THE QUIZQUEEN – Nov. 28, 2004
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In this issue
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3. Welcome
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5. Theme Quiz – Turkey Trot – Part 4
6. Middle Sponsor
7. Theme Quiz Answers
8. Bottom Sponsor
9. Bonus Trivia – Birthday Trivia
10. Final notes from The QuizQueen
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5. Theme Quiz – Turkey Trot – Part 4
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run.
—John Keats, British poet
16. Although often linked to Christmas, Kwanzaa is actually more closely tied with which holiday?
A. St. Patrick’s Day
B. Halloween
C. Thanksgiving
D. Valentine’s Day
17. During the 20th century, as the population of the United States became increasingly urban, new Thanksgiving traditions emerged that catered to city dwellers. This included the day after Thanksgiving gradually becoming known as the first day of the Christmas shopping season. What Thanksgiving Day tradition started as a result?
A. To attract customers, large retailers such as Macy’s in New York City and Gimbel’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, began to sponsor lavish parades
B. Santa Claus extended his summer vacation
C. Santa Claus shortened his summer vacation
D. Turkeys picketed major malls across the country in protest
18. When Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin sat down to eat their first meal on the moon, their foil food packets contained what?
A. Roasted turkey and all of the trimmings
B. Spaghetti and meatballs
C. Hot dogs and beans
D. Peanut butter and jelly
19. What item would NOT be on the menu of a traditional Thanksgiving feast?
A. Turkey and stuffing
B. Cranberry sauce
C. Squash and sweet potatoes
D. Pumpkin pie
E. Sauerkraut and sausage
20. We all know turkeys make the ultimate sacrifice for our holiday feast, but what else are turkeys good for?
A. Dyed feathers are used to make American Indian costumes or as quills for pens
B. The costume that "Big Bird" wears on "Sesame Street" is made of turkey feathers
C. Turkey feather down has been used to make pillows
D. Turkey skins are tanned and used to make items like cowboy boots, belts or other accessories.
E. None are true
F. All but “B” are true
G. All are true
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7. Theme Quiz Answers
16. Although often linked to Christmas, Kwanzaa is actually more closely tied with which holiday?
C. Thanksgiving
QQ: Come on, even if you didn’t know that Kwanzaa was Swahili for “first fruits” this is a Thanksgiving-theme quiz! Kwanzaa has its roots in the ancient African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which it takes its name. However, its modern history begins in 1966 when it was developed by African American scholar and activist Maulana Karenga.
17. During the 20th century, as the population of the United States became increasingly urban, new Thanksgiving traditions emerged that catered to city dwellers. This included the day after Thanksgiving gradually becoming known as the first day of the Christmas shopping season. What Thanksgiving Day tradition started as a result?
A. To attract customers, large retailers such as Macy’s in New York City and Gimbel’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, began to sponsor lavish parades
QQ: By 1934 the Macy’s parade, featuring richly decorated floats and gigantic balloons, attracted more than one million spectators annually.
18. When Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin sat down to eat their first meal on the moon, their foil food packets contained what?
A. Roasted turkey and all of the trimmings
QQ: If you got this wrong, refer to the title of the quiz!
19. What item would NOT be on the menu of a traditional Thanksgiving feast?
E. Sauerkraut and sausage
QQ: In keeping with the idea of celebrating a plentiful harvest, preparing and eating a large meal is a central part of most Thanksgiving celebrations. Thanksgiving menus usually include turkey, bread-crumb stuffing, cranberry sauce, squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. These simple foods recall the rustic virtues of the Pilgrims. Additionally, most of these foods are native to North America, emphasizing the natural bounty that greeted early settlers in their adopted homeland.
20. We all know turkeys make the ultimate sacrifice for our holiday feast, but what else are turkeys good for?
G. All are true
QQ: It's estimated that turkeys have 3,500 feathers at maturity. The bulk of turkey feathers are composted or otherwise disposed of; however, some feathers may be used for special purposes. For instance,. For commercial use,
So how did you do at the turkey trot? Give yourself one point for each correct answer:
(5) Tom—You spurred your way to the top!
(4-3) Hen—You didn’t cluck yet
(2-1) Chick—You still have some things to learn
(0) Egg—You have some developing to do
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9. Bonus Trivia - Birthday Trivia
1. Where was the Granny Smith apple originally cultivated?
A. United States
B. England
C. France
D. Australia
2. On Jan. 30, 1883, James Ritty and John Birch received a patent for inventing a mechanical device advertised as making “the bell heard round the world”. What was it?
A. Telephone
B. Clothes dryer
C. Cash register
D. Dumbwaiter
3. The Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz had what former profession?
A. Kindergarten teacher
B. Pediatrician
C. Veterinarian
D. Zookeeper
4. Human noses have an impressive 5 million olfactory cells. How many do dogs have?
A. 50 million
B. 100 million
C. 220 million
D. 5 billion
5. Which city is the oldest in California?
A. Los Angeles
B. San Diego
C. San Francisco
D. Sacramento
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1. Where was the Granny Smith apple originally cultivated?
D. New South Wales
QQ: Granny Smith apples were originally cultivated by Maria Smith in Eastwood, New South Wales, in the 1860s. Happy birthday to Steve from New South Wales, Australia, and celebrated Nov. 4th!
2. On Jan. 30, 1883, James Ritty and John Birch received a patent for inventing a mechanical device advertised as making “the bell heard round the world”. What was it?
C. Cash register
QQ: On Jan. 30, 1883, James Ritty and John Birch received a patent for inventing the cash register. James Ritty invented what was nicknamed the "Incorruptible Cashier" or the first working, mechanical cash register. His invention came with that familiar bell sound referred to in advertising as "The Bell Heard Round the World". Happy birthday to eager shopper Karen who celebrated Nov. 16th!
3. The Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz had what former profession?
A. Kindergarten teacher
QQ: The Wicked Witch was a kindergarten teacher before she was the witch. Happy birthday to movie fan Janie who celebrated Nov. 19th!
4. Human noses have an impressive 5 million olfactory cells. How many do dogs have?
C. 220 million
QQ: Many breeds of dog, such as sheepdogs, have 220 million, enabling them to smell 44 times better than man. Happy birthday to dog owner Liz who celebrated Nov. 21st!
5. Which city is the oldest in California?
B. San Diego
QQ: San Diego is the oldest city in California and is the 6th largest city in the United States. Happy birthday to Tanya from San Diego who celebrated Nov. 27th!
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10. Final Notes From The QuizQueen
Next week we will feature:
Turkey Trot – Part 5
Winter Fun – Part 2
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