3/31: April Fools' Day

What is the primary purpose of April Fools' Day?

• To have fun and engage in lighthearted trickery

• To celebrate the New Year

• To honor ancient Roman gods

• To mark the beginning of spring

Which calendar change is linked to the origins of April Fools' Day?

• Julian to Gregorian calendar

• Lunar to Solar calendar

• Roman to Julian calendar

• Gregorian to Lunar calendar

What is 'Huntigowk Day' in Scotland associated with?

• Sending people on 'fool's errands'

• Celebrating the New Year

• Honoring the god Attis

• Marking the spring equinox

Which Roman festival is believed to have influenced April Fools' Day?

• Hilaria

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

• Bacchanalia

What role does the internet play in modern April Fools' Day pranks?

• Spreading online hoaxes quickly

• Preventing pranks from spreading

• Making pranks less effective

• Limiting audience reach

What should April Fools' Day pranks always be?

• Harmless and respectful

• Mean-spirited

• Targeting vulnerable individuals

• Harmful

What is a common prank mentioned in the passage?

• Switching sugar and salt

• Hiding shoes

• Painting faces

• Throwing water balloons