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 Aug. 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 them E. None of themTOPICS: Women's Equality Day, also known as Susan
D. All of themB. Anthony Day, intended to honor the passing of the
TOPICS: Raspberry Cream Pie Day Aug. 1, Lemon19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the
Meringue Pie Aug. 15 and Peach Pie Aug. 24. It isright to vote.
official, we will celebrate anything…11. What type of music is honored on the last Saturday
4. Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day in the U.S.in August?
Considered one of America's favorite fruits, there isA. Bluegrass
actually something wrong with this status, what isB. Jazz
wrong?C. Blues
A. It is a vegetableD. Rock and roll
B. It is illegal in AmericaD. Rock and roll
C. It is hated by most AmericansTOPICS: The last Saturday in August is "Rock n Roll
D. Most Americans are allergic to watermelonDay" according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame &
A. It is a vegetableMuseum.
TOPICS: Watermelon, considered one of America's12. Aug. 19 is intended to honor this versatile, edible
favorite fruits, is really a vegetable (Citrullus lanatus).plant?
Cousin to the cucumber and kin to the gourd,A. Tomato
watermelons can range in size from 7 to 100 pounds.B. Potato
5. The Romans changed the name of the month ofC. Peanut
Sextilis to August in whose honor?D. Soybean
A. The Roman Empress AugustineB. Potato
B. The Roman Emperor AugustusTOPICS: August 19 is Potato Day. Does anyone know
C. The Roman God Augustovewhy?
D. The Roman capital August13. Which sport held its first international professional
B. The Roman Emperor Augustuscontest in America on Aug. 29, 1889?
TOPICS: Sextilis was renamed to August in honor ofA. Baseball
the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus, becauseB. Tennis
of several fortunate events that occurred in his lifeC. Hockey
during this month.D. Football
6. On Friday, Aug. 13, you should wish what group aB. Tennis
happy day?TOPICS: On Aug. 29, 1889, in Newport, RI, the 1st
A. MothersAmerican International pro lawn tennis contest was
B. Secretariesheld.
C. Right-handers14. The Beatles held their last public concert in Aug. 29,
D. Left-handers1966. Where was it?
D. Left-handersA. London, England
TOPICS: Left-Handers Day is actually an internationalB. Paris, France
holiday!C. New York City
7. What baking aid was invented Aug. 15, 1911?D. San Francisco
A. Oven mittD. San Francisco
B. CriscoTOPICS: The Beatles last public concert was held at
C. Baking chocolateCandlestick Park in San Francisco.
D. Cookie sheet15. On Aug. 28, how should you walk?
B. CriscoA. Don't walk, run
TOPICS: Crisco was developed by Proctor andB. Don't walk, saunter
Gamble on Aug. 15, 1911. Crisco was the firstC. Walk 1 mile
all-vegetable shortening.D. Walk up stairs instead of taking elevator
8. Aug. 16 is the U.S. national holiday to celebrate theB. Don't walk, saunter
patent of this theme park ride?TOPICS: Yes, apparently Aug. 28 is World Sauntering
A. Roller CoasterDay, but we don't know who decided that…is
B. Merry-go-roundthere a Sauntering Association?