Traditions
What is the most common type of gift given on Father's Day in Canada? Hint: it's a category, not a specific item
Food!
This Disney movie was inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, and features a story about the bond between father and son, and the stakes of the animal kingdom.
'The Lion King' (1994)
What is the title of Madonna's 1986 father-related song?
Papa Don't Preach (1986)
Which creature in the animal kingdom takes on the responsibility of caring for its unhatched egg, carefully keeping it warm between the top of his toes and his belly, not eating and barely moving for 2 months?
Emperor penguins
Kind and gentle adoptive father figure Matthew Cuthbert is from which famous book series?
Anne of Green Gables
What is the official flower of Father's Day?
Roses
This movie features a devoted dad who disguises himself as a housekeeper in order to see his kids who are in the custody of his ex-wife.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
What is the name of Harry Chapin's 1974 folk-pop song that depicts the relationship between a busy father and his child who wants to grow up just like him?
"Cat's in the Cradle" 1974
These aquatic fathers will keep the eggs of his young safe in his brooding pouch until they are ready for hatching.
Seahorses
In the musical Les Miserables, the hero acts as a loving father to his ward Cosette. What is his name?
Jean Valjean!
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated in which month?
September
Which Pixar animated movie features the story of a father who swims across the ocean to find his missing son?
'Finding Nemo' (2003)
Complete the Temptations 1972 song title:
"Papa Was a ___ ___" (2 words)
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
A typical gorilla father is in charge of finding food for his clan, and protecting it from threats. How many gorillas are in a typical clan?
The titular King in this Shakespeare play is an elderly man who wishes to see his kingdom go to the daughter who loves him best (a flawed plan!)
King Lear
In what year was the first father's day celebrated in the U.S.?
In 1910, on June 19 in Spokane, Washington.
Which funny and heartwarming movie tells the story of several bachelors who one day find a baby left at their doorstep?
'Three Men And A Baby' (1987)
Name the singing father-daughter duo who secured a Billboard number one in the 60s.
Frank and Nancy Sinatra - 'Somethin' Stupid' 1967
The father of this species delivers food directly to the den for the cubs and their mother. After about three months, he will instead bury food close to the den to help teach his young how to sniff and forage for food
The Red Fox
This quote is said by a famous father in which book (and later movie?)
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”
Hint: This story takes place in the American South
Atticus Finch, from To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
What is the name of Father's Day in Germany?
Vatertag or Mannertag
Released in the 1980s, this revolutionary movie tells the story of a stay-at-home dad who is played by the actor Michael Keaton.
'Mr. Mom' (1983)
Chris Martin, lead singer of the band Coldplay, has 2 children. What is his daughter's name? (Hint - it is something edible)
Apple!
Both parents of this colourful avian species produce a substance called "crop milk" (a liquid created in the birds crop, which is an area usually used to store food.)
This mixture of fat and protein is the only food the young chicks eat until they are ready to forage for themselves. Which animal is this?
The Flamingo
What is the name of Tiny Tim's father from Charles Dickens' book A Christmas Carol?
Hint: Ebeneezer Scrooge is his boss.
Bob Cratchit