presidential pardon? D. Barack Obama
A. Abraham Lincoln E. Donald Trump
B. George Bush
627. What is a snood?
C. John F. Kennedy
D. Ronald Reagan

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623. You get groggy after you eat on Thanks-
giving because:
A. The tryptophan in the turkey
B. You have spent all day cooking
C. You overate
D. none of above
A. The loose skin under a male turkey’s
624. What sound does a turkey make? neck.
B. A hat worn by a Pilgrim.
C. A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiv-
ing.
D. none of above
628. How many elements are in the Periodic
Table?
A. 134
B. 217
A. Quack C. 118
B. Oink D. 466
C. Cluck 629. What is one of Lauren’s family’s Thanks-
D. Gobble giving traditions?
A. Go on a family vacation
625. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving
B. Go around the table and share what
Day parade begin?
they are thankful for
A. 1914
C. Play darts
B. 1924 D. Watch a football game
C. 1934
630. About how many pumpkin pies are con-
D. 1954 sumed every Thanksgiving?
626. Who was the first president to pardon a A. 30 Million
turkey? B. 40 Million
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt C. 50 Million
B. John F. Kennedy D. 60 Million

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631. What did the Pilgrims and Indians eat at 634. True or False:Canada celebrates Thanks-
the first Thanksgiving? giving.

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A. True
B. False

635. The colonists celebrated their first


Thanksgiving with which Native American
A. Turkey tribe?
B. Venison (deer) A. Wampanoag Tribe
C. Pumpkin Pie B. Yakima Tribe
D. Mashed potatoes C. Omaha Tribe
D. none of above
632. What utensil was not used by Pilgrims to
eat Thanksgiving dinner? 636. What is the main ingredient in cranberry
sauce?
A. Spoon
A. cranberries
B. Knife
B. potatoes
C. Fork C. oranges
D. none of above D. apples

633. What is a male turkey called? 637. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
A. 3 days
B. 1 day
C. 1 week
D. 12 hours

638. What did Abraham Lincoln declare in


1863?

A. Tom
B. Ben
C. Rooster
D. none of above

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A. Thanksgiving celebration will be on the 643. What is the name of the famous artist
last Thursday of November. that painted the “Freedom of Want” along
B. Thanksgiving celebration was can- with other American classics?
celled. A. Pablo Picasso
C. Thanksgiving will be in October. B. Normal Rockwell
D. That he was the best president. C. Sam Kineson

639. What year was the first Thanksgiving? D. none of these

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644. Which year was the first Thanksgiving
celebrated in the United States?
A. 1621
B. 1492
C. 1776
D. 1620
645. What meat did the Native Americans
bring to the first Thanksgiving?
A. Duck
A. 1621
B. Deer
B. 1810
C. Chicken
C. 2021
D. Lamb
D. 1721
646. What is the red growth ground at the
640. What is the traditional dessert served base of the beak and which hangs down
during Thanksgiving? over the beak called?
A. Ice cream A. Wattle
B. Fruit salad B. Hood
C. Chocolate cake C. Snood
D. Pumpkin Pie D. Beard
641. What is the day after Thanksgiving 647. When was the first Thanksgiving day cel-
called? ebrated?
A. Day of leftovers A. 1616
B. Red Friday B. 1634
C. Daylight savings C. 1659
D. Black Friday D. 1621
642. How long was the first Thanksgiving? 648. What is a male turkey called?
A. 5 hours A. tom
B. 3 days B. hen
C. A week C. cackle
D. 20 minutes D. rooster

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649. In what century was the first pumpkin 652. In what year did the first Thanksgiving
pies as we know them made? occur?

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A. 17th century (1600s)
B. 18th century (1700s)
C. 19th century (1800s)
D. 20th century (1900s)

650. What is a female turkey called? A. 1492


B. 1621
C. 1812
D. 1900

653. What are male turkeys called?


A. toms
B. turkeys
A. hen C. fish
B. chick D. meat
C. cuckoo
654. What Christmas song was actually writ-
D. genius ten for Thanksgiving?
A. Let It Snow
651. How many cranberries do you need to
make 1 can of cranberry sauce? B. Sleigh Ride
C. Jingle Bells
D. Silver Bells

655. Who officially declared Thanksgiving a


public holiday?

A. Pilgrims in 1621
B. Lincoln in 1863

656. The early English settlers of New England


A. 500 cranberries A. Pilgrims
B. 200 cranberries B. Americans
C. 1, 000 cranberries C. Indians
D. 10 cranberries D. British

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657. Avery’s favorite TV show? 663. Which of the following was NOT served
A. PJ masks at the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving meal?
B. Paw Patrol
C. Survivor
D. American Idol
658. A wild turkey can run up to miles per
hour.

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A. 25
B. 5 A. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota-
C. 10 toes
D. 50 B. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried
659. Writer Sarah Josepha Hale spent 17 fruit
years petitioning the government to make C. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
Thanksgiving a national holiday. Which
nursery rhyme is she famous for creating? D. none of above
A. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
664. Which state consumes the most turkey?
B. Humpty Dumpty
C. Itsy Bitsy Spider
D. Mary Had a Little Lamb
660. Which Native American tribe celebrated
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. Cherokee
B. Wampanoag
C. Apache
D. Iroquois A. Virginia
B. New York
661. The first Thanksgiving lasted
A. 1 day C. California
B. 1 week D. none of above
C. 3 days
665. In the US, Thanksgiving is always cel-
D. 3 weeks
ebrated Thursday, of the week of
662. Instead of balloons, what was included in November.
the Macy’s first Thanksgiving day parade?
A. Pear
A. Zoo animals
B. an offer
B. Circus clowns
C. Dancers C. fth
D. Cars and motorcycles D. 5th

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666. What was the name of the ship that C. John Smith
transported the first Pilgrims to America D. David Foxworth
in 1620?

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A. Freedom 672. At dinnertime, what did the children do in
Pilgrim’s household?
B. Mayflower
A. Read
C. Alexandria
D. Sunflower B. Play football
C. waited on their parents.
667. what is the traditional dessert on Thanks-
giving Day? D. Play hockey
A. Cherry Pie 673. How many pounds of glitter are sprinkled
B. Apple Pie on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats
and costumes?
C. Pumpkin Pie
A. 150
D. Strawberry Pie
B. 200
668. When was the first Thanksgiving NFL
(professional football) game? C. 285

A. 1910 D. 300
B. 1934 674. When did the pilgrims come to America?
C. 1920 A. 400 years ago
D. 1946 B. 200 years ago
669. Thanksgiving comes from a Cele- C. 150 years ago
bration between the pilgrims and the D. 100 years ago
Wampanoags.
A. Harvest 675. What Native American was honored at
the first Thanksgiving feast.
B. Hunting
C. Shopping
D. Music

670. Who was the first President to pardon a


turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George W. Bush
D. Jimmy Carter
A. You massed
671. Who was the first governor of the Ply-
mouth Colony? B. Team
A. John Carver C. Samoset
B. William Woodward D. none of above

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676. In what year did Thanksgiving become a C. Canada


national holiday in the United States? D. China
A. 1776
682. How many calories, on average, does an
B. 1863 average person consume during Thanksgiv-
C. 1620 ing dinner?
D. 1918

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677. Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe?
A. They wanted to get rich.
B. They were looking for a Northwestern
Passage to India.
C. They wanted freedom of religion. A. 3500

D. All of the above B. 1500


C. 1600
678. How long did the first Thanksgiving cele-
bration last? D. 4500

A. 1 week 683. How long is the Macy’s Parade in NYC


B. 3 days every Thanksgiving?

C. 7 days A. 1 mile

D. none of above B. 3 miles


C. 12 miles
679. What WAS NOT part of the 1st Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade? D. 5 miles

A. singers 684. How many pilgrims died during the first


B. Santa Claus year they arrived to Cape Cod?

C. floats A. half of them

D. balloons B. three quarters of them


C. none of them
680. What does the Battle of Saratoga repre-
sent? D. one quarter of them

A. The victory over the British 685. What type of food does Luna’s family
B. The first Thanksgiving typically eat for Thanksgiving?

C. The victory over the Native Americans A. Turkey and stuffing


B. Mix of Mexican and Japanese foods
D. none of above C. Chinese food

681. Besides America, this country also cele- D. Italian food


brates Thanksgiving 686. The first Thanksgiving lasted how many
A. Australia days?
B. Rwanda A. 1

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B. 3 690. Ms. Peck is making her favorite thanks-


giving dish, mashed potatoes. Before the
C. 7
pandemic, Thanksgiving included 9 family

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D. none of above members. Now Mrs. Peck is only hav-
ing Thanksgiving with her mom and dad.
687. What is this? What is the proportional relationship we
DO NOT see occuring?
A. We are dividing everything by 3
B. We are multiplying by 3
C. Only a third of the family will be to-
gether
D. We are multiplying by 1/3.

691. What percentage of all pies eaten on


A. apple pie
Thanksgiving are pumpkin?
B. Pumpkin Pie
C. Banana Pie
D. chocolate pie

688. What side dish is this?

A. 43%
A. Stuffing B. 57%
B. Cranberry Sauce C. 52%
C. Green Bean Casserole D. 62%
D. Mashed yams/ sweet potatoes
692. What is the name of the Pilgrim’s Ship?
689. What centry did Thanksgiving Football A. Baywatcher
start in? B. Plymouth
A. 16th C. Maybug
B. 17th D. Mayflower
C. 18th
693. True or False:Only female turkeys can
D. 19th ‘gobble’

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A. 1492, Columbus was really hungry


when he got there!
B. 1621, and it lasted 3 days
C. 2016, this is the first one:)
D. none of above

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697. How many days did the First Thanksgiv-
ing Feast last?
A. True
B. False A. 1

694. Which president made it an annual B. 2


event?
C. 3
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
D. 4
B. John F. Kennedy
C. George H.W. Bush 698. What is the most popular day to shop dur-
D. Barack Obama ing Thanksgiving weekend?
E. Donald Trump A. Wednesday
695. How fast can wild turkeys run? B. Thursday
C. Friday
D. Saturday

699. What does equilibrium mean?


A. uneven differences in concentration
A. 15 mph B. equal concentrations throughout an
B. 55 mph area
C. 5 mph C. perfume
D. 25 mph
D. how much solute is present
696. When was the first Thanksgiving celebra-
tion? 700. Which President officially made Thanks-
giving the fourth Thursday of every
November?
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Harry S. Truman
D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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701. If there are 4 apples and you take away 705. Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest drinking
3, how many apples do you have? night of the year

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A. True
B. False

706. How many oceans are there in the world?

A. 7
A. one
B. 6
B. three
C. 10
C. seven
D. 5
D. four
707. Which president was the first to estab-
702. Which Native American tribe was present lish Thanksgiving as a legal national holi-
at the first Thanksgiving? day to be held the 4th Thursday in Novem-
A. Wampanoag ber?
B. Cherokee A. Thomas Jefferson
C. Navajo B. George Washington
D. Sioux C. Abraham Lincoln

703. Which American state was the site of the D. John Adams
first Thanksgiving celebration?
708. Which president declared Thanksgiving to
A. Massachusetts be a national holiday?
B. Virginia
C. Pennsylvania
D. none of above

704. Who was the first U.S. president to offi-


cially declare Thanksgiving a national holi-
day?
A. John F. Kennedy A. George Washington
B. Abraham Lincoln B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Thomas Jefferson C. George Bush
D. George Washington D. Theodore Roosevelt

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709. How many shoppers are go Black Friday 714. What is the red part under a turkey’s
shopping? beak called?
A. 32 million A. A gobble
B. 53 million B. A wattle
C. 47 million C. A squiggle
D. 28 million D. none of above

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710. How many calories in a typical holiday
715. How many pilgrims came over on the
dinner?
Mayflower?
A. approximately 2, 500
A. 144
B. approximately 3, 000
B. 82
C. approximately 3, 500
C. 243
D. approximately 4, 000
D. 102
711. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
716. What president made Thanksgiving a na-
A. One day
tional holiday?
B. Two days
A. Barack Obama
C. Three days
B. Abraham Lincoln
D. none of above
C. George Washington
712. Who is the Greek Goddess of the har-
D. Thomas Jefferson
vest?
A. Hermes 717. Who was the first American President to
pardon a turkey?
B. Zeus
C. Demeter
D. none of above

713. How fast can a turkey run?

A. 10 mph
B. 20 mph A. John F. Kennedy
C. 25 mph B. George H. W. Bush
D. 35 mph C. Abraham Lincoln

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D. Donald Trump 722. What is the traditional main dish of a


Thanksgiving dinner?
A. Ham

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Explanation: B. Roast chicken
C. Roast Turkey
D. Pizza
The first American president who
pardoned a turkey was John F. 723. A full grown turkey has about how many
Kennedy.Abraham Lincoln made Thanks- feathers?
giving a permanent holiday.George H.W.
Bush made turkey pardoning an annual
event.Donald Trump did nothing for this
festivity.

718. In what month did the very first Thanks-


giving celebration take place?
A. December
B. September
C. October A. A million
D. none of above B. Too many to count
C. 3, 500
719. What is the red flesh under the beak of a
turkey called? D. none of above

A. Wattle 724. Who wanted our national bird to be a


turkey instead of a bald eagle?
B. Apple
A. Teddy Roosevelt
C. Scarf
B. George Washington
D. Weeble
C. Ben Franklin
720. How many calls does the Butterball D. Harriet Tubman
turkey helpline get each Thanksgiving?
725. How many colonists were on board the
A. 100
ship to America?
B. 1, 000
C. 10, 000
D. 100, 000

721. When did Thanksgiving become a holi-


day?
A. 1955
B. 1941
C. 1979
D. 1894

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A. 245 C. mashed potatoes


B. 150 D. none of above
C. 638
728. Which year was the first Thanksgiving
D. 102 celebrated in the United States?
A. 1492
B. 1621
Explanation:

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C. 1776
D. 1620
There were also thirty crew members.
729. What does a turkey say?
726. How many days was the Thanksgiving
feast?

A. 6 days A. Oink
B. 10 days B. Moo
C. 1 day C. Gobble
D. 3 days D. none of above

727. What food is this? 730. On what ship did the Pilgrims sail to
America?
A. Nina
B. Surface
C. Mayflower
D. Santa Maria

731. Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?


A. To celebrate the harvest and other
blessings on the past
B. To celebrate turkeys and mashed pota-
toes
C. To remember the birth of Jesus Christ
A. French fries
B. apple pie D. none of above

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732. Who was the chief of the Pakanoet? 738. Which native group was living in the land
A. You massed where the pilgrims landed?

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B. Geronimo
C. Pocahontas
D. Sitting Bull
733. What did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving
Parade use?
A. Balloons
B. Blimps
A. The Incas
C. Live animals
B. The Wampanoags
D. none of above
C. The Aztecs
734. How many colonists were on board the
ship to america? D. The Mohegans
A. 638 739. What is the traditional main dish of a
B. 276 Thanksgiving dinner?
C. 102 A. Baked chicken
D. none of above B. Baked ham
735. Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving C. Fish
parade in the United States? D. Roasted turkey
A. New York City
B. Philadelphia 740. Turkeys are unique in

C. Boston A. North America


D. Chicago B. South America
C. Africa
736. Which city has the oldest Thanksgiving
Day Parade? D. Australia
A. New York City
741. True or False:Turkey contains a protein
B. Boston that makes you sleepy.
C. Philadelphia A. True
D. Chicago B. False
737. What classic Christmas song, originally ti-
tled “One Horse Open Sleigh” was meant 742. In what decade were turkeys in danger
to be sung on Thanksgiving? of being over hunted?

A. White Christmas A. 1910


B. Let it Snow B. 1920
C. Jingle Bells C. 1930
D. Silver Bells D. 1940

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743. According to the US Census Bureau, how C. 3 Days


many places in the United States have the D. 4 Days
word “Turkey” in their name?
747. Which US state consumes the most
A. 3
turkey every Thanksgiving?
B. 7 A. Idaho
C. 11 B. New York
D. 13 C. California

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Explanation:The 7 places are:Turkey City,
D. Georgia
Texas; Turkey Creek, Arizona, Turkey
Creek, Stone County, Arkansas, Turkey 748. What is the name of the popular Thanks-
Creek, McPherson County, Kansas; Turkey giving game where participants try to
Creek, Louisiana; Turkey, North Carolina knock over cans with a ball?
and Turkey Valley, Yankton County, South
A. Can Knockdown
Dakota.
B. Turkey Bowl
744. What was the highest grossing movie C. Turkey Toss
on Thanksgiving weekend?It earned more
D. Can Toss
than $123 million over the 5 day week-
end. 749. What is the 2nd most consumed food on
A. Frozen 2 Thanksgiving?
B. Jumanji A. Mashed potatoes
B. Pumpkin Pie
C. Jurassic World
C. Stuffing
D. Toy Story 3
D. Yams
745. What did President Calvin Coolidge fa-
mously receive as a Thanksgiving gift? 750. Who was the first U.S. president to par-
don a turkey?
A. A live raccoon
A. George W. Bush
B. A house B. Jimmy Carter
C. Dinosaur fossils C. Ronald Reagan
D. A fire truck D. John F. Kennedy
Explanation:In November 1926, Vinnie
Joyce of Mississippi sent President 751. How many people survived on the may
Coolidge a live raccoon to be served as flower?
Thanksgiving dinner! However, the Presi-
dent thought the furry animal was cute, so
he instead adopted it as a pet and named
it Rebecca.

746. How long did the first Thanksgiving Feast


last?
A. 1 Day
B. 1 Week

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A. 55 people 756. In which American city is the famous


B. 20 people Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

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C. 47 people A. Chicago
D. 60 people B. The Angels

752. According to the GBOWR, How much C. New York City


does the record holding turkey weigh? D. none of above
A. 86 lbs
757. Where did we get the cornucopia?
B. 105 lbs
A. The Celts
C. 55 lbs
B. The Native Americans
D. 26 lbs
C. Ancient Rome
753. What is a baby turkey called?
D. Ancient China
A. A chick
B. A clutch 758. What is the 2nd most consumed food on
Thanksgiving?
C. A poult
D. A nestling
754. True or false:Only male turkeys gobble
A. True
B. False

Explanation: A. Mashed potatoes


B. Turkey
Only male turkeys gobble. They do so to
attract female turkeys. C. Stuffing
D. Dinner rolls
755. Which president declared Thanksgiving a
National Holiday? 759. How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade route?
A. 10 miles
B. 2.5 miles
C. 1 mile
D. 5 miles

760. Which of the following foods was likely


served at the First Thanksgiving?

A. George Washington A. Romolos


B. Abe Lincoln B. cranberries
C. Andrew Jackson C. potatoes
D. Ulysses S. Grant D. shell fish

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761. What does the term “cornucopia” mean? 765. True or False:Only male turkeys gobble.
A. corn husks
B. centerpiece
C. a traditional corn dish
D. horn of plenty

762. Which balloon character has made the

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most appearances in the Macy’s Thanks-
giving Day parade?
A. Charlie Brown
B. Big Bird
A. True
C. Spiderman
B. False
D. Snoopy
Explanation:Throughout the years, the 766. How did Squanto learn English?
beagle has had a total of seven bal- A. he was a servant to a British trader
loons, making 39 appearances “on and B. he was kidnapped and brought to Eng-
off through 2015” before he was replaced land as a slave
with Charlie Brown in 2016. He returned
C. the Pilgrims taught him
as an astronaut for the 2019 parade,
bringing his balloon total to eight. D. he spied on the Pilgrims and learned
767. What was the name of the Native Amer-
763. True of False:All turkeys can fly.
ican who helped the Pilgrims?
A. True
B. False

Explanation:

Wild turkeys can fly, but those domesti-


cally grown for eating cannot because A. Pocahontas
they are too heavy. B. Sacagawea
C. Team
764. Another Thanksgiving tradition is foot-
ball. Which NFL team has played the most D. none of above
games on Thanksgiving Day? 768. What food was likely NOT served at the
A. Chicago Bears first Thanksgiving?
B. New England Patriots
C. Dallas Cowboys
D. Detroit Lions
Explanation:The Detroit Lions have played
in more games on Thanksgiving than any
other NFL team.

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A. venison (deer) 773. What color are turkey eggs?


B. pie

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C. corn
D. swan
769. Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite
Thanksgiving side dish?
A. Mashed potatoes A. Brown
B. Green bean casserole
B. Tan
C. Grandma’s lime jello salad with cot-
C. White
tage cheese and pineapple
D. Yellow
D. Stuffing
774. Which foods were probably a part of the
770. Yusi has a cube she wants to find out the
first Thanksgiving feast?
area of the cube she wants to fill it up with
candy.What is the area of the cube? A. fowl, deer, mussels, and ducks
B. turkey, candy corn, biscuits and pecan
pie
C. steak, stuffing, peppers and pears
D. lamb, clams, cranberries and apple
pie.

775. Can you name a traditional Thanksgiving


dessert?
A. 24cm³
A. Lemon bars
B. 40cm³
B. Peach cobbler
C. 60cm³
C. Chocolate cake
D. 65cm³
D. Pumpkin Pie
771. Which state produces the most turkeys in
the United States? 776. Turkeys are colorblind
A. California A. True
B. Texas B. False
C. Iowa
777. What is it?
D. Minnesota
772. In which year was the first Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
A. 1910
B. 1930
C. 1924
D. 1950 A. cranberries

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B. strawberries 783. Which of these is NOT a state that has a


city with Turkey in the name?
C. stuffing
A. Minnesota
D. turkey
B. Louisiana
778. How long did the first Thanksgiving cele- C. Texas
bration last?
D. Arizona
A. 1 day
784. What is the most famous Thanksgiving

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B. 3 days parade celebrated today?
C. 1 week
D. none of above

779. What NFL team hosted the first Thanks-


giving Day game?
A. New York Giants A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New
York
B. Detroit Lions
B. America’s Thanksgiving Parade in De-
C. Pittsburgh Steelers
troit
D. Philadelphia Eagles C. Macy’s Holiday Parade in Seattle
780. What Indian tribe was invited to spend D. Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
thanksgiving with the pilgrims? 785. Which president started the tradition of
A. Sioux pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?
B. Wampanoag A. President John F. Kennedy
B. President Richard Nixon
C. Iroquois
C. President George H. W. Bush
D. Comanche
D. President Abraham Lincoln
781. How many calories does the average
786. In what month did the very first Thanks-
American consume on Thanksgiving?
giving celebration take place?
A. 1, 000 A. October
B. 2, 500 B. September
C. 4, 500 C. November
D. 6, 000+ D. April
787. What part of the turkey is saved and
782. Which Native American tribe is associ-
snapped as a superstitious good luck cus-
ated with the first Thanksgiving?
tom?
A. Iroquois
A. wishbone
B. Cherokee B. neck bone
C. Wampanoag C. leg bone
D. Apache D. none of above

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788. In 2023, which state is projected to raise C. a poult


the most turkeys? D. a jenny

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A. Illinois
792. How many pilgrims came over on the
B. Missouri
mayflower?
C. Minnesota
A. 89
D. Road cancer
B. 102
789. On average, how many pounds of turkey C. 185
do Americans eat each year?
D. 217
A. 20 pounds
B. 17.5 pounds 793. What is the goal of passive transport?
C. 16.5 pounds A. to be active transport
D. 14 pounds B. to use proteins
Explanation:Americans put away 17.5 C. to reach equilibrium
pounds of the mouthwatering fowl each
year. D. to experience apoptosis

790. Who wrote the books “Lord of the Rings” 794. What wasn’t part of the first Macy’s
and “The Hobbit” which were adapted Thanksgiving Day Parade?
into movies? A. animals from the Central Park Zoo
B. balloons
C. floats
D. Santa Claus

795. The first ever Thanksgiving was held in


1621 at Plymouth by the Pilgrims. True or
A. C.S. Lewis False?
B. Jrr tolkein
C. Peter Jackson
D. Samwise Gamgee

791. What is a baby turkey called?

A. True
B. False

796. Is it the female turkeys or the male


turkeys that gobble?
A. a chick A. Male
B. a nestling B. Female

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797. What utensil was not used by Pilgrims to


eat Thanksgiving dinner?

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A. 750
A. Knife B. 1, 500
B. Fork C. 3, 500
C. Spoon D. 4, 000
D. none of above
801. Where is Vella Resort & Spa based?
798. What is the traditional centerpiece of a A. Italy
Thanksgiving table?
B. France
A. A bowl of salad
C. Greece
B. A live turkey
D. Vatican City
C. A pizza
D. The traditional centerpiece of a 802. What country in Europe did the Pilgrims
Thanksgiving table is a roasted turkey. move to before coming to America?
A. France
799. Turkeys can drown if they look up in the
rain. B. Netherlands
C. Belgium
D. Sweden

803. Who was the first president to pardon a


turkey from thanksgiving dinner?
A. Truman
B. Jefferson
C. Clinton
D. Lincoln
A. true 804. Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thurs-
B. false day of November each year.
A. True
800. How many feathers does an adult turkey
have? B. False

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805. Which Indian tribe helped the Pilgrims?

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A. Football
B. Baseball
A. Mayan
C. Hockey
B. Wampanoag
D. Basketball
C. Incas
809. Thanksgiving occurs on the:
D. Shawnee
A. Fourth Thursday in November
806. What is the day after Thanksgiving B. Third Thursday in November
called? C. November 26 each year
D. none of above
810. What is a baby turkey called?

A. Cyber Friday
B. Red Friday
C. Turkey Friday
D. Black Friday
A. chick
807. What was the original purpose of Thanks- B. nestling
giving? C. poult
A. To give thanks for a bountiful harvest D. hen
and celebrate blessings of the past year.
811. True or false:Only male turkeys gobble.
B. To celebrate the end of the harvest
season. A. True
B. False
C. To commemorate the arrival of the Pil-
grims in America. 812. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
D. To honor Native American culture and A. the first Friday in September
traditions. B. the second Monday in October
808. What sport is most known for having C. the fourth Thursday in November
games on Thanksgiving? D. November 17th

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813. When was the first true Thanksgiving? C. 45 pounds


A. 1621 D. 68 pounds
B. 1776 818. What month is Thanksgiving in?
C. 1492
A.
D. 1623

814. What decade was the green bean casse-


B.

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role, a Thanksgiving staple in many house-
holds, first created?
A. 1920s
B. 1930s C.
C. 1940s
D. 1950s

815. Which president proclaimed that Thanksi- D.


giving should be held each year on the last
Thursday of November?
819. How much does an average Thanksgiving
A. Martin van Buren Turkey weigh?
B. Andrew Jackson A. 100 lbs
C. Abraham Lincoln B. 25 lbs
D. Teddy Roosevelt C. 15 lbs
816. When was the first Thanksgiving celebra- D. 55 lbs
tion?
820. Approximately what percentage of Amer-
A. 1492 ican homes eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
B. 1567 A. 49%
C. 1621 B. 67%
D. 1777 C. 82%
817. What was the heaviest turkey every D. 90%
recorded?
821. What sport is commonly associated with
Thanksgiving?

A. 75 pounds
B. 86 pounds A. football

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B. soccer 827. Who canned the first cranberry sauce?


C. baseball A. John Smith

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D. none of above B. Marcus Urann
C. Frank Stork
822. What Native American tribe celebrated
the first Thanksgiving with the colonists? D. William Hanks

A. the Wampanoag Tribe 828. In which countries is Thanksgiving cele-


brated?
B. the Sioux Tribe
A. In the United States and Mexico
C. the Choctaw Tribe
B. In Canada and Mexico
D. the Arapaho Tribe
C. In the United States and Canada
823. What is a snood? D. In the United States and Australia
A. A hat worn by a Pilgrim 829. Macy’s first Thanksgiving Day parade cel-
B. Something women wear in their hair ebrated the expansion of their first what?
C. The loose skin under a male turkey’s A. Herald Square Superstore and Christ-
neck. mas Parade
D. A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiv- B. Football
ing. C. Winter Celebration
824. A cornucopia is also known as a D. The end of WWII

A. horn of plenty 830. What state raises the highest number of


turkeys each year?
B. fruit bowl
A. Minnesota
C. gift basket
B. North Carolina
D. decorating
C. Kansas
825. Which president declared Thanksgiving a D. Utah
national holiday?
831. Which city has the oldest Thanksgiving
A. George Washington
parade?
B. Abraham Lincoln A. NYC
C. John F. Kennedy B. Philadelphia
D. Thomas Jefferson C. Chicago
826. Approximately how many turkeys are D. San Francisco
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the 832. Where did the first U.S. harvest feast of
United States? Thanksgiving take place?
A. 100 million A. Popham Colony
B. 280 million B. Plymouth Colony
C. 340 million C. Virginia Colony
D. 450 million D. Roanoke Island

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833. Charlie Brown says he only knows how 838. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
to make cold cereal and giving parade held in New York City?
A. bagels A. Turkey Day Parade
B. toast B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
C. pop tarts C. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
D. English muffins
D. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights

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834. What is a snood?
839. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native
A. The loose skin under a male turkey’s Americans celebrated Thanksgiving over
neck the course of day(s).
B. A hat worn by a Pilgrim A. 2
C. A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiv-
B. 3
ing
D. A special double pipe smoked by 2 peo- C. 4
ple at the end of the meal D. 5
835. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving 840. Who was the first president to pardon a
Day Parade? turkey?
A. Philadelphia
A. Ronald Reagan
B. New York
B. John F. Kennedy
C. The Angels
C. Jimmy Carter
D. Chicago
D. Dwight D. Eisenhower
836. What movie grossed the biggest profit
premiering Thanksgiving weekend? 841. The Pilgrims were the first American set-
A. Toy Story 2 tlers. They came from:

B. Frozen
C. The Hunger Games:Catching Fire
D. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

837. What is the traditional main dish for


Thanksgiving in the United States?
A. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
giving in the United States is ham.
B. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
giving in the United States is pizza. A. ITALY
C. The traditional main dish for Thanks- B. USA
giving in the United States is roast turkey.
C. ENGLAND
D. The traditional main dish for Thanks-
giving in the United States is sushi. D. BRAZIL

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842. What percentage of Americans have al- 846. What do you call that thing that hangs
ready started their holiday shopping by off a turkey’s beak?
Thanksgiving?

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A. snood
A. 20% B. gobble
B. 40% C. nose
C. 60% D. tongue
D. 80% 847. What president declared Thanksgiving a
national holiday?
843. True or False:Turkey was served at the
first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. A. George Washington
B. Ben Franklin
C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. Abraham Lincoln
848. Which professional is in high demand the
day after Thanksgiving?
A. Plumbers
A. True B. Mailm
B. False C. Teachers
D. Custodians
844. How many miles does the Macy’s Thanks-
giving Day parade span? 849. How long was the first Thanksgiving cel-
ebration?
A. 10 hours
B. 3 days
C. 15 hours
D. 5 days
850. About how many turkeys to Americans
consume on Thanksgiving each year?
A. 1.5 miles
A. 2, 000, 000
B. 2.5 miles
B. 430, 000, 000
C. 3.5 miles
C. 46, 000, 000
D. none of above
D. 550, 000
845. Black Friday is the biggest day of the 851. What women author helped in making
year for what trade profession? Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Carpenters A. The dish Shipa is
B. Construction Workers B. Martha Stewart
C. Plumbers C. Mary Lincoln
D. Electricians D. Pocahontas

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852. How fast can wild turkeys run? 857. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
giving song by Adam Sandler?
A. Turkey Time
B. Thanksgiving Anthem
C. Pilgrim’s Melody
D. The Thanksgiving Song

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858. Only female turkeys can gobble
A. 8 mph
B. 17 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 29 mph

853. Every year, Mrs. Recuero’s grandma


makes her Butterfinger Pie for Thanksgiv-
ing because it is her favorite! A. True
A. True B. False
B. False
859. Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving
854. How much does a turkey weigh? as a national holiday?
A. 15 pounds A. George Washington
B. 5 pounds B. John F. Kennedy
C. 10 pounds C. Thomas Jefferson
D. 100 pounds D. Abraham Lincoln

855. What is the number you multiply two 860. According to a poll, what Thanksgiving
variables by when talking about a propor- side dish is the LEAST popular among
tional relationship? Americans?
A. The Scale Factor A. Sweet Potatoes
B. Proportional Relationshop B. Corn
C. The Constant of Proportionality C. Green Bean Casserole
D. The Reciprocal D. Cranberry Sauce

856. Who was the 1st President to pardon a 861. Which Native American tribe celebrated
turkey? the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. Dwight D. Eisenhower A. Apache
B. John F. Kennedy B. Cherokee
C. Lyndon B. Johnson C. Iroquois
D. Richard Nixon D. Wampanoag

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862. The average number of calories consumed B. Benjamin Harrison


on Thanksgiving Day is C. Woodrow Wilson

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D. Calvin Coolidge

866. What meat do we eat on Thanksgiving?

A. 1, 000
B. 4, 500
C. 2, 050
D. 3, 000 A. Pork Belly
863. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving B. Chicken
Day Parade? C. Turkey
A. Chicago
D. Ham
B. Philidelphia
867. If it was up to Benjamin Franklin, what
C. Pittsburgh
would our national bird be?
D. New York City
A. Eagle
864. Which country consumes the most turkey B. Turkey
per year?
C. Robing
D. Dove

868. What football team started the Thanks-


giving football game tradition?
A. Buffalo Bills
B. Detroit Lions
C. Dallas Cowboys
A. Israel
D. The jets
B. United States
C. Mexico 869. True or False:The Pilgrims referred to
themselves as “Pilgrims”.
D. Germany
A. True
865. Which president received a racoon as a B. False
Thanksgiving gift? Explanation:They called themselves “Sep-
A. Abraham Lincoln aratists”

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870. How many calories on average are con- 876. Approximately how many turkeys are
sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din- consumed on Thanksgiving?
ner?
A. 20 Million
A. 580
B. 35 Million
B. 2, 875
C. 45 Million
C. 4, 500
D. 70 Million
D. 840

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871. Which Native American tribe celebrated 877. Which president made Thanksgiving a
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? permanent national holiday?
A. Navajo A. Barack Obama
B. Sioux B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Iroquois C. George Washington
D. Wampanoag D. Joe bids
872. How many turkeys are consumed on
878. What ballroom dance was inspired by a
Thanksgiving?
turkey’s movements?
A. 20 million
A. The turkey trot
B. 32 million
B. The turkey swirl
C. 46 million
C. The turkey hustle
D. 52 million
D. The turkey turn
873. What are turkey chicks called?
A. Pults or turkeylings 879. Which president started president
started the tradition of pardoning a
B. gobblers
turkey?
C. fawns
A. George Washington
D. hatchling
B. Ronald Reagan
874. What was the original name for the pil-
C. George W. Bush
grims?
A. Settlers D. Lyndon B. Johnson

B. Old Corners 880. The Separatists, who later became know


C. Pilgrim Fathers as the Pilgrims,
D. Colonists A. were Native Americans

875. 80% of Americans prefer Thanksgiving B. had left the Church of England
leftovers to the actual Thanksgiving meal C. were loyal members of the Church of
A. True England
B. False D. were Catholics

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881. What professional football team has 886. Which President changed the celebration
played almost every Thanksgiving since date of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday
1934? of November and when did he do it?

