100 Valentine’s Day Quiz Questions That Actually Slap (MCQs & True/False)
I love quizzes, but sometimes the quizzes can be a real snooze-fest. I mean you get questions like “What color represents love”, “What is the symbol of love”. I mean who doesn’t know that? And that’s why I created a set of 100 actually engaging Valentine Day Quiz Questions that mix multiple choices, true/false, and challenges that’ll make your Valentine’s Day quiz night legendary.
Round 1: Valentine’s Day History Quiz Questions (But Make It Interesting)
1. The first Valentine’s card ever written was sent from: A) A battlefield B) A monastery C) Prison (specifically the Tower of London) D) A lovesick poet’s garret
Answer: C) Prison (specifically the Tower of London)
2. True or False: The dude who wrote that first Valentine’s card in 1415 spent 25 years locked up and never saw his wife again.
Answer: True
3. The Catholic Church straight-up removed Saint Valentine from their official calendar because: A) They literally couldn’t prove he existed B) He was too controversial C) Budget cuts D) He wasn’t romantic enough
Answer: A) They literally couldn’t prove he existed
4. True or False: This happened in 1969, meaning Woodstock and Saint Valentine got axed the same year
Answer: True
5. Before Valentine’s Day, Romans celebrated Lupercalia by: A) Burning love letters B) Holding massive orgies C) Exchanging love poems D) Having priests sacrifice goats and whip people with bloody hides
Answer: D) Having priests sacrifice goats and whip people with bloody hides
6. Wait, they ACTUALLY whipped women with goat skins? A) Yes, and women lined up for it because “fertility blessing” B) Just symbolically C) No, that’s an exaggeration D) Only enemies
Answer: A) Yes, and women lined up for it because “fertility blessing”
7. True or False: The Pope ended this insane festival around 494 AD and we somehow ended up with candy hearts instead.
Answer: True
8. Legend says Saint Valentine was executed for: A) Being too romantic B) Both A and C C) Performing secret weddings for soldiers (Emperor banned military marriage) D) Refusing to worship Roman gods
Answer: B) Both A and C
9. True or False: There were actually multiple dudes named Valentine martyred around the same time, and nobody knows which one (if any) the holiday is actually about.
Answer: True
10. The first heart-shaped chocolate boxes were created by: A) A French chocolatier B) Hershey C) Some romantic genius D) Richard Cadbury
Answer: D) Richard Cadbury (yes, THAT Cadbury)
11. This happened in what decade? A) 1860s B) 1920s C) 1840s D) 1900s
Answer: A) 1860s
12. True or False: Before this, people gave each other regular-shaped boxes like peasants.
Answer: True
13. Those chalky conversation hearts everyone pretends to like were originally: A) Wedding favors B) Breath mints C) Children’s candy D) Medical lozenges for sore throats
Answer: D) Medical lozenges for sore throats
14. True or False: A guy named Oliver Chase invented them in the 1860s, and 160+ years later we’re still eating medication-flavored “candy.”
Answer: True
15. Legend says medieval people believed birds chose their mates on February 14th, which is why: A) Love is “for the birds” became a saying B) We give feathers as gifts C) February 14th became associated with romance D) Pigeons are everywhere in Paris
Answer: C) February 14th became associated with romance
Round 2: Modern Valentine Day Quiz Questions
16. Americans send approximately how many Valentine’s cards each year? A) 340 million B) 85 million C) 145 million D) 210 million
Answer: C) 145 million
17. True or False: Women purchase approximately 85% of all Valentine’s Day cards.
Answer: True
18. Which profession receives the most Valentine’s Day cards annually? A) Postal workers B) Military personnel C) Healthcare workers D) Teachers
Answer: D) Teachers
19. Americans spend approximately how much on Valentine’s Day annually? A) $20–27 billion B) $42 billion C) $12 billion D) $35 billion
Answer: A) $20–27 billion
20. True or False: Valentine’s Day is the second-highest card-sending holiday after Christmas.
Answer: True
21. What percentage of pet owners buy Valentine’s gifts for their pets? A) 27% B) 20% C) 9% D) 15%
Answer: B) 20%
22. On average, men spend approximately how much more than women on Valentine’s Day? A) 75% more B) 50% more C) 100% more (double) D) 25% more
Answer: C) 100% more (double)
