The legend
How many scorching suns appeared in the sky at the start of the story?
10
Translate the character 月 into English.
moon
What object do children often carry around that lights up during the festival?
lanterns
What traditional round pastry is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
mooncakes
Translate “中秋节” into English.
mid-autumn festival
What weapon did Hou Yi use to shoot down nine of the suns?
bow
Which Chinese character means "Mid" or "Middle"?
中
What core theme or value does the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrate for families?
family reunion
Why are mooncakes and other festival foods shaped like circles?
completeness and family reunion
What is the man named Wu Gang endlessly doing on the moon?
He was trying to chop down a tree that constantly regrows.
What gift did the Queen Mother give to Hou Yi as a reward for saving the Earth?
Elixir of Immortality
What two characters do you combine to say "Mooncake" in Mandarin?
月 and 饼
What animal live on the moon according to legend, often seen pounding magic medicine?
Jade Rabbit
Besides mooncakes, what giant citrus fruit is popular to eat during the festival?
pomelo
Why did Hou Yi shoot down nine suns instead of all ten?
He left one sun so the Earth would still have light and warmth
What happened to Chang'e after she drank the magical potion?
she became weightless and floated to the moon
Which Chinese character represents the season "Autumn"?
秋
What traditional style of clothing (like Hanfu) or bright color do people love to wear during the festival?
red / yellow / gold
True or False: Secret paper notes were once hidden inside mooncakes to send messages!
true
Name two colors people like to wear during the festival for good luck.
Red and Gold/Yellow
On what day of the lunar calendar do people look at the full moon to remember Chang'e?
What is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month?
What character means "Festival" or "Holiday"?
节
On the night of the festival, families set up a outdoor table under the full moon facing south. What is one object they place on the table to show respect to Chang'e?
incense (香), fruits (水果), or mooncakes (月饼)
What fragrant fall flower is used to make special tea or wine for the festival?
Osmanthus flower
What special nickname is given to the full moon that appears during the Mid-Autumn Festival in North America?
the Harvest Moon