Test Your Christmas Trivia IQ Part 2

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By NYLady

So, you took the first Christmas Trivia IQ test and felt like a moron? Try this one on for size, assembled after great pressure from my fans (all six of you) to do so.. Personally, I think that this second installment in the popular series is a bit easier. But we'll see, won't we? Best of luck to all the elves taking another shot at this! And Happy Holidays! (Once again, you can find the answers at the bottom of this hub, but look for clues along the way.) 

1. Which British ruler canceled Christmas soon after taking office?

  1. Elizabeth I
  2. Oliver Cromwell
  3. Henry VIII

2. Who performed the voice of the Grinch in the 1966 animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"

 

3. What island do Rudolph, Hermie and Yukon Cornelius visit in the animated special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?”

 

4. The poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", written by Clement Moore in 1823, was originally named ____________.

  1. Sugar Plum Visions
  2. Sleigh Bells
  3. A Visit from St. Nicholas
  4. Reindeer on the Rooftop

 

5. In “The Polar Express,” what item is left under the Christmas tree that proves whether or not you still believe in Christmas?

6. How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas?

7. In the song "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth", why do I want my two front teeth?

8. In the film "A Christmas Story," Ralphie is obsessed with getting what item as a Christmas gift?

9. In what year did the U.S. government declare Christmas a national holiday?

  1. 1910
  2. 1790
  3. 1870 

10. In the animated TV special, "Frosty the Snowman," what were Frosty's first words when he came to life?

  1. Merry Christmas!
  2. Happy Holidays!
  3. Happy Birthday!
  4. It's nice to meet you. 

The Answers

1. (2) Oliver Cromwell

2. Boris Karloff

3. The Island of Misfit Toys

4. (3) "A Visit From St. Nicholas"

5. A small jingle bell. If you can hear it ring, you still believe.

6. 78 gifts

7. So I can whistle "Merry Christmas"

8. A BB gun

9. (3) 1870

10. Happy Birthday! 

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Comments

G-Ma Johnson profile image

G-Ma Johnson Level 4 Commenter 3 years ago

wow I missed #-7-8-9- and 10?..what a dork am I???? Well was fun and loved this yet once again my dear...thanks for all the fun....G-ma :o) Hugs....MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.....

NYLady profile image

NYLady Hub Author 3 years ago

Thanks, G-Ma. You always read my hubs first! You're the best. Happiest of holidays to you, too. And hugs!

William F. Torpey profile image

William F. Torpey Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

I guess I don't have much Christmas spirit, NYLady, because I only got two right. It was fun nevertheless. I wish you a Merry Christmas (but not necessarily a White Christmas) and a Happy New Year!

Cris A profile image

Cris A Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

Cris A profile image

Cris A Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

You say this is easier? Nah i don't think so! I want a "For Dummies" version, maybe then I can pass without peeking at the answers beforehand! LOL Thanks for sharing :D

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goldentoad 3 years ago

I'm with Chris, I knew nothin' except the BB gun

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wandererh Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago

Errr....I'm still feeling like a moron.  I think this is the smart moron's version - you got a dumb moron's version?  :)

NYLady profile image

NYLady Hub Author 3 years ago

Hey William, Cris, Goldentoad and Wanderer: Thanks for trying, anyway! What about The Island of Misfit Toys? No? Really?? I must be the only Rudolph fan around! Happy holidays to you all and a Happy New Year as well! A collective toast to 2009.

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Dottie1 3 years ago

Thanks for the fun again NYLady and I can officially say "I am not a moron"! (I kinda cheated though ....do you think it was ok that I asked the questions out loud and my husband knew and answered most of them)? LOL

A collective toast to 2009 - now that I can pass:)

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