Florence Nightingale
True or False: Florence Nightingale's family was supportive of her calling to be a nurse.
False.
When Florence was 16, she knew that nursing was her true calling. Ger parents were against it. It was expected that someone of her social stature would marry and raise a family, not take up a profession.
Who is the star of the I Love Lucy show, who famously depicted her pregnancy on the show over the course of seven episodes?
Lucille Ball.
It was the first time an actress who was actually pregnant openly portrayed "her condition" on television. They even timed the birth of the fictional child with her real one. Approximately 44 million people tuned in to watch the "Lucy Goes to the Hospital" episode.
Daughters of Liberty
American Revolution.
This formal female association assisted in the fight for the colonists.
What is the term for a baby horse that is under a year old?
Foal.
Male foals are called colts, and females are called fillies.
On what day is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
May 5th
True or False: Florence wrote over 150 books.
True.
Florence has a passion for writing. She published books about religion, mysticism, and medical books including, "Notes on Hospital" and "Notes on Nursing" which laid the foundation for modern nursing practices.
Who is Carrie Fisher's famous mother?
Debbie Reynolds.
Debbie is known for her extensive movie career, which includes Singin' in the Rain.
"A date which will live in infamy."
World War II.
This quote, from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Infamy Speech, refers to December 7, 1941. The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service initiated a surprise attack on the United States naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii, at Pearl Harbor.
Who is the talking horse who had his own TV show in the 1960s?
Mr. Ed.
He only talked to his owner, Wilbur. The horse that played him was a palomino named Bamboo Harvester.
What does Cinco de Mayo mean?
Fifth of May.
It is a Spanish phrase.
What nickname was given to Florence Nightingale?
Lady with the Lamp.
During her work in the Crimean War, Florence would nurse soldiers at night. She would carry a lamp with her during her rounds.
In the movie Gone with the Wind, who is the mother of Bonnie Blue Butler?
Scarlett O'Hara.
Rhett Butler is the father. Unfortunately, Rhett is not always pleased with Scarlett's mothering and at one point says, "A cat's a better mother than you are."
The Red Badge of Courage.
This is a fictional novel by Stephen Crane depicting the struggles of a privet in the Union Army. The book is acclaimed for its realistic descriptions of battle despite the novelist's inexperience with war.
What is the name for the hair that flows down a horse's back?
Mane.
A horse's mane offers protection, pest control, and can be used as a grip for riders.
May 5th commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Why is this battle so celebrated?
The French army was formidable in size and had more weaponry, but the smaller Mexican army prevailed.
This battle gave hope to other groups around the world who were fighting against larger, stronger forces.
True or False: Florence is referred to as the founder of modern nursing.
True.
She proposed ways of improving sanitation, which is a foundation of modern medicine. In her book "Notes on Nursing" she writes "Every nurse ought to be careful to wash her hands very frequently during the day" which is just as relevant now as it was over 160 years ago.
What mother of four was the longest-reigning queen of England?
Queen Elizabeth II.
Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Mountbatten-Windsor. Her four children are Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward.
"Give me liberty or give me death."
Revolutionary War.
Patrick Henry is credited with this quote when he spoke at the Second Virginia Convention in 1775. His speech helped Virginia pass a resolution to provide troops for the war.
What color can horses not see?
Red.
Horses see the color red as intermediate colors or gray.
Did Mexico win the war after the Battle of Puebla?
No.
Mexico endured French rule for five more years.
True or False: A training school for nurses was established in her honor.
True.
In 1860 the Nightingale School and Home for Nurses opened in St. Thomas Hospital in London. Today the school is known as the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Who is the matriarch on The Brady Bunch television show?
Carol Brady.
In the show, Carol is the mother of three daughters: Marsha, Jan, and Cindy, when she married widower Mike Brady, who has three sons: Greg, Peter, and Bobby.
"The Great War"
World War I.
Most people used this term for World War I before the occurrence of World War II.
What horse related expression means "to slow down or wait"?
"Hold your horses."
The expression came from Antilochus driving a chariot too fast in Homer's The Illiad.
What country has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
The United States of America.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations started in California in 1863 and spread throughout the United States in the 1980s. In 2005, Congress and President George W. Bush declared it an official U.S. holiday and proclaimed that Americans should observe the day with celebrations of Mexican American culture.