23. True or False: Approximately 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day worldwide each year.
Answer: True
24. What’s the most expensive gift category for Valentine’s Day spending? A) Evening out (dinner, entertainment) B) Jewelry C) Flowers and plants D) Clothing and accessories
Answer: B) Jewelry
25. In 2020, Americans spent how much specifically on jewelry for Valentine’s Day? A) $7.2 billion B) $2.9 billion C) $4.1 billion D) $5.8 billion
Answer: D) $5.8 billion
26. True or False: More than 50% of Valentine’s cards are purchased in the six days immediately before February 14th.
Answer: True
27. Approximately how many roses are produced globally for Valentine’s Day? A) 250 million B) 310 million C) 150 million D) 224 million
Answer: A) 250 million
28. What percentage of Valentine’s Day roses sold are red? A) 69% B) 91% C) 73% D) 83%
Answer: D) 83%
29. True or False: Candy has been the #1 most popular Valentine’s gift category since 2015.
Answer: True
30. Americans purchase approximately how many pounds of chocolate during Valentine’s week? A) 48 million pounds B) 58 million pounds C) 35 million pounds D) 72 million pounds
Answer: B) 58 million pounds
Round 3: Valentine Day Movies & TV Quiz Questions
31. “The Notebook” was directed by: A) James L. Brooks B) Rob Reiner C) Nick Cassavetes D) Garry Marshall
Answer: C) Nick Cassavetes
32. True or False: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams had such intense on-set conflict that Gosling requested the director bring in a different actress to rehearse scenes with.
Answer: True
33. After filming “The Notebook,” Gosling and McAdams: A) Never spoke again B) Got engaged briefly C) Became close friends D) Dated for two years (2005–2007)
Answer: D) Dated for two years (2005–2007)
34. Director Nick Cassavetes said he cast Ryan Gosling because: A) He could do his own stunts B) He wasn’t classically handsome like typical rom-com leads C) He fit the character’s working-class background D) He was Nicholas Sparks’ personal choice
Answer: B) He wasn’t classically handsome like typical rom-com leads
35. “The Notebook” had a production budget of $29 million and earned: A) $118 million worldwide B) $81 million worldwide C) $156 million worldwide D) $102 million worldwide
Answer: A) $118 million worldwide
36. True or False: “The Notebook” was initially a box office disappointment but became popular through DVD sales.
Answer: False (It was successful in theaters)
37. The famous orgasm scene in “When Harry Met Sally” was filmed at: A) The Russian Tea Room B) Tavern on the Green C) Katz’s Delicatessen D) Balthazar
Answer: C) Katz’s Delicatessen
38. True or False: There’s a commemorative sign at that table marking the scene’s location.
Answer: True
39. “10 Things I Hate About You” is a modern adaptation of which Shakespeare play? A) Twelfth Night B) The Taming of the Shrew C) As You Like It D) Much Ado About Nothing
Answer: B) The Taming of the Shrew
40. The movie “Valentine’s Day” (2010) featured how many interconnected storylines? A) 14 B) 18 C) 7 D) 10
Answer: D) 10
41. “I Will Always Love You” was originally written and performed by: A) Aretha Franklin B) Dolly Parton C) Diana Ross D) Celine Dion
Answer: B) Dolly Parton
42. True or False: Dolly Parton wrote it as a farewell song to her professional partner, not a romantic interest.
Answer: True
43. Whitney Houston recorded her version of “I Will Always Love You” for: A) Her wedding B) A charity single C) The Bodyguard soundtrack D) Her album “Whitney”
Answer: C) The Bodyguard soundtrack
44. Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” was released in what year? A) 2014 B) 2008 C) 2012 D) 2010
Answer: D) 2010
45. True or False: Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” has been used in over 1.5 million wedding first dances.
Answer: True
46. “Your Song” was written by Elton John and lyricist: A) Tim Rice B) Bernie Taupin C) Pete Sinfield D) Gary Osborne
Answer: B) Bernie Taupin
47. “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers was originally recorded for: A) The film “Unchained” (1955) B) A TV variety show C) A wedding request D) An album of love ballads
Answer: A) The film “Unchained” (1955)
48. True or False: Etta James’ “At Last” was recorded in 1960 and has since become a wedding standard.
Answer: True
49. John Legend’s “All of Me” was written about: A) An idealized love B) His daughter C) His wife Chrissy Teigen D) A past relationship
Answer: C) His wife Chrissy Teigen
50. True or False: The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” live via satellite to approximately 400 million viewers in 1967.
