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Quaint American Customs Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by nutmeglad. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nutmeglad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,426

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5238

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

rabbit

pewter

good luck

skunk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another custom involves shouting out a word whenever a car with a burned-out headlight is spotted. What's the word? Hint

padiddle

diddly-doo

fiddlesticks

dogbone

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Question 3 of 10

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?" Hint

Chevy Chase

Phil Hartman

Darrell Hammond

Lorne Michaels

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Question 4 of 10

4. Yanks love to celebrate just about any occasion. On what occasion are you likely to see a 'spanking machine'? Hint

a graduation

a wedding

a child's birthday

New Year's Eve

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Question 5 of 10

5. Americans have a long association with this particular dessert. Which of the following is "nothing as American as"? Hint

apple pie

apple dumplings

peach cobbler

cherry pie

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the American custom that takes place during the 7th innings of any baseball game? Hint

the 7th inning beer

the 7th inning trip to the loo

the 7th inning meeting

the 7th inning stretch

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Question 7 of 10

7. When an American sneezes, which of the following is a common response? Hint

Bless You

Mon Dieu

Guten Tag

Sneezles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Customarily, what is known as the 'American Plan'? Hint

using a credit card

flying on stand-by

a 20% tip for the waitstaff

a resort that serves breakfast and dinner

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Question 9 of 10

9. Traditionally, who throws out the first football of the new season? Hint

the President

no one

the previous year's MVP

Bert Parks

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Question 10 of 10

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'? Hint

September 21

June 16

July 18

March 17

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: rabbit

The tough part is, you're supposed to say it before your feet touch the floor. If done properly, you're assured good fortune for the month. If not, just average fortune.

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

Answer: padiddle

The origins of this custom are shrouded. The reason for doing this is even more shrouded. You tend to hear this more often with children in the car, though some adults still adhere to the custom.

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?"

Answer: Lorne Michaels

"SNL" has always relied heavily on the cast members who could do lampoons of the national political figures. Chase made no attempt to change his appearance to look more like Gerry Ford, but in later year's, Hammond's 'Bill Clinton' and Dana Carvey's dead on 'Ross Perot' made it worth staying up late.

4. Yanks love to celebrate just about any occasion. On what occasion are you likely to see a 'spanking machine'?

Answer: a child's birthday

Americans have a custom of gently 'spanking' the young birthday boy or girl, one spank for each year and a 'pinch to grow an inch'. The spanking machine consists of two lines of birthday guests (a gauntlet of sorts) through which the birthday boy or girl must pass receiving one spank from each attendee. All in good fun.

5. Americans have a long association with this particular dessert. Which of the following is "nothing as American as"?

Answer: apple pie

All are tradional American desserts along with mince pie, pumpkin pie, apple fritters and strawberry short cake. As the saying goes, "There's nothing as American as apple pie." or, "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet".

6. What is the American custom that takes place during the 7th innings of any baseball game?

Answer: the 7th inning stretch

Distant in the mists of early baseball lore, the 7th inning stretch has become a tradition in ballyards everywhere. It's a chance to get up, stretch the legs and settle down for the conclusion of the game.

7. When an American sneezes, which of the following is a common response?

Answer: Bless You

You might also hear 'Salute', 'God Bless You' and 'Ick, here's a tissue'.

8. Customarily, what is known as the 'American Plan'?

Answer: a resort that serves breakfast and dinner

Resorts that only serve breakfast and dinner are on the American plan so load up at breakfast. Lunch is on you. The European Plan includes breakfast lunch and dinner, even in America.

9. Traditionally, who throws out the first football of the new season?

Answer: no one

It's customary for the President to throw out the first baseball of the season since baseball is the national pasttime. Football is the national obsession so no one really cares if anybody throws out the first football.

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'?

Answer: March 17

'Kiss me, I'm Irish' buttons abound, green beer is served in the bars and the object, so it appears, is to drink so much that you break out into a chorus of "Oh, Danny Boy" even though you're from Japan. On St. Patrick's Day, everybody's Irish.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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