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A. Denver Broncos
B. Houston Texans
C. Detroit Lions
D. Miami Dolphins
Explanation:The Lions have played during
the Thanksgiving holidays since 1934 ex-
cept during WW2. The Dallas Cowboys
A. Barack Obama in 2015
have joined the tradition of playing every
Thanksgiving since 1966 (except in 1975 B. John F. Kennedy in 1962
and 1977). C. Franklin Roosevelt in 1941
882. True or False:Turkey was served at the D. George W. Bush in 2004
first Thanksgiving.
A. True 887. What was the name of the ship, which
carried the pilgrims?
B. False
Explanation:They served:venison, goose, A. The Pinta
duck, fish, and porridge/bread made from B. The Juneflower
corn
C. The Mayflower
883. What Native American tribe celebrated D. The Santa Maria AI Suggested Tag
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? 6.NS.C.8 Correct Incorrect
A. You massed
888. Pilgrim women commonly wore coifs.
B. Siyan
What were coifs?
C. Cherokee
D. Wampanoag

884. What is the core or central part of a cell?


A. Ribosome
B. Cell Membrane
C. Nucleus
D. DNA

885. Turkey needs to be cooked to what inter-


nal temperature?
A. 145
B. 165 A. Shoes
C. 185 B. Hats
D. none of above C. Shirts

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D. Underskirts B. Mayflower
C. Surface
D. Santa Maria
Explanation:
893. What state raises the most turkeys? (a)
A. Kentucky
Coifs were close fitting caps. They were
often white. B. Indiana

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C. and Minnesota
889. How many grams of fat does the typical
American eat on Thanksgiving? D. Oregon
A. 129 894. The first Thanksgiving football game oc-
B. 179 curred in the mid-1870’s between what
two teams?
C. 229
A. Washington and Cowboys
D. 279
B. Princeton and Yale
E. 329
C. Virginia Tech and West Virginia
890. Who is Vella Resort & Spa’s Chair-
D. Lions and Bengals
woman?
A. stupid 895. How many days did the first Thanksgiv-
B. xJimm y ing span?

C. 1uv rose A. 2

D. SIRJIMM Y B. 3
C. 4
891. What is the wobbly red piece of flesh un-
der the beak of a turkey called? D. 5

896. What is the warmest sea on Earth?

A. a wattle
B. a gobbler
C. a jake
D. a snood A. Black Sea
B. Red Sea
892. What was the name of the ship that the
pilgrims came over on? C. White Sea
A. Nina D. Dead Sea

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897. What foods did the people at the first 902. What sound does a male turkey make?
Thanksgiving eat? A. Google

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A. Fowl, deer B. Click
B. Shellfish, squash C. Chirp
C. Carrots, chestnuts D. Peep
D. All the answers.
903. What month do Canadians celebrate
Thanksgiving?
898. Which state is known as the ‘Turkey Cap-
ital’ of the United States? A. November
A. Arkansa B. July

B. New York C. October

C. California D. Feburary

D. Texas 904. Which country celebrates Thanksgiving


on the second Monday in October?
899. Do Americans prefer Apple Pie or Pump- A. Canada
kin Pie?
B. Mexico
A. Apple
C. China
B. Pumpkin
D. Russia
900. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 905. Approximately how many feathers does
a mature turkey have?

A. is the largest parade in the world.


B. is broadcast on television.
C. has many colorful balloons and floats.
A. 750
D. All of the above.
B. 1, 500
901. What is the traditional dessert served on C. 3, 500
Thanksgiving? D. 4, 000
A. apple pie
906. The first thanksgiving meal did not fea-
B. Pumpkin Pie ture pies, cakes or desserts.
C. sweet potato pie A. True
D. Lemon Pie B. False

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907. Which state in the US has the most


turkeys?
A. Iowa
B. Minnesota
C. Kentucky
A. Thursday
D. Ohio
B. Friday

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908. What percentage of turkey meat is C. Saturday
white? D. none of above
A. 50%
913. Who was the captain of the Mayflower?
B. 70% A. Marcos Smith
C. 30% B. Robert Soot
D. 90% C. Christopher Jones
D. Team
909. What Native American was honored at
the first Thanksgiving feast and was also 914. Which president moved Thanksgiving to
served as the native interpreter? the third Thursday of November?
A. Tonto A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. Thomas Jefferson
B. Geronimo
C. Abraham Lincoln
C. Sacagawea
D. George Washington
D. Team
915. Which gender of the Turkey says “GOB-
910. True or False. The Pilgrims took a bath BLE GOBBLE”?
on The Mayflower every week. A. MALE
A. True. I sure hope they did! B. FEMALE

B. False. They did not change clothes or 916. How much did the World’s most expen-
bathe during the 66 days of the trip! sive Thanksgiving dinner cost?
A. 125, 000
911. What is the traditional main dish of a
B. 150, 000
Thanksgiving dinner?
C. 100, 000
A. Pizza
D. 175, 000
B. The traditional main dish of a Thanks-
giving dinner is roast turkey. 917. Which president made Thanksgiving a na-
tional holiday?
C. Roast chicken
A. Abraham Lincoln
D. Ham B. John F. Kennedy
912. What day of the week is Thanksgiving C. George Washington
on? D. Thomas Jefferson

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918. What has more calories, white meat or 923. Which president gave the first turkey a
dark meat? pardon?

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A. Dark A. President Reagan
B. White B. President Obama
919. When was the first thanksgiving? C. President Nixon
A. 1492 D. President Lincoln
B. 1764
924. Do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
C. 1621
A. Yes
D. 1812
B. No
920. In what decade was the Thanksgiving Explanation:It’s celebrated in October and
staple, green bean casserole, first cre- falls on a Monday. The celebration isn’t
ated? centered around Native Americans and
Pilgrims, but shopping instead. Over
the centuries, their holiday tradition has
changed from crop festivals to explo-
rations to battle victories, and finally, a
general opportunity to give thanks and ex-
press gratitude.
A. The 1950s
925. The First Thanksgiving included 50 Pil-
B. The 1960s
grims and 90 members of the Wampanoag
C. The 1940s Tribe.
D. none of above
921. While historic accounts of what was
eaten at the first Thanksgiving vary,
which food was definitely not on the
menu?
A. Turkey
B. Venison
C. Seafood
D. Potatoes
Explanation:Potatoes, which are native to A. True
South America, had not made their way to B. False
New England in the 1600s.
926. During which month is Thanksgiving cele-
922. Which state produces the most turkeys in
brated in Canada?
the United States?
A. Minnesota A. September
B. California B. October
C. Texas C. November
D. Iowa D. December

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927. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog? 932. What kind of meat was served at the 1st
A. Max Thanksgiving?

B. Cosmo A. Turkey

C. Tank B. Deer

D. Sam C. Pheasant
D. Fish
928. According to HuffPost, which food is the
E. Ham

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most-searched thanksgiving recipe for Vir-
ginia?
933. What is the name of the traditional dish
made from cranberries served on Thanks-
giving?
A. Cranberry Sauce
B. Cranberry Pie
C. Cranberry Pudding
A. Honey Baked Ham D. Cranberry Salad
B. Sweet Potato Casserole
934. If water was 98% outside of a cell and
C. Roasted Turkey 72% inside of a cell, which of the follow-
D. Turkey Gravy ing describes the passive movement of wa-
ter by osmosis?
929. Which Native American tribe is associ-
A. into the cell
ated with the first Thanksgiving?
B. out of the cell
A. Wampanoag
B. Cherokee C. equally into and out of the cell

C. Apache D. none of these

D. Iroquois 935. How long did the first “Thanksgiving”


last?
930. What President declared Thanksgiving a
national holiday? A. 1 day
A. George Washington B. 2 days
B. John Adams C. 3 days
C. Abe Lincoln D. 5 days
D. Joe bids E. 1 week

931. Which sport famously holds it’s “triple 936. What famous store sponsors the NYC
crown” every spring? Thanksgiving Parade?
A. Baseball A. Gimbels
B. Soccer B. Thurman’s (Turkey Farm)
C. Horse Racing C. State Farm
D. Lacrosse D. Macy’s

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937. What are male turkeys called? could she use to represent that propor-
A. toms tional relationship?

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B. bobs A. J = lake
C. Harrys B. y = 1/3x
D. none of above C. J = 1/lake
D. y = 3x
938. What were the names of the two turkeys
who were pardoned by George W. Bush in 943. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
2007?
A. The second Monday in October
A. May and Flower
B. The second Monday in November
B. Beef and Jerky
C. The third Monday in October
C. Thanks and Giving
D. The third Monday in November
D. Dead and Dead
944. What side dish is this?
939. Which of the following NFL teams tradi-
tionally hosts an annual Thanksgiving Day
game?
A. Philadelphia Eagles
B. New York Giants
C. Dallas Cowboys
D. Denver Broncos

940. What cutlery item was invented 10 years


after the first Thanksgiving?
A. Spoon
B. Fork
C. Knife
D. Spork A. Stuffing
B. Cranberry Sauce
941. When was green bean casserole intro-
duced to Thanksgiving dinners? C. Green Bean Casserole
A. 1905 D. Mashed yams/ sweet potatoes
B. 1930 945. You get really tired after you eat on
C. 1955 Thanksgiving because:
D. 1980 A. The tryptophan in the turkey
E. 2005 B. You have spent all day cooking

942. If Ms. Peck were to make an equation to C. You ate a really big meal with lots of
calculate the new measurements for any calories
ingredients for any Thanksgiving dish this D. You are thinking about shopping on
year. Which of the following equations Black Friday

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946. Guess the football team? Adams+2+2, 951. What sound does a female turkey make?
Henry, and Franklin. A. Gobble
A. Eagles B. Cluck
B. Patriots C. Chirp
C. Texans D. Peep
D. Vikings 952. TV dinners were created when Swanson
accidentally ordered 260 tons of Turkey

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947. What is a male turkey called?
A. True
A. a rooster
B. False
B. a tom
953. How many months have 31 days?
C. a harry
D. a clark

948. Turkeys can drown if they look up in the


rain. True or False?
A. true
A. 4
B. false
B. 7
949. Macaroni, Gentoo, Chinstrap and Em- C. 8
peror are types of what animal?
D. 9
954. The first department store to hold a
Thanksgiving parade was:

A. Penguin A. Montgomery Wards


B. Discus Fish B. Macy’s
C. Eagle C. Gimbel’s
D. Guinea Pig D. Wal-Mart
955. Captain John Smith founded what colony
950. When was the 1st Thanksgiving?
in Virginia?
A. 1921 A. Jamestown
B. 1621 B. Plymouth
C. 1721 C. Gettysburg
D. 1821 D. Hattysburg

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956. What does the President of the US do ev- A. $500+


ery year?
B. $300

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A. Invites homeless people to the White
House for Thanksgiving C. $200

B. Adopts a turkey as the official pet D. $100


C. Hosts a turkey parade for children
962. When did Thanksgiving history begin?
D. Pardons a turkey
A. 1776
957. What is the name of the day after Thanks-
B. 1492
giving, known for online shopping deals?
A. Cyber Monday C. 1621

B. Black Friday D. 1865


C. Super Saturday
963. How long was the longest balloon ever
D. Online Friday in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
958. What Native American tribe celebrated A. 150 ft.
the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?
B. 75 ft.
A. the Turkey Trot tribe
C. 240 ft.
B. Pocahontas’ tribe
D. 104 ft.
C. the Wampanoag tribe?
D. none of above 964. What meat is the most popular alterna-
tive to turkey on Thanksgiving?
959. How many ships brought the first
colonists? A. Beef
A. one B. Chicken
B. two C. Tofu
C. five
D. Ham
D. none of above
965. When is Canada’s Thanksgiving cele-
960. What department store sponsors the
brated?
huge New York City Thanksgiving parade
each year? A. The 4th Thursday in November
A. JC Penney B. The 2nd Monday in November
B. Macy’s C. The 4th Thursday in October
C. Kohl’s
D. The 2nd Monday in October
D. Bloomingdale
E. The 3rd Wednesday in July
961. The average amount of money 1 person
spends over Thanksgiving, Black Friday, 966. What part of the turkey is saved and
Small Business Saturday and Cyber Mon- snapped as a superstitious good luck cus-
day is tom?

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A. The Wanderers
B. The Puritans
C. The Travelers
D. The Great Explorers

969. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

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A. neck bone
B. foot bone
C. leg bone
D. wing bone
967. What two groups celebrated the first A. 1 day
Thanksgiving? B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 1 month

970. True or False:Turkeys can run and fly.

A. Pilgrims and Native Americans


B. Cowboys and Pirates
C. Ninjas and Samurais A. True
D. TRS staff and TRS participants B. False
968. The Pilgrims came to the New world seek-
971. Which President made Thanksgiving a
ing religious freedom and were also called:
permanent national holiday
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. Theodore Roosevelt
E. Harry Truman

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972. Choose the correct option 977. The first Thanksgiving lasted how many
days?
A. 3 days

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B. 5 days
C. 1 week
D. 2 weeks
978. What is this dessert?
A. Green Bean Casserole
B. Crunchy Green Beans
C. French onion soup
D. Green bean and potato soup

973. A male turkey is called a


A. Tom
B. Ken
C. John A. Apple pie
D. Michael B. Chocolate cake
C. Pumpkin Pie
974. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Pa-
D. Vanilla cake
rade?
A. New York City 979. What was the name of the child that was
born on the Pilgrim’s ship?
B. Boston
A. Ocean
C. Philadelphia B. Mary
D. Washington D.C. C. Everyone
975. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in D. Bonnie
which month? 980. What is the traditional main dish of a
A. November Thanksgiving dinner?
B. March A. Turkey

C. October B. Pizza
C. Ham
D. July
D. Chicken
976. What is the name of the famous rock cred-
981. What was born in the 1950s due to
ited to where the pilgrims first landed?
Thanksgiving?
A. Igneous rock A. television
B. Mayflower rock B. radio
C. Plymouth rock C. tv dinners
D. Metamorphic rock D. canned cranberries

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982. Parades are a longstanding Thanksgiving C. Kansas City Chiefs


tradition. Where was the first Thanksgiv- D. Green Bay Packers
ing Day parade in the US?
A. New York 987. In what year did the Pilgrims hold the
first Thanksgiving?
B. Boston
C. Philadelphia A. 1621

D. Miami B. 1850

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Explanation:Philadelphia’s Gimbel Broth- C. 1620
ers Department Store staged a Thanks-
D. 1622
giving procession in 1920 with 50 people,
15 cars and a fireman dressed as Santa 988. What is the name of the ship that brought
Claus to usher in the holiday shopping sea- the Pilgrims to America?
son. Macy’s in New York held its first pa-
rade in 1924. A. Nina
B. Santa Maria
983. Where did the Mayflower first land?
C. Surface
A. Virginia
B. New York City D. Mayflower

C. Cape Cod 989. When does Mrs. Recuero decorate for


D. Plymouth Christmas?
A. November 1
984. What were some of the foods that were
served at the first ThanksGiving celebra- B. October 15
tion? (There is more than 1 answer.) C. The day before Thanksgiving
A. venison
D. The day after Thanksgiving
B. turkey
990. Which state raises the most turkeys?
C. fish
D. corn A. Minnesota
B. Vermont
985. What year did Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade first have balloons? C. Iowa
A. 2001 D. California
B. 1570 991. Which state produces the most turkeys
C. 1928 on an annual basis?
D. 2019 A. Minnesota
986. American Football has become a Thanks- B. Maryland
giving Day tradition. 2 teams play every C. Alabama
Thanksgiving. One is the Dallas Cowboys,
the other is the D. Oklahola
Explanation:Approximately, 44 million to
A. Detroit Lions 46 million turkeys are raised in Minnesota
B. New England Patriots annually.

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992. The Pilgrims landed on what famous 997. What is the name of the ship that brought
rock? the Pilgrims to America?

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A. Surface
B. Nina
C. Santa Maria
D. Mayflower

998. What is the best dessert on Thanksgiv-


A. Boston ing?
B. New Haven A. Apple Pie
B. Peach Pie
C. Plymouth
C. Pumpkin pi
D. Portsmouth
D. Pecan Pie
993. How fast can a wild turkey run?
999. When was the first Thanksgiving NFL
A. 5 mph game?
B. 15 mph A. 1920
C. 20 mph B. 1945
D. 25 mph C. 1953
D. 1960
994. Benjamin Franklin thought that the
turkey should be our national bird. 1000. What are pumpkins?
A. True A. Fruit

B. False B. Vegetable

1001. The first balloon to fly at the Macy’s


995. Which ocean did the pilgrims cross? Thanksgiving Day Parade was
A. The Pacific A. Santa Claus
B. The Arctic B. Snoopy
C. The Atlantic C. Felix the Cat
D. none of above D. Mickey Mouse

996. How many calls does the Butterball 1002. What professional football team has
turkey talk line get each year? played almost every Thanksgiving since
1934?
A. 1000
A. Green Bay Packers
B. 10, 000 B. Chicago Bears
C. 100, 000 C. Detroit Lions
D. 1, 000, 000 D. New England Patriots
E. 10, 000, 000 E. Minnesota Vikings

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1003. What does the term “cornucopia”


mean?

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A. November 17
A. corn husk
B. November 23
B. thankful
C. November 30
C. horn of plenty D. November 21
D. traditional corn dish
1007. Which state raises the most turkeys?
1004. The Bell family traveled and drove 10.9 A. Road cancer
hours; then 8.6 hours; then 12.4 hours. B. Missouri
What is the sum?
C. Montana
A. 31.9 hours
D. Minnesota
B. 30 hours
1008. Where did the Pilgrims come ashore in
C. 31 miles North America?
D. 31.8 hours A. Virginia
B. Florida
1005. What is the name of the skin that hangs
from a turkey’s neck? C. Jamestown
D. Plymouth

1009. Which NFL team has played the most


home games on Thanksgiving Day?

A. swagger
B. wattle
C. gobbledygook
A. Steelers
D. coiler B. Lions

1006. When does Japan celebrate thanksgiv- C. Patriots


ing? D. Browns

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1010. Where is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day 1015. How did a botched Thanksgiving order
Parade? lead to TV tray dinners?

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A. Chicago, the A. Swanson and Sons had ordered too
B. New York City many turkey to be sold, had extra turkey
after Thanksgiving so created TV dinners
C. Los Angeles, ca to use the turkey
D. Florida B. Swanson and Sons thought it would be
convenient for those working on Thanks-
1011. What is the name of the ship that the
giving to make after work so they created
Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?
TV dinners
A. Endeavour
C. Swanson and Sons want familes to
B. Mayflower have access to quick and easy Thanksgiv-
C. Discovery ing dinners all year round so they created
TV dinners
D. Victory
D. none of above
1012. True or False:The first Thanksgiving was
in Plymouth, Massachusetts 1016. What was the Mayflower voyage?

A. true A. The Mayflower voyage was a military


expedition led by Captain John Smith.
B. false
B. The Mayflower voyage was a scientific
1013. Statistically, what is Americans’ fa- expedition to study the flora and fauna of
vorite side dish on Thanksgiving? the New World.
C. The Mayflower voyage was a trade
mission to establish new markets in the
New World.
D. The Mayflower voyage was the journey
undertaken by the Pilgrims in 1620 from
England to the New World.

1017. Sara Josepha Hale wrote a letter asking


A. macaroni cheese President Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving
B. stuffing a National holiday. She is also famous for
C. mashed potatoes writing the song

D. sweet potatoes A. Happy Dance


B. Shake it Off
1014. Plimoth was protected by a palisade,
which surrounded the village. C. Mary Had a Little Lamb

A. a tall strong fence of pointed stakes D. Happy Birthday

B. a brick wall 1018. Which state eats the most turkey on


C. a line of men armed with bows and ar- Thanksgiving?
rows A. Texas
D. none of above B. Colorado

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C. California 1024. Thanksgiving became a national holiday


D. Arizona thanks to this woman who was the edi-
tor of the magazine, “The Godey’s Lady’s
1019. How many places in the United States Book”.
are named Turkey? A. Margaret Bloom
A. 2 B. Josephine Clarke
B. 3 C. Abstract

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C. 4 D. none of above
D. 5
1025. Ava, Liam, and Abigail are prepar-
1020. Approximately what percentage of ing for their annual Thanksgiving trivia
American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiv- game. They stumble upon a question
ing? they can’t answer:‘In which year was the
first Thanksgiving feast celebrated in the
United States?’ Can you help them?
A. 1621
B. 1776
C. 1865
D. 1492
A. 10% 1026. What was the name of the ship that the
B. 25% Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?
C. 50% A. Mayflower
D. 90% B. Santa Maria

1021. What are most turkey feathers used for C. Nina


after a turkey is plucked? D. Surface
A. decoration 1027. Which president is often credited with
B. coats ‘pardoning’ a turkey each year?
C. animal feed A. George Washington
D. mulch B. Abraham Lincoln

1022. Do female or male turkeys make the C. John F. Kennedy


“gobble, gobble” sound? D. Harry S. Truman
A. Female 1028. What was the name of the ship the pil-
B. Male grims came over on?

1023. True/False Seafood was served at the A. Nina


first Thanksgiving B. Mayflower
A. True C. Surface
B. False D. Discovery

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1029. What is the name of the famous Thanks- 1032. True or False:A male turkey is called a
giving movie starring Steve Martin and Jenny.
John Candy?

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A. True
A. Home Alone B. False
B. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1033. How do both Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
C. The Santa Clause Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Pa-
D. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving rade conclude?
A. With the cooking of a turkey
1030. When was the first Thanksgiving dinner
in the U.S. held? B. With the popping of the big balloon
characters
A. 1482
C. With the lighting of the official turkey
B. 1654 candle
C. 1621 D. With the arrival of Santa Claus
D. 1873
1034. Before being harvested and sold, an in-
1031. Which of these foods would not have dividual cranberry must bounce at least
been served at the first Thanksgiving? how many inches high to make sure they
aren’t too ripe?
A. 1 inch
B. 2 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches

1035. About how long was the Pilgrims’ voy-


age?
A. 10 days
B. 32 days
C. 50 days
A. Turkey D. 66 days
B. Corn
1036. No turkey was served at the first
C. Pie Thanksgiving. What were the 2 main
D. Apples dishes?
A. deer
B. lobster
Explanation:
C. racoon
D. skunk
Pies have to be baked in an oven. E. moose

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1037. Benjamin Franklin thought the national A. 1 day


bird of the US should be the turkey B. 0 days because I want Christmas in-
A. True stead
B. False C. 3 days

1038. What sport is commonly associated D. 365 day


with Thanksgiving? 1042. What is the name of the famous short
A. football story about Thanksgiving by O. Henry?

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B. soccer A. The Gift of the Magi
C. baseball B. The Last Leaf
D. basketball C. Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen
1039. A full grown turkey has about how D. The Cop and the Anthem
many feathers? 1043. What happened to Mrs. Olsen’s ances-
tor who sailed on the Mayflower?
A. he died from disease
B. he fell of the boat, but survived by hold-
ing onto a rope
C. he converted to Christianity while sail-
ing
D. he became captain

1044. When was the first Thanksgiving Amer-


A. one million
ican Football game?
B. 500
A. 1922
C. Too many to count!
B. 1898
D. 3, 500
C. 1913
1040. What is the day after Thanksgiving D. 1876
called?
1045. Where is the only place outside of the
A. Good Friday
U.S. that celebrates American Thanksgiv-
B. White Friday ing as a holiday?
C. Black Friday A. Surrey, England
D. TGIF B. Ontario, Canada
1041. How long did Thanksgiving last? C. Norfolk Island, Australia
D. Madrid, Spain

1046. How many women were at the 1st


Thanksgiving?
A. 5
B. 2

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C. 1 1052. When was the first Thanksgiving?


D. 6

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1047. Which bird is traditionally the center-
piece of a Thanksgiving meal?
A. Chicken
B. Goose
C. Duck A. 1621

D. Turkey B. 1492
C. 1873
1048. How many balloons will be featured in
D. 2003
the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
rade? 1053. Which state raises the highest number
A. 15 of turkeys?

B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

1049. Which city has the oldest Thanksgiving


Day Parade?
A. New York
B. Philadelphia
C. Boston A. North Carolina
D. Washington D.C. B. Minnesota
C. Arkansa
1050. How many Americans eat turkey on
D. none of above
Thanksgiving?
A. 88% 1054. What day is Thanksgiving on?

B. 72% A. November 23
B. November 2
C. 100%
C. November 15
D. 95%
D. November 14
1051. Which two football teams have played
1055. Which state is the largest producer of
every Thanksgiving since 1966?
turkeys in the United States?
A. Lions and the Steelers A. Iowa
B. Bears and the Cowboys B. Texas
C. Cowboys and the Lions C. Minnesota
D. Dolphins and the Giants D. California

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1056. What was the first department store to 1060. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in
hold a Thanksgiving parade? over a three day harvest festival.

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A. JCPenney
B. Macy’s
C. Old Navy A. 1620

D. Kohl’s B. 1621

1057. Turkey contains an amino acid that C. 1622


makes you sleepy. D. 1623
A. True
B. False 1061. What food is this?

1058. What utensil did the Pilgrims NOT use


during the first Thanksgiving?

A. Pumpkin Pie
B. apple pie
C. pear pie
D. none of above

1062. The Pilgrims enjoyed deserts like wild


berries, strawberries, plums, and cherries.
A. spoon
A. True
B. knife
C. fork B. False
D. none of above
1063. How long did the first Thanksgiving
1059. The very first Thanksgiving celebration last?
actually lasted:
A. 5 hours
A. one hour
B. 3 days
B. one day
C. three days C. 2 months
D. one week D. 90 minutes

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1064. What sport is commonly associated 1067. What year was the first Thanksgiving
with Thanksgiving? celebrated under the new U.S. Constitution
as a “Day of Publick Thanksgivin”?

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A. 1789
B. 1776
C. 1783
D. 1607

1068. Though wild turkeys can only fly for


short distance, they can sometimes reach
speeds of:
A. 7 mph
B. 35 mph
A. Soccer C. 55 mph
B. Baseball D. none of above
C. Hockey
1069. Abigail, Ava, and Rohan are planning a
D. Football Thanksgiving dinner. They are trying to
decide what should be the traditional cen-
terpiece of their Thanksgiving feast. Can
Explanation: you help them make a decision?
A. Abigail suggests that the traditional
centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast
Many colleges have games scheduled for should be sushi.
Thanksgiving weekend.
B. Ava insists that the traditional center-
1065. How long are turkey eggs incubated for piece of the Thanksgiving feast should be
until they hatch? roast turkey.

A. 12 days C. Rohan thinks that the traditional cen-


terpiece of the Thanksgiving feast should
B. 21 days be ham.
C. 28 days D. They also heard someone suggest that
D. 3 months the traditional centerpiece of the Thanks-
giving feast should be lasagna.
1066. Of the 104 passengers on The
Mayflower, how many survived the first 1070. Which southern state was the first to
year? adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
A. 102 A. South Carolina
B. 52 B. Virginia
C. 10 C. Georgia
D. 202 D. none of above

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1071. Which food was ever-present at the


first Thanksgiving but is seldom eaten at
Thanksgiving now?
A. Steak
B. Seafood
C. Chicken

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D. Turkey

1072. Which of the following meats were NOT A. Europe


served at the first Thanksgiving? B. China
A. Turkey C. Mexico
B. Venison D. Australia

C. Swan 1077. Now during the holiday season, you


should start hearing a song titled “You
D. Goose
Name It!”. It was released in 2016 and
came viral. The song was produced by DJ
1073. What was the most popular Thanksgiv-
Suede the Remix God and several foods
ing side dish in 2022?
are listed to be served. Which food was
A. Macaroni and cheese not listed?
B. Mashed potatoes
C. Green beans
D. Sweet potato pie

1074. For the Plymouth settlers, “thanksgiv-


ing” referred to a day of:
A. Greens
A. Feasting
B. Potatoes
B. Prayer C. Hogs
C. Conflict D. Corn
D. Mourning
1078. How many turkeys do Americans pre-
pare each Thanksgiving?
1075. What state produces the MOST turkey
in the US? A. 46 million turkeys
A. Road cancer B. 100 thousand turkeys

B. Minnesota C. 1 billion turkeys


D. 13 trillion turkeys
C. Maine
Explanation:46 million turkeys during
D. Montana Thanksgiving 22 million turkeys dur-
ing Christmas and 19 million during
1076. The Pilgrims came from Easter.

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1079. On this day, we remember and are 1084. What Thanksgiving themed movie
thankful to grossed the most money of all time (in-
flation adjusted)?

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A. our God
B. our families A. Jack & Jill
C. our country B. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
D. All of these! C. Hannah and Her Sisters

1080. About how many turkeys are cooked for D. National Lampoon’s Holiday Reunion
Thanksgiving each year? 1085. What does the U.S. President do every
year for Thanksgiving?
A. Participates in a turkey trot
B. Hunts for turkeys
C. “Pardons” a turkey
D. Invites the previous president for din-
ner

1086. Statistically, what is Americans’ fa-


vorite Thanksgiving side dish?
A. 18 million
A. Stuffing
B. 46 million
B. Cranberry Sauce
C. 74 million
C. Mashed Potatoes
D. 106 million
D. Green Bean Casserole
1081. Thanksgiving occurs on the:
1087. The Separatists left England because
A. 4th Thursday of November
they didn’t agree with the Church of
B. 1st Thursday of November France.
C. 2nd Thursday of November A. True
D. 3rd Thursday of November B. False
1082. About how many turkeys are cooked
1088. According to Lucy, what is the biggest,
each year?
most important tradition of all?
A. 385 thousand
A. Thanksgiving dinner
B. 1 million
B. Thanksgiving turkey
C. 1 billion
C. kicking off of the football
D. 46 million
D. Thanksgiving parade
1083. True or False:Canada also has Thanks-
giving. They have their holiday on the sec- 1089. Many historians believe the feast lasted
ond Monday in October. for a whole week.
A. True A. True
B. False B. False

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1090. Can you name one Native American 1096. what is the symbol of thanksgiving?
leader who played a significant role in the
A. Cornucopia
early interactions with the Pilgrims?
A. Pocahontas B. Pumpkin
B. Team C. Turkey
C. Crazy Horse D. Squash
D. Geronimo

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1097. Who was the President that declared
1091. What is the name of the traditional Thanksgiving a national holiday in the
Thanksgiving dessert made with pumpkin? United States?
A. Chocolate Cake
A. George Washington
B. Apple Pie
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Pumpkin Pie
D. Blueberry Muffin C. Thomas Jefferson

1092. Which item was not on the first Thanks- D. John F. Kennedy
giving menu?
1098. What is the traditional main dish of a
A. Goose Thanksgiving dinner?
B. Corn
A. The traditional main dish of a Thanks-
C. Cranberry Sauce giving dinner is roast turkey.
D. Venison
B. Grilled steak
1093. The Indians who were invited to C. Baked chicken
the Thanksgiving feast were of the
Wampanoag trive. Who was their chief? D. Fried fish
A. Team
1099. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
B. Musket giving parade held in New York City?
C. You massed
A. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
D. none of above
B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1094. Does TJ still wear his blue “Ridge Oak”
shirt each week? C. Turkey Day Parade
A. Yes D. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
B. No
1100. Statistically, what is Americans’ fa-
1095. How much does the largest pumpkin pie vorite Thanksgiving side dish?
wiegh?
A. mashed potatoes
A. 400 pounds
B. sweet potatoes
B. 60 pounds
C. 3699 pounds C. stuffing
D. 500 pounds D. green bean casserole

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1101. According to the Guiness Book of World 1104. Who was the Native American show the
Records, what was the weight of the heav- pilgrims to plant corn?
iest turkey?