Answer: True
Round 4: Valentine Day Quiz Questions Around The World
51. In Japan, the tradition is for women to give chocolate to: A) Anyone they appreciate B) Men (romantic interests and colleagues) C) Their female friends only D) Family members exclusively
Answer: B) Men (romantic interests and colleagues)
52. True or False: Japan celebrates “White Day” on March 14th when men return gifts to women who gave them chocolate.
Answer: True
53. On South Korea’s “Black Day” (April 14), single people traditionally eat: A) Black rice porridge B) Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) C) Black bean soup D) Black sesame rice balls
Answer: B) Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles)
54. Welsh love spoons traditionally feature carved symbols that represent: A) Celtic knot patterns only B) Different meanings (locks, keys, hearts, etc.) C) Family crests and lineage D) Biblical passages
Answer: B) Different meanings (locks, keys, hearts, etc.)
55. True or False: In Finland and Estonia, February 14th is called “Friends’ Day” and celebrates platonic friendships.
Answer: True
56. Brazil celebrates “Dia dos Namorados” (Lovers’ Day) on: A) July 12th B) February 14th C) June 12th D) May 12th
Answer: C) June 12th
57. True or False: In the Philippines, mass wedding ceremonies with hundreds of couples are common on Valentine’s Day.
Answer: True
58. The tradition of locking padlocks on bridges originated in: A) Prague, Czech Republic B) Budapest, Hungary C) Rome, Italy D) Paris, France
Answer: C) Rome, Italy
59. In Denmark, men send “gaekkebrev” which are: A) Letters sealed with wax stamps B) Anonymous funny poems on decorated paper C) Pressed flowers with poetry D) Hand-carved wooden hearts
Answer: B) Anonymous funny poems on decorated paper
60. True or False: Valentine’s Day celebrations are restricted or banned in Saudi Arabia and some other countries for religious reasons.
Answer: True
61. Based on average spending, if you’re a man celebrating Valentine’s Day in 2024, you likely spent approximately: A) $300–400 B) $150–200 C) $100–150 D) $200–250
Answer: D) $200–250
62. True or False: Over 50% of people celebrating Valentine’s Day purchase gifts at discount or department stores.
Answer: True
63. The typical markup on roses from wholesale to retail on Valentine’s Day is approximately: A) 2.5X wholesale price B) 5X wholesale price C) 3.5X wholesale price D) 2X wholesale price
Answer: C) 3.5X wholesale price
64. True or False: Approximately 15% of women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day.
Answer: True
65. The Valentine’s gift with the highest return rate is: A) Gift cards B) Stuffed animals (teddy bears) C) Perfume and cologne D) Clothing and accessories
Answer: B) Stuffed animals (teddy bears)
66. In 2024, Americans planning to celebrate spent an average of approximately: A) $175 per person B) $238 per person C) $92 per person D) $135 per person
Answer: A) $175 per person
67. True or False: More Valentine’s shoppers buy gifts online (including Amazon) than in physical stores.
Answer: True
68. The average cost of a Valentine’s Day evening out (dinner, entertainment) is approximately: A) $80–100 B) $200–300 C) $100–150 D) $55–75
Answer: C) $100–150
69. True or False: Elementary school teachers receive more Valentine’s cards than any other single recipient group.
Answer: True
70. What percentage of all Valentine’s cards are bought in the final week before February 14th? A) 68% B) 35% C) 57% D) 42%
Answer: C) 57%
Round 4: Valentine Day Quiz Questions Candy Edition
Because we do deserve a section on the most important gift of the day.
71. True or False: Conversation hearts were invented by Oliver Chase using a machine originally designed for medical lozenges.
