Spring Quiz Question 1 out of 12For 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 stepIt was the title of a popular song of the time periodIt referenced plants “springing from the ground”Due to daylight savings time, it reminds people to spring their clocks aheadYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 12The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by whom? George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinGalileoSir Isaac NewtonYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 12What is the French word for spring? HiverOiseauPrintempsFleurYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 12Which of the following plants is NOT typically associated with springtime? DaffodilHyacinthTulipYellow Wax-BellsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 12What is the first day of spring called? Vernal EquinoxVernal EquatorVernal EquitesVernal EquidaeYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 12Which holiday does NOT occur in Spring? Arbor DayCinco de MayoHoli (Fesitval of colors in India)Bastille DayYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 12According to Roman mythology, who came to personify the spring and fertility and is said to have given her name to the month of May? MadraMaiaMadellaMedoraYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 12What religious holiday was traditionally observed by church attendance and fasting in the United States beginning around 1670 and typically occurred before spring planting? Reflection DayMay DayFasting DayGarden Meditation DayYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 12Which statement is untrue about American Robins? They all migrate to the continental U.S. in early springThey are generally present all year long but are less visible in winterThey are beloved for their cheery songRobins that eat honeysuckle exclusively can become intoxicatedYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 12Which statement related to Easter is false? Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinoxEaster Sunday celebrates the Christian belief of Jesus Christ’s resurrectionThe White House Easter Egg Roll event began in 1991Holy Week is celebrated during the week leading up to EasterYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 11 out of 12In which country did the story of an Easter egg hare bringing Easter eggs for the children originate? FranceGermanySpainEnglandYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 12 out of 12Which is NOT true of Spring weather? In the Southeastern U.S., tornadoes generally decrease in the SpringSense of smell is more acute due to additional moisture in the Spring airThunderstorms are more likely in the springtimeIn climates with no snow, and rare frosts, air and ground temperatures increase more rapidlyYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Share CommentsWrite a commentStart writing — we'll just need a name to post. Comments are reviewed before promotion.?Post CommentLoading comments...
