12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO THE Autumn 1. In the northern hemisphere, during which months does autumn typically start and end? 2. What is the name of the festival celebrated in the United Kingdom during autumn to give thanks for a good harvest? 3. Which small, round, and orange vegetable is often carved into spooky faces during Halloween? 4. Which fruit is often associated with autumn and is commonly used for making pies and desserts? 5. What is the name of the scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” who becomes friends with Dorothy? 6. Which furry animal is famous for gathering and storing nuts to eat during the winter months? 7. Which sweet and sticky treat is made by heating sugar, syrup, and butter, often enjoyed during autumn festivals? f tivals? 8. hich famous playwright wrote the tragedy “The edy of Macbeth,” which makes references to autumn play? 9. What is the term for the process by which some animals prepare for winter by storing food and slowing down their metabolism? 10. What date is the rst day of Autumn in the UK? QUICK QUIZ Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! syrup, a Wh Trage in the h W utumn ANSWERS: 1. Autumn starts in September and ends in November. 2. Harvest festival. 3. Pumpkin. 4. Apple. 5. The Scarecrow (also known as Hunk in his human form). 6. Squirrel. 7. Toffee apples. 8. William Shakespeare. 9. Hibernation. 10. Saturday 23rd September 2023
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