Fun in September! Exciting Preschool Quiz Collection
As the scorching, sizzling summer sun comes to an end, autumn arrives with breezes that feel a little more pleasant day by day.
At the beginning of September, some of the heat still lingers, but there are so many enjoyable things—like delicious seasonal foods such as grapes, Pacific saury, and sweet potatoes, as well as events like moon-viewing and Respect for the Aged Day.
So this time, we’ve prepared a special, fun autumn quiz for you.
By enjoying this quiz and deepening your knowledge about autumn, you might be able to welcome the season even more joyfully.
Give it a try!
Fun in September! Exciting Preschool Quiz Collection (1–10)
In September, there is the moon-viewing festival. Which food is offered for the moon-viewing?
- yokan (sweet red bean jelly)
- dango
- cake
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dango
Offering (omikage/sonae) refers to presenting something to the deities with the meaning, “Please partake.” In autumn, when delicious rice is harvested, people offer dumplings made from rice flour shaped to resemble the moon, expressing gratitude for the safe harvest and praying for a bountiful harvest in the coming year.
Acorns, which bear fruit in autumn, grow on what kind of tree?
- beech tree
- Ginkgo tree
- Apple tree
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beech tree
Acorns are the nuts of trees in the beech family. Their size and shape vary depending on the tree species: acorns from konara oaks are elongated, while those from sawtooth oaks are round and plump. Green acorns grow in summer, and they ripen and turn brown in autumn.
The insect you hear in autumn that goes “riin riin” is the bell cricket.
- cicada
- bell cricket
- grasshopper
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bell cricket
In autumn, you can hear a beautiful “leen, leen” sound. The source of this call is the bell cricket. Bell crickets produce their lovely sound by raising and rubbing their left and right wings together. Only the males chirp by rubbing their wings.
What is the fruit that bears many round fruits and tastes good when eaten in autumn?
- cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)
- grapes
- strawberry
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grapes
Grapes are a delicious fruit to eat in autumn, and they grow on vines. They come in a variety of colors, types, and sizes; in addition to the commonly seen purple, there are also red, yellow-green, and black grapes. Some varieties are eaten after peeling the skin, while others can be eaten with the skin on.
What distinctive characteristics does the food ‘nashi’ (Asian pear) have when you eat it?
- Sweet and crunchy vegetables
- a juicy, crisp fruit
- slimy and sticky beans
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A juicy, crisp fruit
Pears, packed with moisture and offering a sweet, refreshing taste, are a delicious fruit to enjoy in autumn. To pick a good pear, look for a nice shape, firm skin, and—if they’re the same size—choose the heavier one for better flavor. Although a pear’s skin feels slightly rough at first, it becomes smooth when the fruit is perfectly ripe.
What fish is especially delicious to eat in September?
- sardine
- pufferfish
- Pacific saury
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Pacific saury
Eating foods when they are in season is called “shun” in Japanese. Pacific saury is a fish that swims in the ocean, and its season is from September to October. Because its shape resembles a sword, it’s written in kanji as 秋刀魚, which literally means “autumn sword fish.” It’s a slender, silver, shiny fish.
What kind of day is “Respect for the Aged Day,” the public holiday in September?
- A day to say thank you to your parents, like your dad or mom
- A day to say thank you to elderly people, such as grandpas and grandmas.
- A day to say thank you to your siblings, such as older brothers and sisters, and younger sisters and brothers.
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A day to say thank you to elderly people, such as grandpas and grandmas.
Respect for the Aged Day carries the meaning of valuing and caring for the elderly. It’s nice to give a gift to your grandpa, grandma, or any older person close to you, along with the feeling of “Thank you for everything” or “I hope you stay healthy and live a long life.”