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A. Sacajawea
B. Christopher Columbus
C. George Washington
D. Pocahontas

1105. How long was the first Thanksgiving


celebration?
A. 1 day
B. 6 hours
C. 3 days
A. 26 pounds
D. 2 weeks
B. 46 pounds
1106. What is the busiest profession on Black
C. 66 pounds Friday?
D. 86 pounds A. Retail Worker
1102. In what month does Thanksgiving occur B. Restaurant Worker
in the U.S.? C. Electrician
D. Plumber

1107. What state consumes the most turkey


every Thanksgiving?
A. New York
B. California
C. Florida
D. Texas

1108. What year was the first Thanksgiving


A. September celebration believed to have taken place
B. October in the United States?
C. November A. 1492

D. December B. 1621
C. 1776
1103. Traditionally, Thanksgiving is always D. 1863
celebrated on
A. the first Thursday in November 1109. Why was the first Thanksgiving cele-
brated?
B. the very last Thursday in November
A. To celebrate a successful harvest
C. the fourth Thursday in October
B. To celebrate friendship with native na-
D. the fourth Thursday in November tions

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C. To celebrate the British crown


D. To celebrate fall

1110. Back in the early Thanksgiving celebra-


tions, they also liked sporting events. Of
course it wasn’t football back then. Which
sport was it?

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A. True
B. False

1114. What is the most disliked items served


at a traditional Thanksgiving feast?
A. Stuffing
A. shooting B. Cranberry sauce
B. archery C. Gravy
C. fishing D. Pumpkin Pie
D. knife throwing 1115. Which traditional dessert is commonly
served during Thanksgiving?
1111. How many degrees can a turkey see
with its eyes? A. Fruit salad
A. 360 degrees B. Pumpkin Pie
B. 100 degrees C. Ice cream
C. 270 degrees D. Chocolate cake

D. 90 degrees 1116. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving


day parade?
1112. Sophia, Emma, and Aria are planning
a Thanksgiving dinner. They are unsure A. Boston
about the traditional dessert that is usu- B. New York
ally served at the end of the meal. Can
you help them decide? C. Washington D.C.

A. Apple pie D. Philadelphia

B. Pumpkin Pie 1117. Which NFL team has played the most
C. Ice cream games on Thanksgiving Day?
A. Dallas Cowboys
D. Chocolate cake
B. Green Bay Packers
1113. True or False:Thanksgiving has always
C. Detroit Lions
been celebrated on the fourth Thursday in
November. D. New England Patriots

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1118. Thanksgiving is on the of November


A. First Thursday

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B. Second Thursday
C. Third Thursday
D. Fourth Thursday

1119. In 1941, which President signed a bill A. fish


in Congress making the 4th Thursday in
B. potatoes
November Thanksgiving?
C. venison
D. corn

1123. How much does the average Thanksgiv-


ing turkey weigh?
A. 12 lbs
B. 17 lbs
A. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt C. 15 lbs
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) D. 10 lbs
C. Harry S. Truman
1124. What is the Friday after Thanksgiving
D. Herbert Hoover called?

1120. What is the name of the dish made from


bread crumbs or cubes, vegetables, and
spices, and cooked inside the turkey?
A. Gravy
B. Stuffing
C. Mashed Potatoes A. Sleepy Friday
D. Cranberry Sauce B. Shop Till’ You Drop Friday
C. Black Friday
1121. How long did the first American Thanks-
giving celebration last? D. Friday the 13th

A. 3 days 1125. What is the name of the day following


Thanksgiving, known as the start of the
B. 5 hours
Christmas shopping season?
C. 1 week A. Black Friday
D. 1 day B. Green Monday

1122. What food did the pilgrims not eat be- C. Red Saturday
cause they thought they were poisonous? D. Blue Sunday

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1126. In what year did the first Macy’s 1129. Massachusetts, site of the first Thanks-
Thanksgiving Day parade take place? giving, is the nation’s second-leading pro-
ducer of cranberries. Which state is first
in cranberry production?
A. New York
B. Wisconsin
C. Road cancer

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D. Illinois

1130. What was the name of the ship that the


A. 1492 pilgrims came over on?

B. 1708 A. Nina
B. Mayflower
C. 1924
C. Surface
D. 1998
D. none of above
1127. How many people have walked on the
1131. In what present day state did the Pil-
moon?
grims land?
A. Massachusetts
B. New York
C. Virginia
D. Maine

1132. What culture is cited as being the one to


produce the idea of the cornucopia?
A. Greek
B. Roman
A. 12
C. Norse
B. 15
D. American
C. 32
1133. It has been estimated that how many
D. 55 Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving.
A. 88%
1128. Which of the following was NOT served
at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal? B. 50%
A. Lobster, clams, and fish C. 95%

B. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota- D. 72%


toes 1134. What Indian tribe was invited to spend
C. Rabbit, chicken, and dried fruit Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

D. Venison (deer meat), goose, and A. The Powhatan Confederacy


squash B. The Wampanoag

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C. The Iroquois 1140. How many guests attended the first


D. The Algonquian Thanksgiving?

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A. 200
1135. What is the name of the ship that
brought the Pilgrims to America? B. 1500

A. Surface C. 150
D. 20
B. Nina
C. Mayflower 1141. What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
D. Santa Maria A. To commemorate the pilgrims’ arrival
in America
1136. Was there turkey being served at the
B. To give thanks and celebrate the har-
first Thanksgiving?
vest
A. Yes
C. To honor Native American culture
B. No
D. To eat a lot of food
1137. What is a female turkey called? 1142. What state had a town that once can-
A. Hen celed Thanksgiving because they couldn’t
B. Doe make pumpkin pies?
C. Ewe
D. Sow

1138. What parade occurs every year on


Thanksgiving?

A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade


B. Gimball’s Thanksgiving Parade
C. American Parade of Thanksgiving A. Massachusetts
D. none of above B. Rhode Island
1139. What group is the sister group of Be- C. Connecticut
lizzia? D. Delaware
A. Frivolous Explanation:Answer:Colchester, Connecti-
B. Solera Hotels & Resorts cutA frigid bout of cold weather in the
middle of October led to the Connecti-
C. Vella Resort & Spa cut River freezing, so settlers couldn’t
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on time from across the pond. Thus, 1146. How many pilgrims attended the
the townspeople decided to postpone Thanksgiving feast?
the holiday for a week in 1705. It
A. 67
was so legendary, Rose Mill Powers
actually wrote a poem about it in a B. 41
July 1908 issue of Good Housekeeping. C. 53
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-
ideas/a35457/thanksgiving-trivia/ D. 101

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1143. The first Thanksgiving included the Pil- 1147. The longest balloon in the Macy’s
grims and which Native Americans? Thanksgiving Day Parade is:

A. Spiderman
B. Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger
C. Wonder Woman
A. Untreated D. Barney the Dinosaur
B. Mohawk 1148. What motivated the pilgrims to come to
C. Iroquois America?
D. Wampanoag A. Money

1144. Under which President did Thanksgiving B. Religious freedom


become an annual holiday? C. Land
A. Lincoln D. It seemed interesting
B. Washington
1149. In 1953 Swanson had too many frozen
C. Obama turkeys left over. What was the result of
D. none of above this?
A. They gave away one million Turkeys.
1145. To escape suddenly.
B. There was a Turkey shortage for the
A. Fly the coop. following 3 years.
B. To be a fifth wheel. C. Ham became the most popular Thanks-
C. Raining cats and dogs. giving dinner.
D. none of above D. They invented frozen TV dinners.

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1150. Which president did not agree to the cel- 1156. Under which president did Thanksgiving
ebration of Thanksgiving as a national hol- become a holiday?
iday?

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A. John Furner
A. Richard Nixon B. Abraham Lincoln
B. John F. Kennedy C. Woodrow Wilson
C. Thomas Jefferson D. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. none of above
1157. Who said “What if today, we were
1151. Dutch Cookies grateful for everyone”
A. Dutch Letters A. George Bush
B. S Cookies B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Letters C. John F Kennedy
D. none of above D. John Smith
1152. What NFL teams always play on E. Charlie Brown
Thanksgiving Day? 1158. How did Squanto help the pilgrims?
A. Chiefs and Eagles
B. Jets and Giants
C. Cowboys and Lions
D. Dolphins and Jets
1153. Who was the president that declared
Thanksgiving a national holiday in the A. He gave them money.
United States? B. He taught them how to fight.
A. John F. Kennedy C. He built their houses for them.
B. Abraham Lincoln D. He showed them how to farm crops.
C. Thomas Jefferson 1159. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln became the
D. George Washington first American president to proclaim a na-
tional day of thanksgiving.
1154. What’s the best pie
A. True
A. Pumpkin
B. False
B. Blueberry
C. Apple 1160. What is this container called?
D. Peacon
1155. Which country also celebrates a holiday
similar to Thanksgiving?
A. Mexico
B. Australia
C. Germany
D. Canada A. Tupperware

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B. Cone 1165. The Separatists lived in all of the follow-


C. Picnic Basket ing places, except

D. Cornucopia A. England
B. Holland
1161. Who was the first President to pardon
C. Ireland
a turkey?
D. America
A. Theodore Roosevelt
1166. What do you call a baby turkey?

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B. John F. Kennedy
C. Ulysses S. Grant A. Miniturkey
D. Gerald Ford B. Turkeylings
C. Turkeysmall
1162. What is the day after Thanksgiving
called? D. none of above
1167. What is the oldest Thanksgiving parade
currently called?
A. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
B. The America’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
rade
C. The 6abc Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving
Day Parade
D. The Parade of Roses
1168. Which NFL team has hosted a game on
A. Sleepy Friday Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934?
B. Black Friday A. Detroit Lions
C. Left-overs Friday B. Dallas Cowboys
D. Lazy Day C. New England Patriots
1163. What did the first Thanksgiving feast D. Green Bay Packers
celebrate? 1169. What turkeys gobble?
A. Pilgrims & Natives bonding A. Male Only
B. Pilgrims first successful harvest B. Female Only
C. The death of Christopher Columbus C. Both
D. Religious ceremony D. Neither gobble, it’s a myth
1164. Where was the turkey first domesti- 1170. What Native American tribe helped the
cated? Pilgrims during their first winter?
A. Canada A. Navajo
B. Mexico and Central America B. Cherokee
C. New Zealand C. Iroquois
D. India D. Wampanoag

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1171. Who refused to declare Thanksgiving a C. Russia


holiday?
D. New Zealand

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A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson 1177. Molecules move from high concentration
to low concentration in
C. Coach Rodriguez
A. Golgi bodies
D. Coach Martinez
B. passive transport
1172. What is the name of the annual event
C. endoplasmic reticulum
where the President of the United States
pardons a turkey? D. active transport
A. Turkey Pardon
1178. Name the picture.
B. Thanksgiving Pardon
C. Presidential Turkey Pardon
D. White House Turkey Pardon

1173. Which U.S. President proclaimed


Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John F. Kennedy
A. bread stuffing
C. George Washington
B. mashed potatoes
D. Abraham Lincoln
C. corn
1174. What year did Adam Sandler release his
Thanksgiving song? D. cranberries
A. 1989 1179. Which year was the first Thanksgiving
B. 1990 celebrated in the United States?
C. 1991 A. 1620
D. 1992 B. 1492

1175. What was the name of the ship that C. 1776


brought the Pilgrims to America? D. 1621
A. Nina
1180. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
B. Mayflower giving football game played annually in De-
C. Santa Maria troit?
D. Surface A. Detroit Thanksgiving Football Show-
down
1176. Where is the Thanksgiving celebration
the biggest? B. Detroit Turkey Day Game
A. U.K. C. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Classic
B. U.S. D. Detroit Thanksgiving Bowl

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1181. Which U.S. President made Thanksgiv- 1185. In what month did the very first Thanks-
ing an official federal holiday? giving celebration likely take place?
A. November
B. September
C. December
D. August
1186. What department store hosts the

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A. George Washington Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV?
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. Jimmy Carter
D. Abraham Lincoln
1182. What year was the first Thanksgiving
celebration held?
A. 1621 A. Macy’s
B. 1607 B. Target
C. 1692 C. Wal-Mart
D. 1754 D. none of above
1183. What is the name of the famous Thanks- 1187. Which was likely not served at the first
giving parade held in New York City? Thanksgiving?
A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade A. Lobster
B. Turkey Day Parade B. Duck
C. New York City Thanksgiving Parade C. Ham
D. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights D. Pumpkin
1184. What is the name for the skin that 1188. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
hangs from a turkey’s neck? giving parade held in Detroit?
A. The name of the famous Thanksgiving
parade held in Detroit is the America’s
Thanksgiving Parade.
B. The Detroit Thanksgiving Parade
C. The Motor City Thanksgiving Parade
D. The Turkey Day Parade
1189. What famous historian wanted the na-
tional bird to be the turkey?
A. swag A. George Washington
B. wattle B. Thomas Jefferson
C. gobydygook C. Benjamin Rush
D. none of above D. Benjamin Franklin

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1190. How many women attended the first is the average amount of calories we eat
Thanksgiving party? during our Thanksgiving feast?

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A. 0 A. 3, 000
B. 1 B. 2, 500
C. 5
C. 5, 000
D. none of above
D. 4, 500
1191. According to the USDA, turkeys should Explanation:All that delicious turkey (and
be cooked to a minimum temperature of stuffing and other sides) adds up:we eat
what? an average of 4, 500 calories on Thanks-
A. 160 degrees F. giving and 159 grams of fat. Make sure
you get out and exercise the day after
B. 165 degrees F.
Thanksgiving!
C. 170 degrees F.
D. 175 degrees F. 1197. How many ridges are there on a 14
ounce can of Ocean Spray jellied cranberry
1192. According to Google, what was most sauce?
bought gift on Black Friday in 2019?
A. 21
A. Face Masks
B. 9
B. Apple Watch
C. Car C. 3
D. Disney + subscription D. 17

1193. True or False:Cranberries are tasted to 1198. Whose first meal in spaceafter walking
see if they are sweet enough to harvest. on the moon was foil packets with roasted
A. True turkey?
B. False

1194. The movement of the turkey inspired a


ballroom dance.
A. True
B. False

1195. What state consumes the most Turkey?


A. New York
B. Texas
C. Georgia
D. California A. Michael Collins
1196. The average amount of calories con- B. Allen Shephard
sumed per day range from 1, 600 to 2,
C. Buzz Aldrin
400 calories for adult women and 2, 000
to 3, 000 calories for adult men. What D. John Glenn

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1199. What food wasn’t served at the first A. about 5%


Thanksgiving celebration? B. about 12%
C. about 20%
A. swan D. about 50%

1203. What is the crazy shopping day after


Thanksgiving called?

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B. duck

C. goose

A. CYBER FRIDAY
B. BLACK MONDAY
C. PURPLE FRIDAY
D. turkey D. BLACK FRIDAY

1204. When the religious group that would


1200. What month did the very first Thanks- later be known as the Pilgrims left England
giving likely take place? to practice their religion freely, where did
they go?
A. September
A. Holland
B. October
B. Germany
C. November
C. Spain
D. December
D. none of above
1201. What turkeys actually gobble?
1205. Which US state has produced the most
A. Male Turkeys turkeys?
B. Female Turkeys A. Indiana
1202. What percent of Americans skip turkey B. Minnesota
on Thanksgiving? C. North Carolina
D. Missouri
1206. In what month did the very first Thanks-
giving celebration likely take place?
A. September
B. October
C. November
D. December

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1207. What is the traditional dessert served 1213. What did they eat at the first thanksiv-
on Thanksgiving? ing? (Choose more than one)

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A. Ice cream A. Turkey
B. Fruit salad B. Seafood
C. Pumpkin Pie C. Deer
D. Chocolate cake D. Fruit

1208. The term “Cornucopia” means: 1214. What is the traditional dessert served
on Thanksgiving?
A. Plenty; an overflowing supply
A. Pumpkin Pie
B. Minimal
B. apple pie
C. Rare
C. ice cream
D. none of above
D. chocolate cake
1209. The original Harvest Celebration lasted
days. 1215. When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

A. 2 A. every November 26

B. 3 B. the final Thursday of November


C. the fourth Thursday of November
C. 4
D. the fifth Thursday of November
D. 5
1216. What is the name of the Native Ameri-
1210. What Native American tribe celebrated
can leader who helped the Pilgrims survive
the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?
their first winter?
A. Wampanoag Tribe
A. Team
B. Sioux tribe B. Geronimo
C. Choctaw tribe C. Sitting Bull
D. Arapaho tribe D. Crazy Horse
1211. Which president made Thanksgiving a 1217. A Thanksgiving turkey mix-up inspired
national holiday? what popular meal trend?
A. Abraham Lincoln A. TV Dinners
B. Thomas Jefferson B. Turducken
C. James Madison C. Turkey and Dressing Sandwiches
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt D. none of above
1212. What year did they land at Plymouth 1218. Why were the Pilgrims thankful?
Rock?
A. The sickness was over.
A. 1803 B. New homes had been built.
B. 1660 C. They were no longer afraid of the Indi-
C. 1620 ans.
D. 1936 D. All of these

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1219. In what year did Thanksgiving become 1225. How many turkeys do American prepare
an official federal holiday? each Thanksgiving?
A. 1863 A. 55 million
B. 1921 B. 90 million
C. 1876 C. 20 million
D. 1941 D. 46 million

had the idea to make Thanksgiving

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1220. What kind of music did Pilgrims listen 1226.
to? a national holiday.
A. Christopher Columbus
A. Plymoth ROCK
B. Tom Turkey
B. turkey sounds
C. Abstract
1221. How many pilgrims were on the D. President Taylor
Mayflower?
A. 102 1227. The Pilgrims came to America on a ship
called
B. 40
A. The Good Ship Lolly Pop
C. 55
B. Mayflower
D. 100
C. Buttercup
1222. In what year did the first Macy’s D. Godspeed
Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1228. Who wanted the turkey to be the na-
A. 1924 tional bird?
B. 1945 A. Thomas Jefferson
C. 1978 B. Abraham Lincoln
D. 1991 C. Benjamin Franklin

1223. What is America’s favorite pie? D. George Washington

A. Pumpkin 1229. Thanksgiving is only an American holi-


day.
B. Apple
A. True
C. Pecan
B. False
D. Cherry
1230. Where did the Pilgrims celebrate the
1224. How many ridges are there on a 14- first Thanksgiving?
ounce can of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry
A. Jamestown, Virginia
Sauce?
B. Roanoke Island, North Carolina
A. 2
C. Plymouth, Massachusetts
B. 8
D. Newport, Rhode Island
C. 17 Explanation:The first Thanksgiving was
D. none of above observed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in

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1621. A good autumn harvest led the Pil- 1236. Where did the pilgrims first land?
grims to hold a feast to give thanks that A. Boston
lasted for three days.

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B. New York
1231. Which Native American tribe is associ- C. Plymouth
ated with the first Thanksgiving?
D. Washington AI Suggested Tag
A. Cherokee 6.NS.C.8 Correct Incorrect
B. Apache
1237. What is the name of the dish made from
C. Wampanoag mashed potatoes and bread crumbs, often
D. Iroquois served as a side on Thanksgiving?
A. Potato Gratin
1232. Which year is considered to be the first
Thanksgiving celebration in the United B. Potato Pancake
States? C. Potato Pudding
A. 1621 D. Potato Bread
B. 1492 1238. The first Thanksgiving celebration
C. 1776 lasted a full week.
D. 1620 A. Fact
B. Fiction
1233. Which sport is traditionally associated
with Thanksgiving Day in the United 1239. How long was the first Thanksgiving?
States?
A. A week
A. Baseball
B. Two days
B. Basketball
C. Three days
C. Football
D. One day
D. Soccer
1240. How long was the trip on The
1234. Canada also has Thanksgiving. They Mayflower?
have their holiday during A. 6 months
A. First Monday of October B. 66 days
B. Second Monday of October C. 6 weeks
C. Third Monday of October D. 6 years
D. Fourth Monday of October
1241. Which part of the turkey meat has the
1235. What is the name of the Thanksgiving fewest calories?
episode in the TV show Friends? A. Dark
A. Thanksgiving Frenzy B. White
B. The One with All the Thanksgivings
1242. Approximately how many feathers does
C. Friendsgiving a grown turkey have
D. The One with the Turkey A. 1500

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B. 2500

C. 3500

D. 4500

E. 6000

1243. How long was the pilgrims’ voyage

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from England to the New World?

A. 5 hours

B. 5 days

C. 20 days A. A chick
B. A nestling
D. 66 days
C. A poult
D. none of above
1244. Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the
united states 1247. Where was the first Thanksgiving cele-
brated?
A. true
A. Dover
B. false B. New York
C. Plymouth
1245. Which state produces the largest num-
ber of turkeys? D. Boston

1248. In what year did the Macy’s Thanksgiv-


ing Day Parade first take place?
A. 1910
B. 1924
C. 1950
D. 1930

1249. Label the meal! b c d e a

A. Minnesota A. a Stuffing
B. b Turkey
B. North Carolina
C. c Cranberry sauce
C. Arkansa D. d Gravy
D. Missouri E. e Mashed Potatoes

1250. What is the name of the ship that took


1246. What is a baby turkey called: the Pilgrims to America?

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1255. What is the name of the Friday follow-


ing Thanksgiving Day in the United States?

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A. Black Friday
B. Good Friday
C. White Friday
D. Blue Friday
A. Nina
B. Santa Maria 1256. What is a baby turkey called?
C. Mayflower A. a chick

D. none of above B. a squab


C. a poult
1251. Which US state produces the most
D. a goblet
turkeys annually?
A. Alabama 1257. What is the name of the Friday follow-
ing Thanksgiving Day?
B. North Carolina
A. Black Friday
C. Missouri
B. Good Friday
D. Arkansa
C. Super Friday
1252. What month is Thanksgiving celebrated D. Thanksgiving Friday
in Canada?
A. September 1258. How many years later did the Lewis and
Clark Expedition take place?
B. October
A. 20 years
C. November
B. 183 years later
D. August
C. 5 years later
1253. What are the three most popular D. 10 years prior
Thanksgiving side dishes?
1259. Where were the pilgrims settled?
A. Cornbread, collard greens, and black-
eyed peas
B. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cran-
berry sauce
C. Pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan pie
D. Green bean casserole, sweet potato
casserole, and mac + cheese

1254. When did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day


Parade begin?
A. 1989 A. Massachusetts
B. 2004 B. Texas
C. 1924 C. New York
D. 1892 D. South Carolina

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1260. In what century were the first pumpkin C. pancakes


pies as we know them made? D. twigs and sticks
A. 15th Century
1265. What state consumes the most turkey
B. 16th Century every Thanksgiving?
C. 17th Century A. Texas
D. 18th Century B. Wisconsin

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1261. About how many feathers does an adult C. California
turkey have? D. New York
A. 35 E. Illinois
B. 3, 500
1266. In which month do Canadians celebrate
C. way too many to count Thanksgiving?
D. none of above

1262. How long did the first Thanksgiving cel-


ebration last?
A. 2 days
B. 1 day
C. 3 days
D. 4 days A. September
1263. How many calls can a turkey make? B. October
A. 15 C. November
B. 20 D. December
C. 25 1267. Only one type of turkey can make the
D. 30 “gobble” sound. Which one is it?
A. male turkeys
1264. What do turkeys eat?
B. female turkeys
C. wild turkeys
D. captive turkeys

1268. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiv-


ing Day Parade?

A. plants and meat


B. strictly corn

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A. 1892
B. 1924

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C. 1915
D. 1942

1269. How many sides are on a standard #2


pencil?

A. George Washington
B. Harry Truman
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. Jimmy Carter

1273. When and where did the first Thanks-


giving take place?
A. Plymouth Colony 1621
A. 4 B. Virginia 1965
C. Maine 1955
B. 5
D. Ohio 1865
C. 6
1274. What meat was brought to the first
D. 7 Thanksgiving by the Native Americans?
A. deer
1270. More than half of the people in the Ply-
mouth colony died that winter of 1621. B. turkey
C. pork
A. True
D. none of above
B. False
1275. What was the longest balloon in the
Macy’s Day Parade in 2018?
1271. Black Friday is the biggest day of the
year for what trade profession? A. The Red Mighty Morphin Power
Ranger
A. Doctors
B. The Green Mighty Morphin Power
B. Plumbers Ranger
C. Snoopy
C. Electricians
D. Spongebob
D. Carpenters
1276. How long did it take to Pilgrims to get
1272. Which US President made Thanksgiving to the “New World”?
a national holiday? A. 100 days

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B. 92 days
C. 73 days
D. 65 days

1277. Who was the first president to declare


Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Thomas Jefferson

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B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washignton A. 1500 turkeys
D. Coach Martinez B. 60000 turkeys
C. 20000 turkeys
1278. Which fruit is ALWAYS eaten and used
D. 45000000 turkeys
to decorate at thanksgiving?
1282. Which of these is not a popular Thanks-
A. Oranges
giving food?
B. Pumpkin A. Cranberries
C. Grapes B. Stuffing
D. Jackfruit C. Fried Chicken
D. Pumpkin Pie
1279. Which American city has the oldest
Thanksgiving Day parade? 1283. The tradition of thanksgiving and foot-
ball was from a college football game in
A. New York City, New York 1876
B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A. True

C. Lansing, Michigan B. False

D. Dallas, Texas 1284. What is the best part of Thanksgiving?


A. The Water
1280. What animal did president Calvin B. Food and Family
Coolidge receive as a gift on Thanksgiv-
ing? C. Walking around
D. Swimming
A. Raccoon
1285. About how many turkeys across the
B. Rabbit
country are prepared for Thanksgiving ev-
C. Turkey ery year?
D. Dog A. 20 Million
B. 46 Million
E. Cat
C. 65 Million
1281. How many turkeys are eaten per year D. 100 Million

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1286. Which turkeys actual gobble? 1292. Which two National Football league
teams have been playing games tradition-
A. Male
ally on Thanksgiving since the middle of

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B. Female the 20th century?
A. Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Pack-
1287. How many calories on average are con-
ers.
sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din-
ner? B. Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.
A. 2500 C. Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota
Vikings
B. 3500
D. Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago
C. 4500 Bears
D. 5500 Explanation:The idea to play on Thanks-
giving started as a marketing ploy to get
1288. What professional football team has more attendance to games. The Detroit Li-
played almost every Thanksgiving since ons started taking the field on Thanksgiv-
1934? ing Day in 1934 and the Dallas Cowboys
followed in 1966. Today, the NFL holds
A. Chicago Bears three Thanksgiving games each Novem-
B. New York Giants ber, two of which always feature the De-
troit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.
C. Dallas Cowboys
1293. Which of these carols was originally a
D. Detroit Lions
Thanksgiving song?
1289. How many bones do turkeys have?
A. about 20
B. about 200
C. about 2, 000
D. about 2

1290. What is a baby turkey called?


A. Gobblers
A. Jingle Bells
B. Goblettes B. Baby, It´s Cold Outside
C. Poults C. Sleigh Ride
D. Baby turkey D. Holy Night

1291. What season is Thanksgiving in? 1294. About how many people participate in
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each
A. Spring year?
B. Summer A. 4000
C. Winter B. 8000
D. Fall C. 12, 000

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D. 16, 000 B. 35%

1295. Why did Abraham Lincoln make Thanks- C. 50%


giving a national holiday? D. 80%
A. He wanted to honor American Indians 1301. Select all that are traditional Thanksgiv-
B. He wanted to memorialize the Pilgrims ing dishes.
C. He wanted to create unity during the A. Mashed Potatoes
Civil War

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B. Dressing
D. He wanted to create a holiday cen- C. Pumpkin Pie
tered around his favorite foods
D. Chicken
1296. What is the name of the skin that hangs E. Green Bean Casserole
from a turkey’s neck called?
A. swagger 1302. The longest balloon in the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade is:
B. wattle
A. Spiderman
C. gobbledygook
B. Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger
D. none of above
C. Wonder Woman
1297. What is the closest planet to the sun? D. Barney the Dinosaur
A. Mercury
1303. What is the name of the traditional
B. Earth American football game played the day af-
C. Venus ter Thanksgiving?
D. Saturn A. Black Friday Bowl

1298. What Meat was brought to the first B. Thanksgiving Leftovers Bowl
Thanksgiving by the native Americans? C. Friday Football Frenzy
A. Deer D. Post-Thanksgiving Bowl
B. Turkey 1304. What is the name of the annual Thanks-
C. Pork giving parade held in New York City?
D. none of above A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

1299. What type of meat was served at the B. Target Thanksgiving Day Parade
very first Thanksgiving? C. Kohl’s Thanksgiving Parade
A. Turkey D. Walmart Thanksgiving Parade
B. Venison 1305. Which president declared Thanksgiving
C. Chicken a national holiday?
D. Roast Beef A. Abraham Lincoln

1300. Approximately what percentage of the B. John F. Kennedy


Pilgrims died the first winter? C. Thomas Jefferson
A. 20% D. George Washington

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1306. About how many pumpkin pies are con- C. frozen pizza
sumed every Thanksgiving? D. all the above

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A. 3, 000
1312. Which pie is America’s favorite during
B. About 100, 000 Thanksgiving?
C. About 50 million A. Pumpkin
D. No one eats pie at Thanksgiving B. Apple
1307. How much does the average Thanksgiv- C. Chocolate
ing turkey weigh? D. Pecan
A. 5 pounds
1313. There were no kids at the first Thanks-
B. 10 pounds giving.
C. 15 pounds A. True
D. 20 pounds B. False
1308. Approximately how many turkeys are 1314. ATP is needed for
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the
A. diffusion
United States?
B. osmosis
A. 320 million
C. facilitated diffusion
B. 500 million
D. active transport
C. 280 million
D. 75 million 1315. Every Tuesday before Thanksgiving,
NorthPointe Christian
1309. What is a snood?
A. serves pizza.
A. The loose skin under a male turkey’s
B. has a Thanksgiving Chapel.
neck.
C. donates to a shelter.
B. A hat worn by a Pilgrim
D. has a big parade.
C. A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiv-
ing. 1316. What is a hen turkey?
D. none of above A. male turkey
1310. What was the name of the turkey that B. female turkey
was pardoned by Barack Obama in 2009?
1317. Who are these people?
A. Charlie
B. Courage
C. Flyer
D. Big Bird

1311. What is Cary’s weekly diet consist of?


A. red bunny
B. cream cheese and crackers

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A. Indians C. Texas
B. Pilgrims D. none of above
C. Europeans 1324. What is now considered a symbol of
D. none of above Thanksgiving thanks to the pilgrims?
1318. In an effort to boost the economy, which A. Pumpkins
US President changed the traditional day B. Corn
of Thanksgiving for one year?

