April Fools' Day Quiz

What is the date of April Fools' Day?

• March 31

• April 1

• May 1

• April 15

Which calendar change is speculated to have influenced April Fools' Day?

• Lunar Calendar to Solar Calendar

• Julian Calendar to Gregorian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar to Julian Calendar

• Hindu Calendar to Islamic Calendar

What is a common prank that involves food items?

• Switching sugar and salt

• Throwing pies

• Hiding vegetables

• Burning toast

Which country is known for having a two-day event for April Fools'?
"...starting with 'hunting the gowk,' in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) and followed by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people's derrieres, such as pinning fake tails or 'kick me' signs on them"

• Scotland

• Italy

• Germany

• France

In 1957, the BBC pranked their viewers by reporting that Swiss farmers were experiencing...

• Invisible cars

• Talking dogs

• Spaghetti growing on trees

• Flying penguins

What was the name of the fictional pitcher who could throw over 168 mph in the Sports Illustrated prank of 1985?

• Tommy Curve

• Sidd Finch

• Joe Fastball

• Randy Speed

What did Taco Bell claim to purchase in their 1996 prank?

Per their prank, fully intending to rename it.

• The White House

• The Liberty Bell

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Eiffel Tower

Which ancient festival is linked to April Fools' Day?

• Saturnalia

• Hilaria

• Lupercalia

• Bacchanalia

What is a classic April Fools Day prank involving the toilet?

• Covering it with plastic wrap

• Painting it red

• Filling it with confetti

• Hiding it

Which media outlet ran a prank in 1992 about Richard Nixon running for president again?

• CNN

• National Public Radio

• BBC

• Fox News