Thanksgiving Quiz – keeping the conversation cheery

This year more than most, I think it’s good to have some controversy-free conversation pieces at the Thanksgiving table. So I’m reviving the annual Thanksgiving Quiz.

How many feathers does an adult turkey have?

1. 1000
2. 3500
3. 7200
4. 10000

Extra credit – who’s costume is made from turkey feathers?

When is the earliest sign of turkeys in American (TX actually)?

1. 2.5 million years ago
2. 1.7 million years ago
3. 2000 years ago
4. 500 years ago

What is a group of turkeys called?

1. A senate
2. A coven
3. A flock
4. A rafter

What ailments do cranberries help thwart?

1. Alzheimer’s
2. Sunburns
3. Bruising
4. Upset stomach

Which is not another name for cranberries?

1. Sassamanash
2. Mossberries
3. Fenberries
4. Gooseberries

Which state is the leading producer of cranberries?

1. Minnesota
2. Wisconsin
3. Massachusetts
4. Maine

The Green Bean Casserole recipe was created by Campbell’s Soup in what year?

1. 1945
2. 1950
3. 1955
4. 1960

How much did the World Record pumpkin pie weigh?

1. 2,478 lbs
2. 3,699 lbs
3. 4,779 lbs
4. 6,002 lbs

Which is a real synonym of stuffing (the food)?

1. Packing
2. Sage bread
3. Forcemeat
4. Haggis

When did football become a part of the Thanksgiving tradition?

1. 1915
2. 1920
3. 1925
4. 1930

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