Independence Days
Americans wear these three colors on July 4.
What is red, white, and blue?
They are the colors of the American flag. Red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
A man or an item delivered by the post office.
What is mail/male?
A male delivered the mail today.
Coco Chanel is responsible for this classic dress.
What is little black dress?
This dress is always appropriate evening wear. The hemlines may change, but these days, any hemline goes.
True or false. The sunflower thrives in the sun because it loves the sun.
What is true?
These flowers are unique in that they have the ability to provide energy in the form of nourishment and vibrancy—attributes which mirror the sun and the energy provided by its heat and light. Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to bring joy to someone's (or your) day.
Under the boardwalk, down by the _____, yeah
On a ______ with my baby is where I'll be.
What is sea and blanket?
Under the Boardwalk sung by the Drifters in 1964. The lyric describes a tryst between a man and his beloved in a seaside town, who plan to privately meet "out of the sun" and out of sight from everyone else under a boardwalk.
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
It was signed on July 2 in Philadelphia, but Congress approved it on the fourth. Six of its signatories also signed the Constitution.
Something simple or ordinary or a form of air transportation.
What is plain/plane?
She wore a plain dress on the plane.
Ford’s early classic model rolled off the assembly line in 1927.
What is Model T?
The Global Automotive Elections Foundation ranked it as the most influential car of the 20th century. Although the car is almost 100 years old, there are still a few working models.
True or false. In the US, the best selling BBQ meat throughout the summer is the hamburger.
What is false?
It is the hotdog. During peak hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans are expected to consume 7 billion hot dogs.
If everybody had an _____ across the USA
then everybody'd ________ like californi-a.
What is ocean and surfin'?
Surfin USA debuted by the Beach Boys in 1961. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the Beach Boys often found ways to incorporate Chuck Berry’s sound into their earlier songs, but “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was a direct and overt tribute.
In 1982, the Canadian holiday known as Dominion Day was renamed to this.
What is Canada Day?
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1 each year and commemorates Canada’s birthday. If July 1 falls on a Sunday, then the federal holiday is observed on July 2. It was first celebrated as Canada Day in 1983. Canada became completely independent in 1982, but it is still part of the British Commonwealth.
A verb that means “to form letters or words using a tool such as a pen or pencil” or a synonym for correct
What is write/right?
Because of computers and other devices, some people find it hard to write right.
Ian Fleming is responsible for this franchise.
What is 007 or James Bond?
Fleming worked in the Intelligence Division of the Royal Navy during World War II, so he likely pulled from his experiences when writing his novels.
True or false. You get Vitamin C from direct sunlight.
What is false?
Vitamin D helps with strong bones and may help prevent some cancers. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression. To get enough D, look to certain foods, supplements, and carefully planned sunlight.
School's out for summer!
School's out _______!
School's been _____ to pieces!
What is forever and blown?
School's Out sung by Alice Cooper in 1972. The title (and song) were inspired by a warning often said in Bowery Boys movies in which one of the characters declares to another, "School is out," meaning "to wise up."
On July 14, Bastille Day is celebrated in this country.
What is France?
It commemorates the day Parisians stormed the Bastille, which led to the French Revolution. Power was returned to the people of France, who gained independence from the monarchy.
A verb meaning “to carry” or “a long, narrow corridor”.
What is haul/hall?
They haul their luggage down the hall to their room.
Many serious actors appear in stage productions written by this classic British playwright. Some of them appear in summer park productions of his plays.
Who is William Shakespeare?
Reading Shakespeare in school was a rite of passage for earlier generations. One of his enduring lines is “First thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.”
True or false. The summer blockbuster film Jaws, was the first to be promoted to the audience by expensive television advertising.
What is true?
They spent nearly $1 million on TV spot advertising, which was completely unheard of. The studio wanted to come out guns blazing and make everyone know about Jaws from the get-go. Their plan was to launch 24, 30-second commercial spots that would air during prime time TV.
See the curtains hangin' in the window, in the evenin' on a ______ night.
A little light a-shinin' through the window, lets me know everything's ______.
What is Friday and alright?
Summer Breeze sung by Seals and Croft in 1975. This is a very simple song about a man coming home from work and hearing the dog barking and things like that, and to a lot of people the song's about looking for security.
On July 1, 1997, this former British colony gained independence from Britain but was officially handed to China under what was the “one country, two systems” policy.
What is Hong Kong?
Under the “one country, two systems policy,” Hong Kong operated autonomously. In 2020, it officially came under China’s authority.
A small fabric package filled with potpourri or a verb meaning “to strut”.
What is sachet/sashay?
She proceeded to sashay into her bedroom to place an aromatic sachet in a drawer.
This animated TV show is the longest-running show in U.S. history and is already a cult classic.
What is The Simpsons?
Many people wonder if it’s mere coincidence that the show has aired many episodes depicting events and products such as Super Bowl wins, smartwatches, and Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox before they happen.
True or false. Labor Day unofficially implies the end of the summer season.
What is true?
It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.
In the summertime when the weather is _____
You can _____ right up and touch the sky.
What is hot and stretch?
In the Summertime sung by Mungo Jerry in 1970. This song celebrates the carefree days of summer.