Test your knowledge of Valentine's Day. Points available: 10 1: The infamous "Valentine's Day Massacre" spearheaded by Al Capone occurred in what decade? A) 1910-1929 B) 1920-1929 C) 1930-1939 D) 1940-1949 2: Europeans in the Middle Ages believed what animal chose their mates each year on Feb. 14? A) Rabbits B) Livestock C) Reptiles D) Birds 3: A famous Valentine's Day myth claims that if you find this on the road, you will have to find the matching one to find your perfect mate: A) Shoe B) Glove C) Bracelet D) Earring 4: Which state produces the most roses every year for Valentine's Day? A) Florida B) North Carolina C) California D) Texas 5: Who buys more roses for Valentine's Day? A) Men B) Women C) Roughly equal 6: What percentage of Valentine's Day cards are humorous? A) 25% B) 45% C) 65% D) 85% 7: What Italian city - where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived - receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine's Day? A) Palermo B) Rome C) Naples D) Verona 8: Which of the following famous couples were married on February 14? A) Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid B) Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee C) Prince/The Artist and Mayte Garcia D) All of the above 9: When did Valentine's Day cards become a popular ritual in the United States? A) During World War II B) The Civil War C) The Revolutionary War D) The War of 1812 10: Who receives the most Valentine's Day cards? A) Mothers B) Teachers C) Children D) Men