Answer: True
72. Approximately how many conversation hearts are produced annually? A) 8 billion B) 2 billion C) 12 billion D) 5 billion
Answer: A) 8 billion
73. The NECCO company produced conversation hearts from 1866 until they went bankrupt in: A) 2015 B) 2018 C) 2020 D) 2010
Answer: B) 2018
74. Conversation hearts are now manufactured by: A) Ferrara Candy Company B) Jelly Belly C) Brach’s D) Spangler Candy Company
Answer: D) Spangler Candy Company
75. True or False: There was a nationwide shortage of conversation hearts in 2019 following the NECCO bankruptcy.
Answer: True
76. Americans spend approximately how much on candy specifically for Valentine’s Day? A) $5.8 billion B) $3.5 billion C) $1.2 billion D) $2.0 billion
Answer: D) $2.0 billion
77. True or False: Heart-shaped chocolate boxes were first introduced in the 1860s and remain essentially unchanged.
Answer: True
78. Approximately how many heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine’s Day? A) 36 million B) 18 million C) 45 million D) 27 million
Answer: A) 36 million
79. True or False: The decorative box typically costs more to produce than the chocolate inside.
Answer: True
80. What percentage of conversation heart production happens specifically for Valentine’s Day? A) 100% B) About 90% C) About 70% D) About 50%
Answer: B) About 90%
Round 5: Valentine Day Quiz Questions Literary Romance
81. In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the timeline from first meeting to death is approximately: A) Four days B) 48 hours C) Two weeks D) One week
Answer: A) Four days
82. True or False: Shakespeare wrote “Romeo and Juliet” as a tragedy about impulsive youth, not as a romance to emulate.
Answer: True
83. Jane Austen published her six completed novels between: A) 1842–1855 B) 1790–1806 C) 1811–1817 D) 1820–1835
Answer: C) 1811–1817
84. True or False: Jane Austen never married.
Answer: True
85. Charles, Duke of Orleans’ Valentine letter from 1415 is currently housed in: A) The Bodleian Library, Oxford B) The Tower of London Archives C) The Louvre Museum, Paris D) The British Library, London
Answer: D) The British Library, London
86. True or False: Charles wrote multiple Valentine poems to his wife during his 25-year imprisonment.
Answer: True
87. Charles’ wife, Bonne of Armagnac: A) Visited him regularly in prison B) Died while he was imprisoned C) Led campaigns for his release D) Remarried during his imprisonment
Answer: B) Died while he was imprisoned
88. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways” is Sonnet 43 by: A) Elizabeth Barrett Browning B) Emily Dickinson C) Christina Rossetti D) William Shakespeare
Answer: A) Elizabeth Barrett Browning
89. Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote Sonnet 43 for: A) An idealized lover B) Her father C) A lost childhood friend D) Her husband Robert Browning
Answer: D) Her husband Robert Browning
90. True or False: Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, many concerning themes of love, time, and mortality.
Answer: True
Round 6: Valentine Day Symbols Quiz Questions
91. Legend says: The heart symbol may have originated from: A) Two hearts joined together B) The shape of ivy leaves C) The silphium plant seed (ancient contraceptive) D) The shape of human hearts in profile
Answer: C) The silphium plant seed (ancient contraceptive)
92. True or False: The silphium plant was so valuable in ancient times that it was worth its weight in silver.
Answer: True
93. Red roses became associated with Venus/Aphrodite in: A) Medieval courtly love tradition B) Ancient Greek mythology C) Roman mythology D) Both B and C
Answer: D) Both B and C
94. Legend says: The tradition of wearing a ring on the left ring finger comes from the ancient belief in: A) Roman marriage customs B) The “Vena Amoris” (vein of love) to the heart C) The weakest finger symbolizing vulnerability D) Solar energy flowing through that finger
Answer: B) The “Vena Amoris” (vein of love) to the heart
95. True or False: There is no vein that runs directly from the ring finger to the heart.
Answer: True
96. Legend says: The phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve” originated from: A) A Valentine lottery game B) Victorian fashion etiquette C) Medieval jousting tournaments D) A Shakespeare play
Answer: A) A Valentine lottery game
97. True or False: Many dove species mate for life.
Answer: True
98. Cupid (Roman mythology) is equivalent to which Greek god? A) Dionysus B) Hypnos C) Apollo D) Eros
Answer: D) Eros
99. True or False: The city of Verona, Italy receives approximately 1,000 letters addressed to “Juliet” each Valentine’s Day.
Answer: True
100. True or False: A team of volunteers called “Juliet’s Secretaries” (Club di Giulietta) responds to these letters in Juliet’s name.
Answer: True
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