Q.1
Why are bonfires lit on the 5th of November?
  • Because it gets cold in November
  • To get rid of all the rubbish from the garden
  • To remember the Gunpower Plot and Guy Fawkes
  • To light up the streets to save money on lighting
Q.2
At the end of October things get a bit spooky! What do we celebrate?
  • Christmas Eve
  • Halloween
  • Mothers' Day
  • The Edinburgh Festival
Q.3
St. George's Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April. What was St. George supposed to have done?
  • Knitted a jumper
  • Made a red cross
  • Slayed a dragon
  • Built a tall tower
Q.4
Europe’s biggest street festival happens in July. Where does it take place?
  • Edinburgh
  • Notting Hill
  • Cardiff
  • Belfast
Q.5
On the 25th of January, a famous Scotsman's life is celebrated. Who was he?
  • James Scalds
  • Robert Burns
  • John Singe
  • Donald Heat
Q.6
What is the day after Christmas Day called?
  • Hitting Day
  • Boxing Day
  • Karate Day
  • Fighting Day
Q.7
On one day of the year it is acceptable to play tricks and jokes on friends and family. When is this?
  • May 2nd
  • April 1st
  • June 4th
  • March 30th
Q.8
Pancake Day signals the beginning of Lent. What name is it also known by?
  • Shruve Monday
  • Shrave Thursday
  • Shrive Wednesday
  • Shrove Tuesday
Q.9
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, who do we remember?
  • Members of the armed forces
  • The Queen and her family
  • All our politicians
  • Pets around the country
Q.10
The 21st of June is the Summer Solstice. What does this mean?
  • The day and night are exactly the same length
  • The shortest day and longest night in the year
  • The hottest day of the year
  • The longest day and shortest night in the year
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