Groundhog Day Quiz

What do people hope the groundhog will predict on February 2?

• A. Longer fall

• B. More winter

• C. Early spring

• D. Early summer

Where did the tradition of Groundhog Day originate?

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

What is another name for groundhogs?

• Gophers

• Prairie dogs

• Marmots

• Woodchucks

What is the name of the town recognized as the Groundhog Day capital of the world?

• A. Punxsutawney

• B. Philadelphia

• C. Pittsburgh

• D. Scranton

How old is Punxsutawney Phil said to be?

• A. 100 years old

• B. 125 years old

• C. 150 years old

• D. 200 years old

What is the name of the festival in Ohio where people rely on the woolly bear caterpillar to predict winter weather?

• A. Caterpillar Day

• B. Fuzzy Forecast Festival

• C. Woollybear Festival

• D. Insect Insight Event

What do studies show about the accuracy of groundhogs in predicting winter weather?

• A. They are always right

• B. They are often wrong

• C. They are never wrong

• D. They are rarely right

What is the name of the Christian feast that was originally a part of February 2?

• A. Halloween

• B. Christmas

• C. Candelmas

• D. Easter

What do Germans say only if the day of February 2 is sunny?

• A. A squirrel sees its shadow

• B. A badger sees its shadow

• C. A rabbit sees its shadow

• D. A groundhog sees its shadow

What is the name of the town where the first official Groundhog Day in the United States was held?

• Pittsburgh

• Punxsutawney

• Philadelphia

• Scranton