We all know the signs of spring or at least we hope we do. For this month’s quiz, I’m thinking about spring and a Sesame Street song my kids loved. Don’t worry, this quiz will only be a little tougher. If you or your kids watched the show, I’m sure you remember the song, “One of These Things.” In honor of the many happy hours (almost 52 years and counting) Sesame Street has entertained and educated children and their parents – admit it - you like Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Ernie, and Elmo, too, we bring you our spring quiz.
Tell us what item listed does/did not happen in the spring or what item is not associated with spring. I’ve added the word traditional to some of the questions because the pandemic has temporarily changed the dates of some events, but I want you to answer with the traditional date in mind. Oh, and I dare you to complete this quiz without singing just a little bit of this song. Enjoy!
Answers to this quiz are in “Next Month in This Awful Awesome Life – April 2021” at the end of this issue. Here is the link, https://www.thisawfulawesomelife.com/home/2021/3/1/next-month-in-this-awful-awesome-life-april-2021
1. Which one of these flowers does not traditionally bloom in spring?
a. English primroses
b. Dutch Crocus
c. Star of Holland
d. Lily of the Valley
2. Which one of these vegetables is not in season in spring?
a. Peas
b. Snow Peas
c. Broccoli
d. Red Leaf Lettuce
3. Which one of these fruits is not in season in spring?
a. Apricots
b. Cantaloupes
c. Honeydew Melons
d. Strawberries
4. Which animal does not give birth in the spring?
a. Bears
b. Rabbits
c. Skunks
d. Otters
5. Which one of these famous albums did not debut in the spring?
a. Daft Punk, Homework
b. Joy Division, Unknown Pleasures
c. Ramones, Ramones
d. Lady Gaga, The Fame
6. Which one of these sports records was not achieved in the spring?
a. Most Consecutive No-Hitters in Baseball (2) by Johnny Vander Meer
b. The Men’s 100 Meter Dash in 9.58 seconds by Usain Bolt
c. Most Assists in an NBA Career (15,806) by John Stockton
d. Most NBA Championships Held by one Player (11) Bill Russell
7. Which one of these famous artists was not born in spring?
a. Frida Kahlo
b. Vincent van Gogh
c. Salvador Dali
d. Elizabeth Catlett
8. Which one of these famous treaties was not signed in the spring?
a. The Treaty of Paris, 1856 that ended The Crimean War.
b. The Treaty of Aigun signed by the Russian Empire and the Qing Dynasty to establish the border between the Russian Far East and Manchuria (now Northeast China).
c. The Treaty of Paris, 1898 that ended the Spanish American War
d. The Final Act of the Congress of Vienna that embodied all the separate treaties to remake Europe after the defeat of Napoleon was signed (1815).
9. Which one of these holidays or festivals does not take place in spring?
a. Nowruz – the celebration of the Persian New Year.
b. Passover – the Jewish holiday commemorating the deliverance of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Ancient Egypt.
c. Amsterdam Light Festival, The Netherlands – 100’s of light installations are on display on land and on water
d. Holi – a Hindu festival where Hindus throw brightly covered powder at each other to celebrate the vibrant colors of the season and events from Hindu mythology.
10. Which one of these famous films was not set primarily in the spring?
a. Bull Durham.
b. CoCo
c. 10 Things I Hate About You
d. The Wizard of Oz
11. Which one of these foods is not associated with spring or Easter?
a. Key Lime Pie
b. Hot Cross Buns
c. Fiddle-head ferns
d. Ham
12. Which one of these U.S. states did not become a state through ratification or admission to the union during the spring?
a. Maryland
b. Wisconsin
c. Wyoming
d. Louisiana
13. Which of these presidents was not born in the spring?
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Jimmy Carter
c. George H.W. Bush
d. Thomas Jefferson
14. Which one of these sports is not an NCAA Spring Sport?
a. Men’s Volleyball
b. Men’s Lacrosse
c. Women’s Lacrosse
d. Women’s Volleyball
15. Which one of these events does not traditionally take place in the spring?
a. The Westminster Dog Show
b. The Kentucky Derby
c. Wimbledon
d. The Indianapolis 500