Quiz "How American are you?"

                                   English. Form 9

                         Quiz «How American are you?»

Teacher: Hello everyone! You are welcome to our American Quiz! Our aim is to show student`s knowledge and who knows The USA best!

 Teacher: So! Attention!  We have got some questions about the USA. If you give the right answer – you get a point. Is it clear?

Students: Yes! It is clear!

Teacher: Are you ready to start our QUIZ?

Students: Yes, we are ready!

Teacher: If it is so, let`s start! Good luck!

                                                        Quiz

1. What is the capital of the USA?

     (Washington is the capital of the USA).

2. What river is Washington situated on?

      (Washington is situated on the Potomac River).

3. What do you know about the Statue of Liberty?

(The Statue of Liberty was a present from France in 1876 on the occasion of the 100^th anniversary of American independence).

4. Who was the first president of the USA?

 (George Washington).

5. Who are the natives of the USA?

     (American Indians).

6. What is the national motto of the USA?

(The national motto of the United States of America is «In God We Trust». The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864)

7. What is the national language of America?

(The United States does not have an official language at the federal level, but the most commonly used language is English (specifically – American English).

8. What state is the USA?

(The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states).

9. Which holiday is called «the birthday of a nation»?

    (Independence Day).

10.  Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

1. Halloween         b) Thanksgiving Day        c) Christmas

11. What is the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day?

1. Sushi       b) Ukrainian borsch       c) Turkey

12.   What is «American food?»

     (American food is definitely multinational, just like its population. So, now all American food is partly Italian, partly British, partly German, partly Mexican, partly Chinese, partly Greek and etc.).

13.  Where is the USA situated?

(The USA is situated on the North American continent and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic).

14. What are the main mountains in the USA?

(The main mountains are the Appalachians and the Cordilleras).

15. What are the main rivers in the USA?

(The longest rivers are the Mississippi and the Missouri).

16. What can you tell about The White House?

(The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States).

17. Who is Uncle Sam?

     a) a president     b) an actor     c) a symbol of American patriotism

18. Which kind of sport is a typical American invention?

1. Tennis       b) Hockey       c) Baseball

19. Who is the symbol of American childhood?

1. Barbie     b) Cinderella    c) Mickey Mouse

20.   What is the name of the King of rock-n-roll?

1. Robby Williams        b) Michael Jackson       c) Elvis Presley

   More than 5 points – you are a little Americian.

   More than 10 points – you are a good American.

   More than 15 points – you are a really American.

   If you have got 20 points – you are a great expert on the USA.Congratulations!