Groundhog Day Scavenger Hunt
Answer Key
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Groundhog Day Website--
http://www.gojp.com/groundhog/
- How frequently has the groundhog been right? (90%)
- What is the Groundhog's name? (Phil)
- When did he make his first prediction? (1887)
- The legend of Groundhog Day is based on what Scottish phrase? ("If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there'll be two winters in the year.")
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PunxsutawneyPhil.com: A Tribute to our Favorite Groundhog--
http://www.punxsutawneyphil.com/
- What is the phrase "Lots of Snow" in groundhogese? (Grunt chitter sheeah)
- Where is the groundhog imposter Wiarton Willie from? (Canada)
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The Official Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog site--
http://www.groundhog.org/
- When did the groundhog visit the White House? (1986)
- What strange thing happened during the prediction in 1954? (The groundhog was turned completely white from worry)
- In 1991, did Phil see his shadow? (yes)
- When did the groundhog appear on Oprah? (1995)
- HISTORY: How were the two groundhogs murdered in 1953? (they were taken to a zoo and were pests, so they were put to death)
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IMDB Groundhog Day Page (the movie)--
http://us.imdb.com/Title?Groundhog+Day+(1993)
- What is Bill Murray's character's name in the movie? (Phil)
- Where is the movie filmed? (Woodstock, Illinois)
- TRIVIA: How many days is the star character stuck on Groundhog Day? (42 days/6 weeks)
- TRIVIA: How many times was Bill Murray bit by the groundhog when filming this movie? (twice)
- GOOFS: What was wrong with having the groundhog see his shadow at 6 am on February 2, 1993? (it would have been dark outside since the sun didn't rise until after 7)
- AWARDS: What award was Groundhog Day nominated for in 1994? (Hugo Award--Best Dramatic Presentation)
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