Quiz: Pumpkin Trivia

All About Pumpkins

True or False: Pumpkin was served at the first Thanksgiving.

• True
• False

Can you guess the weight of the world's largest pumpkin?

• 875 lbs.
• 1350 lbs.
• 1725 lbs.
• 2000 lbs.

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?

• Pennsylvania
• Illinois
• California
• Florida

Is a pumpkin a vegetable or a fruit?

• Vegetable
• Fruit

The tradition of the jack-o-lantern, which has come as far as underwater carving competitions, originated with the Irish, who carved what?

• Turnips
• Potatoes
• Watermelons
• Gourds

What is the world record time for carving a jack-o-lantern?

• 18 seconds
• 24 seconds
• 39 seconds
• 57 seconds

Which of these is not a relative of the pumpkin?

• Squash
• Cucumber
• Melon
• Banana

In which region of the world were pumpkins first grown?

• Central America
• North America
• Australia
• Asia

Which of the following colors of pumpkins exist?

• Tan
• White
• Red
• Blue
• All of the above