Mid-Autumn Festival Trivia

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  1. 3. According to Chinese sources, mooncakes were first mentioned in connection with the Moon Festival when China came under the rule of these people in the Yuan Dynasty. Who were these people?
  2. 5. Chang-E, the moon goddess was the beautiful wife of the great _ _ _ _ _ _ Hou Yi, who shot down 9 suns.
  3. 8. The Jade _ _ _ _ _ _ is another symbol that people in China associate with the moon and the festival, and is a companion of Chang’e on the moon.
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  1. 1. Many fruits are eaten during the festival. One special fruit is eaten as well as given as gifts as a symbol of prosperity. Which native fruit is that?
  2. 2. The largest mooncake was made in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in 2013. It weighed about 2,500 kg (5,500 lb), with a diameter of about 2.5 meters. It was much bigger than a kingsize bed and heavier than a family car.
  3. 4. Mid-Autumn Festival is on the 15th day of the 8th Chinese _ _ _ _ _ month
  4. 6. Besides mooncakes, what else do people usually eat for the Mid-Autumn Festival? Hairy _ _ _ _
  5. 7. In Chinese beliefs, the _ _ _ _ _ shape of the full moon means 'togetherness', thus the reunion moon is very special in Chinese culture.