Thanksgiving

When was the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• 1492, Columbus was really hungry when he got there!
• 1621, and it lasted 3 days
• 2016, this is the first one :) 

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What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?

• The Creeks
• The Cherokees
• The Turkey Trots
• The Wampanoag

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What is a female turkey called?

• hen
• chick
• cuckoo
• genius

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What is a male turkey called?

• larry
• harry
• tom
• bob

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About how many feathers does a mature turkey have?

• 3,500
• 35
• 35,000

Approximately what percentage of American homes eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

• 10%
• 40%
• 50%
• 90%

Which country consumes the most turkeys?

• United States
• Israel
• Canada
• China

How fast can wild turkeys run?

• 1mph
• 25mph
• 35mph
• 45mph

Can wild turkeys fly?

• yes
• no
• maybe

What is the name for the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?

• swag
• wattle
• gobblydygook

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