Mothers Trivia
"Mother ______"
United States
Music and Lyrics
1980s
100

This term originates from Roman mythology, but has been used in popular psychology to describe when a son is jealous of his father for stealing his mother's affection.

What is an Oedipus Complex?


100

This group of mother activists raised awareness against DUI's and driving under the influence.

What is Mother's Against Drunk Driving

100

The largest state in Population? 

What is California? 

100

This rocker's "Simple Man" was released in 1973 and was a beautiful ballad that celebrates all that a mother teaches a child.

Who is Lynyrd Skynard? 

100

The product Michael Jackson was advertising when he was set on fire.

What is Pepsi?

200

These are the official flowers of Mother's Day (Color and type).


What are Red Carnations? 
200

This is the term for the central circuit board in many modern computers, and holds many of the crucial componants of the system.

What is a motherboard


200

State that has a city known for the "birthplace of the nation"


What is Pennsylvania? 

200

Although they were one-hit-wonders, Fountains of Wayne sang a catchy song about this person's mom in 2005.

Who is Stacy?

200

Star of the Breakfast Club that also appeared on the Facts of Life.

Who is Molly Ringwald?


300

In the bible, she is credited for being the "Mother of all the Living".

Who is Eve?

300

This term is a personification that focuses on the life-giving properties of weather.

What is Mother Nature?


300

State name that starts with 2 vowels

What is Iowa?

300

The Beastie Boys song says..."You ask your mom, "Please?" but she still says, ....

What is "No". 

300

Name of movie where John Cusack holds a boom box over his head.

What is Say Anything?


400

What is a seahorse? 

400

Also called “nacre”, this iridescent layer of material forms the shell lining of many mollusks, including clams and oysters. This layer is widely used as an inlay in jewelry, furniture and musical instruments.

What is Mother of Pearl?


400

The state with the longest coastline in the U.S., 6,640 miles, greater than that of all other states combined


What is Alaska?
400

What 80's rap group collaborated with Aerosmith?

Who is Run D.M.C.?


400

Popular dating show hosted by Chuck Woolery.


What is Love Connection?


500

In this 2000 movie based on a true story, Julia Roberts plays a single mother of 3 who fights against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for dumping illegal waste and poisoning hundreds of it's town's inhabitants

Who is Erin Brockovich?


500

One of the most famous Mother's of all time, this woman was given the name "Blessed Mother of Calcutta" by Pope John Paul II

Who is Mother Teresa? 

500

What is Missouri? 

500

This British band was named after a character in a the Jane Fonda movie, Barbarella.

Who is Duran Duran?


500

A popular 80's video game named after a bug.

What is Centipede?


600

In this ground-breaking 1983 comedy, Michael Keaton plays a stay-at-home dad, with Teri Garr as his wife.

What is "Mr. Mom"

600

Perhaps one of the most famous songs about mothers, The Shirelles in 1961 sang a chorus that won't get out of your head. Mama's advice was right.

What is "Mama Said"?


600

The geographic center of North America, in Pierce County, near Balta is in this state? 

What is North Dakota? 

600

Name the 5 members of Bon Jovi

Who are Jon, Richie, Alec, Tico, David?

600

In National Lampoon's Vacation, what did the Griswalds call their ugly green station wagon?

What is The Family Truckster


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