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Quaint American Customs

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : U.S.A. Specific : Quaint American Customs

Introduction:
"These are the things that have become ingrained in the fabric of American culture. Some have even left stains."


1. One custom involves the recognition of the first day of each month. What word or words should you say on each month's first day?
    good luck
    skunk
    pewter
    rabbit


2. Another custom involves shouting out a word whenever a car with a burned-out headlight is spotted. What's the word?
    fiddlesticks
    padiddle
    diddly-doo
    dogbone


3. Another American custom was to poke fun at our national leaders. Which of the following did not portray a national political figure on "Saturday Night Live?"
    Eddie Murphy
    Daryll Hammond
    Chevy Chase
    Phil Hartman


4. Yanks love to celebrate just about any occasion. On what occasion are you likely to see a 'spanking machine'?
    a wedding
    a child's birthday
    New Year's Eve
    a graduation


5. Americans have a long association with this particular dessert. Which of the following makes a fine ending to a fine meal?
    cherry pie
    peach cobbler
    apple pie
    apple dumplings


6. What is the uniquely American custom that takes place during the 7th innings of any baseball game?
    the 7th inning trip to the loo
    the 7th inning beer
    the 7th inning stretch
    the 7th inning meeting


7. When an American sneezes, which of the following is a common response?
    Guten Tag
    Bless You
    Mon Dieu
    Sneezles


8. Customarily, what is known as the 'American Plan'?
    using a credit card
    flying on stand-by
    a 20% tip for the waitstaff
    a resort that serves breakfast and dinner


9. Traditionally, who throws out the first football of the new season?
    no one
    the previous year's MVP
    the President
    Bert Parks


10. America, the 'melting pot', celebrates the heritage of its citizens of Irish ancestory. On what day of the year is "St. Patrick's Day'?
    September 21
    June 16
    July 18
    March 17


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