Mr. Miller/ Mrs. Meyer Trivia
How old is Mr. Miller?
22
Is Black Friday a federal holiday?
No- its a major retail event, not a federal holiday.
What city hots the Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
New York City
What is the most common pie served on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
How many children does Mrs. Meyer have?
4
Deep-discounted, limited-quantity deals to draw early crowds. What is this the definition of?
Doorbusters
Which holiday term became popular in 2007 for friends celebrating together?
Friendsgiving
Whats the name of the popular side dish that combines green beans, mushroom soup and crispy onion pieces on top?
Green bean casserole
What year did President Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday? (Must get within 10 years)
1863
Where did Mr. Miller go to high school?
Battle High School
Which retailer is considered the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday?
Walmart (57.1 percent of Black Friday incidents happen at Walmart)
Which two NFL teams have a tradition of playing on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
What cooking method involves lowering a whole turkey into very hot oil?
Deep-Frying
Which two groups celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans
How many years has Mrs. Meyer been teaching?
12 Years
Which U.S. city popularized the shopping-related meaning of "Black Friday"?
Philadelphia
How many pounds of glitter are used on parade floats and costumes in the Macys Thanksgiving Parade? (Must be within 20 pounds)
300 pounds
What's the weight of the biggest turkey ever recorded in the Guinness World Records? (Must be within 5 pounds)
86 Pounds
Who was the Native American man who acted as an interpreter for the Pilgrims?
Squanto
What was the main topic of the first lesson Mr. Miller taught to your class.
What event does the term "Black Friday" come from?
The 1869 stock market crash
Which US President is often credited with beginning the annual tradition of pardoning a turkey?
President Harry Truman
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? (Within 10 years)
1621