Turkey Trivia
History of the Holiday
Foods & Feasts
Parades & Traditions
Who Am I?
100
This part of the turkey makes a “gobble” sound—only male turkeys do it.
A. Wings
B. Feet
C. Wattle
D. Tail
C. Wattle
100
The “First Thanksgiving” happened in what year?
A. 1492
B. 1621
C. 1776
D. 1863
B. 1621
100
Which pie is most commonly served at Thanksgiving?
A. Banana cream
B. Pumpkin
C. Lemon
D. Coconut
B. Pumpkin
100
The most famous Thanksgiving parade happens in which city?
A. Chicago
B. New York City
C. Los Angeles
D. Houston
B. New York City
100
I’m orange, round, and often turned into pie on Thanksgiving. Who am I?
Pumpkin
200
True or False: Turkeys can fly.
A. True
B. False
A. true (Wild turkeys can fly short distances.)
200
The Pilgrims shared the first feast with which Native American nation?
A. Navajo
B. Cherokee
C. Wampanoag
D. Sioux
C. Wampanoag
200
Mashed potatoes are often topped with what?
A. Syrup
B. Gravy
C. Cheese sauce
D. Ketchup
B. Gravy
200
Which store sponsors the famous Thanksgiving parade?
A. Target
B. Walmart
C. Macy’s
D. JCPenney
C. Macy’s
200
I’m a bird that can sometimes fly but usually ends up on the dinner table. Who am I?
Turkey
300
A group of turkeys is called this.
A. Pack
B. School
C. Flock
D. Swarm
C. Flock
300
The Pilgrims settled in which colony?
A. Jamestown
B. Plymouth
C. Roanoke
D. Salem
B. Plymouth
300
Which red dish is served with turkey?
A. Salsa
B. Cherry soup
C. Cranberry sauce
D. Tomato jelly
C. Cranberry sauce
300
What sport do many families watch on Thanksgiving?
A. Soccer
B. Basketball
C. Tennis
D. Football
D. Footbal
300
I appear in a famous Thanksgiving TV special and say, “Good grief!” Who am I?
Charlie Brown
400
This long, skinny part hangs from a turkey’s forehead
A. Snood
B. Beaklet
C. Gobbler
D. Feather stem
A. Snood
400
Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Abraham Lincoln
400
Pecan pie is made with what ingredient?
A. Walnuts
B. Almonds
C. Hazelnuts
D. Pecans
D. Pecans
400
Which balloon character has appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade more times than any other?
A. SpongeBob
B. Mickey Mouse
C. Snoopy
D. Pikachu
C. Snoopy
400
I was the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the ocean in 1620. Who am I?
The Mayflower
500
Turkeys have this surprising number of tail feathers.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 18
D. 40
C. 18
500
Which Native American helped teach the Pilgrims essential survival skills?
A. Sitting Bull
B. Squanto
C. Tecumseh
D. Geronimo
B. Squanto
500
What is the bread-and-herb dish usually baked inside or beside a turkey?
A. Bread pudding
B. Breadcrumb pie
C. Stuffing
D. Rolls
C. Stuffing
500
What year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
A. 1904
B. 1924
C. 1946
D. 1961
B. 1924
500
I’m known for hiding in giant crowds, beaches, forests, and amusement parks in puzzle books. Who am I?
Waldo
