Dog Days of Summer Trivia

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Sirius, the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the constellation named Greater Dog. According to the Farmer's Almanac, in July, Sirius seems extra bright, and in some parts of the world it rises and sets at the same time as the sun. In ancient Rome, people believed that the Dog Star Sirius made the sun's rays to Earth even hotter, so they called this hot period diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days” Here's some fun trivia about dogs and summer. Enjoy!

1. When are the "Dog Days of Summer" in 2021?

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June 21 - July 25

July 3 - August 11

August 6 - September 20

June 21 - September 20

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2. What is the term for a prolonged period of hot weather?

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Hurricane

Tsunami

Nor'easter

Heat wave

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3. What's the smallest breed of dog?

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German Shepherd

Border Collie

Chihuahua

Greyhound

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4. True or False: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a dog named Fala who often traveled with him. Americans sent the dog so much fan mail that Fala had a secretary to handle it.

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True

False

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5. How do dogs communicate affection?

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Bark

Growl

Bite

Wag tail

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6. True or False: In 1789, King Frederick of Prussia described his beloved Italian Greyhound as "man's best friend."

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True

False

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7. Another term for firefly is:

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Dragonfly

Fire ant

Lightning bug

Fruit fly

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8. Air conditioning was invented in 1902 but was too expensive and bulky for homeowners. Engineer Henry Galson developed a compact, inexpensive version called a window air conditioner. When were window air conditioners first available to homeowners?

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1927

1939

1947

1960

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9. True or False: In the comic strip Peanuts, what's the name of Charlie Brown's dog?

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Snoopy

Garfield

Krypto

Lassie

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10. What's a good way to stay cool during the Dog Days of Summer?

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Go for a swim

Use air conditioning or a fan

Eat watermelon

Drink a cold beverage

Attend a DB CAN NJ ice cream social

All of the above

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