Odd Jobs Vocab
Memorial Day
Name that Dessert!
Earthquakes
100
A man seeking which of the following might go to a haberdasher?
A. A baseball bat
B. A haircut
C. A physical
D. A suit
D. A suit
100
Which flower is associated with Memorial Day?
A. Cherry Blossom
B. White Rose
C. Blue Snapdragon
D. Red Poppy
D. Red Poppy
100
A. Parfait
B. Shoofly pie
C. Tiramisu
D. Mississippi mud pie
C. Tiramisu
100
An earthquake is any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth's rocks
A. True
B. False
A. True
200
At which of these locations would you see stevedores at work?
A. A chocolate factory
B. A theater stage
C. A diamond mine
D. A seaside dock
D. A seaside dock
200
What does the 3rd US Infantry Regiment place at each grave in Arlington National Cemetery every Memorial Day?
A. Roses
B. Wreaths
C. Small flags
D. Red poppies
C. Small flags
200
A. Gulab jamun
B. Petit fours
C. Mochi
D. Churros
D. Churros
200
The scientific study of earthquakes is called geophysics
A. True
B. False
B. False
The scientific study of earthquakes is called seismology
300
During which of these Olympic events would you see the handiwork of a fletcher?
A. Weightlifting
B. Skiing
C. Archery
D. Fencing
C. Archery
300
Which state was the first to officially recognize Memorial Day?
A. New York
B. Georgia
C. Connecticut
D. Pennsylvania
A. New York
It became official in New York in 1873
300
A. Pralines
B. Macarons
C. Macaroons
D. Biscotti
B. Macarons
300
The deadliest known earthquake in history killed or injured an estimated 500,000 people
A. True
B. False
B. False
In 1556, the deadliest known earthquake in history killed 830,000 people in China
400
A lapidary meticulously works on which of the following?
A. Explosive chemicals
B. Gemstones
C. Ballet choreography
D. Wedding cakes
B. Gemstones
400
Memorial Day was originally commemorated to honor fallen soldiers of which conflict?
A. Mexican-American War
B. American Civil War
C. World War II
D. American Revolution
B. American Civil War
400
A. Millionaire pie
B. Baked Alaska
C. Black Forest cake
D. Affogato
B. Baked Alaska
400
The largest earthquake of the 20th century is believed to have had a magnitude of 9.5
A. True
B. False
A. True
This earthquake occurred off the coast of Chile in 1960
500
A farrier is a good person to seek out if you need which task done?
A. Shoeing a horse
B. Piercing an ear
C. Delivering a package
D. Crossing a river via boat
A. Shoeing a horse
500
Which of these US Sporting events is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
A. Super Bowl
B. US Open Finals
C. Indianapolis 500
D. Major League Baseballs Opening Day
C. Indianapolis 500
500
A. Mochi
B. Gelato
C. Nonpareils
D. Kulfi
A. Mochi
500
About 55 earthquakes occur every day
A. True
B. False
A. True