April Fools
According to tradition, what time should all pranks cease?
a. sunset
b. midnight
c. noon
d. 3pm
c. Noon - This tradition is slowing losing favor and pranks are being carried out throughout the day.
When did the frog transform into a Prince?
When he was kissed by the princess
What is the search for hidden treasures at Easter called?
Egg hunt
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%
c) 70% – About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, mostly in the oceans.
An American dance which is choreographed—everyone stands in a line and wears cowboy outfits (L)
Line dancing
What is the term for a practical joke or trick played on April 1st?
a. Gagn
b. Hoax
c. Prank
d. Jest
c. Prank - April Fools' Day is known for its playful pranks and jokes.
How did the wicked queen try to poison Snow White?
With a poisoned apple
Which bunny is famous for saying, “What’s up, Doc?”
Bugs Bunny
What is the Earth's largest ocean?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arctic Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean – It covers more than 60 million square miles and is the deepest ocean on Earth.
An American style of dancing that includes swing and has the word 'bug' in its title (J)
Jitterbug
What is a "fool's errand"?
a. A pointless task or mission
b. A treasure hunt
c. A comedy show
d. A game of chance
a. A pointless task or mission - On April Fools' Day, people may send others on a "fool's errand" as a prank.
Why did Little Red Riding Hood go to visit her grandmother?
Her grandmother was sick
What is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?
Pancakes
What is the Earth's outermost layer called?
a) Core
b) Mantle
c) Crust
d) Atmosphere
c) Crust – The Earth's crust is the thin outer layer where we live, composed of solid rock.
Folk dance with four couples arranged in a square (S)
Square dancing
One of the greatest pranks of all time was the Spaghetti Tree Prank. In which country were Spaghetti trees said to be growing?
a. Russia
b. Mexico
c. America
d. Switzerland
d. Switzerland - This prank, created by the BBC showed farmers in Switzerland harvesting spaghetti off trees.
When does Pinocchio's nose grow?
When he lies
What flower is most associated with Easter?
Lily
Which country has the most lakes?
a) Canada
b) Russia
c) United States
d) Finland
a) Canada – Canada has over 879,000 lakes, more than any other country.
A dance performed for fitness inspired by Latin dance (Z)
Zumba
Which famous company once announced they were launching a line of scratch-and-sniff computer screens as an April Fools' joke?
a. Apple
b. Microsoft
c. Google
d. Amazon
c. Google - In 2013, Google claimed they were developing a technology called "Google Nose" that allowed users to smell scents through their computers.
How many step-sisters did Cinderella have?
Two
What do girls traditionally wear on their heads at Easter?
Bonnets
How many time zones does Earth have?
a) 12
b) 24
c) 36
d) 18
b) 24 – Earth is divided into 24 time zones, one for each hour of the day.
American dance where feet are used like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats (T)
Tap dancing