These ten American pastimes not only represent life in the US, they represent the values we hold dear. How well do you know your American pastimes? Take these quiz questions and find out!
Question 1/10
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Since the 1940s, US presidents have been presented with a Thanksgiving turkey at a special ceremony and, occasionally, have spared the bird’s life by doing what?
Releasing into the wild.
Pardoning it.
Donating it to a farm.
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Bowling is a favorite past time of many Americans. In which city was the first bowling alley built in the US?
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
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What happens every year on February 2nd in the United States?
We wait to see if a groundhog sees its shadow.
We fly our flags at half mast.
We celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Baseball is American as apple pie, but what year was the game first invented?
1839
1901
1777
Question 5/10
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In which city is an annual cherry pit spitting championship held in the United States?
Chicago
Michigan
California
Question 6/10
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Ostriches were first brought to the US in the 1880s, but which state holds the largest race each year?
Arizona
Nevada
Texas
Question 7/10
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If you're interested in a road kill cook off, you're going to have to visit this state?
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Question 8/10
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Before the invention of the telephone, hollerin’ was more than just a simple yell. In which state will you still find an annual hollerin' competition?
North Carolina
Kentucky
Florida
Question 9/10
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Line dancing may be an American pastime, but which continent was this dance actually invented on?
Asia
Europe
Australia
Question 10/10
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Pumpkin chucking dates back hundreds of years. Which state is famous for its annual pumpkin chucking contest?
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
Okay, so you don't know your American past times very well just yet! You know a few of the basics, but you still have a bit to learn about some American traditions and past times. Worry not, in taking this quiz, you learned the American way of life!
C+, Past Time Putz
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You are totally past time perfect! It's obvious that you call America home and love the history that makes this country so great. You know your past times like only a true patriot can! From pumpkin chucking to apple pie, you know your past times well!
B+, Past Time Perfect
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You've got some serious American past time power! Not everyone knows their annual traditions and past times well, but you sure do. From bowling and apple pie, to a groundhog seeing it's shadow, you love and appreciate all of the strange American past times we've all come to know!
A+, Past Time Power
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1
Since the 1940s, US presidents have been presented with a Thanksgiving turkey at a special ceremony and, occasionally, have spared the bird’s life by doing what?
Releasing into the wild.
Pardoning it.
Donating it to a farm.
2
Bowling is a favorite past time of many Americans. In which city was the first bowling alley built in the US?
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
3
What happens every year on February 2nd in the United States?
We wait to see if a groundhog sees its shadow.
We fly our flags at half mast.
We celebrate Valentine's Day.
4
Baseball is American as apple pie, but what year was the game first invented?
1839
1901
1777
5
In which city is an annual cherry pit spitting championship held in the United States?
Chicago
Michigan
California
6
Ostriches were first brought to the US in the 1880s, but which state holds the largest race each year?
Arizona
Nevada
Texas
7
If you're interested in a road kill cook off, you're going to have to visit this state?
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
8
Before the invention of the telephone, hollerin’ was more than just a simple yell. In which state will you still find an annual hollerin' competition?
North Carolina
Kentucky
Florida
9
Line dancing may be an American pastime, but which continent was this dance actually invented on?
Asia
Europe
Australia
10
Pumpkin chucking dates back hundreds of years. Which state is famous for its annual pumpkin chucking contest?
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
