Thanksgiving (multiple choice)

Thanksgiving Foods

100

What food is most commonly eaten as the main dish on Thanksgiving?
 A. Ham
 B. Turkey
 C. Fish

B. Turkey

200

What sweet dessert is especially popular on Thanksgiving?
 A. Pumpkin pie
 B. Ice cream
 C. Brownies

A. Pumpkin pie

300

What sauce is often served with turkey?
 A. Tomato sauce
 B. Cranberry sauce
 C. Barbecue sauce

B. Cranberry sauce

400

Which vegetable dish is famous for having toasted marshmallows on top?
 A. Mashed potatoes
 B. Sweet potato casserole
 C. Cornbread

B. Sweet potato casserole

500

What green dish is made with beans and crispy fried onions?
 A. Green bean casserole
 B. Spinach salad
 C. Broccoli bake

 A. Green bean casserole

Thanksgiving Traditions

100

 What big parade happens every Thanksgiving morning in the U.S.?
 A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
 B. Disneyland Parade
 C. New Year’s Parade

A. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

200

What sport do many families watch on Thanksgiving?
 A. Soccer
 B. Basketball
 C.Football

C.Football

300

What do many families do before eating their meal?
 A. Sing a song
 B. Say something they’re thankful for
 C. Exchange gifts

B. Say something they’re thankful for

400

What is the name of the funny activity where two people pull a bone for good luck?
 A. Wishbone pull
 B. Lucky stick
 C. Magic bone game

C. Magic bone game

500

Who traditionally “pardons” a turkey every year?
 A. The mayor
 B. The president
 C. The governor

 B. The president

Thanksgiving History

100

The first Thanksgiving is said to have happened in what year?
 A. 1621
 B. 1776
 C. 1492

A. 1621

200

The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving with which Native American tribe?
 A. Cherokee
 B. Wampanoag
 C. Navajo

B. Wampanoag

300

What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
 A. The Star Queen
 B. The Mayflower
 C. The Ocean Pearl

B. The Mayflower

400

What did the first Thanksgiving mainly celebrate?
 A. A new king
 B. A new holiday tradition
C. A successful harvest

C. A successful harvest

500

Who was the Wampanoag leader who helped the Pilgrims?
 A. Massasoit
 B. Geronimo
 C. Sitting Bull

A. Massasoit

Thanksgiving Symbols

100

Which bird is the most famous Thanksgiving symbol?
 A. Chicken
 B. Turkey
 C. Goose

 B. Turkey

200

What is a “cornucopia” also called?
 A. Horn of plenty
 B. Basket of flowers
 C. Golden horn

 A. Horn of plenty

300

What do autumn leaves symbolize during Thanksgiving?
 A. New life
 B. Winter snow
 C. The fall season

C. The fall season

400

What food item symbolizes gratitude and the harvest?
 A. Candy
 B. Corn
 C. Peanuts

B. Corn

500

What animal was almost chosen as the U.S. national bird instead of the eagle?
 A. Turkey
 B. Owl
 C. Swan

A. Turkey

Thanksgiving Fun Facts

100

What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
 A. Sunday
 B. Thursday
 C. Friday

B. Thursday

200

What color are most Thanksgiving decorations?
 A. Blue and green
 B. Orange and brown
 C. Pink and silver

 B. Orange and brown

300

What do people often do the day after Thanksgiving?
 A. Go shopping on Black Friday
 B. Watch fireworks
 C. Go to school

 A. Go shopping on Black Friday

400

What is a popular activity after eating Thanksgiving dinner?
 A. Running a marathon
 B. Dancing
 C. Taking a nap

C. Taking a nap

500

Which state raises the most turkeys?
A. Minnesota
 B. California
 C. Texas

A. Minnesota