August Arcana

1. Although it is the eighth months in the GregorianC. Water slide
Calendar, August was originally what month in theD. Fun house
Roman Calendar?A. Roller Coaster
A. SixthTOPICS: The Roller coaster was patented in 1898 on
B. SeventhAug. 16.
C. Eighth9. Why is the third Friday of August a state holiday in
D. NinthHawaii?
A. SixthA. Pineapple Day
TOPICS: It was originally known as Sextilis which is theB. Pearl Harbor Day
Latin name for the sixth month in the Roman calendar.C. Anniversary of Hawaii's statehood
2. The US honors what fish in August?D. Birthday of Hawaiian Queen
A. GoldfishC. Anniversary of Hawaii's statehood
B. SwordfishTOPICS: President Eisenhower signed a proclamation
C. Sharkon Au. 21, 1959 declaring Hawaii to be the 50th state.
D. CatfishThe third Friday in August is observed as a state
D. Catfishholiday in Hawaii each year, recognizing the
TOPICS: Catfish are any of about 31 families andanniversary of Hawaii's statehood.
2,000 species of fish belonging to the order10. Why is Aug. 26 Women's Equality Day?
Siluriformes, most of which are found in freshwater.A. Susan B. Anthony's birthday
Distributed throughout the world, they are most diverseB. Anniversary of passing of the 19th amendment to
in South America.the U.S. Constitution
3. Which of these pies is honored in the month ofC. Dolly Madison's birthday
August with a U.S. national holiday?D. Anniversary of passing of the Equal Rights
A. Raspberry Cream PieAmendment
B. Lemon Meringue PieB. Anniversary of passing of the 19th amendment to
C. Peach Piethe U.S. Constitution
D. All of themTOPICS: Women's Equality Day, also known as Susan
E. None of themB. Anthony Day, intended to honor the passing of the
D. All of them19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the
TOPICS: Raspberry Cream Pie Day Aug. 1, Lemonright to vote.
Meringue Pie Aug. 15 and Peach Pie Aug. 24. It is11. What type of music is honored on the last Saturday
official, we will celebrate anything...in August?
4. Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day in the U.S.A. Bluegrass
Considered one of America's favorite fruits, there isB. Jazz
actually something wrong with this status, what isC. Blues
wrong?D. Rock and roll
A. It is a vegetableD. Rock and roll
B. It is illegal in AmericaTOPICS: The last Saturday in August is "Rock n Roll
C. It is hated by most AmericansDay" according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame &
D. Most Americans are allergic to watermelonMuseum.
A. It is a vegetable12. Aug. 19 is intended to honor this versatile, edible
TOPICS: Watermelon, considered one of America'splant?
favorite fruits, is really a vegetable (Citrullus lanatus).A. Tomato
Cousin to the cucumber and kin to the gourd,B. Potato
watermelons can range in size from 7 to 100 pounds.C. Peanut
5. The Romans changed the name of the month ofD. Soybean
Sextilis to August in whose honor?B. Potato
A. The Roman Empress AugustineTOPICS: August 19 is Potato Day. Does anyone know
B. The Roman Emperor Augustuswhy?
C. The Roman God Augustove13. Which sport held its first international professional
D. The Roman capital Augustcontest in America on Aug. 29, 1889?
B. The Roman Emperor AugustusA. Baseball
TOPICS: Sextilis was renamed to August in honor ofB. Tennis
the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus, becauseC. Hockey
of several fortunate events that occurred in his lifeD. Football
during this month.B. Tennis
6. On Friday, Aug. 13, you should wish what group aTOPICS: On Aug. 29, 1889, in Newport, RI, the 1st
happy day?American International pro lawn tennis contest was
A. Mothersheld.
B. Secretaries14. The Beatles held their last public concert in Aug. 29,
C. Right-handers1966. Where was it?
D. Left-handersA. London, England
D. Left-handersB. Paris, France
TOPICS: Left-Handers Day is actually an internationalC. New York City
holiday!D. San Francisco
7. What baking aid was invented Aug. 15, 1911?D. San Francisco
A. Oven mittTOPICS: The Beatles last public concert was held at
B. CriscoCandlestick Park in San Francisco.
C. Baking chocolate15. On Aug. 28, how should you walk?
D. Cookie sheetA. Don't walk, run
B. CriscoB. Don't walk, saunter
TOPICS: Crisco was developed by Proctor andC. Walk 1 mile
Gamble on Aug. 15, 1911. Crisco was the firstD. Walk up stairs instead of taking elevator
all-vegetable shortening.B. Don't walk, saunter
8. Aug. 16 is the U.S. national holiday to celebrate theTOPICS: Yes, apparently Aug. 28 is World Sauntering
patent of this theme park ride?Day, but we don't know who decided that...is there a
A. Roller CoasterSauntering Association?
B. Merry-go-round