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1
Who was the first president to
informally
pardon a turkey, saying "Let's keep him going", when presented with a turkey?
John F Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
2
In 1953, an order of too many turkeys by a Swanson employee inspired the creation of
turkey pot pie
sliced turkey deli meat
frozen turkey sausage
frozen TV dinners
3
What is a male turkey called?
a tom
a joe
a max
a nate
4
What is a baby turkey called?
a poult
a gosling
a chick
a turkling
5
The average person gains how much weight over the Thanksgiving holiday?
2 lbs.
1 lb.
3 lbs.
5 lbs.
6
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
the last Thursday before the last Friday of November
the fourth Thursday of November
the last Thursday of November
the third Thursday of November
7
What sound do female turkeys make?
They cluck and trill.
They quack and trumpet.
They cackle and yelp.
They honk and hiss.
8
What bird, which came from Turkish lands, bears a striking resemblance to the bird we later named a "turkey"?
white grouse
common quail
green pheasant
guinea fowl
9
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
10
How long, generally, is left over refrigerated turkey safe to eat?
5 days
2 days
3 days
4 days
11
What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
67%
88%
76%
55%
12
Which Thanksgiving Day movie is about a man trying to get home to his family for Thanksgiving?
Home for the Holidays
Family Thanksgiving
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
13
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
The Sioux
The Cherokee
The Iroquois
14
When did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" debut (begin)?
1964
1991
1973
1982
15
How fast can a wild turkey run?
up t0 32 mph
up to 25 mph
Up to 8 mph
up to 15 mph
16
Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World?
They were seeking to expand their population.
They were seeking religious freedom.
They were seeking fertile land to increase their food supply.
They were seeking to establish a representative democracy.
17
A turkey, safe to eat, has been cooked up what temperature?
155 degrees
165 degrees
185 degrees
175 degrees
18
What is the average number of calories consumed by a person at Thanksgiving dinner?
4500 to 5200
3000 to 4500
2050 to 3000
1500 to 2050
19
What is the main reason the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
to give thanks to God for having survived a cold, harsh winter
to give thanks to God for their successful voyage across the sea
to give thanks to God for their bountiful harvest
to give thanks to God for their survival in conflict with the Indians
20
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for which trade?
plumbers
auto mechanics
electricians
carpenters
21
When was the First Thanksgiving celebrated?
1776
1621
1902
1861
22
What type of meat was brought to the first Thanksgiving by the Native Americans?
moose
rabbit
bear
deer
23
Pumpkins are actually a type of
squash
yam
gourd
turnip
24
Who began the tradition of "breaking the wishbone" for good luck?
the Pilgrims
the Quakers
the Ancient Romans
the Ancient Greeks
25
Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade?
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington DC
26
Which is a traditional Thanksgiving song?
Over the River and Through the Woods
What's between Halloween and Christmas?
Baby, It's Cold Outside
I'll Be Home for the Holidays
27
Which traditional Thanksgiving dinner side dish is the least popular of all?
mashed potatoes
stuffing (dressing)
green bean casserole
sweet potato
28
Who invites herself over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving Day dinner?
Violet
Marcie
Peppermint Patty
Lucy Van Pelt
29
Pecan Pie originated in which state?
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Texas
30
In which sport, is scoring a "turkey" great!?
golf
handball
polo
bowling
31
What food, served at the first Thanksgiving, has largely disappeared from our modern holiday tables?
white and sweet potatoes
stuffing
fish and seafood
pumpkin and apple pies
32
How long was the Mayflower's voyage from England to America?
35 days
66 days
44 days
79 days
33
What are the two most popular Thanksgiving pies?
Cranberry
Pecan
Pumpkin
Apple
34
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Providence, Rhode Island
Jamestown, Virginia
35
Which is NOT a reason male turkeys gobble?
To respond to another males' gobbles
To establish dominance
To announce feeding time
To attract females
36
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
2 days
1 day
3 days
4 days
37
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much did the heaviest turkey weigh?
75 pounds
54 pounds
86 pounds
63 pounds
38
Why can't domesticated turkeys fly like their wild cousins?
Their necks are too stiff.
Their breasts are too big.
Their wings are too weak.
Their legs are too short.
39
Which president declared Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
40
In 1789, at George Washington's 1st Thanksgiving Proclamation, what were Americans told to be thankful for?
Neither of these answers
Winning the War of Independence
Both of these answers.
The ratification of the U.S. Constitution
41
What is the maximum amount of time that a cooked turkey can sit out on the table before it needs to be refrigerated?
two hours
a half hour
one hour
three hours
42
Sweet potatoes have protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals and anti-inflammatory compounds! Voted "most healthy veg., they
boost your immune system
protect cells from damage
help with weight control
all of the above
43
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game? (Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions)
1962
1955
1934
1876
44
Which 2 NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving since 1966?
Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys and NY Giants
Detroit Lions and NY Giants
45
The first Thanksgiving served what birds instead of turkey?
guinea fowl and swans
pigeons and pheasants
chickens and ducks
ducks and geese
46
Which state grows about 70% of all pumpkins in the U.S.? (for processing into food)
New Jersey
Illinois
Virginia
Connecticut
47
In 1926, who was given a raccoon, intended to be his Thanksgiving dinner? (Instead, he kept her and named her Rebecca).
President Harry S. Truman
President Richard M. Nixon
President Grover Cleveland
President Calvin Coolidge
48
Which founding father wanted the turkey, not the eagle, declared our national bird, calling the turkey a bird of courage
George Washington
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
49
How fast can wild turkeys fly (for short distances)?
45 mph
25 mph
35 mph
55 mph
50
Which Native American acted as an interpreter between his people and the Pilgrims?
Sacagawea
Squanto
Pocahontas
White Cloud