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C. Carrots
A. Roosevelt
D. Potatoes
B. Lincoln
1325. Which city hosts the annual Macy’s
C. Washington
Thanksgiving Day Parade?
D. Jefferson
A. San Francisco
1319. Thanksgiving is a religious holiday. B. Chicago
A. True C. The Angels
B. False D. New York City
1320. How long was the first Thanksgiving? 1326. Who lived in America first?
A. Three days
B. One week
C. One day
D. One month

1321. The Pilgrims had a perilous first winter


at Plimoth. 1. 2. 3. 4.
A. risky or hazardous
B. safe and trouble-free
C. dull and unexciting A. American Indians
D. delightful and easy B. white people

1322. To be grateful for the good things in C. Africans


your life. D. people from England
A. To talk turkey. 1327. How many days did the first Thanksgiv-
B. To count your blessings. ing feast last?
C. Bah! Humbug!
D. none of above

1323. Which state is the top turkey producing


state?
A. South Carolina
B. Minnesota A. 1

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B. 3 1332. What skills did Squanto use to help the


C. 10 colonists?

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D. 20 A. cooking skills

1328. When did we start canning cranberries? B. sewing skills


A. 1853 C. interpretation skills
B. 1879 D. ship-building skills
C. 1912
1333. Name the picture.
D. 1964
1329. How many pumpkin pies are eaten on
ThanksGiving per year?
A. What is pumpkin pie?
B. 50 M
C. 2 M
D. 5 M
1330. What is the name of the famous rock A. bread stuffing
where the Pilgrims first set foot in Amer-
ica? B. mashed potatoes
A. Rock of Ages C. corn
B. Plymouth Rock D. cranberries
C. Mount Rushmore
1334. Which country also celebrates a day of
D. Stonehenge
thanks on the second Monday in October?
1331. Every year a turkey gets pardoned by A. Mexico
the president of the United States. Who
was the first president to do this? B. Australia
C. Canada
D. United Kingdom

1335. What was the main dish at the first


Thanksgiving feast?
A. The main dish at the first Thanksgiving
feast was ham.
B. The main dish at the first Thanksgiving
feast was sushi.
A. Dwight Eisenhower
C. The main dish at the first Thanksgiving
B. Harry Truman feast was likely roasted turkey.
C. James Monroe D. The main dish at the first Thanksgiving
D. Abe Lincoln feast was pizza.

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1336. Which state produces the most turkeys B. The Cherokees


for Thanksgiving?
C. The Turkey Trots
A. California
D. The Wampanoag
B. Texas
C. Down 1342. What is it?
D. Minnesota

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1337. Which American argued to make the
turkey the national symbol rather than the
bald eagle?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. John Adams A. chocolate cake
D. George Washington B. Pumpkin Pie
1338. In , the Plymouth colonists and the C. ice cream
Wampanoag native tribe shared an au-
D. none of above
tumn harvest feast.
A. 1600 1343. Calvin Coolidge kept the raccoon as a
B. 1774 pet, as well as a black bear, a pygmy hippo
C. 1621 and a wallaby!

D. none of above A. True

1339. In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what B. False


does Charlie Brown serve to his friends for
Thanksgiving dinner? 1344. What main dish did the Native Amer-
icans provide for the first Thanksgiving
A. Turkey
feast?
B. Stuffing
A. Turkey
C. ice cream sundae
D. none of above B. Venison
C. Duck
1340. Which 2 NFL teams have played a game
on Thanksgiving Day since 1966? D. Ham
A. Detroit Lions
1345. True or False:Can Amphibian only sur-
B. Buffalo Bills
vive in water?
C. Minnesota Vikings
A. True
D. Dallas Cowboys
B. False
1341. What Native American tribe celebrated
the first Thanksgiving with the colonists? 1346. What team has the longest winning
A. The Creeks streak in NBA history?

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1351. True or False:More than half of the peo-


ple in the Plymouth colony died that winter
of 1621.

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A. True
B. False

1352. Which president is believed to be the


first to pardon a turkey and start this an-
nual tradition?
A. Celtics
A. President Roosevelt in 1939
B. Los Angeles Lakers
B. President Truman in 1947
C. Chicago Bulls
C. President Lincoln in 1863
D. Golden State Warriors
D. none of above
1347. Where do female turkeys build their
nests when they are about to lay eggs? 1353. True or False:The first TV dinners were
a result of a Swanson employee ordering
A. Trees
too many turkeys for Thanksgiving.
B. ground
C. grass
D. under rocks

1348. Which year is generally considered to be


the first Thanksgiving?
A. 1492
B. 1894
A. True
C. 1781
B. False
D. 1621
1354. What percentage of Americans actually
1349. What foods were served at the first eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
thanksgiving?
A. 17%
A. deer, codfish, and boiled pumpkin
B. 45%
B. codfish and pastries
C. 66%
C. bread and milk
D. 88%
D. Pumpkin Pie

1350. How many Pilgrims attended the first 1355. It has been estimated that how many
Thanksgiving feast? Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving?
A. 52 A. 98%
B. 108 B. 88%
C. 36 C. 68%
D. 19 D. 52%

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1356. Mrs. Gratz prepared a spinach casse- 1361. In which president’s rule did Thanksgiv-
role for Rankin’s staff Thanksgiving din- ing grow into an annual holiday?
ner. What chemical if responsible for the A. George Washington
green color of the spinach?
B. Abraham Lincoln
A. chloroplast
C. John F. Kennedy
B. chlorophyll
D. Donald Trump
C. photosynthesis
1362. Other than traveling by foot, the

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D. mitochondria
Wampanoag used a mishoon to get from
1357. What year was the first Thanksgiving? one place to another.
A. 1675 A. a sled pulled by dogs
B. 1562 B. a horse
C. 1621 C. a canoe made by digging out a log
D. 1701 D. none of above
1358. Which of the following items was NOT 1363. The first department store to hold a
on the menu at the First Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving parade was
A. Lobster A. Macy’s
B. Turkey B. Montgomery Wards
C. Corn C. J.C. Penny’s
D. Cod Fish D. Gimbel’s
1359. What other country celebrates Thanks- 1364. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
giving? which state is the top in turkey producing?
A. England A. Minnesota
B. Canada B. California
C. France C. New Hamphire
D. Turkey D. Connecticut
1360. Which country eats the most chocolate 1365. Who made the plates and tossed them
(per person)? to each person at the beginning of the din-
ner?
A. Linus
B. Snoopy
C. Charlie Brown
D. Marcie
A. USA 1366. Which president sent two turkeys to
B. China Disney World?
C. Columbia A. President Lincoln
D. Switzerland B. President George W. Bush

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C. President George H. Bush 1372. Which two football teams took part in
D. President George Washington the first ever NFL Thanksgiving Day Foot-
ball Game?

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1367. In what decade was the Thanksgiving A. Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Pack-
staple, green bean casserole, first cre- ers
ated?
B. Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Reds
A. The 1950s
C. Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears
B. The 1880s
D. none of above
C. The 1920s
D. none of above 1373. What is the significance of the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1368. Which month do Canadians celebrate A. It commemorates the landing of the
thanksgiving? Pilgrims
A. December B. It celebrates the friendship between
B. October the Pilgrims and the Native Americans
C. November C. It marks the beginning of the Christ-
mas season
D. September
D. It honors the Native American culture
1369. The woman behind “Mary Had a Lit-
tle Lamb” is also responsible for Thanks- 1374. About how many American are prepared
giving’s recognition as a national holiday. for Thanksgiving in America each year?
Who was she? A. About 10 million
A. Angelina Gertrude Ryan B. About 22 million
B. Adele Katherine Graceson C. About 35 million
C. If Sarah Joseph D. About 46 million
D. Harriet Eloise Simpson
1375. The Pilgrims first settled in an aban-
1370. What is the name of the Native Amer- doned Wampanoag village.
ican tribe that helped the Pilgrims during A. True
the first Thanksgiving?
B. False
A. Apache
1376. 30% of families serve another type of
B. Cherokee
meat instead of turkey on Thanksgiving.
C. Wampanoag What meat do they serve?
D. Iroquois A. Beef
1371. Thanksgiving is an occasion to B. Pork
A. spend time with loved ones C. Chicken
B. express gratitude D. Venison (Deer)
Explanation:30% of Thanksgiving dinner
C. spend time with loved ones and ex- hosts have served something other than
press gratitude turkey as their main course and pork is the
D. none of above second most popular option.

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1377. What day of the week is Thanksgiving? 1383. Only male turkeys gobble. What do fe-
A. Wednesday male turkeys do?

B. Thursday A. yodel
B. cackle
C. Monday
C. high level screech
D. Tuesday
D. they say teh, teh, teh
1378. Which state produces the most cranber-
1384. Which of the following was NOT served

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ries in the United States?
at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
A. California
A. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota-
B. Texas toes
C. Wisconsin B. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried
D. Florida fruit
C. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
1379. How long was the first ThanksGiving
celebration? D. none of above
A. 1 day 1385. What was the name of the ship that
B. 2 days brought the Pilgrims to North America
C. 3 days
D. 1 year

1380. What is the traditional main course of a


Thanksgiving meal?
A. chicken A. Nina
B. pizza B. Mayflower
C. turkey C. Surface
D. sushi D. Santa Maria
1381. When was the first Thanksgiving foot- 1386. Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving
ball game? Day activity, and communities often hold
A. 1621 food drives and host free dinners for the
less fortunate.
B. 1753
A. false
C. 1876
B. true
D. 1950
1387. This is a key ingredient in making pump-
1382. Where do turkeys spend the night? kin pie.
A. On the lawn A. sour cream
B. Inside the house B. whole milk
C. In a tree C. evaporated milk
D. They don’t sleep. D. condensed milk

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1388. What is the name of the ship that B. lion


brought the Pilgrims to America? C. hippo

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A. Mayflower D. cheetah
B. Nina
1392. What kind of pie did the Puritans eat
C. Titanic
that first Thanksgiving?
D. Santa Maria
A. pumpkin
1389. What is Miss McDaniel’s favorite B. chocolate
Thanksgiving food?
C. eel
A. Corn
D. deer
B. Ham
1393. Do Americans prefer apple pie or pump-
C. Turkey
kin pie?
D. Green Bean Casserole
A. apple pie
1390. Which ocean did the pilgrims cross? B. Pumpkin Pie

1394. Wild turkeys were first domesticated in


what country?
A. Mexico
B. England
C. United States
D. Canada

1395. Was there turkey at the first Thanksgiv-


ing?
A. Yes
B. No
A. The Pacific
B. The Arctic 1396. Does the male or female turkey make
the gobble sound?
C. The Indian
A. Male
D. The Atlantic
B. Female
C. Both
Explanation: D. none of above

1397. What was the name of Pilgrims’ ship?


They came from Europe. A. Bonita

1391. This animal has the strongest bite of all B. Rose Red
mammals. C. Mayflower
A. bengal tiger D. Shamrock

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1398. Who concludes the Macy’s Thanksgiving C. 78


Day Parade? D. 88
A. Tom Turkey
1404. Mrs. Recuero would rather eat ham
B. Santa Claus than turkey on Thanksgiving
C. The Easter Bunny A. True
D. People dressed as pilgrims B. False

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1399. What is the name of the Thursday be- 1405. The original Thanksgiving lasted for
fore Thanksgiving, traditionally known for how many days?
charity events and volunteering?
A. one day
A. Charity Thursday
B. 3 days
B. Thanksgiving Eve
C. 4 days
C. Good Thursday
D. none of above
D. Give Back Thursday
1406. Which president was the first to ‘par-
1400. What is my granddaughters name don’ a turkey?
again?
A. Rilley
B. Stella
C. Ella
D. Rarelee
E. Phyllis
A. Harry Truman
1401. About how many Pilgrims were at the B. Bill Clinton
feast?
C. Theodore Roosevelt
A. 50
D. Richard Nixon
B. 100
1407. Which state produces the most cranber-
C. 200
ries?
D. 150
A. MInnesota
1402. Where was the first Thanksgiving? B. Wisconsin
A. Boston C. Indiana
B. Plymouth D. Ohio
C. Houston 1408. What amino acid in turkey is often
D. Washington blamed for people becoming sleepy?

1403. What percent of Americans eat turkey A. tryptophan


on Thanksgiving? B. amine
A. 58 C. carboxyl
B. 68 D. nitrogen

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1409. Which state raises the most turkeys? 1414. What is the name of the famous rock
where the Pilgrims first set foot in Amer-
ica?

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A. Mount Rushmore
B. Rock of Ages
C. Plymouth Rock
D. Stonehenge
A. Minnesota
1415. There was no cranberry sauce at the
B. Hawaii first Thanksgiving.
C. Down
A. True
D. Rhode Island
B. False
1410. Research has shown that the first
Thanksgiving may have occurred in as 1416. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
early as 1619. in New York City draws about 50 mil-
lion viewers each year. About how many
A. West Virginia watch the parade live in New York?
B. Maryland
A. 1 million
C. New York
B. 2 million
D. Virginia
C. 3.5 million
1411. What state was Thanksgiving cele-
D. 5 million
brated in?
A. Massachusetts 1417. What was the date of the first Thanks-
B. Wisconsin giving?

C. Mississippi A. 1900
D. Virginia B. 1482
C. 1621
1412. About how many turkeys are prepared
in America each year for Thanksgiving? D. 2020
A. 12 million
1418. What state raises the most turkeys?
B. 24 thousand
C. 39 thousand
D. 46 million A.

1413. True of False. In Connecticut, they cut


pumpkins in half to use them as guides for
haircuts. That’s why they called New Eng-
landers “Pumpkin Heads”.
B.
A. True. What could be cuter!
B. False. No way!

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C. Electricians
D. Plumbers
C.
Explanation:Plumbers report the 24 hours
following Thanksgiving to be their busi-
est of the year, thanks to clogged sink
D. none of above drains, broken garbage disposals and
out-of-commision toilets gumming up the
1419. What Meat was brought to the first works. Before the holiday it might not be

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Thanksgiving by the native Americans? the worst idea to invest in a plunger.
A. Deer
1424. How many pumpkin pies are consumed
B. Turkey by Americans during Thanksgiving?
C. Pork A. 33 million
D. Chicken B. 850, 00
1420. Which giant balloon in the Macy’s C. 50 million
Thanksgiving Day Parade has appeared D. 25 million
the most?
1425. When Abe Lincoln declared Thanksgiv-
A. Spongebob ing a national holiday, it was thanks to
B. Snoopy the tireless efforts of a magazine editor
C. Thanksgiving Turkey named Sarah Josepha Hale. Her other
claim to fame?
D. Santa Claus
A. She wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”.
1421. According to the USDA, how many min- B. She was the first woman to vote.
utes a day does the average American (15
and older) spend eating and drinking? C. She was the first woman to become a
mayor.
A. 44 minutes
D. She invented the grilled cheese sand-
B. 56 minutes wich.
C. 67 minutes
1426. Who was the governor at Plymouth for
D. 72 minutes the first Thanksgiving?
1422. What was the name of the ship that A. William Bradford
brought the Pilgrims to America? B. John Winthrop
A. Mayflower C. James Oglethorpe
B. Surface D. Roger Williams
C. Santa Maria
1427. Which President made Thanksgiving a
D. Nina permanent national holiday?

1423. What occupation sees it’s busiest work- A. George Washington


day on the day after Thanksgiving? B. Thomas Jefferson
A. Engineers C. Abraham Lincoln
B. Doctors D. Franklin Roosevelt

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1428. When did George Washington declare A. 1924


the first national Thanksgiving Day?
B. 1824

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C. 1824
D. 1910

1432. On Thanksgiving Day in 2007, two


turkeys earned a trip to Disney World.
A. True
B. False

A. 1798 1433. What is the organic compound in turkey


B. 1780 that often gets the blame for making you
sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner?
C. 1790
D. 1789 A. Melatonin
B. Tryptophan
1429. Why did the Pilgrims travel to the New
World? C. Dopamine
A. They wanted to explore new lands. D. Triglyceride
B. They wanted to join different societies. Explanation:Tryptophan is the compound,
but it’s not the main reason you feel
C. They were forced to leave England.
sleepy. There’s actually more tryptophan
D. They were invited by Native Ameri- in chicken, so chalk up that groggy feeling
cans. to eating way too much food.
E. None of the above.
1434. Which state produces the most turkeys
1430. What is the most popular alternative for in the U.S.?
turkey on Thanksgiving
A. Kansas
A. Chicken
B. California
B. Ham
C. Steak C. Arkansa

D. Dogs D. Minnesota

1431. When was the Macy’s Parade first 1435. What is the baby turkey called?
held?
A. Turkling
B. Poult
C. Chick
D. Square

1436. What is a first year male turkey called?

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1440. What department store holds a huge pa-


rade on Thanksgiving?
A. Macy’s
B. Nordstrom
C. JCPenney
D. Belk
1441. Do turkeys have physical ears?

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A. Yes
A. Tom B. No
B. Jake Explanation:Turkeys do not have external
ear structures such as tissue flaps or
C. Hen canals to assist with hearing. They have
D. Jenny small holes in their head located behind
the eyes. Turkeys have a keen sense of
1437. Imagine you’re hosting a Thanksgiv- hearing and can pinpoint sounds from as
ing dinner and your guests are Benjamin, far as a mile away.
Aiden, and Abigail. You decide to play a
trivia game and ask, ‘Which Native Amer- 1442. What are the red flaps of skin that hang
ican tribe generously helped the Pilgrims from a turkey’s chin called?
survive their first winter?’ Who can an- A. Carnucles
swer this? B. Wattle
A. Iroquois C. Plumage
B. Wampanoag D. Snood
C. Apache
1443. Which Native American tribe took part
D. Cherokee in the first Thanksgiving feast?
1438. What is the name of the annual Thanks- A. Cherokee
giving parade held in New York City? B. Iroquois
A. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights C. Navajo
B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade D. Wampanoag
C. Turkey Day Parade 1444. Thanksgiving is a holiday.
D. New York City Thanksgiving Parade A. religious

1439. Which of the following states was NOT B. personal


a member of the Union during the Civil War C. national
as of April 15, 1861? D. worldwide
A. Pennsylvania
1445. Turkeys can drown if they look up in the
B. Kentucky rain.
C. Maryland A. True
D. Virginia B. False

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1446. Which component of the cell membrane 1451. What is the name of the Native Ameri-
is used most directly in facilitated diffu- can tribe that celebrated the first Thanks-
sion? giving with the Pilgrims?

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A. lipids A. Cherokee
B. carbohydrates B. Apache
C. receptors
C. Wampanoag
D. proteins
D. Navajo
1447. How long did the first Thanksgiving
last? 1452. In which state did the Pilgrims arrive?
A. Connecticut
B. Vermont
C. California
D. Massachusetts
A. 3 days
1453. Tryptophan is an amino acid that causes
B. 1 day you to feel sleepy. It is found in
C. 6 hours
D. 1 week

1448. According to Merriam-Webster, when


was the term “Friendsgiving” first circu-
lated?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008

1449. Where did the pilgrims come from? A. cranberry sauce


A. France B. sweet potatoes
B. Germany C. gravy
C. England D. turkey
D. Mexico
1454. Which State raises the highest Number
1450. How long was the first Thanksgiving of Turkeys?
celebration?
A. California
A. 3 days
B. 2 days B. Illinois

C. 5 days C. Minnesota
D. 1 day D. North Carolina

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1455. How many stars are on the American


Flag?

A. True

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B. False

A. 13 1460. What year were the first Air Jordan’s


released?
B. 50
C. 51
D. 62

1456. What is the day after Thanksgiving of-


ten called, known for its major shopping
deals?
A. Red Friday
B. Good Friday
C. Cyber Monday
D. Black Friday
A. 2000
1457. Who Was the person responsible for
convincing Abraham Lincoln to create a Na- B. 1970
tional Day of Thanksgiving? C. 1984
A. Dolly Madison D. 1998
B. US Grant 1461. NFL football has been a Thanksgiving
C. Abstract tradition since 1934. With the exception
of World War 2, which team has played on
D. Clara Barton
every turkey day?
1458. How many calories per person are con- A. Lions
sumed on a typical thanksgiving feast? B. Seahawks
(Hint:2, 000 is average daily amount)
C. Steelers
A. 1, 500
D. 49ers
B. 2, 500
1462. Benjamin Franklin proposed that the
C. 4, 500
should be the national bird instead of the
D. 6, 000 American Eagle.

1459. True or False:They had Turkey at the A. peacock


first Thanksgiving? B. turkey

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C. crow 1468. What is the name of the Friday fol-


lowing Thanksgiving, known for its online
D. dove
shopping deals?

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1463. What percentage of Americans shop on A. Cyber Monday
Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving)? B. Online Friday
A. 60% C. Black Friday
B. 70% D. Deal Day
C. 33% 1469. What is the one item Ms. Kaufman HAS
D. 50% to have on Thanksgiving?

1464. What is the traditional dessert served


at Thanksgiving dinner?
A. Apple crisp
B. Pumpkin Pie
C. Lemon bars
D. Chocolate cake

1465. What is the name of the ship that


brought the Pilgrims to America? A. Turkey
A. Santa Maria B. Pumpkin Pie

B. Nina C. Crescent Rolls


D. The day
C. Mayflower
D. Surface 1470. What is a male turkey called?

1466. What was the name of the Native Amer-


ican who helped Pilgrims to grow crops?
A. Team
B. Esperanto
C. Fernando
D. Hawkeye

1467. Before pumpkins what was originally


carved into jack-o’-lanterns?
A. Tomatoes A. Jake
B. Turnips B. Jenny
C. Beets C. Tom
D. Corn D. Hen

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1471. How many hearts does an octopus 1477. What is a baby turkey called:
have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

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1472. Thanksgiving is always on a
A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Saturday
D. Sunday

1473. About how many pumpkin pies are con- A. A small fry
sumed every Thanksgiving?
B. A nestling
A. About 10 million
C. A poult
B. About 30 million
D. none of above
C. About 50 million
D. About 100 million 1478. How many departments does Belizzia
have (including sub-departments)?
1474. What are baby turkeys called? A. 5
A. Toms B. 3
B. Hens C. 4
C. Poults D. 2
D. Jakes
1479. This president made Thanksgiving a na-
1475. What year was the first ever thanksgiv- tional holiday.
ing feast? A. Abraham Lincoln
A. 1630 B. Ronald Reagan
B. 1621 C. George Washington
C. 1600 D. Donald Trump
D. 1713
1480. Which president refused to acknowl-
1476. Pilgrims are also called edge Thanksgiving?
A. Seekers A. James Madison
B. Quakers B. George Washington
C. Puritans C. John Adams
D. Mormons D. Thomas Jefferson

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1481. What is the name of the annual Thanks- 1486. What is a baby turkey called?
giving Day football game between the De- A. Chick
troit Lions and the Green Bay Packers?

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B. Poult
A. Turkey Bowl
C. Nestling
B. Lions-Packers Classic D. none of above
C. Autumn Classic
1487. All turkeys gobble.
D. Harvest Bowl

1482. It is believed that how many pilgrim


women survived to celebrate the first
Thanksgiving in 1621.
A. 5
B. 25
C. 35
A. true
D. none of above
B. false
1483. What tribe was invited the the first
1488. How much does the average Thanksgiv-
“Thanksgiving”
ing turkey weigh?
A. Cherokee A. 15 lbs.
B. Wampanoag B. 20 lbs.
C. Sioux C. 25 lbs.
D. Apache D. none of above
E. Navajo 1489. Which of these ships brought the
colonists to America?
1484. What percent of American families eat
turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. 50%
B. 77%
C. 88%
D. 100%

1485. How many squares are on a standard


chess board?
A. 56
B. 64 A. The Titanic
C. 72 B. The Mayflower
D. 84 C. The Santa Maria

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D. The Seawell B. New Jersey


C. Washington, DC
D. none of above
Explanation:
1495. The new group of travelers called them-
selves Saints.
The Nina and the Pinta were ships belong-
ing to Christopher Columbus. The Seawell

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had to get back to England.

1490. With which tribe did the Pilgrims share


the first Thanksgiving meal?
A. Apache Tribe A. False.
B. Wampanoag Tribe B. True.

C. Navajo Tribe 1496. Which president started the tradition of


pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?
D. Mohegan Tribe
A. Abraham Lincoln
1491. Which president started the tradition of B. Thomas Jefferson
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?
C. Harry S. Truman
A. George Washington
D. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
1497. What department store usually holds a
C. Abraham Lincoln
Thanksgiving Day Parade?
D. John F. Kennedy

1492. What is the name of the famous paint-


ing depicting the first Thanksgiving?
A. The First Thanksgiving
B. The Pilgrims’ Feast
C. The Harvest Gathering
D. The Thanksgiving Meal A. Macy’s
B. JCPenney
1493. How does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
C. Sears
Parade conclude?
D. none of above
A. Fireworks
B. The Mayor shouts “Let’s Eat!” 1498. How many calories on average are con-
sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din-
C. With the arrival of Santa Claus ner?
D. The pop all the giant balloons A. 2, 000
1494. Which state is the Turkey production B. 3, 025
capital of the world? C. 4, 500
A. MINNESOTA D. 12, 000

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1499. If you eat a lot of food, you are 1504. This historical figure wanted the turkey
to be the national bird

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A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Abraham Lincoln
1505. Hudson’s favorite number?
A. full A. 2
B. hungry B. 3
C. thirsty C. 5
D. angry D. 4

1500. Which traditional Thanksgiving side dish 1506. Native Americans used cranberries to
is the offical vegetable of North Carolina? dye their hair
A. Green bean casserole A. True
B. corn B. False

C. sweet potato casserole 1507. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
D. none of above giving football game between the Detroit
Lions and the Green Bay Packers?
1501. What household hazard triples on A. The Thanksgiving Classic
Thanksgiving?
B. The Harvest Bowl
A. fires
C. There is no famous Thanksgiving foot-
B. choking ball game between the Detroit Lions and
C. burns the Green Bay Packers.
D. falls D. The Turkey Bowl

1502. What meat was NOT served at the first 1508. Turkeys have
Thanksgiving?
A. turkey
B. venison
C. goose
D. duck

1503. What is the name of the annual football


game played on Thanksgiving Day?
A. Thanksgiving Classic A. feathers
B. Thanksgiving Bowl B. fur
C. Turkey Bowl C. scales
D. Holiday Game D. none of above

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1509. What did the Native Americans and Pil- A. Little Drummer Boy
grims eat at the first Thanksgiving?
B. Deck the Halls
A. Deer, seafood and fruit
C. Jingle Bells
B. Turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes
D. Silver Bells
C. Chicken, carrots and bread
D. Roast beef, green beans and rice 1513. Which food was ever-present at the
first Thanksgiving but is seldom eaten at
1510. Which president was the first to give a

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Thanksgiving now?
turkey a pardon?
A. Rice
B. Seafood
C. Chicken
A.
D. none of above

1514. What are these people doing?

B.

A. They are eating Thanksgiving dinner


C.
B. They are celebrating Christmas
C. They are enjoying the fourth of July
D. none of above

1515. How fast can wild turkeys run?


D.
A. 1 mph
B. 25 mph
C. as fast as I can run, and I’m pretty fast
1511. Which President made Thanksgiving a
permanent national holiday?
D. none of above
A. Harry S. Truman
B. John F. Kennedy 1516. What is jess’s favorite candy?

C. Abraham Lincoln A. jelly beans


D. Thomas Jefferson B. reeses
C. khale crisps
1512. This song was originally written as a
Thanksgiving song. D. candy corn

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1517. The Wampanoag lived in a wetu, which 1521. The Mississippi River separates which
was much different from the Pilgrims two states?
home.

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A. Missouri and Illinois
A. a house made of mud and clay
B. Iowa and Nebraska
B. a house made of timbers with a steep
C. Missouri and Kansas
pitched roof
C. a domed hut made from bent saplings D. Mississippi and Alabama
covered with woven grass or bark
1522. Giant turkey legs are extremely popular
D. none of above in both Disney Parks. When they first de-
buted, they could only be found in one part
1518. What is the meaning of the word of the Magic Kingdom. Name that land!
‘thanksgiving’ in the context of the holi-
day? A. Tomorrowland
A. A time for fasting and reflection B. Fantasyland
B. A day of mourning and remembrance C. Frontierland
C. The meaning of the word ‘thanksgiving’ D. Adventureland
in the context of the holiday is a day of giv-
ing thanks for the blessing of the harvest 1523. How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving
and of the preceding year. Day Parade route?
D. A celebration of independence A. 2.5 miles

1519. What are kind of berries are eaten at B. 5.5 miles


Thanksgiving? C. 3.5 miles
D. 4.5 miles

1524. In which month is Thanksgiving cele-


brated in the United States?

A. blackberries
B. blueberries
C. strawberries
D. cranberries

1520. What is the name of the famous paint-


ing depicting the first Thanksgiving?
A. The First Thanksgiving
B. The Pilgrims’ Feast A. August
C. Thanksgiving at Plymouth B. October
D. The Harvest Festival C. November

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D. January 1529. Who was the first president to make


thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Truman
Explanation: B. Lincoln
C. Jefferson

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the D. Roosevelt


United States of America, celebrated on

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1530. How long was the first Thanksgiving
the fourth Thursday in November.
celebration?
1525. How many turkeys are consumed each A. 2 hours
Thanksgiving?
B. 1 day
A. 17 billion
C. 1 week
B. 10 million
D. 3 days
C. 46 million
D. 102 million 1531. How many days did the first Thanksgiv-
ing festival last in 1621?
1526. Choose the correct option
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

1532. True or False:The first department


A. Turkey store to hold a Thanksgiving parade was
B. Ham Macy’s.
C. Duck A. True
D. Gravy B. False
1527. Which bird is traditionally eaten at 1533. The National Turkey Federations esti-
Thanksgiving dinner? mates that how many turkeys were con-
A. Turkey sumed on Thanksgiving?
B. Chicken
C. Pigeon
D. Duck
1528. Who was president for the millennium
celebration in 2000?
A. Barack Obama A. 5 million
B. George W. Bush B. 18 million
C. Bill Clinton C. 35 million
D. Donald Trump D. 46 million

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1534. What Cartoon Thanksgiving special 1540. Which Founding Father famously re-
made its debut in 1973? ferred to turkeys as “a bird of courage”?

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A. Looney Tunes A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Mighty Mouse
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Peanuts
D. Rugged C. James Madison

Explanation: D. Samuel Adams

1535. Which president is known for the ‘Par- 1541. THE SHIP THE PILGRIMS WENT TO
don of the Turkey’ tradition? AMERICA WAS CALLED:
A. George Washington
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. John F. Kennedy
D. Harry Truman
1536. When did the First Thanksgiving occur?
A. 1492
B. 1621
A. THE MAYFLOWER
C. 1777
D. 1607 B. THE JUNE FLOWER

1537. 7 + 2 x 10 C. THE BLACK PEARL


A. 90 D. THE ENGLISH ROSE
B. 27
C. 19 1542. At the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims
D. 72 and Native Americans ate eels.

1538. What was the name of the boat that at- A. True
tempted the voyage with the Mayflower?
B. False
A. The Nina
B. The Pinta
1543. Today our Thanksgiving is the fourth
C. The Santa Maria Thursday in November because:
D. the Speedwell
A. It is the date the Pilgrims landed in the
1539. In what state is the Macy’s Day Parade New World
held?
B. This was the date set by FDR in 1939
A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts C. It was the date people voted to have it
C. New York on.

D. Road Island D. none of above

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1544. Choose the correct option

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A. Pumpkin Pie
B. Pumpkin Cake
C. Chopped Pumpkins
A. 37 million
D. Apple Pie B. 40 million

1545. What is the day after Thanksgiving C. 46 million


called? D. 52 million
A. Green Wednesday 1549. In which country the modern meaning
B. Red Tuesday of thanksgiving is tied to a celebration of
hard work and community involvement?
C. Black Friday
D. White Monday

1546. What state raises the most turkeys?


A. Nebraska
B. Iowa A. Down
C. South Dakota B. Brazil
D. Minnesota C. Canada
D. Japan
1547. Aside from the USA, which other coun-
try celebrates Thanksgiving? 1550. The first Macy’s Thanksgiving day pa-
rade did not feature what?
A. India
A. Floats
B. Canada
B. Food
C. Great Britain
C. Balloons
D. Australia D. Music

1548. How many turkeys do Americans eat 1551. What is the name of this Thanksgiving
each Thanksgiving? themed Friends episode?

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1556. Which tribe did the Pilgrims ally them-


selves with to help survive at Plymouth?

