Groundhog Day Trivia

What is the purpose of Groundhog Day celebrations?

• To commemorate the founding of the town of Punxsutawney

• To celebrate the start of spring

• To honor the groundhog as a sacred animal

• To determine whether or not winter will continue for six more weeks

Which two countries observe Groundhog Day?

• USA, Canada

• USA, Greenland

• Canada, Greenland

• USA, Mexico

In what month and day does Groundhog Day take place?

• January 1st

• February 2nd

• March 15th

• April 30th

Which city is famous for its Groundhog Day celebration?

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Chicago

• Punxsutawney

What is the name of the groundhog that predicts the weather on Groundhog Day?

• Buddy the Groundhog

• Sammy the Squirrel

• Freddy the Ferret

• Punxsutawney Phil

What is the significance of Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow?

• Groundhog Day is over

• Six more weeks of winter

• Early spring is coming

• No change in the weather

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

• An early spring

• The groundhog predicts a hurricane

• The groundhog goes back to sleep

• Six more weeks of winter

What year did the first official Groundhog Day take place?

• 1887

• 1950

• 1776

• 2000

Who started the tradition of Groundhog Day?

• German immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• Native Americans

• Afro-Americans

Which actor stars in the movie Groundhog Day (1993)?

• Bruce Willis

• Bill Murray

• Rowan Atkinson

• Brad Pitt