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Groundhog Day Trivia Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Punxsutawney Phil and the origins of Groundhog Day?

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

Author
Pookiepay

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,524

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1683

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. If the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, what does this portend? Hint

Sixteen more weeks of bad weather

Spring has arrived and good weather will follow

Six more weeks of bad weather

Spring is just around the corner

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Question 2 of 10

2. The celebration of Groundhog Day was derived from the ancient Christian celebration of what? Hint

Feast of Lupercalia

Candlemas Day

Valisblot

Bealltainn Day

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where does Punxsutawney Phil make his yearly prediction? Hint

Gobbler's Knob

Phil's Place

Turkey Ridge

Groundhog Bog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Punxsutawney Phil has appeared as a guest on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1981 Punxsutawney Phil wore something special. What was it? Hint

National Women's History Week button

An American flag

A yellow ribbon

Reagan for President button

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first American president to meet Punxsutawney Phil? Hint

Jimmy Carter

Bill Clinton

Richard Nixon

Ronald Reagan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Punxsutawney Phil's live predictions have been covered in many different mediums. Which one have I made up? Hint

Over the Internet

In The Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper

On the JumboTron in Times Square

KHOG radio network

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Punxsutawney Phil's official name? Hint

Philip of Punxsutawney, Predictor Par Excellence and Prophet for the People

Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary

Punxsutawney Phil, Weather Wizard, Diviner of Climate Conditions, and Master of Prognostication

Punxsutawney Phil

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Question 9 of 10

9. On occasion, Phil has been known to skirt federal law. What did he threaten if he wasn't allowed a drink during Prohibition? Hint

He would move to Canada

Stay inside his burrow until the law was repealed

60 weeks of winter

Attack with the ferocity of a Vorpal Bunny

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Question 10 of 10

10. Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, the director and star of the movie 'Groundhog Day' have been Honorary Grand Marshals for the Groundhog Day Celebrations in Pennsylvania.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, what does this portend?

Answer: Six more weeks of bad weather

Unfortunately for most of the country six more weeks of winter is pretty typical, and here in Minnesota it would be a blessing!

2. The celebration of Groundhog Day was derived from the ancient Christian celebration of what?

Answer: Candlemas Day

Candlemas Day was celebrated on the 40th day following the birth of Jesus and celebrated the presentation of the baby Jesus to the Temple.

3. Where does Punxsutawney Phil make his yearly prediction?

Answer: Gobbler's Knob

Gobbler's Knob is a 350 square foot plot of land on the outskirts of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

4. Punxsutawney Phil has appeared as a guest on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

Answer: True

Phil made an appearance on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in 1995.

5. In 1981 Punxsutawney Phil wore something special. What was it?

Answer: A yellow ribbon

The yellow ribbon was worn in honor of the American hostages in Iran.

6. Who was the first American president to meet Punxsutawney Phil?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Punxsutawney Phil traveled to Washington, D.C. in 1986.

7. Punxsutawney Phil's live predictions have been covered in many different mediums. Which one have I made up?

Answer: KHOG radio network

Phil's prediction was broadcast live on the Internet in 1998, over the JumboTron in 2001 and was reported on in The Punxsutawney Spirit in 1886.

8. What is Punxsutawney Phil's official name?

Answer: Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary

This was declared to be Phil's official name by The Punxsutawney Spirit in 1886.

9. On occasion, Phil has been known to skirt federal law. What did he threaten if he wasn't allowed a drink during Prohibition?

Answer: 60 weeks of winter

Fortunately, Phil didn't follow through on his threat.

10. Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, the director and star of the movie 'Groundhog Day' have been Honorary Grand Marshals for the Groundhog Day Celebrations in Pennsylvania.

Answer: True

To the great disappointment of many residents of Punxsutawney, the movie was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois.

Source: Author Pookiepay

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