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A. The One with the Football
B. The One with the Late Thanksgiving
C. The One with All the Thanksgivings
D. The One with the Burnt Pie

1552. Congress declared Thanksgiving a na-


tional holiday in what year? A. Wampanoag
A. 1915 B. Abiki
B. 1941
C. Nipmuc
C. 1954
D. Pequot
D. 1972

1553. What is the purpose of the cornucopia 1557. What do charity organizations do during
in Thanksgiving symbolism? Thanksgiving?
A. To symbolize the unity of different cul- A. Prepare a free meal for the rich
tures
B. Prepare a free meal for the poor
B. To represent the abundance and bless-
ings of the season C. Organize fundraising events
C. To represent the harvest season D. Host luxury banquets
D. To honor the Native Americans
1558. When the religious group that would
1554. What is the traditional main dish of a later be known as the Pilgrims left England
Thanksgiving dinner? to practice their religion freely, where did
A. The traditional main dish of a Thanks- they go?
giving dinner is roast turkey. A. Plymouth Rock, MA
B. Pizza B. Leiden, Holland
C. Roast chicken
C. Donegal, Ireland
D. Ham
D. Jamestown Colony in Virginia
1555. Thanksgiving was originally set up as
a? 1559. Thanksgiving is similar to observed
A. Religious holiday by the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and
Jews.
B. family holiday
C. eating holiday A. the fall harvest festival
D. shopping holiday B. worship of gods

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1560. When was the first Thanksgiving foot- 1565. The term “Cornucopia” means what?
ball game? A. Tall Corn
A. 1876 B. Greek God of Corn
B. 1924 C. Horn of Plenty
C. 1863 D. A Traditional New England relish
D. 1913 1566. Approximately what percentage of
American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiv-

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1561. In what year did the first Macy’s ing?
Thanksgiving Day parade take place?
A. 1864
B. 1894
C. 1904
D. 1924

1562. What year was the first Thanksgiving? A. 12%


A. 1601 B. 40%
B. 1614 C. 55%
C. 1621 D. 88%
D. 1688 1567. What year was the celebration that is
most commonly considered to be the first
1563. To be full and can’t eat anymore. Thanksgiving?
A. To talk turkey. A. 1721
B. To be stuffed. B. 1621
C. A blessing in disguise. C. 1692
D. none of above D. 1703
1568. Which US State produces the most
1564. Which animal sleeps with one eye open?
turkeys annually?
A. 5 mph
B. 15 mph
C. 25 mph
D. 30 mph
1569. What is the most popular Thanksgiving
side dish in California?
A. gorillas A. Mashed Potatoes
B. dolphins B. Stuffing
C. snakes C. Mac and Cheese
D. lions D. Gravy

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1570. How long was the first Thanksgiving


celebration?

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A. 3 days
B. 1 day
C. 1 week
D. 3 hours

1571. What was the original name of the Pil- A. 3, 699 pounds
grims? B. 1, 735 pounds
A. Colonists C. 2, 703 pounds
B. Patriots D. 2, 485

C. Purists 1576. In 2022, how much did the average


Thanksgiving dinner cost per person?
D. Puritans
A. $56.00
1572. What Native American tribe celebrated B. $58.35
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
C. $61.60
A. Wampanoag
D. $64.05
B. Iroquois
1577. Approximately how many turkeys are
C. Cherokee eaten on Thanksgiving each year?
D. Pawnee A. 100, 000

1573. What does the term “cornucopia” B. 10 million


mean? C. 16 million
A. Corn husks D. 46 million
B. Horn of plenty 1578. Where was the ship carrying the pil-
C. A Greek grims supposed to land?
A. New Hampshire
D. A traditional corn dish
B. The mouth of the Hudson River
1574. What is the most popular way to eat C. Maine
leftover turkey?
D. British Columbia
A. Soup
1579. Who was the Native American who
B. Salad
helped the Pilgrims survive in America?
C. Sandwich A. Pocahontas
D. Casserole B. Crazy Horse

1575. How heavy was the largest pumpkin C. Geronimo


ever recorded? D. Team

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1580. All turkeys can fly:True or false 1585. What food was present at the first
Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanks-
giving now?
A. Seafood
B. Beans
C. Ham
D. none of above

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A. True 1586. What pie is the most popular on Thanks-
B. False giving?

1581. When does Thanksgiving take place?


A. Whenever the president says
B. The last Thursday of the month of
November
C. The first week of November A. Apple Pie
D. none of above B. Pecan Pie
C. Chocolate Pie
1582. Who was the first US President to issue
D. Pumpkin Pie
a pardon to a turkey?
A. Franklin Roosevelt 1587. What is the traditional main dish served
during Thanksgiving?
B. Richard Nixon
A. Sushi rolls
C. Jimmy Carter
B. Taco salad
D. Ronald Reagan C. Roasted turkey
1583. What was the first video game charac- D. Spaghetti and meatballs
ter featured as a part of the Macys Thanks- 1588. How fast can a wild turkey run?
giving Day Parade in NYC?
A. 20 miles per hour
A. Sonic the Hedgehog
B. 15 miles per hour
B. Donkey Kong
C. 10 miles per hour
C. Spyro D. 5 miles per hour
D. Mario
1589. Which food was NOT present at the first
1584. Which year was the first Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner?
celebrated in America?
A. 1621
B. 1492
C. 1620
D. 1776

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A. Cranberries 1594. How does the Macy’s Thanksgiving pa-


B. Lobster rade conclude?

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C. Squash A. The arrival of Mickey Mouse
D. Maple Syrup B. The arrival of Elf on the Shelf

1590. When does Liberia celebrate thanksgiv- C. The arrival of Santa


ing? D. The arrival of the Mayor

1595. Which popular Thanksgiving side dish


is made from sweet potatoes, marshmal-
lows, and sometimes pecans?
A. Mashed Potatoes
B. Green Bean Casserole
C. Cranberry Sauce
D. Sweet Potato Casserole

A. Last Thursday of November 1596. What meats were served at the first
B. Third Thursday of November Thanksgiving celebration?

C. First Thursday of November A. venison


D. Second Thursday of November B. duck

1591. Charlie Brown says he is going to kick C. goose


the football clear to the D. all of the above
A. sky
1597. What time is Charlie Brown and his fam-
B. stars ily supposed to be at Grandmother’s for
C. moon dinner?
D. heavens A. 5:30
1592. How many NFL games are played on B. 6:00
Thanksgiving C. 4:30
A. 1 D. 4:00
B. 2
1598. During the Thanksgiving celebration,
C. 3
Kai, Avery, and Aria are setting the ta-
D. None ble. They have a horn-shaped container
for their bread. Can you identify the name
1593. Who were the first people to sail to
of this unique table decoration?
America called?
A. Pilgrim A. cornucopia
B. Indians B. corn holder
C. Native Americans C. horn centerpiece
D. Europeans D. bread holder

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1599. What is the longest river in the world? 1604. Who wanted the US bird to be the
A. Nile turkey?
A. George Washington
B. Ohio
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Mississippi
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Amazon
D. James Madison
1600. Which President tried to move the date
1605. Which “Friends” TV character gets their

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of Thanksgiving?
head stuck in a turkey?
A. Ronald Reagan
A. Chandler
B. George Bush B. Joey
C. Thomas Jefferson C. Monica
D. Franklin Roosevelt D. Phoebe
1601. At he first Thanksgiving, what Native
American was honored at the feast?
Explanation:

1606. What is the traditional purpose of the


wishbone-breaking tradition?
A. Powhatan A. To make a wish
B. Team B. To see who gets the biggest piece
C. Cornstalk C. For good luck
D. Sitting Bull D. All of these options

1602. In which president’s rule did Thanksgiv- 1607. How many NFL games are typically
ing grow into an annual holiday? played on Thanksgiving Day?
A. George Washington A. 1

B. Abraham Lincoln B. 2
C. 3
C. Barack Obama
D. 4
D. none of above
1608. What did the Puritans do during the first
1603. When was the first Turkey Trot? (hap- Thanksgiving celebrations?
pened in Buffalo)
A. Eat lots of food
A. 1896
B. Fast and Pray
B. 1901
C. Share their harvest with Native Ameri-
C. 1885 cans
D. 1906 D. none of above

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1609. Which founding father wanted the for the truth the turkey is in compari-
turkey to be our national bird? son a much more respectable bird.”

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1613. How many people arrived in Plymouth
Rock in 1620?
A. 52
B. 48
C. 102
D. 200
1614. How many pounds of glitter are sprin-
kled on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
floats and costumes?
A. George Washington A. 100 lbs.
B. Thomas Jefferson B. 200 lbs.
C. Alexander Hamilton C. 300 lbs.
D. Benjamin Franklin D. 400 lbs.

1610. Which state is the largest producer of 1615. Where was the first Thanksgiving?
cranberries in the United States? A. Plymouth, New Hampshire
A. Oregon B. Plymouth, Massachusetts
B. California C. Plymouth, England
C. Wisconsin D. Plymouth, Wisconsin
D. Maine 1616. Do all turkeys gobble?
1611. What year was the first Thanksgiving? A. Yes
A. 1861 B. No, just the toms. The hens click.
B. 1961 1617. The heaviest turkey ever recorded
weighed how many pounds?
C. 1721
A. 27 pounds
D. 1621
B. 50 pounds
1612. Which bird did Benjamin Franklin recom- C. 86 pounds
mend for the official symbol of the United
States of America? D. 35 pounds
Explanation:The heaviest Tom ever
A. Bald Eagle recorded weighed a hefty 86 pounds.
B. Hawk That’s a BIG turkey!!!!!!
C. Turkey 1618. Where do wild turkeys like to sleep?
D. Falcon A. Trees
Explanation:In a letter to his daughter,
B. Caves
Benjamin Franklin wrote, “For my own
part I wish the bald eagle had not been C. Water
chosen the representative of our country D. Tall Grass

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1619. What was one food eaten at the first


Thanksgiving?
A. Venison (deer)
B. Buffalo
C. Chicken
D. Pasta

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1620. Where was the first Thanksgiving? A. September
A. Boston B. October
B. New York C. November

C. Plymouth D. August

D. Virgin 1624. Which balloon was the first balloon in


the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in 1927?
1621. The Indians who were invited to A. Felix the Cat
the Thanksgiving feast were of the B. Mickey Mouse
Wampanoag tribe. Who was their chief?
C. Popeye
A. Team
D. Snoopy
B. Musket
1625. Bridget’s favorite show?
C. You massed
A. one tree hill
D. Hiawatha B. pretty little liars
C. the kardashians
1622. Which President made Thanksgiving a
national holiday? D. Live with Cooper Anderson

1626. What is the name of the famous rock


thought to be where the pilgrims first
landed?

A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. John Adams
A. White Rock
D. Abraham Lincoln B. Plymouth Rock

1623. What month is Thanksgiving celebrated C. Big Rock


in Canada? D. Sock Rock

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1627. What ship did the Pilgrims sail on? B. Thanksgiving Dash
A. The Mayflower C. Pilgrim’s Run

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B. The Nina D. Harvest Hustle
C. The Titanic 1632. Who is often credited with organizing
D. The Santa Maria the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. The Vikings and Inuits
1628. The helmsman held a very important job
aboard the Mayflower. B. The Cherokee and Sioux
C. The Aztecs and Mayans
A. a person who charted the ships course
D. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native
B. a person who prepared all the meals
Americans
C. a person who steers a ship
1633. Which country consumes the most
D. none of above turkeys?
1629. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in
Canada?
A. 2nd Monday in October
B. 1st Thursday in November
C. April 1
D. July 4th

1630. What part of the turkey is known as


A. United States
good luck?
B. Israel
C. Canada
D. China
1634. Which balloon character has appeared
the most in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade?
A. Mickey Mouse
B. Snoopy
C. Betty Boop
A. Left Wing D. Superman
B. Beak
1635. Approximately what percentage of
C. Giblet American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiv-
D. Wishbone ing?
A. 0% no one eats it
1631. What is the name of the famous race
that takes place in many cities on Thanks- B. 1% someone eats it
giving morning? C. 90% almost everyone eats it
A. Turkey Trot D. none of above

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1636. Which country celebrates a similar hol- A. 1918


iday to Thanksgiving called ‘Erntedank-
B. 1920
fest’?
A. Japan C. 1924
B. Mexico D. 1928
C. Russia
1641. Americans eat approximately how
D. Germany
many turkeys on Thanksgiving?

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1637. When is Thanksgiving? A. 1 million
A. October
B. 10 million
B. December
C. 45 million
C. November
D. September D. 75 million
Explanation:All told, Americans eat about
1638. Which other country celebrates Thanks- 720 million pounds of turkey on Thanksgiv-
giving? ing, which breaks down to about 45 million
birds that aren’t getting anywhere close
to a pardon.

1642. On which day of the week does Thanks-


giving always occur in Canada?

A. Canada
B. France
C. Haiti
D. none of above

1639. Which President made Thanksgiving a A. Monday


permanent national holiday? B. Tuesday
A. Abraham Lincoln
C. Wednesday
B. Thomas Jefferson
D. Thursday
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. Theodore Roosevelt 1643. Who was the 1st video game character
featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
1640. In New York, what year did Macy’s
Parade?
Thanksgiving Parade begin?
A. Mario
B. Sonic the Hedgehog
C. Link
D. Kirby

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1644. How many turkeys are cooked every 1647. What day is Thanksgiving observed in
year on Thanksgiving? the United States?

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A. Second Thursday in November
B. Third Thursday in November
C. Fourth Thursday in November
D. Third Friday in November

1648. Which president did not agree to the cel-


ebration of Thanksgiving as a national hol-
A. 76 million iday?
B. 46 million
C. 20 million
D. 100 million

1645. What is the name of the Native Ameri-


can tribe that celebrated the first Thanks-
giving with the Pilgrims?
A. Apache
B. Cherokee
C. Navajo A. Richard Nixon
D. Wampanoag B. John F. Kennedy
C. Thomas Jefferson
1646. Who made this famous thanksgiving
painting? D. none of above

1649. What season is Thanksgiving in?

A. Vincent Van Gogh A. Spring


B. Norm Rockwell B. Summer
C. Michelangelo C. Winter
D. James McNeill Whistler D. Fall

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1650. What is the traditional color of Thanks-


giving?
A. orange
B. green
C. red
D. blue
A. Rice

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1651. Which of these U.S. Presidents can claim B. Seafood
‘Mayflower’ ancestry?
C. Chicken
D. none of above

1655. What is the name of the famous Thanks-


giving parade held in New York City?
A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
B. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
A. George Washington C. New York City Thanksgiving Parade

B. Gerald Ford D. Turkey Day Parade

C. George Bush 1656. What is the average weight (in pounds)


of a typical turkey?
D. Franklin Pierce

1652. How many Americans prefer Thanksgiv-


ing leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
A. About 40%
B. About 60%
C. About 80%
D. None of the Above

1653. What were the names of the Pilgrims’


ships? A. 100 pounds
A. Endeavour and Discovery B. 5-10 pounds
B. Mayflower and Speedwell C. 11-24 pounds
C. Santa Maria and Nina D. 25-30 pounds
D. Titanic and Lusitania 1657. True or False:Detroit is the city with the
oldest Thanksgiving Parade.
1654. Which food was ever-resent at the
first Thanksgiving but is seldom eaten at A. True
Thanksgiving now? B. False

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1658. What balloon character has been in the A. Chicken


parade more than any other? B. Turkey

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A. Snoopy C. horse
B. Garfield D. Bird
C. Mickey Mouse
1663. Why do most businesses close for four
D. Daffy Duck days during Thanksgiving?
1659. What does the term “cornucopia” A. To celebrate with their families
mean? B. To go on a vacation
A. Corn husks C. To honor the Pilgrim Fathers
B. Horn of Plenty D. To allow employees to rest
C. Pilgrim food 1664. What southern state was the first to
D. Tradition adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?

1660. To the Plymouth settlers, Tisquantum


was:
A. The first Native American to make con-
tact with them
B. The Wampanoag leader who negoti-
ated peace with them
C. The Narragansett leader who threated
A. South Carolina
them
B. Virginia
D. The Wampanoag man who taught them
how to survive C. Georgia
D. none of above
1661. Which Macy’s Parade balloon has made
the most total appearances? 1665. Which president refused to recognize
A. Mickey Mouse Thanksgiving?

B. Spiderman A. George Washington

C. Snoopy B. Abraham Lincoln


C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Dora theExplorer
D. FDR
1662. We eat this animal on Thanksgiving
1666. What is the significance of the Thanks-
giving feast?
A. The Thanksgiving feast is a celebration
of the harvest season.
B. The Thanksgiving feast is a time to eat
a lot of food.
C. The Thanksgiving feast is a tradition
that dates back to the Pilgrims.

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D. The Thanksgiving feast is a time for 1671. Choose the correct option
people to come together and express grat-
itude.

1667. How many Pilgrims survived the first


winter America?
A. 25%
B. 50%

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C. 66%
D. 70%

1668. Which seventies TV show had a Thanks-


giving episode which included a “Turkey
Drop”?
A. Happy Days
B. Three’s Company A. Orange soup

C. Laverne and Shirley B. Cake!


D. WQRP in Cincinnati C. Mac and Cheese

1669. Which President decided to make D. Squiggly Pasta


Thanksgiving a national holiday?
1672. What year was the first thanksgiving
celebration?
A. 1492
B. 1621
C. 1870
D. 1987

1673. What are baby turkeys called?


A. Kits
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Tsagnets
B. Thomas “TJ” Jefferson
C. Hens
C. George Washington
D. Poults
D. Abraham Lincoln
1674. How long did the first Thanksgiving
1670. What was the name of the ship, which
last?
carried the pilgrims?
A. The Pinta A. 1 day

B. The Juneflower B. 2 days


C. The Mayflower C. 3 days
D. The Santa Maria D. a week

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1675. In what month is Thanksgiving cele- 1680. How many women survived the first
brated in Canada? winter?

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A. December A. 12
B. November B. 5
C. September C. 0
D. October D. none of above
1676. How long was the first Thanksgiving
1681. Which president moved Thanksgiving to
celebration?
the 4th Thursday in November?
A. One week
A. Teddy Roosevelt
B. A full day
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Three days
C. Andrew Jackson
D. Three hours
D. Donald Trump
1677. What president made Thanksgiving a
permanent Holiday? 1682. True or False:Turkey was on the menu
for the first ever Thanksgiving dinner.
A. Washington
B. Adams A. True

C. Lincoln B. False
D. Roosevelt 1683. This Thanksgiving dish was invented in
E. Kennedy the 1950s by a Campbell Soup Company
employee named Dorcas Reilly with the
1678. What town canceled Thanksgiving be- hope of boosting sales of one of Camp-
cause they couldn’t make pumpkin pies? bell’s products.
A. Colchester, Connecticut A. Corn pudding
B. Portland, Maine B. Green bean casserole
C. Harrisonburg, Virginia
C. Sweet potato casserole
D. Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
D. Candied yams
1679. What is bird is eaten at Thanksgiving? Explanation:Reilly invented the “Green
Bean Bake, “ as it was first called, as
a new way to use Campbell’s Cream of
Mushroom soup. It wasn’t originally in-
tended as a Thanksgiving favorite, but it
quickly became one.

1684. Who was the first president to pardon


a turkey?
A. chicken A. George Washington
B. turkey B. Abraham Lincoln
C. duck C. Ronald Reagan
D. goose D. George W Bush

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1685. What year did the Pilgrims come to


America on the Mayflower? B.

A. 1820
B. 1610 C.
C. 1620
D. 1800

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1686. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
giving painting by Norman Rockwell? D.

A. The name of the famous Thanksgiving


painting by Norman Rockwell is ‘Freedom
from Want’.
B. The name of the famous Thanksgiving
painting by Norman Rockwell is ‘Bountiful E.
Blessings’.
C. The name of the famous Thanksgiving
painting by Norman Rockwell is ‘Pilgrim’s
Harvest’. 1690. The first Thanksgiving celebration in the
United States was in:
D. The name of the famous Thanksgiving
painting by Norman Rockwell is ‘Thanks-
giving Feast’.

1687. The first Thanksgiving meal took how


long to eat?
A. 30 minutes
A. 1534
B. 1 Hour
B. 1621
C. 1 Day C. 1712
D. 3 Days D. 1776
1688. Every year, the President of the United 1691. Which day of the week does Thanksgiv-
States pardons one turkey and that turkey ing always occur in Canada?
gets to live out its life on a farm.
A. True
B. False AI Suggested Tag 6.SP.B.5.a Cor-
rect Incorrect

1689. WHICH ONES ARE THANKSGIVING A. Saturday


FOOD?
B. Thursday
A. C. Monday
D. Wednesday

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1692. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, B. 1989


proclaimed a national Thanksgiving C. 1995
Day to be held each November.

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D. 1998
A. President George Washington
B. President Abraham Lincoln 1696. What vegetable did the pilgrims have
available for thanksgiving but did not use
C. President John Adams because they thought it was poisonous?
D. none of above A. beans
1693. Which two football teams took part in B. tomatoes
the first ever NFL Thanksgiving Day game
C. potatoes
in 1934?
D. cauliflower
A. Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay
Packers 1697. What was the weight of the biggest
B. Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Gi- pumpkin pie ever made?
ants A. 10, 320 pounds
C. Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears B. 2189 pounds
D. Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys C. 4100 pounds
1694. Which NFL team has played the most D. 3699 pounds
Thanksgiving Day games?
1698. Which retailer sponsors a famous pa-
rade in New York on Thanksgiving?
A. Sears
B. Walmart
C. Macy’s
D. Amazon
A. Dallas Cowboys
1699. What was the name of the Indian Chief
B. Detroit Lions that helped the pilgrims survive the win-
C. Minnesota Vikings ter?
D. New York Giants A. You massed
B. Geronimo
1695. What year did Adam Sandler release
“The Thanksgiving Song?” C. Washaki
D. Sitting Bull

1700. What is the red part on TOP of a


turkey’s beak called?
A. A snood
B. A gobble
C. A waggle
A. 1992 D. none of above

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1701. What is the name of the ship that 1706. Who had the first thanksgiving feast?
brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620? A. Pilgrims
A. Nina B. native Americans
B. Mayflower
C. business men
C. Surface
D. kids
D. Santa Maria
1707. Wild turkeys can fly at speeds of up to
1702. President Biden will pardon two

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turkeys this year, what are their names
A. 10 mph
A. Peanut Butter and Jelly
B. 25 mph
B. Mutt and Jeff
C. 55 mph
C. Donald and Melania
D. none of above
D. Yin and Yang
E. Bill and Ted 1708. When did America first call for a na-
tional Thanksgiving?
1703. What is this dessert?
A. After the Battle of Saratoga 1789
B. After the Civil War 1864
C. After the Revolutionary War 1781
D. After the first colony 1607

1709. What is the name of the traditional veg-


etable dish served on Thanksgiving?
A. cake A. Green bean casserole
B. pie B. Broccoli casserole
C. ice cream C. Carrot casserole
D. brownies D. Pea casserole

1704. What president refused to declare 1710. What meats were served at the first
Thanksgiving a holiday? Thanksgiving celebration?
A. Bill Clinton
B. George Bush
C. George Washington
D. Thomas Jefferson
1705. How many calories does the average
American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
A. 4, 000 to 5, 000 A. Turkey
B. 3, 000 to 4, 000 B. Duck
C. 2, 000 to 3, 000 C. Squirrel
D. 1, 000 to 2, 000 D. Fish

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1711. What is the name of the famous rock C. Huger


where the pilgrims landed? D. The genetically modified government

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A. The Resurrection Stone turkeys
B. Mount Rushmore 1716. Which is not a color of pumpkins?
C. Pearl Harbor A. White
D. Plymouth Rock B. Blue
1712. How long was the Mayflower’s voyage C. Yellow
from England toto America? D. Purple
A. 54 days
1717. What is the name of the annual Thanks-
B. 60 days giving parade held in New York City?
C. 66 days A. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
D. 84 days B. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
1713. How many turkeys do Americans pre- C. Turkey Day Parade
pare each year for Thanksgiving? D. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A. 1 million
1718. What percent of Americans skip turkey
B. 100 million on Thanksgiving?
C. 46 million A. 8%
D. 3 billion B. 12%
1714. What is the purpose of the Thanksgiv- C. 16%
ing turkey pardon by the President of the D. 20%
United States?
E. 24%
A. The purpose of the Thanksgiving
turkey pardon is to symbolically spare a 1719. Which two NFL teams traditionally play
turkey from being slaughtered and to pro- on Thanksgiving Day?
mote goodwill and compassion during the A. Washington Football Team and Dallas
holiday season. Cowboys
B. To raise awareness about the dangers B. Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cow-
of eating turkey boys
C. To select the turkey for the Thanksgiv- C. Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings
ing dinner
D. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
D. To demonstrate the President’s cook-
ing skills 1720. What pie is the most popular on Thanks-
giving?
1715. What reference does Suzanne Collins
make to Thanksgiving in The Hunger A. Apple Pie
Games? B. Pecan Pie
A. The Cornucopia C. Chocolate Pie
B. Katniss’ bow and arrow D. Pumpkin Pie

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1721. Who declared Thanksgiving as an offi- 1725. Approximately how many feathers does
cial holiday? a mature turkey have?
A. George Washington A. 3, 500
B. Abraham Lincoln B. 750
C. The pilgrims C. 1, 500
D. 4, 000
D. The villagers
1726. Thanksgiving is in the month of

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1722. What is a baby turkey called?

A. Poult
B. Gobbler
C. Chick
D. Hen

1723. How long did the first Thanksgiving


last? A. December
A. 30 minutes B. November
B. 1 day C. October
C. 3 days D. September
D. 30 days 1727. Which American Indian tribe celebrated
the Thanksgiving feast with the pilgrims?
1724. What year was the first Thanksgiving
A. Pomo Indians
celebrated?
B. The Chiefs
C. Piqua Shawnee Tribe
D. The Wampanoag
1728. Which U.S. President proclaimed
Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?

A. 1221
B. 1776
C. 1621
D. 1892

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A. James Buchanan 1732. What football team always plays on


Thanksgiving?
B. Andrew Johnson

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A. Minnesota Vikings
C. Abraham Lincoln
B. Detroit Lions
D. Thomas Jefferson
C. Green Bay Packers
1729. What is the name of the skin that hangs
D. Chicago Bears
from a turkey’s neck?
A. Snark 1733. Which NFL team has played the most
Thanksgiving Day games?
B. Wattle
A. Green Bay Packers
C. Garble
B. Pittsburgh Steelers
D. Swag
C. Dallas Cowboys
1730. According to HuffPost, which dessert D. New England Patriots
recipe was searched the most in Virginia?
1734. If Ms. Peck wanted to take the recip-
rocal of her current constant of 1/3, and
work backwards, what would her new
constant be. In other words, what is the
reciprocal of 1/3.
A. 3

A. Brownies B. 1/3

B. Pumpkin Pie C. 9

C. Apple Pie D. 1/9

D. Sweet Potato Pie 1735. What percentage of pilgrims who sailed


on the Mayflower survived to celebrate
1731. Which was the first year the Pilgrims thanksgiving?
celebrated Thanksgiving?
A. 50%
B. 100%
C. 20%
D. 75%

1736. What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to


make?
A. 1625 A. Syrup
B. 1640 B. Corn
C. 1621 C. Bread
D. 1631 D. Turkey

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1737. What is the name of the football game B. 1492


traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day? C. 1776
A. Super Bowl D. 1621
B. Thanksgiving Bowl
1742. One of America’s Founding Fathers
C. Turkey Bowl thought the turkey should be the national
D. Pilgrim’s Bowl bird of the United States.
A. True

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1738. Which President received a ceremonial
turkey? B. False
A. Truman 1743. Which president tried to change the date
B. Bush of Thanksgiving to boost the economy?
C. Lincoln A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. Kennedy B. Abraham Lincoln
C. Thomas Jefferson
1739. Which food company receives over 100,
000 calls in November and December to D. George Washington
answer turkey cooking questions?
1744. What is a baby turkey called?
A. poult
B. chick
C. turkette
D. hen

1745. Which US President moved Thanksgiv-


ing up one week to stimulate the Christ-
mas shopping economy?
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
A. Tyson
B. Theodore Roosevelt
B. Pilgrims Pride
C. Barack Obama
C. Kraft
D. Donald Trump
D. Butterball
1746. The first Thanksgiving had what type of
1740. What state raises the most turkeys? meat at the table?
A. Tennessee A. Pork and lamb
B. Florida B. Venison and Seafood
C. Down C. Turkey and Ham
D. Minnesota D. Chicken and Beef

1741. In what year did the first Thanksgiving 1747. The original thanksgiving lasted how
celebration take place? long?
A. 1900 A. 2 months

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B. 14 days 1752. What month is thanksgiving?


C. 7 days

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D. 3 days
1748. Thanksgiving occurs on the:

A. Fourth Thursday in November A. December


B. Third Thursday in November B. March
C. November 26 each year C. November
D. November 24 each year D. April
1749. Approximately how many cranberries 1753. What is the name of the traditional
are in 1 pound? American football game played on the day
A. 140 cranberries before Thanksgiving?
B. 240 cranberries A. Pre-Thanksgiving Bowl
C. 340 cranberries B. Thanksgiving Eve Bowl
D. 440 cranberries C. Turkey Eve Bowl
1750. How much does the average Thanksgiv- D. Pilgrim’s Eve Bowl
ing turkey weigh? 1754. How long was the first Thanksgiving
A. 10 lbs celebration?
B. 15 lbs A. 1 day
C. 20 lbs B. 2 days
D. 25 lbs C. 3 days
D. 4 days
1751. Why is football a Thanksgiving tradi-
tion? 1755. London helped her mother chop vegeta-
A. It started in 1856 when President bles for dressing. While she was chop-
Buchanan had a family football game on ping the vegetables, she ate some of them.
Thanksgiving Day What type of change occurred while the
vegetables were being chopped? What
B. It started in 1876 when Yale and
type of change occurred while London was
Princeton play on Thanksgiving day
eating the vegetables?
C. It started in 1890 the first year that
A. physical:chopped vegetables and
the Army and the Navy teams played each
chemical:eating vegetables
other on Thanksgiving day
B. physical:eating vegetables and chemi-
D. It started in 1905 when President T
cal:chopping vegetables
Roosevelt declared it a tradition moving
forward because it was his favorite sport C. both are physical changes
to watch D. both are chemical changes

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1756. What is the second most consumed food A. 3rd Tuesday in Nov.
in Thanksgiving? B. 1st Thursday in Nov.
A. Mashed potatoes C. last Thursday in Nov.
B. Sioux D. 4th Thursday in Nov.
C. Pumpkin Pie
1759. True or False:Turkeys can see behind
D. none of above themselves.
A. True

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1757. How many ships brought the first
colonists? B. False
1760. What is a male turkey called?
A. larry
B. harry
C. tom
D. none of above
1761. What is the name for a group of
turkeys?
A. Herd
B. Pack
C. The
A. One D. Flock
B. Three
1762. How long was the first Thanksgiving?
C. Five
A. 3 days
D. Seven B. 1 day
C. 2 days
Explanation: D. 5 days
1763. The longest balloon in the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade is:
There were supposed to be two ships, the A. Spiderman
Mayflower and the Seawell. B. Superman
1758. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the C. Wonder Woman
U.S.? D. Barney the Dinosaur
1764. What meat did the native Americans
bring to the first Thanksgiving?
A. Salmon
B. Turkey
C. Deer
D. none of above

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1765. On Liberia thanksgiving is celebrated 1771. Thanksgiving is always held on the 23rd
primarily by of November.

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A. Buddhist A. True
B. Jews B. False
C. Christians
1772. What is the average weight of a
D. Catholics turkey?
1766. Which year was the first Thanksgiving A. 30 pounds
celebrated in the United States?
B. 15 pounds
A. 1492
C. 25 pounds
B. 1776
D. 10 pounds
C. 1621
D. 1620 1773. How many pounds of turkey do Ameri-
cans eat on Thanksgiving?
1767. How fast can wild turkeys run?
A. 736 million pounds
A. 15 mph
B. 102 million pounds
B. 5 mph
C. 512 million pounds
C. 55 mph
D. 25 mph D. 780 million pounds

1768. Who was the first President to pardon 1774. President Thomas Jefferson believed
a turkey? that?
A. John F. Kennedy A. Thanksgiving was not a holiday
B. Lyndon B. Johnson B. Work was more important
C. Ronald Reagan C. The church and state should be sepa-
D. Richard Nixon rate

1769. How much did the world’s most expen- D. none of above
sive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost? 1775. What Indian helped the Pilgrims?
A. $150
A. Team
B. $1500
B. Pocahontas
C. $15, 000
C. You massed
D. $150, 000
D. Powhatan
E. $1, 500, 000
1770. What does Linus take with him every 1776. Black Friday is the biggest day of the
where he goes? year for which trade profession?

A. teddy bear A. electricians


B. cell phone B. carpenters
C. ipad C. painters
D. blanket D. plumbers

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1777. The turkey is his head. 1781. When was the first official Thanksgiv-
ing celebration?
A. 1567
B. 1492
C. 1621
D. 1722
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every Thanksgiving since 1945? (They
A. at played on Thanksgiving before that, but
B. in took a break during WWII.)
C. on A. Cincinnati Bengals
D. none of above B. Dallas Cowboys
C. Detroit Lions
1778. Which state was the first to adopt
D. Kansas City Chiefs
Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A. New York 1783. What was the name of the historic ship
that brought the Pilgrims to America?
B. Virginia
A. Garlic
C. Massachusetts
B. Mayflower
D. California
C. Coneflower
1779. What is the most consumed kind of pie D. Titanic
on Thanksgiving?
1784. Which two continents are located en-
tirely in the Western Hemisphere?

