Leap Year Quiz - Newsela

How many days does a year usually have?

• 364

• 365

• 366

• 367

What is a leap year?

• A year with 365 days

• A year with an extra "leap day" in February

• A year with fewer than 365 days

• A year when the seasons shift

Why do we add an extra day every four years?

• To make the calendar match up with the lunar cycle

• To adjust for the Earth's trip around the sun being slightly longer than 365 days

• To celebrate a special event every four years

• To compensate for the Earth's rotation slowing down

What would happen if we didn't add an extra day every four years?

• The calendar would be shorter

• The seasons would remain the same

• The seasons would shift

• We would have an extra month

Who is Lyle Tavernier?

• An author

• A historian

• A scientist at NASA

• A calendar maker

What is the special name given to people born on February 29?

• Time travelers

• Leaplings

• Yearlings

• Februarynites

How often does February 29 occur?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every five years

When do leaplings typically celebrate their birthdays in non-leap years?

• February 28

• March 1

• February 29

• They don't celebrate

What humorous situation did Brady experience when he went to the movies on his 16th birthday?

• He was mistaken for a movie star

• He got a child's ticket because he was technically 4 years old

• He was given a senior discount

• He was not allowed to watch the movie because it was rated above his age

Why are leap days added every four years?

• Because the Earth spins slower every four years

• To correct for the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Because it is a tradition

• To align the calendar with the lunar cycle