Idioms
If you say you are going to “call it a day,” you are going to: a) celebrate an event, b) stop what you are doing, c) start a new project, d) make a big purchase.
b) stop what you are doing
On this day, the U.S. declared independence from Great Britain.
July 4th, 1776
What country built the Statue of Liberty?
France
“By the skin of your teeth” means a) certainly, b) quickly, c) smoothly, d) barely.
d) barely
The story of this holiday's origins is a lie. This holiday is celebrated with a feast, representing the kindness of the Native Americans toward the Pilgrims (original American settlers).
Thanksgiving
Name two of the three most populous cities in the U.S.
1. New York City (20 million)
2. Los Angeles (13 million)
3. Chicago (9 million)
Which of the following is an example of “beating around the bush”? a) Asking someone to have a serious conversation, then talking about the weather for an hour, b) Summarizing ten years of your life in thirty seconds, c) Giving a stand-up comedy performance, d) Telling a long ghost story then revealing it was fake all along.
a) Asking someone to have a serious conversation, then talking about the weather for an hour
This day celebrates people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. (Hint: What is their job?)
Presidents' Day
This was the first man to set foot on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
If you tell someone to “break a leg,” you are: a) hoping they fail, b) warning them about danger, c) teasing them, d) wishing them good luck.
d) wishing them good luck
This holiday is celebrated on January 20th. It is named after the most famous American Civil Rights activist.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This man was the first American billionaire. He had a monopoly on oil in the 1800s.
John D. Rockefeller
If something is “a dime a dozen,” it is: a) very cheap, b) unremarkable, c) exclusive, d) reliable.
b) unremarkable
This is the newest-established federal holiday (dedicated in 2021), recognizing the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth (June 19th)
This is how many U.S. Presidents have been assassinated.
Four (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy)