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    What exactly is done on Black Fridays? 

    • Shopping 
    • Dancing 
    • Feasting 
    • Mourning 
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Black Friday is a special day in the commercial circle. It is the day on which goods and services are offered at lower prices than the normal. Black Friday is usually observed in the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany and many other parts of the world. How much do you know about the history of this day?

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  • 2. 
    When was the term first used? - ProProfs

    When was the term first used?

    • November 1951

    • July 1959

    • March 1953 

    • July 1955

    Correct Answer
    A. November 1951
    Explanation
    The term was first used in November 1951.

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  • 3. 
    What state recorded the highest response to Black Friday when it started? - ProProfs

    What state recorded the highest response to Black Friday when it started?

    • Florida 

    • Indiana

    • Philadelphia 

    • Maine 

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia 
    Explanation
    Philadelphia recorded the highest response to Black Friday when it started.

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  • 4. 
    What is the most trafficked area of the United States on Black Friday? - ProProfs

    What is the most trafficked area of the United States on Black Friday?

    • Charlotte 

    • Chapel Hill

    • La Jolla 

    • San Jose 

    Correct Answer
    A. Charlotte 
    Explanation
    Charlotte is the correct answer because it is a major city in North Carolina and has a high population density. On Black Friday, many people flock to Charlotte's shopping malls and retail stores to take advantage of the sales and discounts, leading to heavy traffic in the area. This makes Charlotte the most trafficked area in the United States on Black Friday.

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  • 5. 
    Which of these did not open early for Black Friday in 2011? - ProProfs

    Which of these did not open early for Black Friday in 2011?

    • Bealls 

    • Best Buy 

    • Target 

    • Walmart 

    Correct Answer
    A. Walmart 
    Explanation
    In 2011, Walmart did not open early for Black Friday. This means that while Bealls, Best Buy, and Target all opened their doors early to attract customers with special sales and deals, Walmart chose not to participate in this trend.

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  • 6. 
    Which of these opened early on 2014 Thanksgiving Day?  - ProProfs

    Which of these opened early on 2014 Thanksgiving Day? 

    • Walmart 

    • Best Buy 

    • Target 

    • JC Penney 

    Correct Answer
    A. Target 
    Explanation
    Target opened early on 2014 Thanksgiving Day.

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  • 7. 
    Which of these states did not make legislations against Black Friday? - ProProfs

    Which of these states did not make legislations against Black Friday?

    • Messachusetts 

    • Maine 

    • Rhodes Island 

    • Philadelphia 

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia 
    Explanation
    Philadelphia is the correct answer because it did not make legislations against Black Friday. The question is asking which state did not pass laws against Black Friday, and Philadelphia is not a state but a city in Pennsylvania. Therefore, it cannot make legislations on its own.

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  • 8. 
    Which one do you like? - ProProfs

    Which one do you like?

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 1
  • 9. 
    Who was the first to publicly declare that Black Friday is losing its meaning on many fronts? - ProProfs

    Who was the first to publicly declare that Black Friday is losing its meaning on many fronts?

    • Patrick Stewart

    • Neil Stern

    • Mark Logan

    • John Cigar 

    Correct Answer
    A. Neil Stern
    Explanation
    Neil Stern was the first to publicly declare that Black Friday is losing its meaning on many fronts.

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  • 10. 
    When was Black Friday linked to American Civil War?  - ProProfs

    When was Black Friday linked to American Civil War? 

    • 2014 

    • 2013 

    • 2010

    • 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. 2014 
    Explanation
    In 2014, Black Friday was linked to the American Civil War. This means that in that year, there was a connection or association made between Black Friday and the American Civil War. The exact nature of this link or connection is not provided in the question.

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