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| illustrated by Dominique Liongson |
Two ways to choose from. Either 1) research the answers before taking the test, or 2) fatalistic style: go straight to the quiz and answer with your best guesses.
No dramas for "right minus wrong". Simply get points for every correct answer. Each question is worth mega-points... (definitely more generous than one point per answer. ;-)
To the fatalists, proceed to: http://www.quizland.com/april-fools-day.mv. Scroll down then choose With Think Music or Without Think Music to accompany you while you take the quiz.
To all those who love to do their homework before they take a quiz, here are the questions you may look up:
1) In the 16th century, the start of a new year wasn't on January 1st but on April 1st in which country?
2) In 1562, calendars were changed so that a new year began on January 1st instead of April 1st. Who ordered the change?
3) In 1562, when New Year's Day changed from April 1st to January 1st, many people weren't informed or didn't believe it. These "April Fools" were from which country?
4) The tradition of playing tricks on April Fools originated in which country?
5) In which country did April 1st STILL celebrated as New Year's Day?
6) The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, opened on April Fools Day in which year?
7) In 1873, which classical composer was born on April Fools Day?
8) In 1889, which of the convenience items were first offered for sale on April Fools Day?
9) In 1963, which daytime soap opera debuted on April Fools Day?
10) In 1984, which entertainer passed away on April Fools Day?
Created a list of answers? Then you are ready to take the quiz at http://www.quizland.com/april-fools-day.mv. Enjoy the joy of taking an open-notes quiz. ;-)
I wonder if you'll score higher than the happy-go-lucky quiz takers. Wishing you best of luck!
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!
:-( -> :-| -> :-)
DL
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"Compassion crowns the soul with its truest victory."
--Aberjhani, "The River of Winged Dreams"
