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Groundhog Day! Trivia Quiz

Have you ever heard of the Punxsutawney,PA , Weather Capital of the World? If so, have you ever heard of our famous groundhog? See what you know in this quiz for are especially fun day, Groundhog Day!

A multiple-choice quiz by lovablelove. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lovablelove

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,336

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
3616

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (4/5), Guest 80 (5/5), Guest 72 (4/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is Punxsutawney's groundhog named? Hint

Will

Bill

Stan

Phil

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the groundhog's wife's name? Hint

Lillian

Phyllis

Carol

Valerie

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Question 3 of 5

3. What happens if Phil sees his shadow? Hint

1 extra week of spring

6 more weeks of winter

2 extra weeks of summer

1 more month of winter

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who first had this tradition? Hint

Aztecs

Greeks

Romans

Persians

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is the date of Groundhog Day? Hint

January 31

June 15

March 21

February 2

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 19 2024 : Guest 64: 4/5
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 80: 5/5
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 72: 4/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Punxsutawney's groundhog named?

Answer: Phil

That has been his name for over 75 years!

2. What is the groundhog's wife's name?

Answer: Phyllis

I don't know how you marry groundhogs, but somehow it was accomplished.

3. What happens if Phil sees his shadow?

Answer: 6 more weeks of winter

On a calendar, even if he doesn't see his shadow, there are still six more weeks of winter.

4. Who first had this tradition?

Answer: Romans

The Romans gave this tradition to the Germans, and the Germans brought it to Punxsutawney.

5. What is the date of Groundhog Day?

Answer: February 2

Source: Author lovablelove

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