Trivia
Mothers in movies
Famous mothers
Idioms with the word «Mother»
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Mother's Day in the United States always falls on...
a) the second Saturday in May.
b) the second Sunday in May.
c) the last Sunday in May.
d) the third Saturday in May.
Answer: b) Mother's Day in the United States always falls on the second Sunday in May.
100
Try to guess the cartoon! The mother, Queen Elinor, has four red-haired children: 1 daughter and 3 sons. They live in the 10th century in the era of ancient Scotland. Because of the quarrel, the daughter casts a spell on her mother, and she becomes a bear, but this is followed by a happy ending and a reunion.
Brave, 2012
100
This Australian actress starred in the TV series "Big Little Lies" and the famous movie "Aquaman". She has 2 daughters. She is now married to Keith Urban. Who is she?
Nicole Kidman
100
Maria's mom played basketball in college, and Maria is the best player on the girls' basketball team this year. Like mother, like daughter! What does that mean?
Like mother, like daughter
Meaning: Like mother, like daughter means that children often have the same traits as their parents.
200
What year was Mother's Day first start?
a) 1920
b) 1914
c) 1980
d) 1887
Answer: b) 1914
200
This is a cartoon about the love of the ocean, curiosity and magic. With an endangerment to her home on the rise, this Disney mother, Sina accepted the fact that her daughter had to sail off to find a cure. Can you name the movie?
Moana, 2016
200
This famous actress has six children. She starred in such films as "Mr. & Mrs. Smith ", "Maleficent", "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider". Who is she?
Angelina Jolie
200
I can't wait to go to that amusement park because it has the mother of all roller coasters!
What does that mean?
The mother of all (something)
Meaning: The mother of all (something) describes a striking, extreme, or extraordinary example or instance of something.
300
True or False?
Mother's Day is the SECOND-BUSIEST day of the year for restaurants in the USA, after Valentine's Day.
Answer: False. Mother’s Day IS the busiest day of the year for restaurants in the USA.
300
The Queen Arianna and her husband, King Frederic are left mystified when their baby girl was taken away from them. Following the failure of search parties, the king and queen decided to celebrate her memory (and hope for her return) by releasing lanterns into the night sky on her birthday. The mother never gave up on her daughter though she was not on screen for long and deep down. Try to guess the movie!
Tangled, 2010
300
She is an American model and businesswoman. She has two children. She has her own cosmetics business.Try to guess her name!
Kylie Jenner
300
Daily practice is mother’s milk to any successful musician.
Try to guess the meaning!
Mother’s milk
Meaning: Mother’s milk is something necessary and important.
400
Approximately how many countries officially celebrate Mother’s Day?
a) 15
b) 35
c) 50
d) Only the USA officially celebrates it.
Answer: c) Over 50 countries celebrate Mother's Day, although not all celebrate it on the same day.
400
Try to name the movie!
The Incredibles
400
She is an American lawyer and the wife of the 44th President of the United States. She has two children. Who is she?
Michelle Obama
400
John's mom is a total tiger mother. He's a high achiever, but his mom really stresses him out.
Try to guess the meaning.
Tiger mother or Tiger mom
Meaning: A Tiger mom is a strict and demanding mother.
500
True or False?
The original name of Mother's Day was "Mothers' Friendship Day."
Answer: True. Ann Jarvis began the celebration known as "Mothers' Friendship Day." After her death, Jarvis' daughter changed the name of the holiday to honor all mothers.
500
“You’re just as special as everyone else in this family.”―Julieta Madrigal to her daughter Mirabel. Julieta is a nurturing caretaker, she is gifted with the power to cook healing foods. Julieta adores and supports her youngest daughter, Mirabel, because she realizes how difficult it is for her to be the only ordinary member of a magical family. Will you name the movie?
Encanto, 2021
500
She is an American supermodel, one of the highest paid models in the world. She is the face of several Tom Ford lines, a Victoria's Secret model. She was named an International model at the 2016 Fashion Awards ceremony. She was in a relationship with Zayn Malik. She has one daughter. Who is she?
Gigi Hadid
500
I didn't understand how important it is to keep up with assigned reading until I really struggled in my English class this year. Experience is really the mother of wisdom.
What does that mean?
Experience is the mother of wisdom.
Meaning: Experience is the mother of wisdom means that the best way to learn something is by experiencing it.