April Fools' Day Quiz: How Much Do You Actually Know About April Fools' Day?

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    Starting with the most obvious question, when is April Fools' Day celebrated?  

    • 1st April
    • 10th April
    • 21st April 
    • 15th April 
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April Fools Day is the day of pranks. We all know that. But apart from cracking jokes, there is special history and interesting facts associated with this day. Are you aware of these facts? Play this amazing April Fools Day quiz to find out.

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  • 2. 

    April Fools' day is known by a special name in Scotland. What is it? 

    • April's Fish

    • Hunt the gowk day

    • New Year Day

    Correct Answer
    A. Hunt the gowk day
    Explanation
    In Scotland, April Fools' day is known as "Hunt the gowk day". This is a traditional Scottish term for April Fools' day, where "gowk" refers to a foolish person or a cuckoo. On this day, people play pranks and tricks on each other, similar to the customs observed on April Fools' day in other parts of the world.

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  • 3. 

    People in Canada and in England believe that April Fools' jokes should be played until noon only. Is this statement true or false? 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Canada and England, it is a common belief that April Fools' jokes should only be played until noon. This means that after noon, it is no longer considered appropriate to continue playing pranks or jokes. Therefore, the statement that April Fools' jokes should be played until noon only is true in these countries.

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  • 4. 

    Which country celebrates April Fools Day for two days consecutively? 

    • Scotland

    • Greece

    • USA

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Scotland
    Explanation
    Scotland celebrates April Fools Day for two days consecutively. This tradition is known as "Hunting the Gowk" or "Hunting the Fool" and dates back to the 18th century. On April 1st, people play pranks and jokes on each other, and the following day, April 2nd, is known as "Taily Day" when pranks involving the backside or tail are common. This unique celebration sets Scotland apart from other countries that typically only celebrate April Fools Day on the 1st of April.

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    French People refer to April Fool's day as 'Poisson d'Avri'. What does this mean? 

    • April Fish

    • Foolish day

    • Prank day 

    Correct Answer
    A. April Fish
    Explanation
    In French, "Poisson d'Avril" translates to "April Fish". This is because in France, on April Fool's Day, it is customary to play pranks and jokes on others by attaching a paper fish to their back without them noticing. The term "April Fish" refers to this tradition and is used to describe the pranks and jokes played on this day.

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  • 6. 

    It is believed that the tradition of celebrating  April Fools Day began when French people switched to a different calendar. Can you tell that in which year this happened? 

    • 1962

    • 1582

    • 1420

    • 1655

    Correct Answer
    A. 1582
    Explanation
    In 1582, the tradition of celebrating April Fools' Day is believed to have started when the French people switched to a different calendar. This new calendar, known as the Gregorian calendar, moved the start of the new year from the end of March to January 1st. However, some people either refused to accept the new calendar or remained unaware of the change. These individuals continued to celebrate the new year during the old date, which fell around the end of March. Others started playing pranks on them, leading to the tradition of April Fools' Day.

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    Which country has the custom of celebrating April Fool's day by throwing flour at their friends? 

    • Germany

    • Brazil

    • Portugal

    • Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
    Explanation
    In Portugal, it is a custom to celebrate April Fool's day by throwing flour at their friends. This tradition is known as "Dia das Mentiras" or "Day of Lies." On this day, people play pranks and jokes on each other, and throwing flour is one of the common pranks. It is a lighthearted and fun way to celebrate the day and bring laughter to friends and family.

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    There is a special family that is allowed to lie and play pranks only on April first. Can you guess the name of this family? 

    • Korean royal family

    • British royal family

    • Saudi royal family 

    Correct Answer
    A. Korean royal family
    Explanation
    The Korean royal family is known for their tradition of playing pranks and telling lies on April first. This is a unique characteristic of this particular family, as it is not a common practice in other royal families such as the British or Saudi royal families.

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  • 9. 

    April Fool's Day is known as 'Dia da Mentira' in Brazil. What does this mean? 

    • Lie day

    • The prank day

    • Foolish day 

    Correct Answer
    A. Lie day
    Explanation
    In Brazil, April Fool's Day is known as "Dia da Mentira," which translates to "Lie day." This suggests that on this day, people in Brazil engage in playful deception and tell lies to trick or prank others. It is a day where individuals can play practical jokes and spread false information with the intention of amusing or surprising others.

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    Which of the following country observes an official holiday on 1st April? 

    • USA

    • Australia

    • Ukraine

    • Canada

    Correct Answer
    A. Ukraine
    Explanation
    Ukraine observes an official holiday on 1st April.

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