April Fools’ Day Quiz | Trickiest Trivia for Pranksters!
Test your April Fools’ knowledge – no tricks, just trivia!
Gm, quizzers! 👋 April Fools’ Day – the one day of the year when pranks are fully encouraged, and the line between truth and trickery gets a little blurry. From classic hoaxes to unique traditions around the world, this day has a long history of laughter, surprises, and sometimes even controversy!
Whether you’ve pulled a prank yourself or fallen victim to one, there’s no denying that April Fools’ is all about mischief and fun. So, how much do you really know about the tricks and traditions behind this iconic day? Ready to put your knowledge to the test? 😜🎭
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Q1: On what date is April Fools’ Day celebrated each year? April 1st.
Q2: What is the traditional rule about playing April Fools' pranks in many countries? Pranks should only be played before midday.
Q3: What is the usual reaction phrase when someone falls for an April Fools' prank? “April Fool!”
Q4: What’s the term for a fake news story or prank designed to trick people on April 1st? Hoax.
Q5: In 1957, the BBC's Panorama fooled viewers with a report about which food growing on trees? Spaghetti – the segment showed Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees!
Q6: Which country is believed to have influenced April Fools’ traditions by switching from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century? France.
Q7: What is the French name for April Fools' Day, meaning "April Fish"? Poisson d’Avril.
Q8: In 1998, which company jokingly claimed it had developed a left-handed burger? Burger King, the left handed whooper.
Q9: The BBC once tricked viewers into believing which famous landmark was leaning dangerously? Big Ben.
Q10: What is the name of the Scottish version of April Fools’ Day, which was originally a two-day event? Huntigowk Day gets its name from the Scots phrase "Hunt the Gowk," meaning "hunt for the cuckoo"—a term often used to describe a foolish person.
Q11: In 1976, which famous English astronomer convinced people that Jupiter’s gravity would make them feel weightless for a brief moment? Patrick Moore.
Q12: Which famous satirical US newspaper once announced that Alabama was changing the value of pi to 3.0? The Onion.
Q13: April Fools' Day falls shortly after which astronomical event? The vernal (spring) equinox, when day and night are nearly equal in length across the globe.
Q14: In Portugal, what prank is part of the "Dia das Mentiras" (Day of Lies) on the Sunday and Monday before Lent? Throwing flour onto unsuspecting passers-by.
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Now that you've uncovered all 14 answers — how did you do?
12–14 correct – April Fools' Pro 🎉 You’re a master of mischief! Your knowledge of pranks and hoaxes is top-tier. Are you secretly pulling all the pranks yourself? I'm impressed!
7–11 correct – Prankster Extraordinaire 🎭 Well done! You’ve definitely got the tricks and traditions down. Just a little more to go, and you'll be a true April Fools' expert. Keep up the great work!
0–6 correct – Trickster in Training 🤡 Looks like you got caught out by a few pranks! Don’t worry, you’ll catch on—keep learning about the tricks and you’ll be ready for next year’s April Fools’ Day!
And that’s your April Fools’ trivia fix complete, thanks for playing! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋
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