Northwest Quarterly Quiz: The Glorious Groundhog Posted by Janine Pumilia March 2, 2022 Just think: The groundhog is the only animal in the U.S. who has both a holiday and a major film named for him. Test your knowledge about this humble Hollywood star and his quirky fame. Welcome to your A Shy Celebrity: The Glorious Groundhog A typical groundhog weighs about 13 pounds and, unlike its squirrel cousin, hibernates in winter. A groundhog can: Burrow long tunnels Swim well Climb tall trees All of the above Which of these is not another name for “groundhog”? Woodchuck Mink Whistle Pig Marmot A legendary Pennsylvanian groundhog is called upon each Feb. 2 to forecast weather. What’s his name? Punxsutawney Phil Matthew Marmot Woodchuck Willard Philadelphia Phrank What will happen if the groundhog sees his shadow and returns to his hole on Feb. 2? Spring will come early A snowstorm will occur Winter will last six more weeks The Pittsburgh Steelers will win the Super Bowl What’s thought to be the origin of this meteorologist myth? The Germanic tradition of Candlemas Day The Celtic tradition of St. Brigid Day The Hawaiian tradition of Honi Ihu The imagination of Captain Kangaroo The 1993 comedy film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray, is about: Two meteorologists who like to snow ski A shy man stranded at a Canadian bed & breakfast An insensitive reporter caught in a time loop A scientist who fears an asteroid headed for Earth In “Groundhog Day,” the Pennsylvanian small-town scenes are actually filmed in: Woodstock, Ill. Crystal Lake, Ill. Janesville, Wis. Whoville In the film, Murray’s character, Phil Connors, hurls himself into a deep rock quarry. That scene was filmed in Loves Park, Ill. Why does he do it? To prove he can fly To search for asteroid rocks To break the cycle trapping him To escape the woman who loves him The interior scenes of Connors’ rented bedroom in “Groundhog Day” were filmed at a warehouse in Cary, Ill. What was the name of this fictional inn? Columbia Inn Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast Pennsylvania Pit Stop Burrow Inn The lead actress in “Groundhog Day” currently co-stars with her real-life daughter in the series “Maid.” Who is she? Demi Moore Gwyneth Paltrow Reese Witherspoon Andie MacDowell What 1965 hit song plays on the radio each morning in “Groundhog Day”? “It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by The Byrds Director Harold Ramis co-wrote “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes,” also starring Murray. Both men grew up in Illinois. What injuries occurred while filming “Groundhog Day”? Ramis was in a car accident Murray broke his arm smashing a clock Ramis fell off the Opera House roof Murray was bitten repeatedly by a groundhog Please fill in the comment box below. Time's up Janine Pumilia March 2, 2022 Previous Article Put the ‘Win” in Winter Next Article The Castle at 501 Prospect: Historic Venue Offers a Unique Setting
