Spring Quiz

• Question 1 out of 12

  For what reason, during the 14th century, was the name “springing time” used to describe the Spring season?

  The nice weather caused people to walk with a spring in their step

  It was the title of a popular song of the time period

  It referenced plants “springing from the ground”

  Due to daylight savings time, it reminds people to spring their clocks ahead

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• Question 2 out of 12

  The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by whom?

  George Washington

  Benjamin Franklin

  Galileo

  Sir Isaac Newton

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• Question 3 out of 12

  What is the French word for spring?

  Hiver

  Oiseau

  Printemps

  Fleur

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• Question 4 out of 12

  Which of the following plants is NOT typically associated with springtime?

  Daffodil

  Hyacinth

  Tulip

  Yellow Wax-Bells

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• Question 5 out of 12

  What is the first day of spring called?

  Vernal Equinox

  Vernal Equator

  Vernal Equites

  Vernal Equidae

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• Question 6 out of 12

  Which holiday does NOT occur in Spring?

  Arbor Day

  Cinco de Mayo

  Holi (Fesitval of colors in India)

  Bastille Day

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• Question 7 out of 12

  According to Roman mythology, who came to personify the spring and fertility and is said to have given her name to the month of May?

  Madra

  Maia

  Madella

  Medora

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• Question 8 out of 12

  What religious holiday was traditionally observed by church attendance and fasting in the United States beginning around 1670 and typically occurred before spring planting?

  Reflection Day

  May Day

  Fasting Day

  Garden Meditation Day

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• Question 9 out of 12

  Which statement is untrue about American Robins?

  They all migrate to the continental U.S. in early spring

  They are generally present all year long but are less visible in winter

  They are beloved for their cheery song

  Robins that eat honeysuckle exclusively can become intoxicated

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• Question 10 out of 12

  Which statement related to Easter is false?

  Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox

  Easter Sunday celebrates the Christian belief of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

  The White House Easter Egg Roll event began in 1991

  Holy Week is celebrated during the week leading up to Easter

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• Question 11 out of 12

  In which country did the story of an Easter egg hare bringing Easter eggs for the children originate?

  France

  Germany

  Spain

  England

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• Question 12 out of 12

  Which is NOT true of Spring weather?

  In the Southeastern U.S., tornadoes generally decrease in the Spring

  Sense of smell is more acute due to additional moisture in the Spring air

  Thunderstorms are more likely in the springtime

  In climates with no snow, and rare frosts, air and ground temperatures increase more rapidly

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