A. Cherry
A. Europe and Africa
B. Apple
B. Asia and Antarctica
C. Pumpkin
C. North America and Australia
D. Pecan
D. North America and South America
1780. What is the traditional dessert served
1785. Americans eat roughly how many
on Thanksgiving?
pounds of turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. Pumpkin Pie A. 215 million
B. apple pie B. 365 million
C. chocolate cake C. 445 million
D. ice cream D. 535 million

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1786. True or False:All turkeys can fly. A. Jenny


A. True B. Tom

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B. False C. Hen

1787. What decade was the green bean casse- D. Chicken


role, a Thanksgiving staple in many house-
1792. Turkey wasn’t on the first Thanksgiving
holds, first created?
menu.
A. 1930s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
D. 1960s

1788. What food was present at the first


Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanks-
giving now?
A. Seafood
B. Acorn Stew A. True
C. Roasted Possum B. False
D. Buffalo
1793. How heavy was the biggest ever
1789. Which city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thanksgiving Turkey? (hint:average
ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the weight is 15 pounds)
city? A. 20 pounds
A. Boston B. 45 pounds
B. New York City C. 61 pounds
C. Detroit D. 86 pounds
D. Chicago
1794. On which day of the week does Thanks-
1790. When was the first Thanksgiving? giving always occur in the United States?
A. 1718
B. 1621
C. 2000
D. 1589

1791. What is a male turkey called?

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A. Tuesday 1800. Which foods does Snoopy serve his


guests on “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiv-
B. Wednesday
ing”? (Select 2)
C. Thursday
D. Friday

1795. When is Thanksgiving in Canada?


A. The second Monday of October

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B. July 15th
C. January 22nd
D. July 1st A. popcorn
1796. Who holds the NFL record for most pass- B. potatoes
ing touchdowns in a single season?
C. pies
A. Drew Brees
D. pretzels
B. Tom Brady
C. And Marino 1801. Of the following, who is NOT a “shark”
on ABC’s “Shark Tank?”
D. Peyton Manning
A. Lori Greiner
1797. Which Native American tribe celebrated B. Jeter
the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
C. Robert Herjavec
A. Apache
D. Mark Cuban
B. Wampanoag
C. Cherokee 1802. What is the name of the annual Thanks-
giving parade held in New York City?
D. Iroquois
A. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
1798. In the USA, what day of the week is
B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving ALWAYS on?
A. Monday C. New York City Thanksgiving Parade

B. Tuesday D. Turkey Day Parade

C. Thursday 1803. Which of these foods would not have


D. Friday been served at the first Thanksgiving?
A. apples
1799. How many turkeys are prepared for
Thanksgiving in America each year? B. pie
A. About 150 million C. corn
B. About 1 million D. none of above
C. About 46 million
1804. Which U.S. President made this celebra-
D. About 250 million tion a national holiday?

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1810. In what decade did the Macy’s Thanks-


giving Parade start?

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A. 1900s
B. 1920s
C. 1940s
A. George Washington D. 1960s
B. Abraham Lincoln
1811. The first Thanksgiving celebration was
C. John F. Kennedy
originally how many days long?
D. Thomas Jefferson

1805. Who was president when it was first


established that Thanksgiving Day would
be on the fourth Thursday of November?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Franklin Roosevelt A. 2 days
C. Lyndon B. Johnson B. 3 days
D. Dwight D. Eisenhower C. 4 days
1806. What was the first official act of legis- D. 5 days
lation by the Pilgrims?
1812. What is Mrs. Recuero’s favorite
A. Magna Carta Thanksgiving side dish?
B. Mayflower Compact A. Mashed potatoes
C. Articles of Confederation B. macaroni and cheese
D. Declaration of Independence C. stuffing/dressing
1807. T/F:Pilgrims referred to themselves as D. sweet potatoes
Pilgrims.
1813. What is the dangling skin under a
A. True turkey’s neck called?
B. False A. Wattle
1808. Mr. Haas is colorblind B. Weedle
A. True C. Widdle
B. False D. 5 o’clock shadow

1809. What other country also celebrates 1814. The first ever Thanksgiving was held in
Thanksgiving?
A. United Kingdom A. 1620
B. Italy B. 1621
C. Mexico C. 1622
D. Canada D. 1623

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1815. Thanksgiving is the most heavily trav- 1819. When the perfume went from the area
eled holiday of the year? where it was sprayed and evenly dis-
persed throughout the room, what could
we have called the final state?
A. gradient
B. concentration
C. equilibrium

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A. True D. active transport
B. False
1820. Native Americans used cranberries, now
1816. When discussing downsizing her a staple of many Thanksgiving dinners, for
Thanksgiving with her students, Ms. Peck cooking as well as medicinal purposes.
decides to discuss the constant in her pro-
A. True
portional relationship. If everything is be-
ing divided by three, what is the constant B. False
betwee Ms. Peck’s normal Thanksgiving
numbers to Ms. Pecks new Thanksgiving 1821. What is the most popular type of pie
numbers? eaten on Thanksgiving? (according to
foodbeast.com)
A. 3
A. Cherry
B. 1/3
B. Pumpkin
C. 9
C. Strawberry
D. 1/9
D. Apple
1817. What Native American Tribe celebrated
the 1st Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims? 1822. How many phone calls does Butterball
A. The Wampanoag Turkey Talk Line answer in a year?

B. The Nauset A. 500, 00


C. The Pequot B. 300, 000
D. The Narraganset C. 100, 000
D. 700, 000
1818. Which group of Native American Indians
ate the first Thanksgiving meal with the 1823. What year was the first Thanksgiving
Pilgrims? celebrated?
A. 1620
B. 1622
C. 1621
D. 1619
A. The Cherokee 1824. Which school is the best school to learn
B. The Navajo English?
C. The Sioux A. Crossing Borbers
D. The Wampanoag B. Learning Institute

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C. HCC 1830. Without timber, the Pilgrims would not


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1825. Something that has bad effects as well A. clay found beneath the ground
as good.
B. leaves that are woven together
A. A stuffed shirt.
C. trees that are used as wood
B. To go cold turkey.
D. none of above
C. To be a mixed blessing.
1831. The average American will consume
D. none of above how many calories on Thanksgiving Day?
1826. What is it? A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 3500
D. 4500

1832. What day is honored every last Thurs-


day in November?
A. stuffing A. Groundhog Day
B. bread B. National Day of Mourning
C. salad C. My birthday (no)
D. turkey D. National November Day
Explanation:Since 1970, many people
1827. Which President made Thanksgiving a honor the Native Americans who lost
National holiday? their lives because of disease and fight-
A. Henry Ford ing brought to the New World by the Euro-
peans. After the “First Thanksgiving” war
B. Bill Clinton and conflict between the Native Ameri-
C. Abraham Lincoln cans and Colonists resulted in the deaths
of millions of Native people or their isola-
D. George Washington
tion in Reservations.
1828. When was the first Thanksgiving foot- 1833. How many passengers were on the
ball game? Mayflower?
A. 1782 A. 97
B. 1920 B. 102
C. 1876 C. 114
D. 1945 D. 121
1829. Which do American’s prefer to eat more 1834. What were the conditions like on the
of? Mayflower?
A. Pumpkin Pie A. dark, damp, and crowded
B. Apple Pie B. like a cruise ship

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C. not too poor 1841. What odd fact is true about Turkeys?
D. luxurious A. They never sleep
1835. Besides the Detroit Lions, what other B. They have 2 stomachs
NFL team traditionally plays on Thanksgiv-
ing? C. They have a belly button

A. The Dallas Cowboys D. They don’t have any nails


B. The Philadelphia Eagles

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1842. Which psalm does this verse come
C. The New York Giants from?”Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
D. The DuBois Beavers and his courts with praise! Give thanks to
him; bless his name!”
1836. What is the day after Thanksgiving
called? A. Psalm 90
A. Green Thursday B. Psalm 1
B. Black Friday C. Psalm 100
C. Post Thanksgiving Day D. Psalm 50
D. Christmas
1843. At the first Thanksgiving, which tribe of
1837. What famous Christmas song was orig-
Native Americans joined the early settler’s
inally written for Thanksgiving?
feast?
A. Jingle Bells
B. Here Comes Santa Claus
C. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
D. none of above
1838. What other country celebrates Thanks-
giving?
A. Canada
B. US
C. Africa
A. Sioux
D. Australia
B. Iroquois
1839. What are turkey chicks called?
A. Poults C. Wampanoag

B. Chicks D. Cherokee
C. Turkeylings
1844. Where did the pilgrims first land?
D. Turklet
A. Boston
1840. True/False Canada celebrates Thanks-
giving in November like the United States. B. New York

A. True C. Plymouth
B. False D. Washington

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1845. What percent of Americans skip turkey 1850. The most popular balloon in the Thanks-
on Thanksgiving? giving day parade is

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A. 5% A. Snoopy
B. 10% B. Felix the cat
C. 15% C. the Simpsons
D. 20% D. Spiderman

1846. True or false:turkey was a part of the 1851. Thanksgiving is all about reflecting on
first thanksgiving blessings and acknowledging gratitude for
A. True the provision of meal shared between

B. False A. Wampanoag Indians


B. The Arawaks and Tianos
1847. How many feathers do adult turkeys
have? C. Rastafarians

A. about 55 D. English colonists (Pilgrims) of Ply-


mouth
B. about 5, 500
C. about 550 1852. Which president declared Thanksgiving
a national holiday?
D. about 5
A. Thomas Jefferson
1848. How much pumpkin pie do Americans B. Abraham Lincoln
eat every Thanksgiving?
C. John F. Kennedy
A. 100 billion pies
D. George Washington
B. 10 thousand pies
C. 1 million pies 1853. What is the name of the Pilgrim’s Ship?
D. 50 million pies
Explanation:According to the American
Pie Council, more Americans actually like
Apple Pie better-Pumpkin Pie comes in
second place.

1849. What do male turkeys have on their legs


to protect themselves from other male
turkeys? A. Baywatcher
A. Spikes B. Plymouth
B. Claws C. Maybug
C. Alarms D. Mayflower
D. Spurs 1854. Turkeys often sleep in trees during the
Explanation:Male turkeys also have sharp, night.
spike-like projections on their legs called
spurs. Spurs are used for protection and A. Fact
defense of territory from other males. B. Fiction

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1855. Who was the leader of the Pilgrims dur-


ing the first Thanksgiving?
A. John Smith
B. William Bradford
C. George Washington
D. Christopher Columbus

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1856. Which year is considered to be the first
Thanksgiving celebration in the United A. yes
States?
B. no
A. 1492
C. maybe
B. 1621 D. none of above
C. 1776
1861. The first Thanksgiving lasted:
D. 1620
A. one day
1857. In what century were the first pumpkin B. two days
pies as we know them made?
C. three days
A. 1600s D. none of above
B. 1500s
1862. What city is home to the oldest Thanks-
C. 1700s giving parade?
D. 1800s A. Cleveland
B. Philadelphia
1858. Does osmosis require ATP?
C. Boston
A. yes
D. New York City
B. no
C. sometimes 1863. A turkey has eyes on both sides of its
head.
D. always
A. True
1859. Which president wanted to celebrate B. False
ThanksGiving and which one did not? Explanation:A turkey’s eyes are located on
opposite sides of its head. The position of
A. Bruno Mars, Justin Beaver
the eyes allows the animal to see two ob-
B. George Washington, Thomas Jeffer- jects at once, but limits its depth percep-
Son tion. Turkeys have a wide field of vision
C. Donald Trump, Joe Biden and by moving their neck, they can gain a
360-degree field of view.
D. Thomas JefferSon, George Washing-
ton 1864. To test if cranberries are ripe, they
bounce them! How high must a cranberry
1860. Can wild turkeys fly? bounce before it is harvested?

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A. 1 inch 1870. Who was the first video game character


to be featured as a balloon in the Macy’s
B. 2 inches
Thanksgiving Day Parade?

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C. 4 inches
D. none of above

1865. Where did Thanksgiving start?


A. West
B. South
C. Northwest
A. Mario
D. New England
B. Pikachu
1866. Which President refused to celebrate C. Pac Man
Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
D. Sonic the Hedgehog
A. James Madison
B. Thomas Jefferson 1871. Which football teams played in the very
first Thanksgiving game in 1934?
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. John Adams

1867. Which NFL team has hosted the most


Thanksgiving Day games?
A. New England Patriots
B. Green Bay Packers A. Lions vs. Bears
C. Detroit Lions B. Cowboys vs. Giants
D. Dallas Cowboys C. Packers vs. Vikings
1868. What is the name of the famous rock D. none of above
where the Pilgrims first landed?
1872. Imagine you’re hosting a Thanksgiving
A. Plymouth Rock dinner and you decide to share the history
B. Mayflower Rock of Thanksgiving with your guests, Luna,
Benjamin, and Anika. You mention the
C. Pilgrim Rock year 1620 and ask them if they know the
D. Thanksgiving Rock name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims
to America, a key part of the Thanksgiving
1869. How long was the Pilgrim voyage? story. What is the name of that ship?
A. 1 year A. Mayflower
B. 66 days B. Santa Maria
C. 2 years C. Nina
D. 1 month D. Surface

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1873. Why do turkeys gobble? B. Drew Brees


A. To attract females and establish terri- C. Peyton Manning
tory
D. Aaron Rodgers
B. To show off their feathers
C. To communicate with other turkeys 1878. Male turkeys are also called

D. To scare predators A. Gobblers


B. Toms

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1874. For what reasons do Germans give
thanks? C. Both
D. none of above

1879. How many days did the first Thanksgiv-


ing last in 1621?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
A. For a good year and good fortune. 1880. Which state consumes the most turkey
B. For health and peace. on Thanksgiving Day?
C. For love and luck. A. Florida
D. For money and blessings. B. Road cancer
1875. Who was the first President to pardon C. Tennessee
a turkey? (a) Carter D. California
A. a Kennedy
1881. Which is the only place in Australia that
B. Carter
celebrates Thanksgiving?
C. George Bush
A. Marshall islands
D. Lincoln
B. Fiji
1876. How many feathers does an average C. Norfolk islands
turkey have?
D. none of above
A. 2, 500
B. 5, 000 1882. The word “turkey” comes from the He-
C. 1, 000 brew word, “Tukki” which means

D. 3, 500 A. Big bird


B. Wild bird
1877. Who holds the record for the most pass-
ing yards in a single Thanksgiving Day C. Yummy bird
game? D. Turk’s bird AI Suggested Tag 7.EE.B.3
A. Tom Brady Correct Incorrect

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1883. Which president proclaimed Thanksgiv- 1889. Name the football team, Patrick, Fran-
ing as a national holiday? cis, Anne.

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A. George Washington A. Saints
B. Thomas Jefferson B. Bears

C. John F. Kennedy C. Ravens


D. Cowboys
D. Abraham Lincoln
1890. What is the purpose of the first Thanks-
1884. The first Thanksgiving lasted: giving dinner according to William Brad-
A. 1 day ford?
A. To celebrate the successful harvest
B. 2 days
B. To honor the Native American culture
C. 3 days
C. To express gratitude to God
D. none of above
D. To welcome new settlers
1885. Which president refused to recognize 1891. What year was the first American
Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving?
A. George Washington
B. Abe Lincoln
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. George Bush

1886. True or False:Most Americans do not


prefer left overs to the actual meal. A. 1900
B. 1492
A. True
C. 1621
B. False
D. 1776
1887. Which culture Birthed the idea of the 1892. About how many turkeys are cooked
horn of plenty, cornucopia? each year for Thanksgiving?
A. British culture A. 1 thousand
B. Indian culture B. 1 million
C. Greek culture C. 46 million
D. none of above D. none of above
1893. The first department store to hold a
1888. Corn is the of the plant.
Thanksgiving parade was:
A. Fruit A. Sears
B. seed B. Gimbels
C. stem C. MAYS
D. leaves D. JcPenney

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1894. Latitude lines measure

A. north and south

B. east and west D.

1895. Which sport is popular to watch on


Thanksgiving day?

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1896. Which president was the first to estab-
lish Thanksgiving as a legal national holi-
day to be held the 4th Thursday in Novem-
ber
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. John Adams
1897. How many women were on the
Mayflower?
A. 18
B. 56
C. 102
A.
D. none of above
1898. It has been estimated that % of
Americans eat turkey each year?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 88%
B. D. 100%
1899. Which Native America tribe befriended
the Pilgrims and were invited to the first
Thanksgiving feast?

C.

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A. Cleveland Indians 1904. We celebrate Thanksgiving because


B. Washington Redskins A. those who founded our country were

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thankful for surviving the first years.
C. Cherokee
B. it’s a reason to eat a lot of food.
D. Wampanoag
C. we needed a November holiday.
1900. Which bird was Benjamin Franklin’s D. we need to eat more potatoes.
preference for the national bird of the
United States instead of the Bald Eagle? 1905. When was the first Thanksgiving feast?
A. Turkey A. 1621

B. Seagull B. 500 B.C.


C. 1776
C. Sparrow
D. 2012
D. Pigeon
1906. How many calories are in the average
1901. What was the name of the tribe that Thanksgiving meal?
helped the pilgrims?
A. 1000
A. Cree
B. 3000
B. Iroquois C. 500
C. Wampanoag D. 5000
D. Apache
1907. A full grown turkey has about how
many feathers?
1902. What key on the piano corresponds with
the note “la”? A. 3, 500
A. A B. 4, 800
B. B C. a million

C. C D. too many to count

D. D 1908. When did the first Thanksgiving game


take place?
1903. Why was the turkey on Joey’s head? A. 1776
B. 1863
C. 1876
D. 1920

1909. An ecosystem is made up of all of the


following except:
A. to see if it would fit A. Water
B. to smell what was inside B. Air
C. to make everyone laugh C. Minerals
D. to scare Chandler D. Rocks

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1910. What is the name and gender of a 1916. Which state produces the most turkeys
turkey that gobbles? in the United States?
A. male turkey, Tom A. Minnesota
B. Rooster B. Texas
C. Ginny C. Wisconsin
D. foul D. Iowa
1917. Which President made Thanksgiving a

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1911. What sport is commonly associated
with Thanksgiving? permanent national holiday?
A. football A. Bill Clinton
B. soccer B. Abraham Lincoln

C. baseball C. Barack Obama

D. none of above D. Harry Truman


1918. What is the traditional color of Thanks-
1912. What is desert known to be at a feast
giving?
on thanksgiving
A. Purple
A. Pumpkin Pie
B. There is no traditional color of Thanks-
B. Pumpkin cake
giving.
C. Gingerbread C. Blue
D. Banana bread D. Green
1913. What is a baby turkey called? 1919. Why did the Pilgrims bury a fish with
A. Chick their corn plants?
B. Nestling A. Squanto taught them it was good fer-
tilizer
C. Poult
B. They didn’t like fish and didn’t want to
D. Turkling
eat it
1914. Why is a male turkey often referred to 1920. About how many pumpkin pies are con-
as a Tom Turkey? sumed every Thanksgiving?
A. A reference to Thomas Jefferson A. 28 thousand
B. A reference to Thomas Edison B. 49 thousand
C. A reference to Thomas Paine C. 50 million
D. A reference to Thomas Henry D. 17 million
1915. Which country consumes the most 1921. What utensil was primarily used at that
turkeys? first Thanksgiving?
A. Israel A. forks
B. United States B. spoons
C. Turkey C. knives
D. none of above D. none of above

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1922. How long did the first Thanksgiving A. Florida


Feast last? B. California

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C. Wisconsin
D. Maine

1925. Can wild turkeys fly


A. Yes they are a kind of bird!
B. No they’re huge!
A. 1 day
1926. What ship set sail from Plymouth, Eng-
B. 1 week land on September 6, 1620 with 102 pas-
C. 3 days sengers on board?
D. 4 days A. Nina
B. Surface
1923. Which Indian chief was said to have at-
tended the first Thanksgiving? C. Titanic
D. Mayflower

1927. Which basketball team drafted LeBron


James in 2003?
A. Miami Heat
B. Cleveland Cavaliers
C. New York Knicks
D. Los Angeles Lakers

1928. Which of the following birds are


turkeys?

A. You massed A.
B. Sitting Bull
C. Black Hawk
D. Tattoo B.

Explanation: C.

He was said to have been at the celebra- D.


tion along with dozens of his people.

1924. Which state is famous for its cranberry 1929. What current U.S. state did the pilgrims
production? land in?

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A. Massachusetts 1933. Calvin Coolidge was sent something


other than a turkey as a Thanksgiving gift
B. Virginia
from a man in Mississippi. This gift was a
C. Delaware
D. Connecticut A. Raccoon named Rebecca
B. Turtle named Tuttle
1930. What do turkey eggs look like?
C. Squirrel named Sam
A. light brown with spots

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D. Monkey named Mark
B. brown
1934. A spooked turkey can run
C. white
A. 50 miles an hour
D. dark brown spots
B. 5 miles an hour
1931. Who was the first President to make C. 20 miles an hour
Thanksgiving a national holiday?
D. 60 miles an hour

1935. Which state was the first to adopt


Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A. California
B. Massachusetts
C. Virginia
D. New York

1936. While cooking Thanksgiving dinner,


A. Washington Snoopy accidentally burns his
B. Lincoln A. ear

C. Jefferson B. apron
C. chef’s hat
D. Roosevelt
D. nose
1932. What is it?
1937. 4 x 0.03
A. 12
B. 0.12
C. 120
D. 0.012

1938. Which holiday is considered the favorite


A. turkey of Americans?
B. chicken A. Christmas
C. beef B. Halloween
D. pork C. Thanksgiving

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D. Easter
E. 4th of July

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Explanation:Christmas is first followed by
Thanksgiving and Halloween.

1939. Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?

A. Duck
B. Turkey
C. Goose
D. Venison
A. Pilgrims and Native Americans 1944. What is the NBC singing show which has
B. Romans and Pilgrims blind auditions?
C. Native Americans and Romans A. X Factor
D. Pilgrims and Europeans B. American Idol
C. The Voice
1940. Which department store was first to
hold a Thanksgiving Day Parade? D. America’s Got Talent
A. Gimbel’s 1945. How many women attended the first
B. Sears Thanksgiving party?
C. Macy’s A. None
D. Woolworths B. One
C. Five
1941. What professional football team has
played almost every Thanksgiving since D. none of above
1934?
1946. Which two NFL teams have played on
A. Chicago Bears Thanksgiving since 1966?
B. Green Bay Packers A. Buffalo BillsNY Giants
C. Detroit Lions B. NY JetsNY Giants
D. Dallas Cowboys C. Detroit LionsNE Patriots
1942. Which NFL team has the most wins on D. Dallas CowboysDetroit Lions
Thanksgiving Day?
1947. Which president is believed to be the
A. New England Patriots first to pardon a turkey and start this an-
B. Green Bay Packers nual tradition?
C. Dallas Cowboys A. President Lincoln in 1863
D. Pittsburgh Steelers B. President Roosevelt in 1939

1943. What meat was NOT served at the first C. President Harry Truman in 1947
Thanksgiving? D. none of above

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1948. Which president declared Thanksgiving 1953. What are some Thanksgiving tradi-
a national holiday? tions?
A. George Washington A. Going to the beach, having a picnic,
and going for a swim.
B. Thomas Jefferson
B. Watching horror movies, going to a
C. Abraham Lincoln
haunted house, and dressing up in scary
D. John F. Kennedy costumes.

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C. Having a turkey dinner, watching foot-
1949. Since only a third of Ms. Peck’s family
ball games, and expressing gratitude.
will be coming to thanksgiving, she has de-
cided to continue the proportional relation- D. Eating pizza, playing video games, and
ship with her mashed potato recipe. Ms. complaining about the food.
Peck usually uses a 6lb bag of potatoes
for Thanksgiving. How much potatoes will 1954. The Rocky Mountains go through all of
she use this year? the following states except:

A. Cans A. Montana
B. Colorado
B. to request
C. Nevada
C. heart
D. New Mexico
D. 1lb
1955. How many people participate in the
1950. Which famous parade takes place on Macy’s Thanksgiving parade each year?
Thanksgiving Day in New York City? (except this year)
A. Halloween Parade A. 8, 000
B. Christmas Day Parade B. 5, 500
C. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade C. 10, 000
D. Easter Parade D. 3, 000

1951. How many Pilgrims travelled on the 1956. What is the name of the skin that hangs
Mayflower? from the turkey’s beak?
A. 100
B. 101
C. 102
D. 103

1952. Which people and where did they cele-


brate the first thanksgiving?
A. South Carolina, Pilgrims
B. Plymouth Mass, Pilgrims
C. Kentucky, Pilgrims A. A decoration
D. Virginia, Pilgrim B. The gizzard

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C. The gobbler 1962. What is this bird called?


D. The snood

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1957. What state raises the most turkeys
A. Ohio
B. Montana
C. Minnesota
A. Turkey
D. North Dakota
B. Seagull
E. South Dakota
C. Owl
1958. Which state produces the most turkeys D. Goose
in the United States?
1963. According to the Guiness Book of World
A. Iowa Records, the heaviest turkey weighed
B. Minnesota A. 32 pounds
C. Texas B. 51 pounds
D. California C. 64 pounds 10 ounces
1959. Which of the following was NOT served D. 86 pounds
at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal? E. 91 pounds 3 ounces
A. Cranberries, corn, and mashed pota- 1964. Which countries traditionally celebrate
toes Thanksgiving?
B. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried A. Jamaica
fruit
B. USA
C. cranberries, corn, fish, turkey
C. UK
D. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
D. Canada
1960. What food was NOT served on the 1st
1965. The pilgrims first landed on this famous
Thanksgiving celebration?
rock?
A. turkey
A. Concord
B. venison B. Boston
C. lobster C. New Raven
D. fish D. Plymouth
1961. How many days were the pilgrims 1966. Who declared Thanksgiving a national
aboard the Mayflower? holiday in the U.S. in 1863?
A. 93 A. Andrew Johnson
B. 74 B. Abraham Lincoln
C. 66 C. Otto von Bismarck
D. 220 D. Thomas Edison

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1967. Which American President did not like C. China


the idea of a National Thanksgiving Day? D. Australia
1971. How many Pumpkin Pies are consumed
every Thanksgiving?

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A. Thomas Jefferson
A. 10 million
B. John Adams
B. 500, 000
C. John Smith
C. 50 million
D. George Washington
D. 1 million
1968. What food was present at the first
1972. Choose the correct option
Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanks-
giving now?
A. Pie
B. Mashed Potatoes
C. Turkey
D. Seafood

1969. What is the traditional dessert served


on Thanksgiving?
A. Pumpkin Pie
B. ice cream
C. chocolate cake
D. apple pie
A. Jelly Sauce
1970. Which country did the Pilgrims come B. Cranberry Sauce
from?
C. Cherry Soup
D. Bean Soup
1973. What do we call the day after Thanks-
giving?

A. England
B. France

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A. Black Friday B. green beans


B. Red Saturday C. stuffing

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C. Leftover Turkey Day D. Pumpkin Pie
D. none of above
1978. How high must a cranberry bounce be-
1974. Which president refused to declare fore it is harvested?
Thanksgiving a holiday, calling it “the
most ridiculous idea ever conceived”?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. Martin van Buren
D. Andrew Jackson

1975. What seafood was served at the first


Thanksgiving? (a) A. 6 inches
A. scallops B. 8 inches
B. a lobster C. 3 inches
C. octopus D. 4 inches
D. squid
1979. In what city and state was the first
1976. Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Thanksgiving.
A. Salem, Massachusetts
B. Watertown, Massachusetts
C. Plymouth, Massachusetts
D. Medford, Massachusetts

1980. Turkey was not on the original Thanks-


giving menu
A. true
B. false

A. True 1981. What sport is played on Thanksgiving


B. False day?

1977. ‘Don’t you know anything about A. baseball


Thanksgiving dinners? Where’s the B. football
mashed potatoes? Where’s the cranberry
sauce? Where’s the ?’ C. soccer
A. yams D. volleyball

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1982. How many pilgrims were on the ship? B. 1862


C. 1912
D. 1962
E. 2012
1986. Who was the president to make Thanks-
giving a permanent national holiday?
A. Abraham Lincoln

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B. John F. Kennedy
C. Gearoge Washington
D. Andrew Jackson
A. 22
B. 52 1987. What is the wobbly red piece of flesh on
the top of the beak of a turkey?
C. 102
A. a snout
D. 302
B. a snood
1983. How many calories does the average C. a thingamabober
person consume at their Thanksgiving
D. a swag
meal?
A. 800 1988. In the US Thanksgiving is traditionally
celebrated on the 4th of November.
B. 1500
A. Wednesday
C. 3000
B. Friday
D. none of above
C. Sunday
1984. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiv- D. Thursday
ing Day Parade?
1989. The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was be-
lieved to have lasted how many days?
A. 25 days
B. 3 days
C. 1 day
D. 10 days

A. 1924 1990. In 1705, the town of Colcester, Con-


necticut cancelled Thanksgiving because
B. 1933
C. 1945
A. of a huge snowstorm
D. 1952
B. they couldn’t make enough pump-
1985. When did canned cranberries first come kin pie
about? C. of the Revolutionary War.
A. 1812 D. all of their turkeys escaped.

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1991. Who was the president to make Thanks- 1996. Approximately what % of Americans
giving a holiday can trace their ancestry back to the Pil-
grims?

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A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 6%
D. 10%

1997. Which group of people already lived in


A. Abraham Lincoln Plymouth?

B. George Washington A. The Pilgrims


C. Donald’ Trump B. The Wampanoag Indians
D. Ulysses Grant 1998. How fast can wild turkeys run?
1992. How many calories, on average, does A. 5 mph
an average person consume during Thanks- B. 15 mph
giving dinner?
C. 25 mph
A. 1500
D. 45 mph
B. 2000
C. 3000 1999. What is the name of the annual Thanks-
giving parade held in New York City?
D. 4500
A. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
1993. Who sang a Thanksgiving song during
B. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
his tenure on Saturday Night Live?
C. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A. Chris Farley
B. AdamSandler D. Turkey Day Parade

C. Tina Fey 2000. What is the name of the ship that


D. SteveMartin brought the Pilgrims to America?
A. Santa Maria
1994. Since 1934, this NFL team has played
every year on Thanksgiving Day B. Titanic

A. Chicago Bears C. Nina


B. Detroit Lions D. Mayflower
C. Pittsburgh Steelers 2001. How many sides does a stop sign have?
D. Dallas Cowboys A. 7
1995. Wild turkeys can fly. B. 8
A. True C. 9
B. False D. 10

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2002. Rice Crispy Treats


A. Scotcharoos
B. Peanut Butter Bars
C. Cookies
D. none of above
A. tomatoes
2003. In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what B. potatoes

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does Charlie Brown serve to his friends for
C. squash
Thanksgiving dinner?
D. yams
A. Chicken
B. pizza 2007. A female turkey is called a
C. Peanut butter & jelly A. Shiela
D. popcorn B. Karen
C. Jenny
2004. What president made the 4th Thursday
of November offically Thanksgiving day? D. Noja
A. Franklin Roosevelt 2008. On a standard traffic light, where is the
B. AbeLincoln green light located

C. John F.Kennedy A. Middle

D. Dwight Eisenhower B. Top


C. Bottom
2005. Approximately how many turkeys are
eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the D. none of above
United States?
2009. In what month did the very first Thanks-
giving celebration likely take place?
A. October
B. November
C. September
D. March

2010. Randy is a vegetarian. His mother


decided to make him a salad to eat for
Thanksgiving. Salad is an example of a
A. 100 million
(an)
B. 280 million
A. solution
C. 500 million
B. element
D. none of above
C. compound
2006. What is it? D. mixture

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2011. Americans eat million turkeys each 2014. The first broadcast NFL game occurred
thanksgiving when the Detroit Lions played the Chicago
Bears in what year?

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A. 10
A. 1934
B. 34
B. 1901
C. 46
C. 1975
D. 52
D. 1985
2012. Which of the following states does NOT
2015. Black Friday is the busiest day for
produce sugarcane?
plumbers.
A. Florida A. True
B. Hawaii B. False AI Suggested Tag 7.SP.C.7.a Cor-
C. Georgia rect Incorrect
D. Louisiana 2016. A baby turkey is called a
E. Texas A. hen
B. poult
2013. What kind of meat or fish would not
have been on the Thanksgiving table? C. tom
D. snood

2017. Pumpkins are the of the plant.


A. Seed
B. Leaf
C. Fruit
D. Roots

2018. What is the day after Thanksgiving


called?
A. Cyber Friday
B. Black Friday
A. Cod C. Red Friday
B. Beef D. Big Friday
C. Turkey
2019. What is the name of the famous rock
D. Deer where the pilgrims first landed?

