Thanksgiving Trivia
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Pass the gravy and test your Thanksgiving smarts. Ten free questions on turkey, Pilgrims, parades, football and pie, then grab the full 100-question printable for your family dinner or Friendsgiving.
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1.
On which day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
- The last Friday of November
- The first Monday of November
- The fourth Thursday of November
- The third Thursday of October
Answer: The fourth Thursday of November. US Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, the date Congress set by law.
2.
In which city does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
- Chicago
- New York City
- Boston
- Philadelphia
Answer: New York City. The Macy's parade marches through Manhattan and ends at the flagship store on 34th Street.
3.
What is a male turkey called?
- A rooster
- A drake
- A gander
- A tom
Answer: A tom. Male turkeys are called toms or gobblers. A rooster is a male chicken, a drake a male duck and a gander a male goose.
4.
Which two NFL teams traditionally host the Thanksgiving Day afternoon games?
- The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears
- The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
- The New York Giants and the New England Patriots
- The Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos
Answer: The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. The Lions have hosted since 1934 (apart from a wartime break) and the Cowboys since 1966 (apart from 1975 and 1977).
5.
What do you call three strikes in a row in bowling?
- A gobbler
- A turkey
- A drumstick
- A pilgrim
Answer: A turkey. Bowling a turkey means three strikes in a row, and the term dates back to the 1800s.
6.
Which writer campaigned for 17 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
- Louisa May Alcott
- Sarah Josepha Hale
- Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Emily Dickinson
Answer: Sarah Josepha Hale. Magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale wrote to five presidents, and the fifth, Lincoln, finally agreed.
7.
Which of these was almost certainly NOT served at the 1621 harvest feast?
- Venison
- Wild fowl
- Pumpkin pie
- Corn
Answer: Pumpkin pie. The colonists had no ovens for baking pies and very little sugar, so pumpkin pie came later.
8.
Which US state grows the most cranberries?
- Florida
- California
- Texas
- Wisconsin
Answer: Wisconsin. Wisconsin grows more than half of America's cranberries, ahead of Massachusetts.
9.
Which Founding Father called the turkey 'a much more respectable bird' than the bald eagle?
- Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Hancock
- Alexander Hamilton
Answer: Benjamin Franklin. Franklin wrote this in a 1784 letter to his daughter. He never formally proposed the turkey as the national bird.
10.
Which of these beliefs about turkey is a myth?
- Turkeys are native to North America
- Wild turkeys can fly
- A male turkey is called a tom
- Turkey makes you sleepy because of extra tryptophan
Answer: Turkey makes you sleepy because of extra tryptophan. Turkey has only slightly more tryptophan than chicken. The big meal is what makes you drowsy.
FAQ
How many questions are in the full Thanksgiving trivia printable?
The printable has 100 multiple-choice questions in Easy, Medium and Hard rounds, with an answer key, a scorecard and fun rank titles.
Is this Thanksgiving trivia good for kids?
Yes. The Easy round works for kids and teens, and the Hard round gives adults a real challenge, so the whole family can play together.
Can I use it for a trivia night at work or a library?
Yes. The Thanksgiving Trivia Night Kit adds 118 slides, team answer sheets, a host guide and an event license for one location.
When is Thanksgiving?
US Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
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