Traditions
What day is Groundhog Day?
A. Feb 1st B. Feb 2nd C. Feb 3rd
February 2nd
Groundhogs hibernate.
True or False?
True
(From October to early spring)
Most groundhogs live where?
a) Alaska b) Eastern U.S.
c) South America d) Eastern Canada
b). Eastern United States
What is another name for a groundhog?
A. Prairie Dog B. Woodchuck C. Beaver
Woodchuck
In Canada, where is the largest and most famous celebration for Groundhog Day?
A. Ontario B. Quebec C. British Colombia
Wiarton, Ontario
In what year did the first official Groundhog Day celebration take place?
A. 1787 B.1887 C. 1827
1887 in Pennsylvania
What body part on the groundhog never stops growing?
A. Teeth B. Fur C. Tail D. Claws
Teeth
Where is the biggest Groundhog Day celebration in the United States?
A. Quarryville PA B. Milltown NJ
C. Punxsutawney PA D. Sun Prairie WI
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
How much does a groundhog typically weigh?
A. 5-10 pounds B. 12-15 pounds C. 20-30 pounds
12-15 pounds
In what province does Shubenacadie Sam live?
A. Ontario B. Quebec C. Nova Scotia D. Manitoba
Nova Scotia
The original Groundhog Day included eating groundhogs.
True or False?
True
How long do groundhogs typically live?
A. 2-5 years B. 6-10 years C. 10-20 years
6-10 years
What is the name of the most famous American groundhog?
A. Bill B. Phil C. Milton D. Sunny
Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhogs are the largest species of what animal family?
A. Rat B. Mole C. Squirrel
Squirrel family
What is the name of the groundhog that Canada uses to predict their weather?
A. Willie B. Phil C. Roger
Wiarton Willie
There will be 6 more weeks of winter if this happens.
Groundhog sees his shadow
When groundhogs go into hibernation, their heart rate drops from 80 beats per minute to 40.
True or False?
False
When hibernating, groundhogs' heart rates drops down to 5 beats per minute!
Some people believe that Punxsutawney Phil has been alive since 1886, because of what special drink?
A. Elixir of Life B. Coke Cola C. Water from the fountain of youth
"Elixir of life" or "groundhog punch" that he is given every Groundhog Day
Groundhogs can climb and dig, but cannot swim.
True or False?
False
Groundhogs are excellent swimmers
What year did Canada first celebrate Groundhog Day with Wiarton Willie?
A. 1919 B. 1938 C. 1956
1956
What medieval European celebration has Groundhog Day originated from?
A. Winter Solstice B. Candlemas C. Valentine's Day
Candlemas
Groundhogs make a unique sound called what?
A. Bark B. Call C. Whistle D. Howl
Whistle
(To attract potential mates or when scared)
What creature do the residents of Vermillion, Ohio use to predict the spring forecast rather than a groundhog?
A. Owl B. Caterpillar C. Bear D.Beaver
Caterpillar
(If the Wooly Bear Caterpillar has more orange than black colouring in Autumn, the upcoming winter will be mild)
Groundhogs are very social animals.
True or False?
False
(They are solitary animals, excepting for mating and females raising young)
Canada's groundhogs have given accurate predictions what percent of the time?
A. 37% B. 29% C. 44% D. 52%
37%