Trivia Quiz on American Folklore
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made mythology and history quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of American folklore—from tall‑tale heroes and frontier legends to seasonal traditions and classic storybook lines. Perfect for teams who love a mix of history, myth, and nostalgia.
Gather your crew for a lively group quiz that celebrates American folklore, blending frontier legends, tall tales, and holiday traditions into one fast‑paced challenge. With 12 multiple‑choice questions spanning figures like Rip Van Winkle, Johnny Appleseed, Annie Oakley, and Davy Crockett—plus cultural touchstones from Groundhog Day to “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”—this set is ideal for mixed‑knowledge groups and all ages. Play it in team mode during online meetings or livestreams, or bring it to in‑person game nights and classrooms; it runs smoothly on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Duplicate the quiz with a single click, split into breakout groups, and keep score as you go; it’s great for icebreakers, team‑building, libraries, camps, or holiday parties. Tip: Set a 20–30 second timer per question and save a fun folklore fact or tiebreaker for the end to keep the energy high.
1. What was the name of Rip Van Winkles dog
A) Spot
B) Wolf
C) Rover
D) Max
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2. Who supposedly said "Father I cannot tell a lie"
A) George washington
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
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3. In Mississippi it is still legal to kill who
A) One's master
B) One's spouse
C) Ones Servant
D) One's employee
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4. John Chapman was the real name of someone famous in Ohio?
A) Johnny Appleseed
B) Thomas Edison
C) Neil Armstrong
D) LeBron James
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5. Phoebe Anne Mozee better known as who
A) Annie Oakley
B) Calamity Jane
C) Belle Starr
D) Lillie Langtry
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6. What legendary character is rooted in U.S. pioneer John Chapman
A) Paul Bunyan
B) Daniel Boone
C) Johnny appleseed
D) Pecos Bill
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7. If the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, there will be how many more weeks of bad weather?
A) Six
B) Four
C) Three
D) Seven
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8. Joel Chandler Harris born December 1848 better known as who
A) Brer Rabbit
B) Mark Twain
C) Uncle Remus
D) Brer Fox
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9. Who did Davy Crockett beat in a keelboat race, from Disney's perspective
A) Mike fink
B) Daniel Boone
C) John Henry
D) Pecos Bill
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10. After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named?
A) William McKinley
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) George Washington
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11. Which reindeer isn't mentioned in the poem 'The Night Before Christmas''
A) Dasher
B) Dancer
C) Rudolph
D) Prancer
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12. Complete the verse - 'Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring not even a
A) Mouse
B) Cat
C) Rat
D) Bird
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