MAY Quiz Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the birthstone for May?
A. Emerald
B. Ruby
C. Sapphire
Answer: A. Emerald
2. Which would be your sign of zodiac if your birthday is in May?
A. Aries or Taurus
B. Taurus or Gemini
C. Gemini or Cancer
Answer: B. Taurus or Gemini
3. When do people in the United States celebrate Mother’s Day?
A. The first Sunday in May
B. The second Sunday in May
C. The last Sunday in May
Answer: B. The second Sunday in May
4. Which of the following famous actors was NOT born in May?
A. Dwayne Johnson
B. George Clooney
C. Leonardo DiCaprio
Answer: C. Leonardo DiCaprio
5. How many days are there in May?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 31
Answer: C. 31
6. The month of May was named after Maia. Who is actually Maia?
A. A Greek goddess
B. A Christian saint
C. A princess
Answer: A. A Greek goddess
7. When do we celebrate May Day?
A. May 1st
B. May 15th
C. May 31st
Answer: A. May 1st
8. What do people celebrate on May Day?
A. The birthday of a Christian saint
B. The end of World War II
C. The arrival of spring
Answer: C. The arrival of spring
9. Which kind of dance is mostly associated with May Day in England?
A. Morris dance
B. Maypole dance
C. Barn dance
Answer: B. Maypole dance
10. A May Ball is a dance party that takes place in which British university at the end of the academic year?
A. The University of Cambridge
B. The University of Oxford
C. The University of Edinburgh
Answer: A. The University of Cambridge
11. When do people celebrate International Hamburger Day?
A. May 2nd
B. May 15th
C. May 28th
Answer: C. May 28th
12. May 23rd is the World … Day.
A. Alligator
B. Turtle
C. Starfish
Answer: B. Turtle
13. What is the season in the southern hemisphere of the world during May?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Autumn
Answer: C. Autumn
14. The Catholic Church typically holds special devotions during the month of May to honour whom?
A. Mother Mary
B. Jesus Christ
C. Saint Nicolai
Answer: A. Mother Mary
15. Which tennis Grand Slam tournament begins in late May each year?
A. US Open
B. French Open
C. Australia Open
Answer: B. French Open
16. Which famous English writer is the author of the following line, “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May”?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Charles Dickens
C. J. R. R. Tolkien
Answer: A. William Shakespeare
17. According to a wedding superstition, you should not do what in May to avoid “ruing the day”?
A. Move to a new house
B. Get married
C. Travel
Answer: B. Get married
18. Which of the following events is held annually between May and June in the United Kingdom?
A. National Hug Month
B. National Love Month
C. National Smile Month
Answer: C. National Smile Month
19. Which of the following words means May in Spanish?
A. Maya
B. Maye
C. Mayo
Answer: C. Mayo
20. Which world-famous landmark was officially opened to the public on May 6, 1889?
A. Taj Mahal, India
B. Big Ben, The United Kingdom
C. Eiffel Tower, France
Answer: C. Eiffel Tower, France
21. Which international film festival is held annually in May and awards the winners with the prize called Palme d’Or?
A. Cannes International Film Festival
B. Berlin International Film Festival
C. BFI London Film Festival
Answer: A. Cannes International Film Festival
22. Mayflower was a ship that transported whom from England to the U.S. in 1620?
A. The Pilgrims
B. Christopher Columbus
C. The Vikings
Answer: A. The Pilgrims
23. Which country celebrates Victoria Day on May 24 annually in honour of Queen Victoria?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
Answer: B. Canada
24. On May 8, 1945, the Allied Forces celebrated the end of which world conflict after Germany’s unconditional surrender?
A. World War I
B. World War II
C. Cold War
Answer: B. World War II
25. Which of the following is a song about the month of May by Michael Buble?
A. First of May
B. 5 Days in May
C. End of May
Answer: C. End of May
26. The last episode of which popular TV series was aired on May 6, 2004?
A. Friends
B. How I Met Your Mother
C. Modern Family
Answer: A. Friends
27. Which product was first introduced by Steve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, on May 7, 1998?
A. iPhone
B. iMac
C. iPod
Answer: B. iMac
28. Which music competition has taken place annually in May since 1956?
A. Eurovision Song Contest
B. International Chopin Piano Competition
C. American Idol
Answer: A. Eurovision Song Contest
29. Which world-known film franchise is celebrated by fans on May 4th every year?
A. Harry Potter
B. The Lord of the Rings
C. Star Wars
Answer: C. Star Wars
30. On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first explorers to …
A. Discover Machu Picchu in Peru
B. To reach the top of Mount Everest
C. To set foot in Antarctica
Answer: B. To reach the top of Mount Everest
31. Which country changed its name from Ceylon to the current name on May 22, 1972?
A. Indonesia
B. Colombia
C. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. Sri Lanka
32. Which award was first announced on May 4, 1959?
A. Academy Awards
B. Grammy Awards
C. Golden Globe Awards
Answer: A. Academy Awards