- 1. In what month does autumn officially start in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) August
B) September
C) October
D) November
- 2. Which of the following is NOT a typical symbol associated with the end of summer?
A) Snowflake
B) Leaves changing color
C) Harvest season
D) Cooler temperatures
- 3. What type of festival is often celebrated as a farewell to summer in some cultures?
A) Valentine's Day festival
B) Halloween festival
C) Christmas festival
D) Harvest festival
- 4. What are some common activities that people engage in at the end of summer?
A) Snow skiing and snowboarding
B) Barbecues and picnics
C) Planting flowers and gardening
D) Building sandcastles on the beach
- 5. Some cultures believe that spirits are more active at the end of summer due to what ancient festival?
A) Samhain
B) Carnival
C) Diwali
D) Oktoberfest
- 6. What type of clothing is commonly worn at the end of summer as temperatures cool down?
A) Sundresses
B) Shorts
C) Swimsuits
D) Sweaters
- 7. What is the traditional beverage served at German Oktoberfest celebrations marking the end of summer?
A) Beer
B) Cider
C) Lemonade
D) Wine
- 8. In some parts of the world, what astronomical event coincides with the end of summer?
A) Equinox
B) Meteor shower
C) Solar eclipse
D) Comet sighting
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