Turkey Trivia Time!

Really?

100

• Which turkey gobbles, the male or female? 

Answer: Male

Make 3 words with the welded sound ank

200

• In 2024, which state raised the most turkeys? 

Answer: Minnesota

Bonus: Name a digraph.

300

• What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?

Answer: Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans

Bonus:  Read the sentence.

Did Jack get his tux wet?

400

• According to AAA, what was the most popular Thanksgiving travel destination in 2024?

Answer: Orlando, Florida

Bonus: What rhymes with the word table

500

What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?

Moana 2" broke the previous five-day opening record, which was held by "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" 

Bonus: Name the letter that can be both a vowel and consonant.

Turkey Talk

100

What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?

Answer: The gizzard, heart, liver and neck

Bonus: Do these words rhyme?   shun - fun

200

• Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable? 

Answer: Fruit

Do these rhyme?  whiz - quiz

300

What's another name for a male turkey?

tom

Bonus:  What is a word with a short a sound in it?

400

What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?

Answer: Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening

Bonus:  What is a word with a short e sound in it?

500

According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Answer: Green Bean Casserole

Bonus:  What is a word with a short o sound in it?

What?

100

• How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

Answer: 102

Read these nonsense words:  yut, tup, pob

200

How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?

Answer: An unopened whole turkey can be frozen for up to two years.

Bonus: What rhymes with the word yam?

300

What is an adult female turkey called?

Answer: A hen

Read the sentence:

Pick up the bag and put it on the rug.

400

Trivia Question: Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?

The busiest day of the year for PLUMBERS is the day after Thanksgiving, which is known as "Brown Friday".

Bonus:  What are three words with the welded sound ing? 

500

According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

Answer: 2007

Bonus: What rhymes with the words  thick - tick

Foodies

100

What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?  

Answer: Venison, goose, duck, fish and porridge or bread made from corn

Bonus: What rhymes with the words brush & lush?

200

Approximately how many cranberries are in one pound?

Answer: 440

Bonus: Do these rhyme?   hag and hog

300

How long can leftover turkey be stored?

Answer: Up to four days in the refrigerator

Bonus: What rhymes with the words pack & back?

400

• What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it? 

Answer: Brining

Bonus: Read the nonsense words: puz, tep, gat

500

• Which state produces the most cranberries?

Answer: Wisconsin

Bonus: Name a word with the welded sound ong

Who knew?

100

• Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966? 

Answer: Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys

Bonus:  Read the sentence.

His job was to run the shop.

200

• What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?  

"Jingle Bells"  James Lord Pierpont wrote the song and it was first performed for a Thanksgiving service.

Bonus:  Read the nonsense words 

bup, bax, tiv

300

• Where did the tradition of breaking the wishbone come from?

Dates back to around 800 BCE, in ancient Italy, they would break chicken bones for good luck.

Bonus:  Do these words rhyme lip, hit sip?

400

What are you grateful for?

Bonus:  Name a two syllable word.

500

• What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

Answer: 88%

Bonus: Name a word with the welded sound ung.