Music
Who is the lead singer of the band Queen?
Freddie Mercury
What 1993 movie directed by Steven Spielberg starred Sam Neill and Laura Dern as paleontologists who visit a theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs?
"Jurassic Park"
In what year was Mother's Day officially recognized as a national holiday in the United States?
1914
What day of the week is Memorial Day observed in the United States?
Monday
What is the traditional Mexican dish eaten on Cinco de Mayo?
Tacos
What famous rock band released the hit songs "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" in the 1980s?
Bon Jovi
Who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role as the Joker in the 2008 movie "The Dark Knight"?
Heath Ledger
Which countries celebrate Mother's Day on May 10th every year, regardless of the day of the week?
Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize
Memorial Day was originally known as what?
Decoration Day
What city in the United States holds the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
Los Angeles, California
What was the name of Michael Jackson's sixth studio album released in 1987?
Bad
What 1977 space adventure movie became a cultural phenomenon and launched a successful franchise?
"Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"
What is the most popular flower given on Mother's Day?
Carnations
What is the significance of the red poppy on Memorial Day?
It is a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers.
What famous Mexican holiday that celebrates the dead is sometimes associated with Cinco de Mayo, although the two holidays are not related?
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Who is known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and rose to fame in the 1950s with hit songs like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock"?
Elvis Presley
Who directed the 1994 movie "Pulp Fiction"?
Quentin Tarantino
What popular dessert is often served on Mother's Day and is made with layers of cake, fruit, and cream?
Strawberry shortcake
In what year did Memorial Day become a federal holiday in the United States?
1971
What is the name of the Mexican sauce made from chili peppers, spices, and chocolate that is sometimes associated with Cinco de Mayo?
Mole
What 1955 song by Chuck Berry is often considered one of the first rock and roll songs and has been covered by countless artists?
"Johnny B. Goode"
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
What famous author wrote a famous Mother's Day poem called "A Mother's Love"?
Edgar Allan Poe
In what war was the tradition of honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day first observed?
The Civil War
What is the significance of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
It commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.