Summer Solstice TRIVIA

Summer FOOD

100

TRUE or FALSE

Ideally steak from the barbecue should be rested for Half the cooking time.

Correct Answer:

FALSE 

Ideally steak from the bbq should be rested only for a quarter of cooking time

200

Which ice cream flavor has the most sales in the world?

A. Chocolate

B. Strawberry

C. Vanilla

D. Caramel

Correct Answer:

C. Vanilla

Vanilla may be the most popular ice cream flavor in America, but those looking to branch out are filling their carts with rocky road, green tea, coffee, and birthday cake, according to a new study from Instacart

300

Which of the following is not a summer fruit?

A. Apricot

B. Quince

C. Blueberry

D. Peach

E. Watermelon

Correct Answer:

B. Quince

Pronounced "kwins," the quince is a small and rounded pome fruit grown on trees. Though it may look as delightfully sweet and juicy as an apple or pear, the quince in its raw form is rather tough, tannic and slightly sour at times. To enjoy all that this produce has to offer, it's best when cooked, which is why it makes the perfect ingredient for fall cooking.

400

Pina Colada, the sweet cocktail of rum, coconut and pineapple juice is the national drink of where?

A. Puerto Rico

B. Cuba

C. Mexico

D. Argentina

E. Hawaii

Correct Answer:

A. Puerto Rico

If you like piña colada, you should know the famous tropical drink was invented in Puerto Rico! The sweet mix of coconut cream, pineapple juice, white rum, and ice was born in San Juan, but the identity of its creator is still an unresolved controversy on the island.

500

Where did the burger pattie originate from?

A. Germany

B. USA

C. UK

D. Australia

Correct Answer:

A. Germany

By the 19th century, beef from German Hamburg (city) cows was minced and combined with garlic, onions, salt and pepper, then formed into patties (without bread or a bun) to make Hamburg steaks. These early burgers were considered gourmet and were quite pricey, given the quality of Hamburg beef.

Summer VACAY

100

Which of the following insects are most prevalent during the summer?

A. Bees

B. Mosquitos

C. Flies

Correct Answer:

B. Mosquitos

200

The term SPF on sunscreen products stands for what?

A. Skin Protection Factor

B. Sun Protection Factor

C. Sun Protection Fraction

Correct Answer:

B. Sun Protection Factor

300

In which country can you visit the Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces?

A. Thailand

B. China

C. Vietnam

D. Japan

Correct Answer:

B. China

Beijing

The Summer Palace (simplified Chinese: 颐和园; traditional Chinese: 頤和園; pinyin: Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing.

400

In which country is the world’s highest waterfall?

A. USA

B. Croatia

C. New Zealand

D. Venezuela

Correct Answer:

D. Venezuela

Angel Falls, Canaima National Park, Venezuela

500

On which Caribbean island can you swim with pigs?

A. Guadeloupe

B. Haiti

C. Bahamas

D. Leeward Islands

Correct Answer:

C. Bahamas

The original Swimming Pig Beach in the Bahamas is found on the island of Big Major Cay, affectionately called "Pig" Major Cay by some. The island is uninhabited by humans and governed solely by its pig residents.

Summer FUN

100

TRUE or FALSE

The Longest Continuous Beach In America is Waikiki Beach.

Correct Answer:

FALSE

The longest beach in the US is Virginia Beach, VA at 35 miles long. However, the longest drive able beach is Long Beach, WA at 28 miles long. However, it is often up for debate and people have different distinctions when it comes to the “beach”.

200

When Did The First Swimming School Open In The United States?

A. 1972

B. 1827

C. 1890

Correct Answer:

B. 1827

The school was founded on July 23, 1827, in Boston, MA, by German-American intellectuals and polymaths Francis Lieber and Charles Follen, who also introduced gymnasiums to the U.S. educational system.

300

Which are the 3 summer signs of the Zodiac?

A. Capricorn, Sagittarius, and Scorpio

B. Virgo, Leo, and Cancer

C. Pisces, Aquarius, and Capricorn

Correct Answer:

B. Virgo, Leo, and Cancer

• Cancer the Crab (June 21 to July 22), the sign of cardinal water. Cancer is known for its emotional acuity, sympathetic nature, and love of all things domestic.
• Leo the Lion (July 23 to August 22), the sign of fixed fire. It’s vibrant, confident, determined, and brimming with personality.
• Virgo the Virgin (August 23 to September 22), the sign of mutable earth. Virgo is famed for its intelligence, analytical mind, attention to detail, and tendency to be a perfectionist.

