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