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April Fools' Day Trivia

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Test your knowledge on the history and traditions of April Fools' Day with these fun and surprising questions.

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1
When is April Fool's Day celebrated?
May 31st
April 1
March 17
Everyday
2
In France, what did children tag on backs?
Plastic fish
Wooden fish
Paper fish
Metal fish
3
People have parties to celebrate April Fool's Day.
True
False
4
How did April Fools' Day start?
From summer festivals
From Christmas jokes
From Halloween pranks
From New Year's change
5
What holiday changed the date it is celebrated on?
Christmas
4th of July
Halloween
New Year's Day
6
Who pranked a reporter?
A journalist
A professor
A student
A king
7
In the 1500's, which people were given the nickname "April Fools"?
people who celebrated New Years Day on January 1st
people who didn't know when April started
people who were not very smart
people who refused to recognize New Years Day as January 1st
8
What were April Fools called in France?
Tricksters d'Avril
Jesters d'Avril
Fools d'Avril
Poisson d'Avril
9
People know for sure how April Fool's Day started.
True
False
10
What is the definition of jester?
a person who is paid to tell jokes and provide entertainment
a person who teaches in a library
a person who teaches at a college or university
a person who looks for news and writes articles for a newpaper
11
What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
to remind readers that April Fool's Day is coming up
to teach readers how April Fool's Day is celebrated in America
to teach readers about the history of April Fool's Day
to persuade readers into celebrating April Fool's Day
12
What did pranksters send April Fools?
Fake invitations
Holiday gifts
Real invitations
Birthday cards