Family Easter Quiz

Easter takes place on Sunday after the period of time known as Lent which lasts for ...

• 28 days

• 6 weeks

• 40 days

• 1 month

The first story about a rabbit, later called the Easter Bunny, hiding eggs in the garden was published in the year ...

• 1450

• 1680

• 1770

• 1960

In France, Easter is called

• Lapin

• Le Carême

• Pâques

• Le Vendredi Saint

What kind of cloth was used to wrap the body of Jesus?

• wool

• cotton

• linen

• silk

The tradition of the Easter bunny giving eggs is said to have originated in which country during the Middle Ages?

• England

• Germany

• Italy

• Finland

What was the name of the apostle who betrayed Jesus?

• Thomas

• Matthew

• Judas Iscariot

• Simon

The most expensive Easter egg covered in diamonds was sold in 2007 for how much?

• Almost $5 million

• Just under $9 million

• Just under $12 million

• Roughly $16 million

Eggs are dyed at Easter time to represent ...

• the blood of Jesus

• the glowing sunshine

• the blooming flowers

• the birds that arrive in Spring

Which of the following are not normally associated with Easter?

• Bunny rabbits

• Chicks

• Camels

• Eggs

What was the purpose of the Easter Act passed in 1928 by the UK Parliament?

• To make the Easter bunny the official animal of Easter

• To declare chocolate the official food for Easter

• To establish a fixed date for Easter

• To declare that Easter must be observed as a religious holiday