Groundhog Day Quiz

• Question 1 out of 11

  What state hosts the most popular Groundhog Day ceremony?

  New York

  Maine

  Pennsylvania

  Massachusetts

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• Question 2 out of 11

  When is Groundhog Day celebrated?

  February 1st

  February 2nd

  1st Saturday in February

  3rd Saturday in February

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• Question 3 out of 11

  What does a shadow indicate for the weather?

  6 more weeks of winter

  Spring will arrive early

  6 more months of winter

  6 weeks until Summer

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• Question 4 out of 11

  The groundhog is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as what?

  Guinea Pigs

  Porcupines

  Marmots

  Capybaras

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• Question 5 out of 11

  Immigrants from what country brought this tradition?

  Germany

  Italy

  Spain

  France

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• Question 6 out of 11

  Who stars in the movie Groundhog Day?

  Tom Hanks

  Robert De Niro

  Bill Murray

  Matt Damon

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• Question 7 out of 11

  What is a groundhog’s lifespan on average?

  1 year

  10 years

  24 years

  35 years

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• Question 8 out of 11

  Punxsutawney Phil is almost always correct and accurate in his prediction of the weather.

  True

  False

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• Question 9 out of 11

  Aside from predicting the end of Winter, why is Groundhog Day in February?

  Religious Significance

  Arrival of Immigrants

  Farming Calendar

  Hibernation is Over

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• Question 10 out of 11

  The Groundhog is also known as a:

  Prairie Dog

  Woodchuck

  Beaver

  Porcupine

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• Question 11 out of 11

  Which of the following most contributed to a boom in awareness and larger crowds at Groundhog Day events?

  Funny Names

  Word of Mouth

  Radio Advertisements

  The 1993 film Groundhog Day

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