Introducing our recommended quizzes for October!
October brings calm, pleasant weather—perfect for walks and outdoor activities!
Many places also have events like sports days and Halloween.
These are quick and easy quizzes you can do in a short time.
There are quizzes about delicious October foods and fun seasonal events, as well as quizzes themed around sports and vehicles.
Give them a try and enjoy them with the kids!
You might even see a quiz master in the making.
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You might become a quiz master in October’s childcare! (1–10)
What do we offer on the night of the Thirteenth Moon?
- chestnut
- lettuce
- onion
See the answer
chestnut
What kind of animal has long ears?
- penguin
- rabbit
- bear
See the answer
rabbit
The correct answer for the animal with long ears is the rabbit. Rabbits love foods like carrots, cabbage, and komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach). They also enjoy activities like digging, chewing, and hiding. If you see rabbits at a zoo, be sure to observe closely to see how they move!
What day is October 4?
- Sardine Day
- Tuna Day
- Crab Day
See the answer
Sardine Day
October 4 has been designated Sardine Day in Japan because the numbers 1-0-4 can be read as i-wa-shi. In Japan, there is a custom of eating sardines on occasions such as Setsubun. Some schools even serve fried sardines for lunch on Sardine Day, October 4. It’s a great way to spark interest in food.
Which seasonal fruits can be eaten in October?
- watermelon
- persimmon
- Pineapple
See the answer
persimmon
Persimmons are nutritious and delicious, aren’t they? The varieties that are in season in October are Hiratanenashi and Tone Wase. These are seedless varieties that are easy to eat. It’s said that persimmons with black speckles inside when you cut them open are sweeter and tastier. Keep an eye out for that when you eat them!
What day is the second Monday of October?
- Respect for the Aged Day
- Sports Day
- Labor Thanksgiving Day
See the answer
Sports Day is on the second Monday of October. It used to be called Health and Sports Day, but the name was changed to Sports Day in 2020. We want to share the fun of moving our bodies through sports, talk about different kinds of sports and Olympic sports, and convey how enjoyable being active can be.
What day is October 31, when people dress up and go to get candy while saying ‘Trick or treat’?
- Halloween
- pool
- camp
See the answer
Halloween
October 31 is Halloween, isn’t it? Recently, more and more places like daycare centers, kindergartens, and child-rearing support centers have been holding Halloween as an event. Seeing children and teachers dressed up in costumes and going to get candy is just so cute! It’s also fun to come up with costume ideas every year, isn’t it?
Which animals love acorns?
- giraffe
- squirrel
- Kangaroo
See the answer
squirrel
A squirrel’s cheek pouches can hold three acorns on each side. Though small, it’s a clever animal that uses its very handy cheek pouches to carry food. When eating acorns and the like, squirrels use their impressive front teeth to crunch as they eat. They may look small and cute, but squirrels are remarkably strong animals.