September
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Oktoberfest
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What is the first day of fall this year?
A) Sept. 20 B) Sept. 22 C) Sept. 23
The autumnal equinox—the September equinox or the fall equinox—arrives on Tuesday, September 22
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Younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales.
A) Prince William B) Prince Harry C) Prince Albert
Prince Harry
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What is the most popular drink of Oktoberfest?
Beer
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After Labor Day, many kids dread what mandatory event each year?
Return to school
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September comes from the Latin word septem, meaning this.
a) Autumn b) Seven c) Magic
Seven. The ancient Romans originally used a calendar which began the year with the month of March. The seventh month of the year was called September, from septem, a Latin word meaning "seven." The name was spelled Septembre when it was borrowed from early French into Middle English, but eventually the English spelling was changed to that of the original Latin.
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What are the flowers of September?
A) carnation, Lilly B) sunflower, daisy C) morning glory, aster
September has two birth month flowers, C. the morning glory, and the aster?
200
A famous female tennis player who has won 23 Grand Slam Singles.
A) Venus Williams B) Serena Williams C) Chris Evert
Serena Williams
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In what city is original Oktoberfest celebrated?
a) Berlin b) Munich c) Frankfurt
Munich
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What colour are you not supposed to wear after Labor Day?
A) Black b) White c) Orange d) Green
White. In the early 1900s, those who were well-to-do often favored lightweight, bright clothing—white linen suits and breezy dresses. Wearing white after Labor Day meant you were someone who had the means to have end-of-summer vacations. Wearing your whites beyond Labor Day was just, well… showing off.
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What’s the name of the two-week festival held in Munich which begins in September?
A) Halloween B) Oktoberfest C) Burkenshsteik
Oktoberfest
300
What is the birthstone of September?
A) topaz B) sapphire C) emerald
What is Sapphire?
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Born September 1533, this former queen was declared illegitimate after the death of her mother Anne Boleyn, and then went on to lend her name to an age, reigning for 45 years.
A) Mary of Scotts B) Queen Anne C) Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland
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Name a food that is traditionally served at Oktoberfest.
grilled fish on a stick, Wurst, Bretzel.
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This royal was crowned King of England on September 3, 1189 who was known as a brave crusader and had the heart of a lion.
a) King Charles b) King Richard I c) King George II
Richard I (the Lionheart) was crowned King of England at Westminster. He was the son of King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Richard earned the nickname ‘Lionheart’ because he was a skilled soldier, a brave crusader, and had won many battles against Saladin – the Muslim leader occupying Jerusalem at the time.
Having spent most of his childhood at his mother’s court at Poitiers, Richard didn’t spend much time in England. In fact, historians are doubtful of whether he could actually speak the language at all.
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Who discovered penicillin in September 1928?
A) Albert Einstein B) Nikola Tesla C) Alexander Flemming
Alexander Fleming
400
This is the traditional name given to September’s full moon in the northern hemisphere.
a) Full Corn Moon b) Blue Moon c) Blood Moon
What is the Full Corn Moon (or Barley Moon)
400
Born September 15, 1890 she was one of the most successful crime writers of all time, creator of the ‘most famous’ Belgian Hercule Poirot, and spinster sleuth Miss Jane Marple.
A) Margaret Atwood B) Virginia Woolf C) Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie
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What does Volksfest mean in English?
a) Beer Festival b) Folk Festival c) Volkswagen Festival
Folk festival
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This day is celebrated across the nation, this year on September 13th, when multiple generations of family members get together to celebrate the older generation.
a) Senior's Day b) Grandparent's Day c) Family Day
The second Sunday in September is National Grandparents' Day in Canada. This holiday was first recognized in 1995.
National Grandparents Day celebrates the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren, which has been shown to enhance emotional resilience in children and contribute to the well-being of grandparents. It is a time to cherish family stories, share experiences, and recognize the guidance and stability grandparents provide
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September is dedicated to the Roman God Vulcan. Which element was he the Roman God of?
A) Earth B) Wind C) Fire D) Water
Vulcan was the Roman God of Fire
500
Finish this September folklore – The first snowfall comes six weeks after the last ____________ in September.
a) Thunderstorm b) Sunshine c) Hailstorm
The first snowfall comes six weeks after the last thunderstorm in September.
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A singer song-writer for the band Queen who has such hits as "We are the Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody"
A) Freddie Mercury B) Elton John C) Michael Jackson
Freddie Mercury, original name Farrokh Bulsara, (born September 5, 1946
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When was Oktoberfest first celebrated?
a) 1789 b) 1810 c) 1921
1810
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Each year in Canada on September 30 we honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. What colour shirt do people wear to commemorate it?
A) Black B) Orange C) Blue
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
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Which singer sang Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana’s funeral in September 1997?
A) Elton John B) David Bowie C) Paul McCartney
Elton John sang Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana’s funeral
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What are the zodiac signs for September?
A) Capricorn & Sagittarius B) Cancer & Taurus C) Virgo & Libra
Virgo and Libra
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Name the September-born American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Described as the "King of Horror", his books have sold more than 350 million copies as of 2006, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Some of his books include "The Shining" and "IT".
A) Bram Stoker B) Dean Koontz C) Stephen King
Stephen King
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What was the reason for celebrating the 1st Oktoberfest?
a) Famous Horse Race b) Marriage Celebration c) Coronation of a King
The marriage of Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen and King Ludwig I.
600
In 1666 what big disaster swept through London in September?
A) Great Hurricane of London B) Great Earthquake of London C) Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London. The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through central London from Sunday 2 September to Thursday 6 September 1666, gutting the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city wall, while also extending past the wall to the west. The death toll is generally thought to have been relatively small, although some historians have challenged this belief.
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The famous novel "The Hobbit" was published on 19th September 1937. Name the author.
A) C.S. Lewis B) J.R.R. Tolkien C) J.K. Rowling
The author of The Hobbit was J.R.R. Tolkien
