Groundhog Day Quiz

When is Groundhog Day celebrated?

• January 1st

• February 2nd

• March 15th

• April 22nd

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What is believed to happen if the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day?

• Spring will come early.

• It will rain the next day.

• There will be six more weeks of winter.

• The groundhog will go back to sleep.

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What does it signify if the groundhog does not see its shadow on Groundhog Day?

• A longer summer is expected.

• There will be six more weeks of winter.

• Spring will come early.

• It will snow the following week.

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Where did the tradition of Groundhog Day originate?

• Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA

• New York City, New York, USA

• Chicago, Illinois, USA

• Los Angeles, California, USA

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What is the name of the groundhog associated with the tradition of Groundhog Day?

• Punxsutawney Pete

• Punxsutawney Phil

• Punxsutawney Paul

• Punxsutawney Peter

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What does Groundhog Day symbolize for the people who celebrate it?

• A time to enjoy festivities and hope for an early spring

• A day to remember historical events

• A celebration of the groundhog's hibernation period

• A festival to mark the end of farming season

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