Trivia Quiz: Daylight Saving Time

The days get longer in the summer, and it isn't just because of the changing seasons. See what you know about the history of Daylight Saving Time, and what will be happening to it over the next year.


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Question 1: At what time does Daylight Saving Time officially begin?

 A: Midnight
 B: 2 AM
 C: 3 AM
 D: 5 AM

Question 2: Who originally came up with the idea of Daylight Saving Time?

 A: Benjamin Franklin
 B: Thomas Jefferson
 C: George Washington
 D: Abraham Lincoln

Question 3: Which one of these U.S. states or territories recognizes Daylight Saving Time as of April 2006?

 A: Hawaii
 B: Guam
 C: The Virgin Islands
 D: Indiana

Question 4: Which of these is not a reason for observing Daylight Saving Time?

 A: To benefit farmers
 B: To conserve energy
 C: To prevent crime
 D: To cut down on traffic accidents

Question 5: Which of these is correct?

 A: Fall forward, spring back
 B: Spring forward, fall back
 C: Spring back, fall back
 D: Spring forward, fall forward

Question 6: Which president instituted year-round Daylight Saving Time?

 A: Franklin Roosevelt
 B: Lyndon Johnson
 C: Theodore Roosevelt
 D: Richard Nixon

Question 7: What was Daylight Saving Time originally called when it was first instituted year-round?

 A: Sunlight Time
 B: Summer Time
 C: War Time
 D: Conservation Time

Question 8: Starting in 2007, when will Daylight Saving Time begin?

 A: March
 B: April
 C: May
 D: June

Question 9: In what month will Daylight Saving Time officially end starting in 2007?

 A: August
 B: September
 C: October
 D: November

Question 10: By April 2006, how many U.S. states will be observing Daylight Saving Time?

 A: 45
 B: 47
 C: 49
 D: 50



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