IRB 2023 Thanksgiving Quiz

How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?

• 6,000 calories

• 4,500 calories

• 3,600 calories

• 5,700 calories

Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard M. Nixon

In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?

• December

• October

• November

• September

According to a USA today, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

• Broccoli Casserole

• Green Bean Casserole

• Sweet Potato Casserole

• Corn Casserole

How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• 4 days

• 3 days

• 2 days

• 1 day

About how many turkeys are prepared each year for Thanksgiving dinner in America?

• 26 million

• 11 million

• 46 million

• 34 million

Statistically speaking, what are Americans favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

• Mac and Cheese

• Stuffing

• Green Beans

• Sweet Potato Casserole

On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?

• 4.5 million

• 3.5 million

• 2.5 million

• 1.5 million

Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?

• Vegetable

• Fruit

What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• Venison

• Swan

• Duck

• Turkey