Explanation:

Cattle and horses did not arrive until later.

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A. Rock and Roll C. 1.5 miles


B. Plymouth Rock D. 1 mile
C. Slippery Rock
2026. What year was the first Thanksgiving
D. none of above
celebrated?
2020. How long did the first Thanksgiving cel- A. 1621
ebration last?
B. 1776

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A. 3 days
C. 1492
B. 10 hours
C. 1 day D. none of above

D. 1 week 2027. To whom are drawings given by children


2021. Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a in Japan during their labor Thanksgiving?
vegetable? A. The president
A. Fruit B. Police officers
B. Vegetable C. Nurses
2022. Which President refused to celebrate D. none of above
Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
A. George Washington 2028. What culture produced the idea of the
cornucopia, the horn of plenty?
B. Thomas Jefferson
A. Romans
C. Richard Nixon
D. Donald Trump B. Greeks
C. English Saxons
2023. Where are the smashing pumpkins
from? D. Egyptians
A. New York
2029. Which utensil did the Pilgrims not use,
B. Chicago as it had not yet been invented?
C. Austin A. Spoon
D. THE
B. Fork
2024. The Pilgrims landed in C. Knife
A. New York
D. none of above
B. Pennsylvania
C. Massachusetts 2030. Who was the President that declared
Thanksgiving a national holiday?
D. Rhode Island
A. Thomas Jefferson
2025. Turkeys have a keen sense of hearing.
How far can they hear up to? B. George Washington
A. .5 miles C. Abraham Lincoln
B. 2 miles D. John F. Kennedy

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2031. What was the last movie Walt Disney C. At midnight


was able to work on before he died?
D. Early in the morning

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2037. What is the next prime number after 7?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
A. Cinderella
D. 15
B. The Jungle Book
C. Mary Poppins 2038. Everyone loves dessert, but, according
D. 101 Dalmatians to statistics, this pie is the most popular
A. Apple Pie
2032. How many pilgrims came over on the
Mayflower? B. Strawberry Rhubarb
A. 89 C. Pumpkin Pie
B. 185 D. Boston Cream Pie
C. 102
D. 217 2039. What is the name of the skin that hangs
off the turkey’s neck?
2033. Which two NFL teams play on every
A. snark
Thanksgiving?
A. Detroit Lions B. wattle

B. Chicago Bears C. gobbler


C. Dallas Cowboys D. beard
D. Green Bay Packers
2040. How many bones are in the human
2034. True/False-All turkeys can fly. body?
A. True A. 330
B. False B. 400
2035. What did they eat at the first Thanks- C. 206
giving?
D. 189
A. Turkey, Mash Potatoes, and Stuffing
B. Ham, Sweet Potatoes, and Rolls 2041. Happy Thanksgiving! What Snack is un-
C. Hamburgers, Fries, and Coke commonly eaten?

D. Deer, Mussels, and Fruit A. Roasted pumpkin seeds

2036. When is the best time to see a turkey? B. Pumpkin bread

A. On a clear, warm day or in a light rain C. Pumpkin cookies


B. In a heavy rainstorm D. Cranberry toast

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2042. Which main two products did the Pil- 2047. The first Thanksgiving was originally
grims and Natives share? supposed to be a fast (where you stop eat-
ing) but thanks to the Native Americans, it
turned into a feast!
A. True
B. False

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2048. True or False:The average American eats
about 4, 500 calories at Thanksgiving din-
ner.
A. True
A. Chicken and beans B. False
B. Turkey and corn
C. Strawberries and pork 2049. SMALL molecules move freely across a
membrane through the lipid bilayer by the
D. Oil and rice
process of
2043. The real Plymouth rock is cracked, true
A. diffusion
or false?
A. false B. osmosis
B. true C. facilitated diffusion
2044. What year was the first Thanksgiving D. active transport
celebrated?
A. 1776 2050. The turkey holding the Guiness Book of
B. 1221 World Records record weight, weighed in
C. 1621 at
D. 1892 A. 86 pounds
2045. Which of the following is NOT true of B. 63 pounds
turkeys?
C. 107 pounds
A. Turkey meat has more protein than
beef. D. 43 pounds
B. Wild turkeys cannot fly.
C. Wild turkeys can run up to 25mph. 2051. About how many pumpkin pies are con-
sumed every Thanksgiving?
D. Males weigh twice as much as fe-
males. A. 40 million
2046. The Pilgrims called their feast “Thanks- B. 50 million
giving.”
A. True C. 60 million
B. False D. 70 million

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2052. How many English settlers were at the 2057. Which President made Thanksgiving a
first Thanksgiving? permanent national holiday?

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A. John F. Kennedy
B. Andrew Jackson
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. Franklin Roosevelt
2058. Which President made turkey pardoning
A. 25 an annual event?
B. 50 A. Abraham Lincoln
C. 300 B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. 1, 000 C. Ronald Reagan
2053. How many passengers came on the D. George H.W. Bush
Mayflower in 1620?
2059. What is a staple food that we have for
A. 84 Thanksgiving today?
B. 96 A. Turkey
C. 102 B. Bacon
D. 112 C. Fish
2054. What traditional eating utensil was D. Chicken
NOT used at the first Thanksgiving? 2060. Who was the president that declared
A. Spoon Thanksgiving a national holiday?
B. Fork A. George Washington
C. Knife B. John F. Kennedy
D. Spork C. Abraham Lincoln
2055. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving D. Thomas Jefferson
Day parade 2061. What Indian tribe was at the first
A. New York Thanksgiving?
B. Plymouth A. Pilgrim
C. Detroit B. Wampanoag
D. Philadelphia C. Cherokee
E. Boston D. Navajo
2056. What meat is the most popular alterna- 2062. What famous Christmas song was orig-
tive to turkey on Thanksgiving? inally written for Thanksgiving?
A. Ham A. Jingle Bells
B. Steak B. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
C. Hamburgers C. Let it Snow
D. Pizza D. White Christmas

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2063. What are most turkey feathers used for 2069. Black Friday is known for shopping, but
after the turkey is plucked? is also the busiest day for what other pro-
A. Fall decor fession?
B. Replica Native American headdresses A. grocery stores
C. Pens B. plumbers

D. Animal feed C. cable installation


D. gas stations
2064. The first Thanksgiving was to celebrate

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2070. The Pilgrims intended to land near what
major river?
A. a successful harvest
A. The James River
B. new friends
B. The Delaware River
C. the landing of the pilgrims
C. The Hudson River
D. the tribe chief’s birthday
D. The Mississippi River
2065. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day parade debut? 2071. Which Native American tribe was at the
first Thanksgiving?

A. 1924
B. 1934 A. Pequots
C. 1944 B. Powhatan
D. 1954 C. Seminole
D. Wampanoag
2066. Do turkeys have heart attacks?
2072. When do Canadians celebrate Thanks-
A. yes
giving?
B. no
A. The last Friday in August
2067. What does the average size turkey B. The first last Thursday of September
weigh?
C. The second Monday in October
A. 20 pounds
D. The first Tuesday in November
B. 10 pounds
2073. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving
C. 8 pounds Day Parade first have balloons?
D. 15 pounds A. 1965
2068. Only female turkeys can gobble B. 1906
A. True C. 1947
B. False D. 1928

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2074. Where was the first Thanksgiving cele- A. 20 mph


brated?
B. 5 mph

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A. Dover
C. turkeys cannot trot they can only fly
B. Plymouth
C. Boston D. 17 mph

D. New York 2079. What kind of bird is a “Turducken”.


2075. What 2 football teams always play on A. Turkey
Thanksgiving?
B. Chicken
C. Duck
D. All of the above
Explanation:The Turducken is pretty much
exactly what it sounds like-a turkey
stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken-
A. New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steel-
it was invented, legend has it, by Paul
ers
Prudhomme, the Louisiana chef who
B. Kansas City Chiefs Phillidelphia Eagles trademarked the name in 1986.
C. Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys
D. none of above 2080. How many cranberries are approxi-
mately in one pound?
2076. What was the first meal Neil Armstrong
A. 320
and Buzz Aldrin are after walking on the
moon? B. 355
A. roasted ham C. 440
B. mac ‘n cheese
D. 550
C. roasted turkey
D. McDonald’s 2081. How many passengers were on the
Mayflower?
2077. How long did the first Thanksgiving
last? A. 102
A. 7 days B. 25
B. 3 days C. 77
C. 1 day D. 1, 932
D. 14 days
2082. What is the most purchased meat during
2078. How fast can a turkey trot?
Thanksgiving?
A. Turkey
B. Ham
C. Steaks
D. Seafood

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2083. What country other than the United 2089. What was the name of the ship on which
States celebrates Thanksgiving? the Pilgrims sailed?
A. Mexico A. Titanic
B. Japan B. Lusitania
C. Canada C. Mayflower
D. France D. Plymouth
2090. It has been estimated that how many

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2084. Who was the third president of the
United States? Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving.

A. Abraham Lincoln A. 79%


B. 65%
B. Donald Trump
C. 50%
C. George Washington
D. 88%
D. Thomas Jefferson
2091. Which sport is traditionally associated
2085. Squanto taught the Pilgrims to with Thanksgiving?
A. build shelter A. Baseball
B. make canoes B. Basketball
C. use a cache to store food C. Football
D. fertilize the soil D. Hockey
2086. What is the name of the traditional 2092. On average how many grams of fat
stuffing used in the Thanksgiving turkey? does someone consume during a Thanks-
A. Cornbread stuffing giving meal?
A. 70 grams
B. Apple stuffing
B. 90 grams
C. Potato stuffing
C. 150 grams
D. Carrot stuffing
D. 226 grams
2087. The first department store to hold a
Thanksgiving day parade was: 2093. Which NFL team has the most wins on
Thanksgiving Day?
A. J.C. Penney’s
A. Green Bay Packers
B. Macy’s
B. Pittsburgh Steelers
C. Gimbel’s C. New England Patriots
D. none of above D. Dallas Cowboys
2088. Which two NFL teams play on Thanks- 2094. On which Thursday of November is
giving Day? Thanksgiving celebrated?
A. Patriots and Packers A. The last Thursday
B. Chief and Bears B. The first Thursday
C. Lions and Cowboys C. The fourth Thursday
D. Eagles and Giants D. It is not celebrated on a Thursday

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2095. How long was the first Thanksgiving? C. Ronald Reagan


A. 1 day D. George W. Bush
Explanation:In 1989, the 41st president

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B. 2 days
pardoned the first turkey-that is, as-
C. 3 days sured he would never become some-
D. 1 week body’s dinner-ever after noticing the 50-
pound bird looked a little antsy at his of-
2096. Which American State produces the ficial Thanksgiving proclamation. Since
most turkeys? then, every president has upheld the tra-
A. Ohio dition and a few of the turkeys have gone
B. Minnesota on to serve a different purpose. In 2005
and 2009, the birds went to Disneyland
C. Wisconsin and Disney World parks to participate in
D. Texas the annual Thanksgiving parades.

2097. What state produces the most pump- 2101. Wild turkeys can fly at speeds of up to
kin?
A. California A. 10 mph
B. Tennessee B. 25 mph
C. Illinois C. 55 mph

D. Texas D. 100 mph


2102. What is a male turkey called?
2098. What state raises the most turkeys?
A. Tom
A. Pennsylvania
B. Buck
B. Montana
C. Bob
C. Ohio
D. Mike
D. Minnesota
2103. How many feathers does a mature
2099. What was the original purpose of turkey have?
Thanksgiving?
A. To celebrate the end of the harvest
season.
B. To honor Native American culture and
traditions.
C. To give thanks for a bountiful harvest
and celebrate blessings of the past year.
D. To commemorate the arrival of the Pil-
grims in America.

2100. Who was the first President to officially A. 500


“pardon” a turkey on Thanksgiving? B. 1, 000
A. John F. Kennedy C. 2, 500
B. Richard Nixon D. 3, 500

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2104. What Native American tribe celebrated 2108. What food is this?
the first Thanksgiving with Pilgrims?
A. The Navajo
B. The Iroquois
C. The Cheyenne
D. The Wampanoag

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2105. Who closes out the Macy’s Thanksgiv-
ing Day Parade?

A. Popcorn
B. corn
C. Turkey
D. none of above
2109. How many white turkey feathers did
they dye yellow to make Big Bird’s cos-
A. The Grinch tume?
B. Buddy the Elf A. 40, 000
C. Frosty the Snowman B. 4, 000
D. Santa C. 400
D. 4 million
2106. Thanksgiving occurs on the:
2110. Statistically, what is Americans’ fa-
vorite Thanksgiving side dish?
A. stuffing
B. green bean casserole
C. rolls
D. sweet potatoes
2111. When the religious group that would
A. First Thursday In November later be known as the Pilgrims left England
to practice their religion freely, where did
B. Third Thursday in November they go?
C. November 26 each year
D. Fourth Thursday in November

2107. Name the world’s biggest island.


A. Iceland
B. Hawaii
C. Greenland A. Boston, Massachusetts
D. Japan B. Plymouth, Massachusetts

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2112. While we don’t know for sure, but what C. Australia


month did the first Thanksgiving celebra- D. Mexico
tion most likely take place

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2118. Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the
A. September
United States.True or False?
B. October
A. True
C. November
B. False
D. December
2119. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
E. July giving parade held in New York City?
2113. How many women were at the very A. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
first Thanksgiving celebration? B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A. 3 C. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
B. 5 D. Turkey Day Parade
C. 7
2120. North Carolina is the nation’s leading
D. 9 producer of which vegetable?
2114. What do Koreans cook during Chuseok, A. Carrots
their Thanksgiving? B. Green Beans
A. Turkey C. Sweet Potatoes
B. Rice Cakes D. Potatoes
C. A slaugtered goat 2121. What is the name of the famous Thanks-
D. Cognate giving parade held in New York City?
A. Thanksgiving Parade of Lights
2115. What was the capital of America on July
4, 1776, the first Independence Day? B. New York City Thanksgiving Parade
A. New York City C. Turkey Day Parade

B. Washington D.C. D. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

C. Philadelphia 2122. What southern state was the first to


adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
D. Boston

2116. This state grows the most cranberries.


A. New York
B. Alabama
C. Arizona
D. Wisconsin

2117. Which country celebrates Thanksgiving A. South Carolina


on the second Monday in October? B. Virginia
A. Canada C. Georgia
B. United States D. Pennsylvania

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2123. Only male turkeys gobble:true or false? C. two years


D. three years
2129. An electron has what kind of charge?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. No Charge

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D. None of These
A. True 2130. Turkey was the main meat dish at the
B. False first Thanksgiving in 1621

2124. What is the most common time to eat


Thanksgiving dinner?
A. 12pm
B. 1pm
C. 2pm
D. 3pm

2125. The term “Cornucopia” means:


A. Plenty; an overflowing supply A. True
B. Minimal B. False
C. Rare 2131. Where was the first Thanksgiving cele-
D. corn feast brated?

2126. Which state is #1 at producing corn?


A. Illinois
B. Georgia
C. Texas
D. Iowa
A. Plymouth, Massachusetts
2127. Who is the governor of Pennsylvania? B. Boston, Massachusetts
A. Josh Shapiro C. Williamsburg, Virginia
B. Doug Mastriano D. Jamestown, Virginia
C. Tom Wolf
2132. Which US President was the first to of-
D. John Fetterman ficially pardon a turkey?
2128. How long can an unopened whole A. George H. W. Bush
turkey be stored in the freezer? B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
A. one year C. George Washington
B. 18 months D. Abraham Lincoln

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2133. The first Thanksgiving lasted: 2137. Which President made Thanksgiving a
permanent national holiday?

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A. Abraham Lincoln
B. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. none of above
2138. Which U.S. President made this celebra-
A. One day
tion a national holiday?
B. Two days
C. Three days
D. none of above
2134. What is the traditional main dish served
during Thanksgiving?
A. The traditional main dish served dur- A. George Washington
ing Thanksgiving is ham.
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. The traditional main dish served dur-
C. Abraham Lincoln
ing Thanksgiving is roast turkey.
D. Thomas Jeffersonpr
C. The traditional main dish served dur-
ing Thanksgiving is lasagna. 2139. Patuxet was
D. The traditional main dish served dur- A. A Pilgrim leader
ing Thanksgiving is sushi. B. an Indian tribe
2135. Under what president did Thanksgiving C. an Indian leader
become a national holiday? D. an Indian village
A. President George W. Bush
2140. For Thanksgiving, Fernanda’s family
B. President Lincoln traveled to a biome in Texas which has
C. President Trump a hot, dry climate; cold nights rocky and
sandy land; and organisms such as cacti,
D. President Roosevelt
rattle snakes, and coyote. Which biome
2136. At the first Thanksgiving, there were did Fernanda travel to?
more Indians than there were pilgrims. A. tundra
B. desert
C. taiga
D. deciduous forest
2141. What state raises the most turkeys?
A. Massachusetts
B. Connecticut
A. true C. Minnesota
B. false D. none of above

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2142. Which president started the tradition of C. Corn husks


pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving? D. none of above
A. Donald Trump
2148. Americans prepare how many turkeys in
B. George W. Bush total each year on Thanksgiving?
C. Ronald Reagan A. 62 million
D. none of above B. 46 million

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2143. Which food was, most likely, NOT C. 54 million
served at the first Thanksgiving? D. 39 million
A. Deer
2149. What was recently voted as the #1
B. Turkey Thanksgiving side dish?
C. Corn A. Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
D. Potatoes B. Sweet Potatoes
2144. At the first Thanksgiving which utensil C. Mac & Cheese
was missing? D. Stuffing
A. The fork
2150. When was the first Thanksgiving cele-
B. The spatula brated?
C. The spoon
D. The knife

2145. Who was the leader of the Wampanoag


tribe at the time of the first Thanksgiving?
A. You massed
B. Team
C. Samoset
D. Canonical

2146. What is a snood?


A. “Turkey” in french
A. In 1800
B. A hot cider drink served at thanksgiv-
ing B. In 1621

C. A hat worn by a pilgrim C. In 1655

D. The loose skin under a male turkeys D. In 1492


neck

2147. What does the word “cornucopia” Explanation:


mean?
A. Horn of Plenty
B. Corn Dish The first Thanksgiving dates to November

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1621, when the newly arrived Pilgrims 2155. Which state consumes the most turkey?
and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at A. Texas
Plymouth for an autumn harvest feast.

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B. California
2151. Which NFL team was the first to host a C. Virginia
game on Thanksgiving? D. New York
A. The Detroit Lions
2156. Where did the first Thanksgiving take
B. The Chicago Bears place?
C. The Baltimore Ravens
D. The 49ers

2152. How high must a cranberry bounce be-


fore it is harvested?
A. 4 inches
B. 1 inch A. Albany, NY
C. 3 inches B. Raleigh, NC
D. 6 inches C. Harrisburg, PA
D. Plymouth, MA
2153. The Thanksgiving Day Parade is spon-
sored by what company? 2157. How much does the average turkey
weigh?
A. 5 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 15 pounds
D. 50 pounds
2158. What is the name of the famous rock
A. TJ Maxx
thought to be where the pilgrims first
B. Target landed?
C. Macy’s A. Plymouth Rock
D. Costco B. Big Rock
C. White Rock
2154. How many states have a town named
“Turkey”? D. Sock Rock

A. 1 2159. The Thanksgiving Day Parade is known


for having what?
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Explanation:Turkey Creek, Arizona;
Turkey, Texas; Turkey Creek, Louisiana;
and Turkey, North Carolina.

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A. Flower Covered Floats 2165. The first Thanksgiving lasted


B. Large Balloons A. 1 day
C. Monster Trucks B. 3 days
D. Fireworks C. 1 week
D. 1 month
2160. How did the pilgrims call their land?
A. New England 2166. What does the average size turkey

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weight?
B. New World
C. New York
D. New Europe

2161. What indigenous tribe celebrated the


first Thanksgiving with the Mayflower Pil-
grims?
A. Mohican
A. 10 pounds
B. Shawnee
B. 12.5 pounds
C. Wampanoag
C. 15 pounds
D. Iroquois
D. 20 pounds
2162. The first term of a sequence is 2. To get
each term following, you multiply the pre- 2167. The First Thanksgiving lasted
vious term by 4 and subtract 3. What is
the 5th term?
A. 277
B. 267
C. 257
D. 22

2163. Many historians think the Pilgrims’ har- A. One day


vest feast was held in November 1621. B. Two days
A. True C. Three days
B. False D. Four days

2164. Which Christmas song was originally 2168. Besides football, what other sport is
written as a Thanksgiving song? played around Thanksgiving?
A. Jingle Bells A. Soccer
B. O Holy Night B. Baseball
C. Silver Bells C. Lacrosse
D. Do you hear what I hear D. Basketball

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2169. In the United States, Thanksgiving is on B. John Adams


in November C. Abraham Lincoln

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A. the fourth Thursday
D. Andrew Johnson
B. the fifth Thursday
2175. Thanksgiving occurs on the
C. the last Thursday
A. 3rd Thursday in November
D. none of above
B. 26th of November
2170. According to popular legend, where did
the male “tom” turkey get its name? C. 16th of November

A. The popular Tom and Jerry Show D. 4th Thursday in November

B. Benjamin Franklin named it after 2176. What was the name of the ship that
Thomas Jefferson when he would not al- brought the Pilgrims to America?
low it to be the national bird
A. Mayflower
C. A tom cat. Wild turkeys were just like
B. Santa Maria
wild cats back then. They would roam
around and get into fights all the time. C. Titanic
D. none of above D. Nina

2171. What season is Thanksgiving in? 2177. What is the best way to defrost a
A. Spring turkey?

B. Fall A. with a hair dryer


C. Summer B. in the refridgerator
D. Winter C. in cold water
D. in the microwave
2172. How many turkeys are prepared for
Thanksgiving in America each year? 2178. About how many pumpkin pies are con-
A. 20 million sumed every Thanksgiving?
B. 134 million A. 10 million
C. 46 million B. 20 million
D. 70 million C. 30 million

2173. Which country consumes the most D. 40 million


turkey per year? E. 50 million
A. The USA
2179. Which football team has a tradition of
B. Israel playing on Thanksgiving Day that dates
C. Spain back to 1934?
D. The United Kingdom A. Washington Redskins
B. Detroit Lions
2174. Under which president did Thanksgiving
become an annual holiday? C. Dallas Cowboys
A. George Washington D. New York Giants

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2180. How many people attended the First


Thanksgiving feast?
A. 50
B. 100
C. 140
A. Christmas tree lots
D. 190
B. Amazon

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2181. How many calories, on average, does
C. plumbers
an average person consume during Thanks-
giving dinner? D. none of above
A. 1500 2186. Who was the first president to pardon
B. 1600 a turkey from execution?
C. 4500 A. Harry Truman
D. none of above B. John F. Kennedy
C. Richard Nixon
2182. How can you tell if cranberries are ripe?
D. Bill Clinton
A. Only if they’re green.
B. If you drop them they bounce. 2187. Who is the older sister that takes part
in the “Hunger Games?”
C. If you bite into them and they ooze
juice. A. Katnis
D. If you bite into them, they crunch. B. Peeta
C. Primrose
2183. What did the Native American called
Squanto teach the Pilgrims? D. Kaitlin
A. How to build small houses 2188. What is thanksgiving all about?
B. How to grow crops and hunt A. Blessings that have happened in the
C. How to navigate the seas past year
D. How to speak the local language B. Good harvest (thats why your eating a
feast)
2184. What is the name of the famous rock
C. Food (you are selfish if you choose
where the Pilgrims first set foot in Amer-
this)
ica?
D. none of above
A. Rock of Ages
B. Stonehenge 2189. A male turkey is called a
C. Plymouth Rock A. hen
D. Mount Rushmore B. poult
C. snood
2185. Black Friday is the busiest day of the
year for: D. tom

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2190. What is the name of the casserole B. 100 million lbs


topped with marshmallows that is com- C. 675 million lbs
monly served on Thanksgiving?

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D. none of above
A. Sweet Potato Casserole
B. Thanksgiving Delight 2196. In the summer, the Wampanoag mi-
grated to cleared areas where they could
C. Marshmallow Casserole plant crops.
D. Yam Surprise A. roamed
2191. The real Plymouth rock is cracked, true B. moved location
or false? C. stayed where they were
A. True D. none of above
B. False
2197. What day of the week is Thanksgiving
2192. Which of these is NOT a hit song by Tay- celebrated?
lor Swift? A. Monday
A. Breathless B. Tuesday
B. Love Story C. Wednesday
C. Alejandro D. Thursday
D. White Horse
2198. Who made Thanksgiving a national hol-
2193. Besides the Lions, what other NFL team iday?
has played every Thanksgiving Day since A. Abraham Lincoln
1966?
B. Andrew Johnson
A. Philadelphia Eagles
C. Theodore Roosevelt
B. Washington Football Team
D. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Dallas Cowboys
2199. Which two NFL teams always play foot-
D. New York Giants
ball game on Thanksgiving Day? (Choose
2194. In 1953, someone at Swanson mis- 2)
judged the number of turkeys that would A. Chiefs
sell by 26 tons, which led to B. Falcons
A. The invention of TV dinners C. Cowboys
B. The first soup kitchen D. Packers
C. The first turkey pot pie E. Lions
D. The first turkey give-away sweep-
stakes of 1953 2200. Kenzie loves to eat meat?
A. True
2195. According to the Butterball Company,
how much turkey is consumed on Thanks- B. False
giving day? C. Only if its grass fed
A. 500, 000 lbs D. none of above

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2201. Beyond food and gratitude, American B. Geronimo


football is also part of the celebration.
C. Tecomseh
A. true
D. Team
B. false
2206. Who is the author of the novel “The
2202. How many turkeys are prepared for
Hobbit”?
Thanksgiving in America each year?
A. Beverly Cleary
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B. 46, 000, 000 B. J.R.R. Tolkien
C. 460, 000, 000 C. Gary Paulsen
D. 460, 000 D. Lois Lowry

2203. Where was the oldest Thanksgiving pa- 2207. What sauce is traditional for Thanksgiv-
rade held? ing?
A. Rutland, Vermont
B. New York, New York
C. Los Angeles, California
D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2204. So what meat did the Native Americans


bring to the first Thanksgiving?
A. Cow A. Ketchup
B. Turkey B. Cranberry Sauce
C. Chicken
C. Apple Sauce
D. Deer
D. Barbeque Sauce
2205. Which Native American helped teach
the Pilgrims how to survive in their New 2208. How many NBA games are played on
World? Thanksgiving
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None

2209. The first Thanksgiving Football game


was in what year?
A. 1797
B. 1876
C. 1902
A. Sacagawea D. 1934

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2210. When is Thanksgiving in Canada? 2215. Which Native American tribe took part
A. The same day as the United States in the first Thanksgiving feast?

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B. The third Thursday in November
C. They don’t have Thanksgiving in
Canada.
D. The second Monday in October

2211. What side dish is this?


A. The Iroquoians
B. The Wampanoag
C. The Powhatan
D. The Chickasaw

2216. What kind of berries are typically eaten


at Thanksgiving?
A. Stuffing
B. Cranberry Sauce
C. Green Bean Casserole
D. Mashed yams/ sweet potatoes

2212. Name the first President who pro-


claimed a National Day of Thanksgiving in
November. A. blackberries
A. Warren Harding B. blueberries
B. Theodore Roosevelt C. strawberries
C. Abraham Lincoln D. cranberries
D. Andrew Jackson
2217. Which team won the first-ever Thanks-
2213. When Thanksgiving is celebrated? giving Day football game?
A. Fourth Thursday in November A. Harvard Crimson
B. Third Thursday in November B. Yale Bulldogs
C. November 26 each year C. Princeton Tigers
D. none of above D. Stanford Cardinal

2214. What are most turkey feathers used for 2218. Which President made Thanksgiving a
after the turkey is plucked? national holiday?
A. Stuffing pillows A. Washington
B. Animal feed B. Truman
C. Stuffing for coats C. Lincoln
D. Animal bedding D. Franklin

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2219. In what type of building does Charlie B. Benjamin Franklin


Brown’s grandmother live? C. Thomas Jefferson
A. house D. Alexander Hamilton
B. duplex
2224. What professional football team has
C. apartment played almost every Thanksgiving since
D. condominium 1934?
2220. Which two football teams have played A. LA Rams

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every Thanksgiving since 1966? B. Detroit Lions
A. Patriots and the Steelers C. San Francisco 49ers
B. Bears and the Seahawks D. Chicago Bears
C. Cowboys and the Lions
2225. What is a baby turkey called
D. Dolphins and the Giants
A. Snood
2221. How many days did the first Thanksgiv- B. Chick
ing last?
C. Nestling
A. 7 days (1 week)
D. Poult
B. 1 day
E. Turkette
C. 3 days
2226. Which president declared Thanksgiving
D. 5 days
a national holiday?
2222. The people of Leiden celebrate the Amer-
ican settlers who once lived there with a
nondenominational church service. After-
wards, and are offered.

A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. John F. Kennedy

2227. What is this device called?


A. Cookies and coffee
B. Fruits and vegetables
C. Rice and beans
D. Corn and grapes

2223. Which founding father thought the


turkey should be the national bird of the
U.S?
A. George Washington

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A. A slide rule. 2233. Which country celebrates thanksgiving


on November 6?
B. A Pascal calculator.

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C. An abacus.
D. Pythagoras’s Playtoy.

2228. According to most sources, what was


the duration of the first Thanksgiving
feast?
A. 1 week
B. 3 days
C. 1 day
A. Liberia
D. 1 month
B. Netherlands
2229. Did you know? Lobster, seal and
C. Canada
were on the Pilgrims’ menu.
A. goose D. Mexico

B. swans 2234. In the 1600’s, which utensil didn’t the


C. turkey pilgrims have to eat their Thanksgiving
meal?
D. none of above
A. fork
2230. Can all turkeys fly?
B. knife
A. Yes
C. spoon
B. No
D. none of above
2231. How many calories on average are con-
sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din- 2235. How many turkeys are cooked on
ner? Thanksgiving?
A. 2, 200 A. 7 million
B. 4, 500 B. 19 million
C. 1, 200 C. 37 million
D. 8, 000 D. 46 million
2232. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiv-
ing Day parade? 2236. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the
third Tuesday of October.
A. 1924
A. True
B. 1865
B. False
C. 1905
D. 1954 2237. Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe?

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2241. In what year did the first Thanksgiving


occur?
A. 1800
B. 1630
C. 1925
D. 1621
2242. Black Friday is the busiest day of the

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year for what profession?
A. They wanted to get rich.
A. sanitation workers
B. They were looking for a Northwestern
Passage to India. B. post office workers

C. They wanted freedom of religion. C. plumbers

D. All of the above D. dietician


2243. What is the largest parade on Thanks-
2238. Which president did not agree to the cel-
giving?
ebration of Thanksgiving as a national hol-
iday?
A. Richard Nixon
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Barack Obama
2239. What is the traditional main dish of a A. Macy’s Day Parade
Thanksgiving dinner?
B. Thanksgiving Day Parade
A. Pizza
C. Holiday parade
B. Tacos
D. Turkey parade
C. Roasted turkey
2244. When the Pilgrims arrived in America,
D. Sushi
they met the Indians, who already
2240. What adjective best goes with this lived here.
photo? A. Sioux
B. Wampanoag
C. Cherokee
D. You massed
2245. Which president was the first to give a
turkey a presidential pardon?
A. toasted A. Jimmy Carter
B. roasted B. Ronald Reagan
C. scrambled C. George W. Bush
D. poached D. Bill Clinton

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2246. What is the traditional centerpiece of a 2249. What day is Thanksgiving celebrated
Thanksgiving meal? on?

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A. grilled chicken A. First Thursday
B. sushi B. Second Thursday
C. spaghetti C. Third Thursday

D. roasted turkey D. Fourth Thursday


2250. Thanksgiving is only an American holi-
2247. The Brazilian Thanksgiving begins with
day.
a church service and then turns into a
A. True
B. False
2251. What two football teams play every
Thanksgiving Day?

A. Pagan-like celebration with different


rituals.
B. Lovely-like celebration with a love A. Cowboys Steelers
party in their houses. B. Lions Redskins
C. Religious-like celebration with a party C. Eagles Packers
in the church. D. Cowboys Lions
D. Carnival-like celebration with a gigan- 2252. What are turkey chicks called?
tic party in the streets
A. Chicks
2248. Thanksgiving occurs on the: B. Toms
C. Turkeylings
D. none of above
2253. True or False:All turkeys gobble.

