In some people and families, anger is seen as more acceptable than other emotions. A person might express anger in order to mask emotions that cause them to feel vulnerable, such as hurt or shame.
True or False
True
Bonus points if you share if this is true for you.
What famous baseball player said “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from the game.”
a. Magic Johnson
b. Pete Rose
c. Babe Ruth
d. Tom Brady
e. John Elway
c. Babe Ruth
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
If you throw a blue stone into the Red Sea, what does it become?
Wet
Woodpeckers can peck up to ___ times per second.
a. 100 times
b. 5 times
c. 20 times
d. 50 times
e. 75 times
c. 20
Who was the first President of the United States to live in the White House?
a. George Washington
b. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. Abraham Lincoln
e. James Madison
b. John Adams
Anger triggers are people, places, situations, and things that set off anger. What are some things that trigger your anger?
Which famous icon stated "If look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough."
a. Magic Johnson
b. Oprah Winfrey
c. Robin Williams
d. Steve Jobs
e. Lady Gaga
b. Oprah Winfrey
Trivia Question: Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio
If an electric train is traveling south, then which way is the smoke going?
There is no smoke — it's an electric train.
What insect is the deadliest to humans?
a. fire ants
b. mosquitos
c. bees
d. wasps
e. black widow spiders
b. Mosquitos - due to mosquito-borne diseases
What year did the Berlin Wall go up?
a. 1945
b. 1952
c. 1961
d. 1970
e. 1967
c. 1961
Anger is an emotion that tends to be easy to see. However, anger is often just the tip of the iceberg. Other emotions may be hidden beneath the surface. Name at least 3 emotions that may be beneath the surface of anger.
Sadness, disappointed, lonely, overwhelmed, embarrassed, hurt, helpless, pain, frustration, insecure, hungry, grief, anxiety, stress, threatened, tired, contempt, guilt, jealous, scared, shame
What famous person in history said "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."
a. Martin Luther King Jr.
b. John F. Kennedy
c. Theodore Roosevelt
d. Abraham Lincoln
a. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinkerbell
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and rode out on Friday. How is this possible?
His horse's name is Friday.
Sea turtles can live for up to ___ years.
a. 50
b. 100
c. 25
d. 500
e. 65
b. 100
What year did the Titanic Sink?
a. 1912
b. 1920
c. 1900
d. 1942
e. 1950
a. 1912
Name 1 or 2 coping skills that can help you counter the effects of fight-or-flight.
Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, exercise.
What famous person said “Well done is better than well said.”
a. Abraham Lincoln
b. John F. Kennedy
c. Martin Luther King Jr.
d. Benjamin Franklin
e. George Washington
d. Benjamin Franklin
Who directed the film Jaws?
a. Martin Scorsese
b. Steven Spielberg
c. Francis Ford Coppola
d. George Lucas
b. Steven Spielberg
What building has the most stories?
A library
Bald eagles can dive at up to ____ miles per hour to pluck fish from the water.
a. 50
b. 25
c. 100
d. 1,000
e. 65
c. 100
Who was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Is the fight-or-flight response always bad?
yes or no
No
Everyone will experience the fight-or-flight response at times, at varying degrees. Usually it is natural and even healthy. However, when the fight-or-flight response leads to excessive anger, anxiety, prolonged stress, or other problems, it might be time to ask for help.
What famous person in history said "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
a. John F. Kennedy
b. George Washington
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Adams
e. Thomas A. Edison
e. Thomas Edison
Which actor played Wolverine in the X-Men series?
a. Tom Hardy
b. Chris Harmsworth
c. Ryan Reynolds
d. Hugh Jackman
e. Tom Cruz
d. Hugh Jackman
What time is it when the clock strikes 13?
Time to get a new clock
Koalas sleep for ____ to ____ hours a day.
a. 18 to 22
b. 9 to 12
c. 5 to 8
d. 12 to 15
e. 28 to 24
a. 18 to 22
What year was Pluto discovered?
a. 1970
b. 1964
c. 1951
d. 1930
e. 1920
d. 1930
The fight-or-flight response is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When it is triggered what are at least 3 of the physical symptoms?
Increased heart rate, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea or upset stomach, rapid shallow breathing, shaking, sweating, tensed muscles
What famous singer said "When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."
a. Lady Gaga
b. Willie Nelson
c. Taylor Swift
d. Steve Wonder
e. Bruce Springsteen
b. Willie Nelson
Who won an Oscar for Best Actor in "Forrest Gump"?
a. Harrison Ford
b. Robin Williams
c. Tom Hanks
d. Clint Eastwood
e. Tom Cruz
c. Tom Hanks
What kind of water can't freeze?
Hot Water
Dolphins can hold their breath underwater for ___ to ___ minutes.
a. 2 to 5
b. 15 to 18
c. 8 to 10
d. 60 to 65
e. 30 to 31
c. 8 to 10
What was the main language spoken in ancient Rome?
a. Latin
b. Spanish
c. Italian
d. French
e. German
a. Latin