Mother's Day Trivia
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Cartoon & Sitcom Moms
Cartoon Moms
100
When is Mother's Day this year?
A) Sunday, May 5th
B) Sunday, April 28th
C) Sunday, May 11th
Sunday, May 11th
100
The wife of Dan Connor and their children, D.J., Darlene and Becky; her warm, but neurotic, sister Jackie rounds out the core of the family. They were located in the drab, fictional exurb of Langford, III.
Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner
100
Which United States president made Mother's Day a national holiday?
A) William Howard Taft
B) Woodrow Wilson
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
In 1908, the U.S. Congress rejected a proposal to make Mother's Day an official holiday, joking that they would also have to proclaim a "Mother-in-law's Day". But just six years later, in 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating that Mother's Day be held on the second Sunday in May as a national holiday to honor mothers.
100
Who is the mother of Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson?
A) Marge
B) Mallory
C) Marcia
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Marge Simpson
100
Who is the mother of Spongebob Squarepants?
A) Macy
B) Margaret
C) Melanie
Mrs. Margaret Squarepants
200
Mother's Day is always in May. What Sunday in May does Mother's Day fall on?
A) Fourth
B) Second
C) First
Second Sunday in May
200
The Wife of Mike and mother to Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Greg, Bobby and Peter.
Who is Carol Brady?
200
How many diapers does the average mom change during the first three months of motherhood?
A) 700
B) 900
C) 300
700
In the first month of life, newborns average up to 8 to 10 diaper changes per day. And over the first three months (the newborn stage), babies go through about 700 diapers.
200
It’s easy to see where Dorothy gets her sarcastic side from, because her mom is always ready with a zinger. Thankfully, she shares her spiciness with her other two daughters, Rose and Blanche. Hint: Please don't send her back to Shady Pines.
Estelle Getty as Sophia
200
Who is the mother of Elroy and Judy Jetson?
A) Janice
B) Janet
C) Jane
Jane Jetson
300
Where did the American custom of Mother's Day begin?
A) Florida
B) Ohio
C) West Virginia
West Virginia
While some countries have a multi-century history of celebrating mothers, the modern American version of the holiday didn't begin until the early 20th century when Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, which serves as the International Mother's Day Shrine today.
300
She is an attorney and a supportive mother of the Huxtables. Her husband is an obstetrician, Cliff, and their daughters Sondra, Denise, Vanessa, and Rudy, and son Theo. This comedy series is based on the observation of family life.
Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable
300
On average, how many hours of sleep does a new mother get each night?
A) 7-8 Hours
B) 3-4 Hours
C) 5-6 Hours
5-6 Hours
A new mother rarely sleeps through the night when a crying infant needs her. According to a recent study 43% of mothers get 5 to 6 hours of sleep each night, while 24% of mothers get just 3 to 4 hours, and 14% of lucky moms manage 7 to 8 hours.
300
Who is the mother of the Buttercup, Blossom and Bubbles - The Powerpuff Girls?
A) Sara
B) Susan
C) Sonya
Mrs. Sara Bellum
300
Who is the mother of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Flintstone in, "The Flintstones?"
A) Wilma
B) Wanda
C) Wendy
Wilma Flintstone
400
What flower is associated with Mother's Day?
A) Carnations
B) Tulips
C) Roses
Carnations
Everyone knows that giving flowers on Mother's Day is a time-honored tradition, but did you know that carnations are the official Mother's Day flower? Pink carnations represent gratitude and love. Dark red carnations signify love and affection. And white carnations are traditional flowers to wear in remembrance of a mother who is no longer living
400
"Mrs. C” is mother to Richie, Joanie and Chuck and a second mom to all their friends. And she is the only one who can get away with calling Fonzie by his real name “Arthur,” and she treats him as another son.
Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
400
Why did the founder of Mother's Day later boycott the holiday?
A) It was too commercialized
B) To protest a war
C) She wasn't a mother
It was too commercialized
Although she founded the celebration, Anna Jarvis later became resentful of the commercialization of the holiday. By the early 1920s, Hallmark and other companies had started selling Mother's Day cards, and Jarvis believed they were exploiting the idea of Mother's Day. She thought the emphasis of the holiday should be on sentiment rather than profit, with people expressing their love and gratitude through handwritten letters instead of buying pre-made cards.
400
She was one of the first pregnant characters on television. She also has one of the sweetest scenes ever: when she tells Ricky that she is expecting, they dance and sing “We’re having a baby,” with her tearing up and Ricky clearly overcome at the news.
Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo
400
Who is the mother of Jimmy Neutron in, "Jimmy Neutron?"
A) Jasper
B) Joy
C) Judith
Judith, "Judy," Neutron
500
Mother's Day is the busiest day of the year for ___________.
A) Restaurants
B) Airports
C) Florists
Restaurants
According to the National Restaurant Association, Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year to eat in a restaurant. In a survey conducted by the association, 51 percent of mothers said they prefer to eat out on the holiday because they do most of the cooking at home and dining out gives them a much-needed break
500
Bonus Double!
Ray is a successful sports writer and family man who deals with a brother and parents -- who happen to live across the street. His mom who loves to meddle in his life, while older brother Robert sometimes resents his success, and Dad Frank just makes comments and raids the fridge. Do you know the names of Ray's wife and mom?
Doris Roberts as Marie Barone
Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone
500
In France, Mother's Day began as an attempt to honor mothers with ___________.
A) Low incomes
B) Large families
C) Terminal illnesses
Large families
In France, amidst alarm at the low birth rate, there were attempts made at the beginning of the 20th century to create a national celebration honoring the mothers of large families. In 1906 ten mothers who had nine children each were given an award recognizing "High Maternal Merit" ("Haut mérite maternel").
500
Who is the mother of Tommy Pickles in, "Rugrats"?
A) Donna
B) Didila
C) Dana
Didila "Didi" Pickles
500
Who is the mother of Arthur, in "Arthur?"
A) Jane
B) Jackson
C) Joyce
Jane Read