Catskills (Hudson Valley)
Corn
Thanksgiving
Rip Van Winkle
Fun, Fun, Fun
100

What is the Catskills?

Mountains in Upstate New York

100

What is Corn?

A cereal plant related to grass

100

Give three examples of Fowl.

Turkey, Ducks, Geese

100

Why did Rip Van Winkle keep losing jobs?

Slept too much!

100

Why did the farmer have to separate the chicken and the turkey?

He sensed Fowl play

200

What famous writer wrote in the Catskills?

Washington Irving

200

What is another name for Corn?

Maize

200

What did they have on the menu at the first Thanksgiving?

Vegetables, Fruits, and Cornmeal

200

Who was his favorite companion?

A dog

200

You will buy me to eat, but NEVER eat me. What am I?

a Plate

300

What valley is Catskills located in?

Hudson Valley

300

The edible part of the corn plant is..

Kernels

300

What is Venison?

Deer meat

300

What was the funny looking man holding?

A barrel

300

What was the turkey thankful for?

Vegetarians!!

400

What is a Cavern? Name one.

A cave, natural void underground. 

Howe Caverns is located in NY State, big tourist site.


400

What is the name of the leaves that cover an ear of corn?

Husks

400

Why did so many pilgrims die during their first year?

Illness and lack of shelter

400

What was in the barrel that the funny looking man was holding?

A sweet drink

400

Why didn't the cook season the turkey?

There was no THYME(time)!!

500

What is Kaaterskill Falls?

The largest waterfall in Catskill mountains and its 231ft long

500

What are some products made from corn?

Flour, Oil, Starch

500

Why was the first thanksgiving held outside?

Buildings were too small

500

How long was he asleep up in the mountains?

21 years

500

Where do turkeys go if they want to dance?

The Butter ball!!

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