From the town of Bagley to REALLY large turkeys – It’s Hank’s Thanksgiving Day quiz

RICHLAND CENTER, WIS. (WRCO) – Time to fill up on turkey, cranberry, and knowledge. It’s Hank’s Thanksgiving Day quiz.

Quiz for Tuesday November 25^th

1 Which vegetable was not likely eaten at the first Thanksgiving?

A. Corn
B. Pumpkin
C. Mashed potatoes
D. Beans
Fun Fact: Potatoes came from Europe later, so mashed potatoes weren’t on the Pilgrims’ menu.

2 How many calories are in an average Thanksgiving dinner?

A. 1,200
B. 2,500
C. 4,500
D. 6,000
Fun Fact: With turkey, sides, and pie, the average plate packs about 2,500 calories—so pace yourself!

3 Which bird almost became the national symbol of the United States instead of the bald eagle?

A. Turkey
B. Chicken
C. Dove
D. Hawk
Funny Fact: Benjamin Franklin once argued the turkey was “a more respectable bird” than the bald eagle. Imagine turkeys on the $1 bill!

4 Approximately how many turkeys are eaten in the U.S. each Thanksgiving?

A. 10 million
B. 30 million
C. 46 million
D. 60 million
Funny Fact: That’s enough turkeys to fill nearly 1,000 football stadiums—and yes, some probably dreamed of the big game instead of the oven.

5 Which state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.?

A. Mississippi
B. Minnesota
C. Texas
D. Arkansas
Funny Fact: Minnesota leads the flock—so technically, the most Thanksgiving birds are from the land of 10,000 lakes.

6 On average, how much turkey does one person eat at Thanksgiving?

A. 1 pound
B. 2.5 pounds
C. 4 pounds
D. 6 pounds
Funny Fact: That’s about 40 bites per person—don’t forget the gravy strategy!

7 What unusual record involves the heaviest turkey ever raised?

A. 24 pounds
B. 39 pounds
C. 86 pounds
D. 120 pounds
Funny Fact: One turkey weighed 86 pounds—basically large enough to be its own Thanksgiving table centerpiece.

8 Which pie is sometimes called the “second official” Thanksgiving dessert after pumpkin?

A. Pecan
B. Apple
C. Cherry
D. Pumpkin
Funny Fact: Pecan pie is popular in the South—proof that Thanksgiving dessert can vary as much as your relatives’ opinions.

9 How many pumpkin pies are typically sold in the U.S. for Thanksgiving?

A. 10 million
B. 40 million
C. 50 million
D. 80 million
Funny Fact: Americans go pumpkin-crazy—enough pies to give every person in the U.S. one slice!

10 Bagley High School closed in 1959, and students began attending West Grant High School. What was Bagley High School’s mascot?

A. Indians
B. Shuckers
C. River Rats
D. Catfish Men
Fun Fact: The Bagley Indians proudly represented their school until it closed in 1959.

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