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Watch this short video clip about Groundhog Day. Don't try to understand everything.

Listen to get a general idea of what the video is about the first time you watch it.

When you have watched the video, scroll down the page to read the questions.

Watch the video again and look for the answers to the questions.

When you feel confident you know the answers, scroll down again to do the quiz.

Where is Punxsutawney?
1. in Pennsylvania
2. in Transylvania
3. in Castlevania
What type of animal is Punxsutawney Phil?
1. a groundhog
2. a squirrel
3. a rat
What kind of predictions does Punxsutawney Phil make?
1. weather predictions
2. sports predictions
3. lottery predictions
What is said to happen if Punxsutawney Phil sees a shadow?
1. there will be six more weeks of winter weather
2. spring will come six weeks early
3. it will rain for six weeks
The ceremonial object passed down by previous presidents is...?
1. a cane
2. a top hat
3. a lamp
How many predictions has Punxsutawney Phil made, according to the video?
1. 121
2. 21
3. 112
Where did the Groundhog Day tradition originate?
1. in Europe
2. in South America
3. in Asia
How many people celebrate Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney each year?
1. around 30,000
2. around 5000
3. around 8000
Why has Groundhog Day become more popular in recent years?
1. because of the film Groundhog Day
2. because Punxsutawney Phil has his own YouTube Channel
3. because Punxsutawney Phil is on Twitter