The Myths And Facts About Black Friday!

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The Myths And Facts About Black Friday! - Quiz

Black Friday is a day where shopping season begin. It is mostly celebrated in USA but later diffused to other country of the world. It is usually celebrated on the fourth Thursday of December which is also the day after Thanksgiving which starts and begins America’s shopping season. What do you know about black Friday? Take our quiz to find out.

Questions and Answers

1.

What year did it start?
- A.
  
  1950
- B.
  
  1951
- C.
  
  1952
- D.
  
  1953
Correct Answer
C. 1952

Explanation
The correct answer is 1952 because it is the only year listed as an option.

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2.

What is the main significance of the event? ________ holiday.
- A.
  
  Shopping
- B.
  
  National
- C.
  
  Street
- D.
  
  School
Correct Answer
A. Shopping

Explanation
The main significance of the event is that it is a holiday dedicated to shopping.

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3.

What day was the 2018 edition celebrated?
- A.
  
  Nov 20
- B.
  
  Nov 21
- C.
  
  Nov 22
- D.
  
  Nov 23
Correct Answer
D. Nov 23

Explanation
The 2018 edition was celebrated on November 23rd.

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4.

What day is the 2019 edition going to be celebrated?
- A.
  
  Nov 28
- B.
  
  Nov 29
- C.
  
  Nov 30
- D.
  
  Nov 27
Correct Answer
B. Nov 29

Explanation
The 2019 edition is going to be celebrated on November 29th.

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5.

What year did the event start to be the busiest shopping day in USA?
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2004
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
B. 2003

Explanation
In 2003, the event started to be the busiest shopping day in the USA.

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6.

What year did the volume of black Friday fall for the 1st time?
- A.
  
  2012
- B.
  
  2013
- C.
  
  2014
- D.
  
  2015
Correct Answer
C. 2014

Explanation
The volume of Black Friday sales fell for the first time in 2014.

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7.

Where is it suggested that the term came from?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles
- B.
  
  Washington
- C.
  
  Manchester
- D.
  
  Philadelphia
Correct Answer
D. pHiladelpHia

Explanation
The term is suggested to have come from Philadelphia.

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8.

What year did it start to be reported of dead ones during the Thanksgiving?
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2006
- C.
  
  2007
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
B. 2006
9.

What year marked the earliest known use of ‘black Friday’?
- A.
  
  1950
- B.
  
  1951
- C.
  
  1952
- D.
  
  1953
Correct Answer
B. 1951

Explanation
The earliest known use of the term 'black Friday' was in the year 1951.

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10.

What year did it first appear in the New York times?
- A.
  
  1973
- B.
  
  1974
- C.
  
  1975
- D.
  
  1976
Correct Answer
C. 1975

Explanation
The correct answer is 1975.

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