Autumn
What orange squash is traditionally carved into a jack-o'-lantern for Halloween?
Pumpkin
What is the name of Dolly Parton's famous theme park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?
Dollywood
In which European country did the world-famous Oktoberfest festival originate?
Germany
What warm, baked dessert made with cinnamon and sliced orchard fruit is widely considered the quintessential classic American pie?
Apple Pie
What iconic symbol found on the Canadian national flag turns brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow every autumn?
Maple Leaf
What is the traditional name for the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, historically providing enough light for farmers to gather crops late into the night?
The Harvest Moon
In one of her biggest 1973 hit songs, Dolly begs a striking auburn-haired woman not to take her man. What is the title of this song?
Jolene
Despite its name, during which calendar month does the majority of the Oktoberfest festival actually take place?
September
What sweet, brown, unfiltered beverage is made from pressed apples and often served warm with a cinnamon stick on crisp autumn days?
Apple Cider
Unlike in the United States where it is held in late November, in which month does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
October
What hard-shelled autumn fruits, closely related to pumpkins and squash, are often dried and hollowed out to be used as birdhouses, bowls, or musical instruments?
Gourds
Dolly made her feature film acting debut alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in what classic 1980 comedy about three office workers taking revenge on their boss?
9 to 5
What traditional sour side dish, frequently served alongside sausages at Oktoberfest, is made by fermenting finely shredded cabbage?
Sauerkraut
What was the famous nickname of John Chapman, the legendary American pioneer who traveled the Midwest in the early 1800s planting apple orchards?
Johnny Appleseed
What early September long weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of the autumn season across Canada?
Labour Day Weekend
What two-word term refers to a period of unusually warm, sunny weather that occurs in late autumn, typically after the first killing frost?
Indian Summer
What is the name of Dolly Parton’s famous nonprofit program that mails free, high-quality books to young children every month from birth until age five?
The Imagination Library
What classic German link sausage—made of minced pork, beef, or veal—is grilled and served in a bun as one of the most famous food staples at Oktoberfest?
Bratwurst
What classic party game involves trying to grab floating red fruit out of a tub or bucket of water using only your teeth?
Bobbing for Apples/ Apple Bobbing
What famous group of Canadian landscape painters from the 1920s is celebrated for capturing the vibrant autumn colors of Algonquin Park and the Canadian shield?
The Group of Seven
What green pigment breaks down in tree leaves during the autumn season, allowing the bright red, yellow, and orange colors to finally show through?
Chlorophyll
In 1967, Dolly got her big national television break when she was hired to replace Norma Jean on a popular country music show hosted by which rhinestone-suit-wearing musician?
Porter Wagoner
In which German city is the original and largest official Oktoberfest held every year?
Munich
What bright green, tart apple variety—one of the most popular in the world for baking—was discovered in Australia in 1868 and named after a real farm woman?
Granny Smith
Held every September in towns and schools across Canada, what annual autumn event honors the young man who ran the "Marathon of Hope" in 1980 to raise money for cancer research?
The Terry Fox Run