August quizzes that seniors can enjoy!
August brings a stretch of hot days, making heatstroke a particular concern for older adults.
In senior facilities and day services, there tend to be fewer opportunities to spend time outdoors, so it can be a challenge to decide how to spend time indoors.
That’s why a recommended indoor activity is an August-themed quiz.
August features traditional festivals that can stir up excitement and fond childhood memories.
We’ve gathered many quiz questions about these quintessential sights and sounds of summer.
Please use this article as a reference for quizzes that older adults can enjoy.
August quizzes that seniors can enjoy! (1–10)
What fruit is considered a seasonal word for August?
Thanks in part to the influence of TV programs, many people probably enjoy haiku in their daily lives.
It’s a traditional way of expression that captures seasonal scenes and memories in a brief form.
To write haiku, you need kigo—season words—and it’s important to know which things represent which seasons.
If you think about which fruits are used as August kigo, you can revisit the memories associated with them and perhaps find hints for composing a haiku.
The quintessential summer icon, watermelon, is a fruit that can be used as a kigo for August.
Since it’s a classic fruit, you likely have plenty of memories tied to it.
Which parts of the body are recommended to be cooled when heatstroke is suspected?
In the peak heat of August, you may unexpectedly develop symptoms of heatstroke.
If you know how to respond in advance, it can help you alleviate your own symptoms and support those around you.
When you’re dealing with situations like feeling overheated and needing to cool down but not knowing which areas to cool, remember the appropriate spots.
If heatstroke is suspected, it’s recommended to cool the armpits.
The key is to cool areas where large blood vessels run.
Which region is the birthplace of nagashi-sōmen?
Speaking of summer, somen noodles are an essential food, aren’t they? They’re easy to eat even when the heat kills your appetite, and when served cold they help cool your overheated body.
There’s also nagashi-somen, where water and noodles are sent flowing down a split bamboo chute—a big summer tradition.
It’s said to have originated in Kyushu, beginning around the mid-1950s in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Using bamboo conveys a refreshing feel, but since preparation is a lot of work, people often substitute other materials instead.
What tool has August 8 as its anniversary day?
There are many commemorative days established in the world, and the reasons for choosing those dates follow various patterns.
Some are based on descriptions in literature, some are decided by wordplay, and others derive from the shape or sound of numbers.
With that in mind, let’s think about what August 8 has been designated for.
This is a commemorative day whose origin lies in the sound you hear when you read the numbers, which evokes the sound made when using a certain tool.
The answer is “Abacus Day.” The pairing of two eights is read as “pachi-pachi,” mimicking the clicking sound of an abacus.
Which Japanese film established August 27 as the protagonist’s commemorative day?
Among the many commemorative days that fill the calendar, there are quite a few related to films.
Many of them are tied to release dates, and knowing these days can give you a feel for the season when the film first came out.
Among these film-related anniversaries, August 27 is notable for commemorating not just a movie title but also the nickname of its protagonist.
Because Otoko wa Tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man) was released on August 27, 1969, this day has been designated Tora-san Day.
It’s also sometimes introduced as Otoko wa Tsurai yo Day, and seeing it listed alongside Tora-san Day really conveys how beloved a character Tora-san is.
Why are mosquito coils spiral-shaped?
When summer is in full swing, mosquitoes seem to appear out of nowhere, and those itchy bites are one of the season’s biggest annoyances.
To prevent mosquito troubles, mosquito coils can be an effective item.
Their distinctive color and shape, along with the gently rising smoke, also signal the arrival of summer.
Many people have probably wondered why mosquito coils are shaped like a spiral.
The reason is very simple: it allows them to be used for a long time.
It’s a shape chosen for efficiency.
What holiday is August 11?
August is often associated with time off—summer vacation and the Obon holidays—but it actually has only one national holiday: August 11.
Precisely because it tends to get overshadowed by other breaks, let’s give this valuable holiday the attention it deserves.
August 11 is Mountain Day, established in 2014 through a revision to the National Holidays Act.
It is intended to provide an opportunity to appreciate mountains and be grateful for their blessings.
There is no specific reason officially stated for choosing this date.
It’s also worth noting that, due to the Tokyo Olympics, the date was moved in certain years—an important point when discussing this holiday.