Kaboom!
Our Fourth of July quiz will blow your mind
OK, all you hot nerds out there (we mean that literally and figuratively): think you know a little something about Independence Day? We’ll see about that.
Take our Fourth of July quiz and see just how smart you are when it comes to celebrating America’s birthday. And, just a heads up, when you find out how much chicken we eat at a typical Fourth of July barbecue, it just might blow your mind.
1. The vast majority of America flags are made in which country?a) China b) United States c) Taiwan
2. To which country does the U.S. export the most American flags? a) Canada b) Mexico c) China
3. True or false: The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal.
4. The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until this year. a) 1932 b)1941 c) 1950
5. In 1801, the first official Fourth of July party was held at this location.
6. Benjamin Franklin proposed this kind of foul as the national bird, but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who wanted the bald eagle. Surely, this ruffled Franklin’s feathers. What kind of bird did Franklin hope would become a symbol of our nation? a) the great horned owl b) turkey c) Peregrin falcon
7. True or false: The song Yankee Doodle was sung originally by British officers making fun of backwoods Americans.
8. True or false: The Liberty Bell was rung on July 4, 1776, to celebrate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
9. During the week of July 4, Americans will buy how many pounds of chicken? a) 200 million b) 500 million c) 700 million
10. Barbecuing is a popular part of Fourth of July celebrations. What percentage of Americans own a grill? a) 37% b) 50% c) 87%
Answers are found after the local fireworks listing. No cheating!
— julie imel
Answers:
1) a 2) b 3) True 4) b 5) The White House 6) turkey 7) True – how rude! 8) False! It was actually rung on July 8, 1776. 9) c 10) c
Fireworks
After your barbecues, picnics and pool parties this week, there will be plenty of fireworks displays in the area to help you celebrate Independence Day. Check out our explosive list to find a celebration near you:
July 4
East Stroudsburg — Annual American Freedom Festival at Dansbury Park features food, carnival rides, games, music and more. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Kingston — Fourth of July Celebration at Kirby Park, 280 Market St. Event features live entertainment, carnival rides, food, games and fireworks at dusk. www.wilkes-barre.pa.us/4thofjuly.php.
Lake Wallenpaupack — Wallenpaupack High School, 2552 Rte. 6, Hawley, at 9 p.m.
Mount Pocono — Fireworks at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Rd., at 9 p.m.
July 5
Jessup — The Jessup 21st Century Association will host its annual Family Day Celebration with Fireworks Extravaganza at Jessup Veteran’s Memorial Stadium, Hill St. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and features live entertainment, children’s activities and food. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Shawnee on Delaware — Shawnee Mountain Ski area hosts its annual Independence Day celebration to benefit the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., from 7 to 10 p.m. at Shawnee Mountain Hollow Road. Admission is $10 per car load. (Rain date: July 6).
July 6
North Pocono — Fireworks celebration hosted by The Minisink Lions of North Pocono at North Pocono Football Stadium, Rte. 690, Moscow. Gates open at 6 p.m. followed by music by the Poets at 7 p.m. at fireworks at dusk. Event also features food and refreshments. (Rain date: July 7).
Tannersville — Fireworks celebration at Camelback Mountain Resort, 1 Camelback Rd., Tannersville. Event features entertainment by The Maybabies from 5 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 per car load; $20 per bus. Parking fees benefit the Pocono Township Volunteer Fire Co.