Dog Days Of Summer Quiz
It's the end of the summer with Labor Day almost upon us. What do you know about this special time of year? Take our quiz to find out!
- 1.The phrase Dog Days or "the dog days of summer", refers to the hottest, most sultry days of summer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.What does the period from July 23 to August 23 called "Rötmånad" in Sweden and "Mätäkuu" in Finland mean?
- A.
Lazy summer fun
- B.
Doggy breath
- C.
Rotting month
- D.
Seasonal change
- 3.The "dog days of summer" may also refer to what bright star or planet?
- A.
Vega
- B.
Epsilon Centauri
- C.
Sirius
- D.
Gamma Cassiopeiae
- 4.Dog Days can defined by what characteristic(s)?
- A.
Very hot and stagnant
- B.
Marked by dull lack of progress
- C.
Occurring at the end of the summer
- D.
All of the Above
- 5.The term "dog days" was used by both the ancient Greeks and Romans.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.What does The Old Farmer's Almanac list as the traditional timing of the Dog Days?
- A.
Beginning on July 3 and ending on Aug. 11
- B.
Beginning on June 15 and ending on Aug. 1
- C.
Beginning on July 30 and ending on Sept. 1
- D.
Beginning on Aug. 15 and ending on Sept. 15
- 7.What did the ancients sacrifice at the beginning of the Dog Days?
- A.
A black raven
- B.
A brown dog
- C.
A rancid fish
- D.
A red colt
- 8.In recent years, the term "dog days of summer" has also referred to what?
- A.
Back to school sales
- B.
A summer vacation
- C.
The practise of throwing pool parties
- D.
The stock market
- 9.The feast day of Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs, falls on what date?
- A.
August 1
- B.
August 10
- C.
August 12
- D.
August 16
- 10.The film "Dog Day Afternoon" came out in 1975 and starred what famous actor?
- A.
John Travolta
- B.
Dustin Hoffman
- C.
Al Pacino
- D.
Richard Dreyfuss
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