Genealogy According to G'ma Zoe
My firstborn's son's maternal grandmother's daughter is?
Zoe
What is the most commonly used letter in English?
E
What is an often demeaning, sometimes playful name for an overly-eager assistant?
Vern, Delbert, Fred
Who was the inventor of the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
I’m not a five, but I’ve got the beat,
Moonwalking my way down every street.
Jackson
My fifth child's husband's mother-in-law's spouse is?
Mike Dunford
What is the term for a word that modifies a verb?
Adverb
What catastrophic event occurs too soon by consuming bread that has less color?
The whiter the bread, the "sooner you're dead"
What country’s flag has an eagle holding a snake on it?
Mexico
I’m not just a name, I’m Wolverine too,
With claws and charm, I’ll slice right through.
Logan
My oldest grandchild's mother's oldest sibling is?
Melanie
What is the term for a word formed by taking the first letters of a phrase and pronouncing it as a word?
Acronym
This phrase is commonly said to someone who is unintentionally blocking the view (e.g., standing in front of the TV)
"You make a better door than a window"
What treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
I’m short and bold, a name that zips,
Like crossing oceans on speedy ships.
I’m not Tom, but I take the lead,
On every mission, I’ve got the speed.
Cruz
My newest granddaughter's oldest cousin's maternal grandfather's youngest child is?
Jackson
What is the term for a word that sounds like its meaning?
Onomatopoeia
The fizzy brown non-caffeinated drink found at most family get-togethers is often referred to as what?
"Rootsie-pop"
Who was the British Prime Minister during WWII?
Winston Churchill
I pack a punch, I’m strong and fast,
A boxer’s name from ages past.
But I’m also brains, a science guy—
What’s my name? Give it a try!
Tyson
My only brother's nephew's paternal grandmother is?
Lois
A word or sentence that reads the same backward or forward (like: “Madam, I’m Adam”) is called what?
A Palindrome
What is the proper way to address a youngster who appears to be hard of hearing?
"Are your ears painted on?"
Abraham Lincoln was not only a great president but also a champion athlete in what sport?
Wrestling. Lincoln had a 299-1 record in wrestling and is the only president in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Archangel or athlete, I’ve done it all,
A timeless name that stands tall.
Michael