Test on US Federal Holidays: Origins and Significance
US Federal Holidays: Origins and Significance for Students
Test: United States Federal Holidays
20 questions
Question 1: President's Day is currently celebrated on February 22.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. It also notes that it was originally held on February 22, but that is not its current celebration date.
Question 2: Thanksgiving was historically held as thanks for a good fishing season.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Thanksgiving was historically held as thanks for a good harvest, not a good fishing season.
Question 3: Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World in 1492.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World in 1492.
Question 4: New Year's Day does not have a specific date, but is celebrated on a certain day in January.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: New Year's Day is celebrated on the first of January, indicating it has a specific date.
Question 5: The traditional Thanksgiving dishes of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, and pumpkin pie are native to America.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, and pumpkin pie are traditionally served at Thanksgiving, and these dishes are described as native to America.