Posted by Kate O’Neill in November Quiz results
November Quiz results
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1. We all know the historic Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City that kicks off the start of both Christmas season for many around the world, as well as famously seen in Miracle On 34th Street 1947. When the movie was remade in 1994, Macy’s declined to be in the movie, instead, they had to make up a new department store. Do you remember the name of the new department store that held the parade in Miracle On 34th Street 1994?

Mara’s = 0%
Cole’s = 65%
Wilson’s = 35%
Bob’s = 0%

Answer = Cole’s Department Story

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2. Who made Thanksgiving a national American holiday in 1863?

President James Buchanan = 0%
President Abraham Lincoln = 0%
President Theodore Roosevelt = 100%
President Andrew Johnson = 0%

Answer = President Theodore Roosevelt

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3. The ancient Greeks held a three-day festival every autumn to honor what goddess?

Aphrodite 33.3%
Demeter 33.3%
Athena = 0%
Hera = 33.3%

Answer = Demeter

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4. In Greek mythology, what did the cornucopia represent?

A satchel belonging to Hera = 0%
A basket full of the autumn harvest = 35%
Apollo’s trumpet to signal the sun’s setting = 0%
A severed goat’s horn = 65%

Answer = A severed goat’s horn

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5. Star Trek has had a few episodes themed around Thanksgiving, what is your favorite Thanksgiving-themed episode?

Charlie X - TOS = 65%
Blaze of Glory - DS9 = 35%
Observer Effect - ENT

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#2? Lincoln was President in 1863. Roosevelt didn’t take office until 1901. In fact he was only about 5 years old in 1863. –Terry