Back to School
At what age do most children start school?
Five
Which event marks the beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere?
Autumnal Equinox
What zodiac sign begins August 23rd and continues through September 22nd?
Virgo
What popular song by the group The Happenings reached the top of the charts in 1966, and sang of the ending of summer and going back to school?
"See You in September"
What contact sport, played by two teams of 11 players who advance an oval-shaped ball down a field by running with it or passing it, is one of the most popular high school, college and professional games in the U.S.?
Football
What is the most popular color of Crayola crayon?
Blue
Which animal is known for gathering and storing food for the winter during fall?
Squirrel
What precious gemstone, known for its deep blue color that symbolizes wisdom, loyalty, and nobility, is the birthstone for September?
Sapphire
What love song by Neil Diamond was released in 1979 and sings of finding happiness in love?
"September Morn"
What team sport, played between two teams of 11 players who try to maneuver the ball into the other team's goal using any part of their body except their hands and arms, is one of the most popular sports worldwide?
Soccer (aka Association Football)
What is the most purchased school supply, and one of them can draw a line up to 35 miles long?
Pencils
What insect flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterflies
What holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September?
Labor Day
What upbeat hit song, released in 1978 by the group Earth, Wind and Fire, reached international popularity and is often danced to at parties?
"September"
In which sport do runners compete on open-air courses over natural terrain, such as hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road?
Cross-country running
What is the name of the book students use to remember their school year?
Yearbook
Which fruit is traditionally associated with autumn and used in pies and ciders?
Apples
The full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox, which is typically in September, and characterized by an early moonrise, is called what?
Harvest Moon
What song, recorded by Tony Bennett and pianist Bill Evans, sings about new beginnings in relationships with the lyric, "maybe September love will come again"?
"Maybe September"
In which team sport, played on a grass field by two teams of 11 players each, is a ball is propelled by a stick to score goals?
Field hockey
What is the name for a student who is the best academically in their graduating class?
Valedictorian
What fruit is part of the gourd family and especially popular in fall drinks and desserts?
Pumpkin
What holiday, instituted by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day, and encourages families to show appreciation for the wisdom, accomplishments, and legacy of their elderly members?
Grandparents Day
What 1978 song, sung by Barry White, is about a man reminiscing about the first time he met his love?
“September When I First Met You”
What is one of the most popular Olympic sports, with events in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley?
Swimming and diving