[For Seniors] Let's have fun with an autumn-themed quiz!
Autumn is the season when the scorching, sunny days gradually start to cool down.
As autumn deepens, we often think of things like “autumn for eating,” “autumn for reading,” and “autumn for sports.”
We’d love for older adults to experience the feeling of autumn, too.
So this time, we’re introducing “Quizzes About Autumn for Seniors!”
Through conversations that capture the season, you can build seasonal awareness.
We’ve gathered many quizzes on familiar autumn themes, making them easy for seniors to try.
Please enjoy giving them a try!
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[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun with Autumn-Themed Quizzes! (1–10)
Persimmons are such a nutritious fruit that there’s a saying: “When persimmons turn red, the doctor turns blue.” What goes in the blank is “doctor.”
There’s a saying that goes, “When persimmons turn red, what turns blue?” The answer is “doctors.” It means that because persimmons are highly nutritious, eating them keeps people healthy, so doctors lose business and turn pale.
It’s also said that the season when persimmons ripen has pleasant weather, and fewer people fall ill.
Persimmons are rich in vitamin C and also contain carotenoids such as cryptoxanthin and lycopene, which are believed to help prevent colds, boost immunity, improve skin, and even slow aging.
In the old lunar calendar, October was called “Kannazuki,” or “the month without gods.” It’s said to be because all the deities of Japan gathered in one place. Where is that place?
In the old lunar calendar, October is called Kannazuki, or the “month without gods.” It’s said this name comes from the belief that all the deities across Japan gather in one place, leaving the rest of the country without them.
So here’s the question: where do they gather? The correct answer is Izumo Taisha.
Because of this, in Shimane Prefecture, where Izumo Taisha is located, October is called Kamiarizuki, the “month with gods.” As for why the deities gather, there are various theories—some say it’s for matchmaking, others for funerary matters.
There are many other legends related to Kannazuki as well, so it can be fun to look them up.
What animal appears as a witch’s familiar on Halloween?
See the answer
black cat
The witches that appear at Halloween are often imagined with black cats at their side. Black cats have long appeared in European folklore and stories as witches’ familiars; while they were seen as ominous symbols, they were also regarded as mysterious beings who shared a deep bond with witches. Today, black cats are beloved as decorations and motifs for Halloween.
[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun with Autumn-Themed Quizzes! (11–20)
What do you call changing uniforms according to the season, such as in June or October?
When summer ends and autumn arrives, it gradually gets cooler, doesn’t it? In line with that, some people put away their summer clothes and prepare warmer ones.
Also, at the change of seasons, school and company uniforms switch too.
Here’s a question: what do we call changing clothes or uniforms with the seasons? The correct answer is koromogae, or seasonal wardrobe change.
By the way, for schools and companies, the timing of koromogae is most often set in June and October.
Next time you visit a shop, try paying close attention and see if you notice it.
Autumn Three-Choice Quiz
It’s a three-choice quiz themed around various autumn-related things, such as scenery and gourmet foods unique to the season, designed to help you feel the spirit of autumn.
When you create questions that focus on commemorative days set during this period, you can also expand your thinking to consider what kinds of events those days mark.
With questions that test knowledge about gourmet items or flowers, you might feel more inclined to observe them carefully when you encounter them in real life.
It offers a wide range of quiz genres, letting you experience autumn landscapes and boosting your interest at the same time.
What kind of atmosphere does the word “spooky,” used for Halloween, describe?
See the answer
an eerie and terrifying atmosphere
The English word “spooky,” often used around Halloween, means things like “eerie” or “creepy” in Japanese. It’s used when describing scary atmospheres or slightly frightening effects, such as haunted houses, darkness, ghosts, and spirits. It’s also a handy word for creating a mood at Halloween decorations and events.
The vegetables used for Halloween decorations were originally different from those used today. What were those vegetables?
See the answer
turnip
From October onward, pumpkins line the shelves of many stores. Many people associate Halloween with pumpkins. However, using pumpkins only began after the Halloween custom reached the United States. The ancient Celts, who are said to have held the festivals that mark the beginning of Halloween, are believed to have used turnips instead.
