WONDER #285: When Are the Dog Days Of Summer?

Question 1 of 3

On what date do the dog days of summer traditionally begin?

1. May 31
2. June 15
3. July 3
4. August 11

Question 2 of 3

The dog days of summer tend to be the hottest because of what?

1. dogs
2. Sirius
3. global warming
4. the tilt of the Earth

Question 3 of 3

The ancient Romans associated the hottest days of summer with which star?

1. Sirius
2. the Sun
3. Alpha Centauri
4. Orion

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