Mother Trivia
Mothers in Movies
Animal Kingdom Mothers
Mothers Around the World
100
Which famous mother is often featured in nativity scenes at Christmas?
A. Sarah
B. Anne
C. Mary
D. Martha
C. Mary
100
In which beloved film does an aspiring nun become governess then stepmother to 7 children?
A. The Sound of Music
B. Lady and the Tramp
C. Some Like It Hot
D. Mary Poppins
A. The Sound of Music
100
Which type of animal is known for being fiercely protective mothers?
A. Black widow spiders
B. Hammerhead sharks
C. Beta fish
D. Bears
D. Bears
100
Which letter begins the word for Mother in over 80% of the languages of the world.
A. B
B. L
C. M
D. F
C. M
200
What is the record for most children born to a mother?
A. 19 children
B. 29 children
C. 59 children
D. 69 children
D. 69 children
Valentina Vassilyev, a 18th-century Russian peasant, had 69 children, 67 of which survived infancy. She had 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets over 27 pregnancies.
200
Which 1976 film about a mother and daughter waking up as one another was later remade in 2003?
A. Freaky Friday
B. Leave It to Beaver
C. The Wizard of Oz
D. Some Like it Hot
A. Freaky Friday
200
Which mammal has the longest gestation time?
A. Humans
B. Cheetahs
C. Mice
D. Elephants
D. Elephants
200
What is the name for a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, state, or country?
A. Monarch
B. Matriarch
C. Descendent
D. Jester
B. Matriarch
300
Which Biblical character is called "The Mother of All the Living" in Genesis 3:20?
A. Mary
B. Leah
C. Eve
D. Ruth
C. Eve
300
Which mother (who looks fabulous in black) is mother to Wednesday and Pugsley?
A. Morticia Adams
B. Carol Brady
C. Lucille Ball
D. Maria von Trapp
A. Morticia Adams
300
Which type of animal has been known to "adopt" the young of another species?
A. Lioness adopting antelope calf
B. Cat adopting puppies
C. Cat adopting kittens
D. All the above
300
Which term, taken from Greek Mythology, did Freud use describe his theory that young sons are jealous of their fathers for stealing the mother's affection?
A. Oedipus complex
B. Homer complex
C. Helen of Troy complex
D. Odysseus complex
A. Oedipus complex
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400
The term "_____ _______" is often used as a personification of weather and the elements.
A. "Mother Cloud"
B. "Mama Windy'
C. "Mother Nature"
D. "Madame Hay Fever'
C. "Mother Nature"
400
Which tv mother often heard her daughter Jan complaining about her older sister, "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"?
A. Donna Reed
B. Mary Poppins
C. June Cleaver
D. Carol Brady
D. Carol Brady
400
Mother's Day is a great reminder that "moms" come in many forms, including stepmothers, aunts, and other maternal figures.
In which type of animal do aunts, grandmothers, and other females in the group contribute significantly to raising the young?
A. Elephants
B. Lions
C. Orcas
D. All the above
D. All the above
400
In which country do mothers often allow babies to nap outdoors, believing cold air to be beneficial for their health?
A. Many Nordic countries
B. Canada
C. USA
D. South Africa
500
Which singer, though never having children herself, is the considered the "mother of country music" and is known as a fierce advocate for childhood literacy?
A. Loretta Lynn
B. Dolly Parton
C. June Carter
D. Shania Twain
B. Dolly Parton
500
Which maternal figure who is "practically perfect in every way" is a nanny to Jane and Michael?
A. Holly Golightly
B. Mary Poppins
C. Donna Reed
D. Martha Stewart
B. Mary Poppins
500
How many gallons of milk per day do humpback whales produce to support their young/
A. 5 gallons
B. 50 gallons
C. 500 gallons
D. 5,000 gallons
B. 50 gallons
500
This famous person said "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."
A. Audrey Hepburn
B. George Washington
C. Johnny Cash
D. FDR
B. George Washington
