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100

What season is taking place during the month of May?

Spring

100

These colorful insects begin appearing in greater numbers during May.

butterflies

100

This holiday honoring mothers is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

Mother’s Day

100

Born May 26, 1907, this movie cowboy was known as "The Duke."

john Wayne 

100

May is one of seven months that contain this number of days.

31

200

What famous horse race is held every May?

the Kentucky Derby

200

What Canadian bird is known for its black head and cheerful song?

The Black-capped Chickadee

200

This Canadian holiday is celebrated on the Monday before May 25.

Victoria Day

200

Born May 13, 1950, this blind singer performed "I Just Called to Say I Love You."

Stevie Wonder 

200

What zodiac sign begins in May after Taurus?

Gemini

300

On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people confirmed to reach the summit of this mountain.

mount Everest 

300

What moon name is traditionally given to the full moon in May?

Flower Moon

300

Memorial Day is observed on the last what of May?

Monday

300

Born May 29, 1917, this U.S. president was often referred to by the initials JFK.

john f Kennedy 

300

What is May's birthstone?

an emerald

400

 On May 4, 1979, this British woman became the country's first female Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher

400

What is the traditional flower of May?

Lily of the Valley

400

May 1 is traditionally known by this name.

May Day

400

Born May 31, 1930, this actor starred in Dirty Harry and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Clint Eastwood

400

May Day celebrations often feature dancing around this decorated object.

maypole

500

What Canadian province entered Confederation on May 12, 1870?

Manitoba 

500

The official floral emblem of Manitoba is this purple flower.

the Prairie Crocus

500

This day on May 8 marks the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.

What is VE Day (Victory in Europe Day)

500

Born May 12, 1907, this actress became famous for films such as The African Queen and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Katharine Hepburn

500

May is one of only three months that can never begin on this day of the week.

sunday

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