400

The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in which city?

A. Los Angeles

B. Cape Town

C. Paris

D. Canada

Correct Answer:

C. Paris

The agreement was ratified by the full IOC membership at the IOC Session in Lima on 13 September, confirming that Paris will host the Olympic Games 2024, and that Los Angeles will host the Olympic Games 2028.

500

Which President Hosted The First Barbecue At The White House?

A. Barack Obama

B. Lyndon B. Johnson

C. Richard Nixon

D. Abraham Lincoln

Correct Answer:

B. Lyndon B. Johnson

President Johnson held the first “formal” White House barbecue on the South Lawn to thank his supporters after announcing that he would not be running for reelection. However, presidential BBQs had been a thing since the time of Washington.

Summer SCHOOL

100

TRUE or FALSE

Asia is the largest continent in the world

Correct Answer:

True

Asia is the largest continent on Earth by size. It is approximately 44,614,000 square kilometres (17,226,200 square miles)

200

Which year did the most children take swimming lessons?

A. 1990

B. 1991

C. 1992

D. 1994

E. 1995

Correct Answer:

E. The largest number of children taking swimming lessons, in one year, was 500, in 1995

300

The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means…

A. Minimal. 

B. Clear. 

C. Maximal. 

D. Foul.

Correct Answer:

C. Maximal

Copious means profuse or abundant, i.e. maximal, not minimal (A), an antonym. This meaning is not related to, and does not mean, clear (B) or foul (D).

400

Jonathan can type a 20 page document in 40 minutes, Susan can type it in 30 minutes, and Jack can type it in 24 minutes. Working together, how much time will it take them to type the same document?

A. 5 minutes

B. 10 minutes

C. 15 minutes

D. 18 minutes

E. 20 minutes

Correct Answer:

B. The problem may be modeled with the equation, 1/40+1/30+1/24=1/t. Solving for t gives t = 10. Thus, working together, they can type the same document in 10 minutes.

500

An instrument store gives a 10% discount to all students off the original cost of an instrument. During a back to school sale an additional 15% is taken off the discounted price. Julie, a student at the local high school, purchases a flute for $306. How much did it originally cost?

A. 325

B. 375

C. 400

D. 408

E. 425

Correct Answer:

C. The equation, x-0.10x-0.15(x-0.10x)=306, may be used to solve the problem. Solving for x gives 0.90x – 0.15x + 0.015x = 306, where x = 400. Thus, the original price was $400.

Summer SOLSTICE

100

TRUE or FALSE

In England, it was the ancient custom on summer solstice eve to:

1. Light bonfires
2. Jump through fires
3. Wander with players dressed as unicorns and dragons
4. Deck the house with birch and lilies

Correct Answer:

TRUE

200

June solstice is the longest day in which Hemisphere?

A. Southern Hemisphere

B. Northern Hemisphere

C. Eastern Hemisphere

D. Western Hemisphere

Correct Answer:

B. Northern Hemisphere

In the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the year's longest day in terms of daylight, the June solstice is also called the summer solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere, on the other hand, it is the shortest day of the year and is known as the winter solstice.

300

Which of the following facts is NOT true about the summer solstice?

A. It occurs in July each year

B. The sun reaches the highest point in the sky in the year

C. The day has the most hours of daylight in the year

Correct Answer:

A. It occurs in July each year

The timing of the summer solstice is not based on a specific calendar date or time. It all depends on when the Sun reaches that northernmost point from the equator. The summer solstice can occur anywhere between June 20-22.

400

The summer solstice is the first day of summer. What does “solstice” mean in Latin?

A. Blue skies

B. Hot days

C. Sun stands still

Correct Answer:

C. Sun stands still

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “stitium” (still or stopped). The ancients noticed that as summer progressed, the sun stopped moving northward in the sky, then begin tracking southward again as summer turned to autumn.

500

According to the old folk calendar, summer begins on:

A. Summer solstice (June 21) and ends on Mabon (Sept. 21)

B. Beltane (May 1) and ends on Lammas (Aug. 1)

C. Ostara (March 21) and ends on Mabon (Sept. 21)

D. Summer solstice (June 21) and ends on Samhain (Oct. 31)

Correct Answer:

B. Beltane (May 1) and ends on Lammas (Aug. 1)