34+ Awesome Quiz Questions About Summer: Playful Games & Trivia

When you think about summer, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? I think of sunshine, ice-cream, road trips and endless excuses to have fun! But here’s a question: how well do you really know summer?

Packed with plenty of fun summer quiz questions, lighthearted would-you-rather scenarios, word scrambles, this is the ultimate summer challenge for you.

So it doesn’t matter whether you’re lounging by the pool, or looking for fun ways to bring some sunshine to your workplace event, grab your friends and let’s start!

“Would You Rather” Summer Quiz Edition

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34 Fun Quiz Questions About Summer

• What is the most popular ice cream flavor in America?
• Which US state has the longest coastline?
• Pickle Juice Popsicles – REAL or FAKE?
• You have to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming – BUSTED or LEGIT?
• Which US holiday marks the unofficial start of summer?
• What is the most visited beach in the United States?
• Mayonnaise Ice Cream – REAL or FAKE?
• The Eiffel Tower can lean away from the sun on hot days – BUSTED or LEGIT?
• What does SPF stand for in sunscreen?
• Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water – REAL or FAKE?
• Quick! Name a summer fruit that starts with ‘W’! (Speed Round)
• Where was the ice cream cone invented?
• What summer month was named after Julius Caesar?
• How many players are on a beach volleyball team?
• What percentage of watermelon is water?
• Name ANY popsicle brand! (Speed Round)
• What is the summer solstice?
• Which summer drink was originally called “Brad’s Drink”?
• What 1975 Steven Spielberg movie made people afraid to go in the water?
• What does a lifeguard’s red flag mean?
• Which US national park is the most visited?
• What causes waves in the ocean?
• What is the best-selling BBQ meat in America during summer?
• What vegetable is technically a fruit and peaks in summer?
• What summer flower is known for following the sun?
• In the movie “Dirty Dancing,” where does the summer romance take place?
• What does the “Dog Days of Summer” refer to?
• Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
• Where is the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held every Fourth of July?
• What fruit is America’s most popular summer fruit?
• What is the main ingredient in a traditional s’more?
• Which song contains the lyrics “Summer lovin’, had me a blast”?
• Your hair grows faster in summer – TRUE or FALSE?
• Mosquitoes prefer people who just ate bananas – TRUE or FALSE?
• Sunscreen Flavored Jelly Beans – REAL or FAKE

Answer Key to Our Quiz Questions About Summer

• What is the most popular ice cream flavor in America? Vanilla
• Which US state has the longest coastline? Alaska
• Pickle Juice Popsicles – REAL or FAKE? REAL. Popular in Texas and sold at some fairs
• You have to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming – BUSTED or LEGIT? BUSTED
• Which US holiday marks the unofficial start of summer? Memorial Day
• What is the most visited beach in the United States? Miami Beach, Florida
• Mayonnaise Ice Cream – REAL or FAKE? REAL. Created in Scotland (because of course it was)
• The Eiffel Tower can lean away from the sun on hot days – BUSTED or LEGIT? LEGIT
• What does SPF stand for in sunscreen? Sun Protection Factor
• Hot Dog Flavored Sparkling Water – REAL or FAKE? FAKE. (Though pickle and ranch flavors ARE real)
• Quick! Name a summer fruit that starts with ‘W’! (Speed Round) Watermelon
• What summer month was named after Julius Caesar? July
• How many players are on a beach volleyball team? 2 players per side
• What percentage of watermelon is water? 92%
• Name ANY popsicle brand! (Speed Round) Popsicle, Bomb Pop, Fla-Vor-Ice, Otter Pops, Creamsicle (any accepted)
• Where was the ice cream cone invented? St. Louis, Missouri (1904 World’s Fair)
• What is the summer solstice? The longest day of the year (around June 21)
• Which summer drink was originally called “Brad’s Drink”? Pepsi
• What 1975 Steven Spielberg movie made people afraid to go in the water? Jaws
• What does a lifeguard’s red flag mean? Dangerous conditions/water closed
• Which US national park is the most visited? Great Smoky Mountains
• What causes waves in the ocean? Wind
• What is the best-selling BBQ meat in America during summer? Chicken
• What vegetable is technically a fruit and peaks in summer? Tomato
• What summer flower is known for following the sun? Sunflower
• In the movie “Dirty Dancing,” where does the summer romance take place? A Catskills resort
• What does the “Dog Days of Summer” refer to? The hottest days of summer (July-August)
• Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”? Florida
• Where is the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held every Fourth of July? Coney Island, New York
• What fruit is America’s most popular summer fruit? Watermelon
• What is the main ingredient in a traditional s’more? Graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows
• Which song contains the lyrics “Summer lovin’, had me a blast”? “Summer Nights” from Grease
• Your hair grows faster in summer – TRUE or FALSE? TRUE
• Mosquitoes prefer people who just ate bananas – TRUE or FALSE? FALSE
• Sunscreen Flavored Jelly Beans – REAL or FAKE REAL. Made by Jelly Belly

Summer Quiz Word Scrambles

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1. NUSCRESE = _________
2. LFPI FLSPO = _________
3. CEBHA ALBL = _________
4. KINEEW TRPI = _________

Did You Get Them Right?

1. SUNSCREEN
2. FLIP FLOPS
3. BEACH BALL
4. WEEKEND TRIP

Guess the Summer Movie using terrible Descriptions

• Man needs bigger boat to deal with his fish problems
• Teenagers ignore camp rules and get summer jobs they’re completely unqualified for
• Woman quits her job to hang out at a Greek hotel with strangers who won’t stop singing
• Rich kid learns to dance from poor kid, disappoints father
• Group of friends spend entire summer trying to see a dead body

The Big Reveal. How Many Did You Guess Right?

• Jaws
• The Sandlot or Wet Hot American Summer (we’re flexible)
• Mamma Mia!
• Dirty Dancing
• Stand By Me

So, did you manage to answer all of our quiz questions about summer? Or did a few games manage to stump you? Hopefully, you had fun with them, but don’t forget to challenge your friends to beat your score.

After all, summer might end and fade, but that doesn’t mean your fun has to, too. There are plenty of other fun trivia, games, and challenges to help you keep the good vibes going. See you at the next one!