Holidays & Traditions Quiz Questions and Answers

1

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

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A

Five

B

Seven

C

Eight

D

Ten

2

What is the special candle holder called?

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A

Menorah

B

Sukkah

C

Dreidel

D

Torah

3

What miracle occurred with the oil in the Temple?

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A

It never ran out

B

It lasted for eight days

C

It changed color

D

It turned into water

4

Which toy is traditionally spun during Hanukkah?

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A

Top

B

Yo-yo

C

Dreidel

D

Marbles

5

What food is often fried in oil to celebrate Hanukkah?

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A

Pizza

B

Salad

C

Latkes

D

Cookies

6

Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated in which religion?

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A

Christianity

B

Judaism

C

Islam

D

Buddhism

7

What do children often receive as gifts during Hanukkah?

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A

Flowers

B

Chocolate coins

C

Clothes

D

Books

8

How many candles are on a standard Hanukkah menorah?

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A

Nine

B

Seven

C

Eight

D

Twelve

9

What is the purpose of the 'shamash' candle?

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A

For decoration

B

To represent the sun

C

To eat

D

To light the others

10

In which season does Hanukkah typically fall?

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A

Autumn

B

Winter

C

Spring

D

Summer

11

What language is written on a dreidel?

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A

Latin

B

Arabic

C

Hebrew

D

Greek

12

What does the word Hanukkah mean in Hebrew?

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A

Light

B

Dedication

C

Victory

D

Miracle

13

What vegetable is traditionally used in latkes?

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A

Potato

B

Pumpkin

C

Carrot

D

Onion

14

Hanukkah commemorates the victory of which group?

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A

Egyptians

B

Greeks

C

Maccabees

D

Romans

15

Where is the Hanukkah menorah usually placed?

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A

In the garage

B

In the attic

C

In a window

D

Under the bed

16

On what date is Halloween celebrated?

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A

October 1st

B

November 1st

C

September 30th

D

October 31st

17

What do children say when trick-or-treating?

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A

Trick or treat

B

Happy holidays

C

Merry Christmas

D

Give me candy

18

What vegetable is carved into a jack-o'-lantern?

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A

Turnip

B

Cabbage

C

Pumpkin

D

Watermelon

19

Which creatures are often associated with witches?

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A

Dogs

B

Black cats

C

Birds

D

Fish

20

What is the common color scheme for Halloween?

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A

Orange and black

B

Yellow and pink

C

Red and green

D

Blue and white

21

What do people wear on Halloween?

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A

Costumes

B

Uniforms

C

Pajamas

D

Suits

22

Halloween roots are traced back to which ancient festival?

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A

Christmas

B

Hanukkah

C

Samhain

D

Easter

23

What is a common Halloween activity?

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A

Lighting a tree

B

Opening gifts

C

Egg hunting

D

Bobbing for apples

24

Which mythical creature turns into a bat?

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A

Vampire

B

Zombie

C

Witch

D

Ghost

25

What do ghosts say?

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A

Boo

B

Quack

C

Meow

D

Hello

26

What is a house decorated to look scary called?

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A

Castle

B

Mansion

C

Museum

D

Haunted house

27

Which item is used to hold trick-or-treat candy?

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A

Briefcase

B

Suitcase

C

Plastic bucket

D

Backpack

28

What are undead monsters that walk slowly called?

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A

Aliens

B

Zombies

C

Fairies

D

Robots

29

Which of these is a typical Halloween decoration?

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A

Fake spiderwebs

B

Easter eggs

C

Christmas lights

D

Paper hearts

30

What is the day after Halloween?

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A

Independence Day

B

Thanksgiving

C

All Saints' Day

D

New Year's Day

31

In which city is Mardi Gras most famous in the US?

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A

New Orleans

B

New York

C

Miami

D

Chicago

32

What are the three colors of Mardi Gras?

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A

Pink, yellow, blue

B

Red, white, blue

C

Orange, black, white

D

Purple, green, gold

33

What does 'Mardi Gras' mean in French?

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A

Big Party

B

Happy Night

C

Spring Day

D

Fat Tuesday

34

What is thrown from Mardi Gras floats?

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A

Rocks

B

Books

C

Beads

D

Shoes

35

What is the name of the famous cake with a plastic baby inside?

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A

Fruit Cake

B

Sponge Cake

C

Pancake

D

King Cake

36

Mardi Gras is celebrated just before which period?

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A

Lent

B

Christmas

C

Summer

D

Easter

37

What do people wear to hide their identity at balls?

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A

Hats

B

Masks

C

Glasses

D

Gloves

38

What are the organizations that host parades called?

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A

Teams

B

Krewes

C

Groups

D

Clubs

39

Mardi Gras is associated with which state?

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A

Texas

B

Louisiana

C

Florida

D

California

40

Is Mardi Gras a one-day event or a season?

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A

A season

B

One day

C

One week

D

One month

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