A. Fourth Thursday in November


B. Third Thursday in November
C. Sixth Thursday in November A. True
D. none of above B. False

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2254. If I drew 11 dots on the left side of the B. 25 mph


cell membrane and 5 dots on the right side
C. 30 mph
and then told you that the dots were mov-
ing from right to left, what type of trans- D. 40 mph
port would that be?
A. diffusion 2260. According to parade.com, what is the
most popular dish for Thanksgiving?
B. osmosis
A. baked mac n’ cheese

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C. facilitated diffusion
D. active transport B. stuffing

2255. How long was the 1st Thanksgiving C. cranberry sauce


feast?
D. mashed potatoes
A. 5 days
B. 10 days 2261. What week isn’t thanksgiving on?
C. 7 days A. 3rd week
D. 3 days B. 5th week
2256. Members of which New England tribe C. 1st week
shared the first Thanksgiving with the Ply-
mouth settlers? D. 4th week
A. Iroquois
2262. True or False?Macy’s first Thanksgiving
B. Wampanoag Day parade included zoo animals that had
C. Powhatan to walk the 6 mile route.
D. Mohawk A. True
2257. Parades are another common part of the B. False
festivities. In the United States, the
takes place in New York City on the morn- 2263. When was the first Thanksgiving foot-
ing of Thanksgiving. ball game?
A. Plymouth Parade A. 1879
B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
B. 1876
2258. Which U.S. president declared Thanks-
C. 1910
giving a national holiday?
A. George Washington D. 1890

B. Abraham Lincoln
2264. What is a male turkey called?
C. Teddy Roosevelt
A. a Harry
D. none of above
B. a Clark
2259. Wild turkeys can run at speeds of up to
C. a Tom
A. 15 mph D. An 8th grader

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2265. Which President changed the date of C. 4 hrs.


Thanksgiving to the 3rd Thursday of D. none of above
November instead of the 4th Thursday?

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2269. Why was the turkey on Joey’s head?
A. Clinton
B. Adams
C. Taft
D. Roosevelt
Explanation:During the Great Depression,
President Roosevelt thought that if he A. to see if it would fit
could increase the time between Thanks-
giving and Christmas, it would give peo- B. to smell what was inside
ple more shopping days and it would boost C. to make erveryone laugh
the economy. People were actually angry D. to scare Chandler (RIP)
since it messed up calendars and many
scheduled events. 2270. Who attended the first Thanksgiving?
A. Pilgrims
2266. What 2 football teams always play on
Thanksgiving? B. Native Americans
C. Pilgrims and Wampanoag
D. Americans and Native Americans
2271. Baby turkeys are called?
A. turkeys
B. hens
A. Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns C. chicks
B. New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steel- D. poults
ers 2272. WHY did the Puritans leave England?
C. Kansas City Chiefs Buffalo Bills A. free land
D. Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys B. to convert Indians
2267. What is the day after Thanksgiving C. opportunities in America
called? D. religious freedom
A. Good Friday 2273. Who did the Detroit Lions play against
B. Crazy Friday during the first broadcasted Thanksgiving
football game in 1934?
C. Full Friday
D. Black Friday

2268. What is the maximum amount of time


that food should be left at room tempera-
ture?
A. 1 hr.
B. 2 hrs. A. Chicago Bears

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B. Green Bay Packers A. The Pilgrims


C. Pittsburgh Steelers B. The Indians
D. Philadelphia Eagles
C. The Europeans
2274. Which state raises the most turkeys?
D. none of above
A. Arkansa
B. Alabama 2278. Who was the first President to pardon
C. Minnesota a turkey?

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D. Nebraska A. John F. Kennedy
2275. Was Thanksgiving a harvest festival? B. George Washington
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. George H.W. Bush

2279. Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the


U.S.
A. True
B. False

2280. Which of the following meats was not


A. True served at the first Thanksgiving?
B. False
A. Venison
2276. Who was the first President to pardon
B. Swan
a turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy C. Duck
B. Harry S. Truman D. Goose
C. Thomas Jefferson E. Turkey
D. George W. Bush
2281. People love to watch football on Thanks-
2277. Who are these people?
giving.
A. True
B. False

2282. Which inflatable has appeared more of-


ten than any other in the Macy’s Parade?
A. Superman
B. Santa Claus
C. Kermit
D. Snoopy

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2283. How many pumpkin pies do americans 2289. How can a turkey drown when its rain-
eat for Thanksgiving dinner? ing?

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A. 400 thousand A. By looking up
B. 1 million B. By getting its beak stuck in the mud
C. 100 million C. By hiding it’s head between its leg
D. 50 million D. none of above

2284. The day after Thanksgiving is the busi- 2290. Who was the first President to pardon
est day of the year for plumbers. a turkey?
A. True A. John F Kennedy
B. False B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington
2285. What state eats the most turkeys on
Thanksgiving D. Teddy Rosevelt
A. California 2291. Who were the Pilgrims and Native
B. Montana Americans?
C. Illinois A. The Pilgrims were Spanish settlers and
the Native Americans were the original in-
D. Utah
habitants of the land.
E. Florida
B. The Pilgrims were French settlers and
2286. What animal do you think of when you the Native Americans were the original in-
hear the word “Thanksgiving”? habitants of the land.
A. Deer C. The Pilgrims were Dutch settlers and
the Native Americans were the original in-
B. Squirrel
habitants of the land.
C. Raccoon
D. The Pilgrims were English settlers and
D. Turkey the Native Americans were the original in-
habitants of the land.
2287. How many calories on average are con-
sumed per person at Thanksgiving Dinner? 2292. What is a male turkey called?
A. 4500
B. 8000
C. 2000
D. 10, 000

2288. Who was the first president to pardon


a turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. George W. Bush
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt A. larry
D. Donald J. Trump B. harry

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C. tom A. knife
D. bob B. fork
2293. In which state did the pilgrims first cel- C. spoon
ebrate Thanksgiving?
D. none of above
A. Virginia
B. New York 2297. What is the skin that hangs off a
turkey’s beak called?

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C. Massachusetts
D. Pennsylvania

2294. According to Americans, what’s the best


part of Thanksgiving?
A. dessert
B. turkey
C. leftovers
D. spending time with family/friends
A. Snood
2295. How many calories on average are con- B. Chin
sumed, per person, at Thanksgiving din-
ner? C. Wattle
D. Comb

2298. Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, and North


Carolina. All of these states have some-
thing in common. What is it?
A. They all grow cranberries
A. 4500 B. They were the first states to do a
B. 3500 Thanksgiving parade
C. 2500 C. They all have a town called Turkey
D. 1500
D. They all raise turkeys more than any
2296. What utensil was not used by the Pil- other livestock
grims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
2299. More than turkeys are eaten on
Thanksgiving each year in the United
States.
A. 40 thousand
B. 45 thousand
C. 40 million
D. 45 million

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2300. What side dish is this? A. Turkey


B. Venison

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C. Chicken
D. Beef

2304. What is the name of the traditional


A. Stuffing
Thanksgiving dessert made from pump-
B. Cranberry Sauce kin?
C. Green Bean Casserole
A. Apple pie
D. Mashed yams/ sweet potatoes
B. Pumpkin Pie
2301. Sarah Josepha Hale, who petitioned
for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, C. Blueberry muffin
wrote which nursery rhyme
D. Chocolate cake
A. “Humpty Dumpty”
B. “Mary Had A Little Lamb” 2305. What caused the death of two-thirds of
C. “”Baa Baa Black Sheep” the Wampanoag prior to the arrival of the
Mayflower?
D. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
A. Invasions by rival tribes
2302. Approximately what percentage of
American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiv- B. European conquest
ing?
C. Disease from European traders
D. Drought and food shortages

2306. How many turkeys are prepared for


Thanksgiving in America each year?
A. 46 million
A. 10%
B. 51 million
B. 40%
C. 58 million
C. 50%
D. 90% D. 62 million

2303. What type of meat was served at the


2307. Which city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
first Thanksgiving?
ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the
city?
A. New York
B. Chicago
C. San Francisco
D. Detroit

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2308. What day is Thanksgiving on? 2312. While making mashed potatoes, Yahir
observed that when he added butter to the
potatoes, the butter changed from a solid
to a liquid. Which term explains why the
butter changed from a solid to a liquid?
A. freezing point
B. boiling point

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C. melting point
A. Monday
D. evaporation
B. Tuesday
2313. About how many feathers does a ma-
C. Wednesday
ture turkey have?
D. Thursday A. 1, 500
2309. Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the B. 2, 000
United States. C. 3, 500
D. 5, 000

2314. Which president tried to move the date


of Thanksgiving and why?
A. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
to lengthen the holiday shopping season
B. Dwight D Eisenhower, to coincide with
a true harvest season
A. True C. Gerald Ford, because it interfered with
B. False his daughter’s wedding date
D. Bill Clinton, because he wanted the hol-
2310. When was the first Turkey Trot? iday season to be shortened
A. 1846 2315. Approximately how many turkeys are
B. 1896 eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the
United States?
C. 1946
D. 1996
E. 1796

2311. How long did the first Thanksgiving


last?
A. 3 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 2 days
D. 3 days

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A. 10 million 2321. Which Native American tribe celebrated


B. 100 million the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

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A. Iroquois
C. 280 million
B. Wampanoag
D. 500 million
C. Apache
2316. What year did the 1st thanksgiving
D. Cherokee
start?
A. 1621 2322. Which US State produces the most
turkeys annually?
B. 1942
A. South Carolina
C. 1719
B. Alabama
D. 1643
C. North Carolina
E. Right now
D. Arkansa
2317. What is a female turkey called?
2323. What is the number of turkeys eaten in
A. hen the USA on Thanksgiving?
B. chick
C. cuckoo
D. none of above

2318. True of False. Benjamin Franklin wanted


our national bird to be the turkey, not an
eagle.
A. False
B. True
A. 46 million
2319. How many turkeys were eaten in 2019
on thanksgiving? B. 48 million
A. 46 million C. 50 million
B. 70 million D. 53 million
C. 46.9 million 2324. Which college football team is known as
D. 30 million the “Owls”?
A. Villanova
2320. Which one of these foods was NOT
served on the very first Thanksgiving B. Ohio State
feast in the 1600s? C. Penn State
A. Turkey D. Temple
B. Duck
2325. How long did the first Thanksgiving
C. Lobster last?
D. Fish A. 1 day

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B. 30 days A. Canada
C. 3 days B. France
D. 7 days C. Haiti
2326. How many turkeys are eaten on Thanks- D. United Kingdom
giving?
A. 10 2330. Turkeys have

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B. 1 million
C. 46 million
D. 67 million

2327. What is the most popular Thanksgiving


dessert in America?
A. Pecan pie
B. Pumpkin Pie A. Hair
C. Apple pie B. Scales
D. Chocolate cream pie C. Feathers
2328. Which is Ms. Kaufman’s favorite side D. Fur
dish at Thanksgiving?
2331. How many Pilgrims came over on the
Mayflower?

A. Stuffing A. 89
B. Cranberry Sauce B. 102
C. Mashed Potatoes
C. 185
D. Green Bean Casserole
D. 217
2329. Which other country celebrates Thanks-
giving? 2332. Which turkeys gobble?
A. male
B. female
C. neither gobble, chickens gobble
D. none of above

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2333. It has been estimated that how many B. December 1620


Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving: C. November 1621

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A. 50% D. December 1621
B. 75%
2338. Young male turkeys are called
C. 88%
A. Jakes
D. 91%
B. Endens
2334. Which profession is very busy the day C. Haydens
after Thanksgiving?
D. Derek
2339. True or False.They use turkey skin to
make cowboy boots.
A. True
B. False
2340. Which ocean did the Pilgrims sail across
to reach North America?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
A. doctor
C. Pacific Ocean
B. plumber
D. Arctic Ocean
C. taxi driver
D. pilot 2341. When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
A. November 24 every year
2335. What year does Wikipedia say is the
first known usage of the term Black Friday B. The 4th Friday of November
for the day after Thanksgiving? C. The 4th Thursday of November
A. 1931 D. The 5th Thursday of November
B. 1941
2342. About how many Indians came to the
C. 1951 feast?
D. 1961 A. 190
2336. Which country consumes the most B. 90
turkey per year per capita? C. 10
A. Israel D. 25
B. Mexico 2343. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiv-
C. United States ing Day Parade?
D. Germany A. 1858
2337. When did the first Thanksgiving dinner B. 1895
take place? C. 1924
A. November 1620 D. 1937

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2344. What was the name of the ship that the B. John F. Kennedy
Pilgrims traveled on to reach America?
C. George Washington
A. The Half Moon
D. Abraham Lincoln
B. The Santa Maria
C. The Mayflower 2349. What day of the week is Thanksgiving?

D. The Love Boat A. Monday


B. Saturday

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2345. What are baby turkeys called?
C. Tuesday
A. turkeylings
D. Thursday
B. giblets
C. gobbles 2350. Each year the President pardons a
D. turkey chicks turkey at Thanksgiving. Where does it
go?
2346. Which NFL team has hosted the most A. It goes to live on The Farm
Thanksgiving Day games?
B. Frying Pan Park
A. Pittsburgh Steelers
C. Shenandoah National Park
B. Dallas Cowboys
D. Las Vegas
C. Green Bay Packers
D. New England Patriots 2351. What is the name of the traditional
bread served on Thanksgiving?
2347. In what colony in the United States
did the first American Thanksgiving take A. Cornbread
place? B. Pumpkin bread
C. Garlic bread
D. Wheat bread

2352. Who is our current president?


A. Camelling
B. Barack Obama
C. Donald Trump
D. Joe bids
A. Massachusetts
2353. :When did Lincoln declare that Thanks-
B. New Hampshire giving would be celebrated on the last
C. Maine Thursday of November?
D. Delaware A. 1852
B. 1798
2348. Which president declared Thanksgiving
a national holiday? C. 1876
A. Thomas Jefferson D. 1863

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2354. True or False:Thanksgiving has always 2358. Thanksgiving 2022 occurs on Thursday,
been in November.

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A. November 31
B. November 24
C. November 17
D. none of above
2359. Which balloon was the first balloon in
the 1927 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa-
rade?

A. True
B. False

2355. True or False:About 80 percent of Amer-


icans prefer the Thanksgiving leftovers
over the actual dinner. A. Mickey Mouse
A. True B. Felix the Cat
B. False C. Harry Potter
D. Superman
2356. What food was not on the original list
for thanksgiving? 2360. The average person consumes calo-
ries on Thanksgiving Day.
A. 3600
B. 4500
C. 2500
D. 8000
2361. What is the most popular Thanksgiving
pie in America?
A. Venison
B. Turkey
C. Pumpkin
D. Squash

2357. A male turkey is called a


A. Jerry
A. Apple
B. Tom B. Lemon Meringue
C. Chuck C. Pecan
D. Rooster D. Pumpkin

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2362. Why was the first winter in America dif- C. Benjamin Franklin
ficult for the colonists? D. Abraham Lincoln
A. Because the were not used to eating
2368. What was the name of the Indian tribe
seafood.
that helped the Pilgrims survive?
B. Because their homes were destroyed. A. Cherokee
C. Because they were not used to snow. B. Wampanoag
D. Because many people became sick. C. Sasquatch

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2363. What is the traditional dessert for D. Tlingit
Thanksgiving? 2369. The Indians and the Pilgrims had a great
A. chocolate cake war when the first arrived at Plymouth.
B. ice cream A. True
C. Pumpkin Pie B. False
D. apple pie 2370. What is the traditional day for Ameri-
cans of all religions to celebrate Thanks-
2364. How many days did the first Thanksgiv- giving?
ing feast last?
A. Second Thursday of November
A. 3 B. Fourth Thursday of November
B. 5 C. Last Thursday of November
C. 7 D. First Thursday of November
D. 1
2371. Which President started the Turkey Par-
2365. What is the name of the Detroit Lions’ doning ceremony?
annual Thanksgiving Day game? A. Abraham Lincoln
A. Holiday Gridiron B. George H. W. Bush
B. Turkey Bowl C. John F. Kennedy
C. Thanksgiving Classic D. Calvin Coolidge

D. Thanksgiving Showdown 2372. The average weight of turkeys pur-


chased for Thanksgiving is pounds.
2366. What is the wobbly red piece of flesh
A. 100 pounds
under the beak of a turkey?
B. 50 pounds
A. Gobbler
C. 25 pounds
B. Wattle
D. 15 pounds
C. Brisket
2373. Under which president did Thanksgiving
D. Snood become an annual holiday?
2367. Which founding father thought the A. Woodrow Wilson
turkey should be the national bird? B. Abraham Lincoln
A. George Washington C. George Washington
B. John Adams D. Theodore Roosevelt

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2374. What part of the turkey is saved and 2379. Which state was the first to officially
snapped as a superstitious good luck cus- adopt Thanksgiving as a holiday?
tom?

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A. New York
A. leg bone
B. Florida
B. wishbone
C. Texas
C. hand
D. California
D. feathers
2380. Which turkeys actually gobble?
2375. Which two rivers surround Philadel-
phia? A. female turkeys
A. Allegheny and Ohio B. male turkeys
B. Schuylkill and Delaware 2381. What year was the celebration that is
C. Lackawanna and Luzerne most commonly considered to be the first
D. Hudson and Harlem Thanksgiving?
A. 1492
2376. When did Christopher Columbus arrive
in America? B. 1583
A. 1442 C. 1621
B. 1482 D. 1735
C. 1492
2382. What two states include towns named
D. 1490 “Turkey”?
2377. What is the traditional centerpiece of a A. Texas and North Carolina
Thanksgiving meal? B. Utah and Kansas
A. baked ham C. Georgia and Maine
B. grilled chicken D. Washington and Idaho
C. roasted turkey
2383. What is the most popular food eaten in
D. fried fish
thanksgiving day?
2378. How many women were present at the A. Ham
first Thanksgiving?
B. Turkey
C. Pizza
D. Chicken

2384. Black Friday is the busiest day of the


year for who?
A. 8 A. Retail stores
B. 2 B. Plumbers
C. 6 C. Grocery stores
D. 4 D. Electricians

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2385. Where did the first U.S. harvest feast 2390. Which meal do Americans prefer
of Thanksgiving take place? more:Thanksgiving dinner OR leftovers
the next day?
A. Thanksgiving dinner
B. leftovers the next day
2391. The relationship between the pilgrims
and Native Americans was peaceful.

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A. True

A. Jamestown B. False

B. Philadelphia 2392. What is a part of the traditional Thanks-


giving meal?
C. Plymouth
A. Roast beef with cranberry sauce
D. Chesapeake
B. Fried chicken with coleslaw
2386. Pilgrims wore all black. C. Roast turkey with cranberry sauce
A. True D. Baked ham with pineapple glaze

B. False 2393. What do you eat on Thanksgiving?

2387. When was the first Thanksgiving foot-


ball game?
A. 2002
B. 1923
C. 1876
A. Candy
D. 1715 B. Donuts
2388. Which song that is now associated with C. Turkey
Christmas was actually written to com- D. none of above
memorate Thanksgiving?
2394. What are turkey chicks called?
A. Jingle Bells
A. Remote
B. Happy Holiday B. Chicks
C. Deck the Halls C. Turkeylings
D. Greensleeves D. Cubs

2389. What month is Thanksgiving in? 2395. Who is the first person Peppermint
Patty invites to Charlie Brown’s house?
A. January
A. Marcie
B. September B. Franklin
C. November C. Linus
D. October D. Herself

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2396. What is this?

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A. Cornucopia A. 100
B. Basket B. 3, 500
C. too many to count!
C. Feast
D. none of above
D. Bucket
2401. What utensil was not used by the Pil-
2397. Which king did not allow the Pilgrims to grims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
practice their own religion? A. Knife
A. King George B. Fork
B. King Cobra C. Spoon

C. King James I D. none of above

D. none of above 2402. What Native American tribe was invited


to the first Thanksgiving?
2398. When was the first Thanksgiving foot-
ball game?
A. 1806
B. 1876
C. 1976
D. 2006 A. Shawnee
B. Sioux
2399. What popular Christmas song was orig-
inally written for Thanksgiving? C. Cherokee

A. Jingle Bells D. Wampanoag

B. Rudolph the red nose reindeer 2403. What’s the name of the place where the
Pilgrims arrived in?
C. Deck the halls
A. Plymouth
D. White Christmas B. New York

2400. A full grown turkey has about how C. Washington DC


many feathers? D. none of above

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2404. Which American city has the oldest B. 80%


Thanksgiving Day Parade?
C. 75%
A. New York City, New York
D. 50%
B. Ocean City, Maryland
C. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2410. What is a baby turkey called:

D. none of above A. A poult


B. A chick
2405. What is the name of the famous Thanks-

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giving dish made from mashed potatoes, C. A nestling
butter, and milk? D. none of above
A. Mashed potatoes
2411. What are the 4 elements that can be
B. Buttered potatoes
found in a Turkey in the largest quantity?
C. Potato mash
D. Mashed potato

2406. The first Thanksgiving lasted:


A. 3 days
B. 2 days
C. 1 week
D. 1 day A. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
2407. Sarah Josepha Hale, who campaigned B. Oxygen, Nitrogen, Copper, Nickel
for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, C. Carbon, Gold, Uranium, Boron
wrote what famous song?
D. Iodine, Chlorine, Oxygen, Bromine
A. Hot Cross Buns
B. Mary Had a Little Lamb 2412. What is the average number of calories
eaten by Americans on Thanksgiving?
C. London Bridge
D. Skip to My Lou
E. Baby Shark

2408. What percent of americans skip turkey


on Thanksgiving?
A. 22%
B. 12%
C. 5%
D. 46%
A. 1000 calories
2409. According to the National Turkey Federa-
B. 2000 calories
tion, (what percentage ) of Americans
surveyed eat turkey during Thanksgiving. C. 2500 calories
A. 95% D. 4500 calories

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2413. What percentage of Americans don’t B. 6


eat turkey for Thanksgiving? C. 8

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D. 14

2418. Who declared Thanksgiving a national


holiday?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Abraham Lincoln
A. 12 percent
D. Benjamin Franklin
B. 20 percent
C. 5 percent 2419. When is Thanksgiving?
D. 2 percent A. Spring

2414. How long was the first Thanksgiving B. Winter


celebrated? C. Fall
A. Two days D. Summer
B. Four days 2420. The term “Cornucopia” means what?
C. Three days A. tall corn
D. none of above
B. horn of plenty
2415. On average, how many calories, per per- C. greek god of corn
son, are consumed at Thanksgiving Din-
D. none of above
ner?
A. 2500 2421. What is the name of the sauce made
from cranberries, commonly served with
B. 3000
turkey on Thanksgiving?
C. 3500
A. Cranberry Sauce
D. 4000
B. Red Berry Sauce
E. 4500
C. Turkey Sauce
2416. How much did the world’s most expen- D. Thanksgiving Sauce
sive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
2422. Which state produces the most Turkeys?
A. $150, 000
A. Minnesota
B. $200, 000
B. Iowa
C. $40, 000
D. $10, 000 C. Massachusetts
D. Nebraska
2417. How many Harry Potter films have
been made and released? (As of Fall 2423. How many pumpkin pies are consumed
2019) on Thanksgiving?
A. 3 A. 11 million

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B. 29 million 2428. What is considered the lucky part of a


turkey?
C. 50 million
D. 63 million

2424. Which cartoon animal balloon was first


featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
parade in 1927?

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A. Garfield
B. Bart Simpson
C. Felix the Cat
A. Wishbone
D. Snoopy
B. Ham Bone
2425. What is a female turkey called? C. Wing
A. a rooster
D. Turkey Leg
B. a cuckoo
2429. when did mash potatoes become on the
C. a chick
thanksgiving meal?
D. a hen

2426. What company sponsors the annual


Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
City?

A. 1981
B. 1888
C. 1600
D. 1771
A. Cabela’s
2430. Under which president did Congress
B. Amazon
make Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday in
C. Macy’s November?
D. Sears

2427. How many turkeys are eaten on Thanks-


giving?
A. 4, 600
B. 46, 000
C. 46 million A. President FDR
D. 46 B. President JFK

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2431. Which vegetable is this? B. Venison


C. Beef

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D. Buffalo

2436. About turkeys are cooked for


Thanksgiving each year in the United
States.
A. 1 million
B. 10 million
C. 46 million
D. 1 billion

2437. Wild turkeys can run up to speeds of?


A. corn A. 25 mph
B. carrots B. 20 mph
C. lettuce C. 30 mph
D. wheat D. 35 mph
2432. The Pilgrims invited 90 Native Ameri- 2438. According to the National Turkey Feder-
cans to their feast. ation, how many turkeys will be eaten this
A. True holiday season?
B. False A. 55 million

2433. How long did it take for the Mayflower B. 50 million


to cross the Atlantic Ocean? C. 45 million
A. 365 days D. 40 million
B. 2 years
2439. What state consumes the most turkey?
C. 66 days
A. Virginia
D. 12 months
B. California
2434. What is the largest pumpkin pie ever
C. Florida
baked, and how much did it weigh?
A. 2, 000 pounds D. New York

B. 3, 699 pounds 2440. How many places in the United States


C. 7, 500 pounds are named Turkey?
D. 5, 000 pounds A. 2
B. 3
2435. What meat did the native Americans
bring to the first Thanksgiving? C. 4
A. Wild fowl D. 5

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2441. How many pilgrim women survived to B. John F. Kennedy


celebrate the first Thanksgiving in 1621?
C. Harry S. Truman
A. 40
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. 15
C. 13 2448. Which Native American acted as an in-
terpreter and a guide to the Pilgrims when
D. 25 they first arrived in America?

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2442. What is the traditional dessert served A. Team
during Thanksgiving?
B. Sitting Bull
A. Ice cream
C. Crazy Horse
B. Pumpkin Pie
D. Eskimo
C. Chocolate cake
D. Fruit salad 2449. Where did the Pilgrims land?

2443. Linda’s turkey took two days to thaw. A. Mayflower Coast


What type of change was the thawing B. Jamestown
turkey?
C. Plymouth Rock
A. chemical change
D. Santa Maria
B. physical change
C. malleability 2450. Which American Indian tribe celebrated
the Thanksgiving feast with the pilgrims?
D. magnetism

2444. What is the symbol of Thanksgiving?


A. Santa Claus
B. turkey
C. cornucopia
D. Pumpkin Pie

2445. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in


1621. Was turkey on the menu? A. Piqua Shawnee Tribe
A. Yes B. The Wampanoag
B. No C. Pomo Indians
2446. True or False:Turkey was served at the D. The Chiefs
first Thanksgiving.
A. True 2451. What is the day after Thanksgiving?

B. False A. White Friday


B. Black Saturday
2447. Who was the first President to pardon
a turkey? C. Black Wednesday
A. Abraham Lincoln D. Black Friday

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2452. What do you call a baby turkey? B. November


A. Poults C. January

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B. Gobblers D. February
C. Toms 2458. How does the Macy’s Thanksgiving pa-
D. Hens rade end?
Explanation:Baby turkeys are called A. With the snoopy balloon
poults. Only male turkeys gobble and,
B. With the arrival of Santa
therefore, are called gobblers.
2459. What food dish did not make an appear-
2453. Pumpkins were plentiful in Plymouth. ance at first Thanksgiving meal?
A. True A. Venison
B. False B. Pumpkin Pie
2454. Approximately how fast can a wild C. Cranberries
turkey run? D. Barley
A. 5 mph
2460. The pilgrims would not have survived
B. 10 mph the first winter without the
C. 20 mph A. Golden State Warriors
D. 50 mph B. British Parliament

2455. What is the name of the turkey par- C. Wampanoag Indians


doned by the President every Thanksgiv- D. Canadians
ing?
2461. What is the name of the famous parade
A. Freedom held on Thanksgiving Day in New York
B. Liberty City?
C. Justice A. Wal-Mart Thanksgiving Day Parade
D. Grace B. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
C. Kohl’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
2456. The famous balloons weren’t always
part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day pa- D. Target Thanksgiving Day Parade
rade. What did the balloons replace in 2462. Which group of people traveled to Ply-
1928? mouth?
A. Giant puppets A. Pilgrims
B. Animals from the Cental Park Zoo B. Wampanoag Indians
C. Ringling Brothers circus clowns
2463. Why did they celebrate the first Thanks-
D. None of the above giving?
2457. Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving!
What month do they celebrate this holi-
day?
A. October

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A. More pilgrims had arrived. 2468. What was the name of the ship that the
pilgrims came over on?
B. They had won war.
A. Mayflower
C. They had a bountiful harvest.
B. Surface
D. They were scared of the Native Ameri-
C. Nina
cans.
D. none of above
2464. Women and girls played games, while
2469. In what decade did both the Macy’s

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the men and the boys cooked the food.
Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s
A. True Thanksgiving Parade start?
B. False A. 1900s
B. 1920s
2465. What country consumes more turkey
than the United States? C. 1940s
D. 1960s
A. Canada
B. Germany 2470. What is the most popular Thanksgiving
pie in America?
C. China
D. Israel

2466. What popular event takes place in New


York City on Thanksgiving Day?
A. The Rose Bowl Parade
B. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A. Apple
C. The World Series
B. Lemon Meringue
D. The Super Bowl C. Pecan
2467. What Christmas song was originally a D. Pumpkin
Thanksgiving song? 2471. How many turkeys are cooked each
year on thanksgiving?
A. 23 million
B. 1 billion
C. 46 million
D. 51 million
2472. How many turkeys are prepared each
year for ThanksGiving?
A. Silent Night
A. 46 M
B. Rockin Around the Christmas Tree B. 555 K
C. Jingle Bells C. 1 M
D. Frosty the Snowman D. 2

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2473. The First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- B. 1.5 million


rade balloons were filled with oxygen, not C. 800, 000
helium

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D. 5.3 million

2477. What was the name of the first Pilgrim


child born in Plymouth?
A. Peregrine White
B. Penelope Black
C. Pepperdine Greene
D. none of above

2478. When was green bean casserole intro-


A. True duced to Thanksgiving dinners?
B. False A. 1897
2474. Who was the first president to pardon B. 1955
a turkey? C. 1928
A. John F. Kennedy D. 1956
B. Andrew Jackson
2479. What is the significance of the colors or-
C. Abraham Lincoln ange, yellow, and brown in Thanksgiving
D. Franklin Roosevelt decorations?
A. They are used to scare away evil spir-
2475. what are you most thankful for?
its
B. The colors orange, yellow, and brown
in Thanksgiving decorations symbolize the
autumn harvest, warmth, and abundance.
C. The colors represent the changing
leaves
D. Orange, yellow, and brown are the fa-
vorite colors of the Pilgrims

2480. What is the traditional dessert served


A. Family on Thanksgiving?

B. Dogs A. Chocolate cake

C. Cats B. Pumpkin Pie

D. Friends C. Apple pie


D. Fruit salad
2476. On average, how many people attend
the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each 2481. At the first Thanksgiving dinner what
year? silverware was missing?
A. 3.5 million A. Forks

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B. Knives 2488. Who worked hard to make sure Thanks-


C. Spoons giving became a national holiday?
D. Napkins A. Abraham Lincoln
B. If Sarah Joseph
2482. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the
United States? C. John Cena
A. 1st Monday in October D. Mr. Sobul
B. 4th Thursday in November 2489. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiv-

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C. 2nd Thursday in December ing Day parade?
D. 1st Thursday in November A. 2001
2483. All turkeys gobble. True or False? B. 1955
A. true C. 1895
B. false D. 1924

2484. Who was captain of the Mayflower? 2490. How long did the first Thanksgiving
last?
A. Enoch Ryals
B. Christopher Jones
C. Roger Williams
D. John Alden
2485. Which religious group and location is as-
sociated with the First Thanksgiving?
A. 3 days
A. Catholics-Maryland
B. 4 days
B. Puritans-Boston
C. 1 hour
C. Pilgrims (Separatists)-Plymouth
D. 2 days
D. Church of England-Jamestown, VA
2486. Do turkeys actually gobble? 2491. 46 million of the 242 million turkeys
raised in the US are raised in this state
A. Yes. All turkeys gobble. annually.
B. No. That’s a myth. A. Minnesota
C. Only male turkeys gobble.
B. Texas
D. Only female turkeys gobble.
C. California
Explanation:Male turkeys “gobble gobble”
and female turkeys “cackle”. D. Ohio

2487. Approximately what percentage of 2492. Approximately how many feathers does
households eats turkey on Thanksgiving? a mature turkey have?
A. 60% A. 750
B. 65% B. 1, 500
C. 80% C. 3, 500
D. 90% D. 4, 000

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1.1 THANKSGIVING TRIVIA 269

2493. Jingle Bells was originally a Thanksgiv- A. True


ing song composed for children to sing in
Sunday School. B. False

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