Mothers Trivia
"Mother ______"
United States
Music and Lyrics
1980s
100
This term originates from Roman mythology, but has been used in popular psychology to describe when a son is jealous of his father for stealing his mother's affection.
What is an Oedipus Complex?
100
This group of mother activists raised awareness against DUI's and driving under the influence.
What is Mother's Against Drunk Driving
100
The largest state in Population?
What is California?
100
This rocker's "Simple Man" was released in 1973 and was a beautiful ballad that celebrates all that a mother teaches a child.
Who is Lynyrd Skynard?
100
The product Michael Jackson was advertising when he was set on fire.
What is Pepsi?
200
These are the official flowers of Mother's Day (Color and type).
What are Red Carnations?
200
This is the term for the central circuit board in many modern computers, and holds many of the crucial componants of the system.
What is a motherboard
200
State that has a city known for the "birthplace of the nation"
What is Pennsylvania?
200
Although they were one-hit-wonders, Fountains of Wayne sang a catchy song about this person's mom in 2005.
Who is Stacy?
200
Star of the Breakfast Club that also appeared on the Facts of Life.
Who is Molly Ringwald?
300
In the bible, she is credited for being the "Mother of all the Living".
Who is Eve?
300
This term is a personification that focuses on the life-giving properties of weather.
What is Mother Nature?
300
State name that starts with 2 vowels
What is Iowa?
300
The Beastie Boys song says..."You ask your mom, "Please?" but she still says, ....
What is "No".
300
Name of movie where John Cusack holds a boom box over his head.
What is Say Anything?
400
What is a seahorse?
400
Also called “nacre”, this iridescent layer of material forms the shell lining of many mollusks, including clams and oysters. This layer is widely used as an inlay in jewelry, furniture and musical instruments.
What is Mother of Pearl?
400
The state with the longest coastline in the U.S., 6,640 miles, greater than that of all other states combined
What is Alaska?
400
What 80's rap group collaborated with Aerosmith?
Who is Run D.M.C.?
400
Popular dating show hosted by Chuck Woolery.
What is Love Connection?
500
In this 2000 movie based on a true story, Julia Roberts plays a single mother of 3 who fights against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for dumping illegal waste and poisoning hundreds of it's town's inhabitants
Who is Erin Brockovich?
500
One of the most famous Mother's of all time, this woman was given the name "Blessed Mother of Calcutta" by Pope John Paul II
Who is Mother Teresa?
500
What is Missouri?
500
This British band was named after a character in a the Jane Fonda movie, Barbarella.
Who is Duran Duran?
500
A popular 80's video game named after a bug.
What is Centipede?
600
In this ground-breaking 1983 comedy, Michael Keaton plays a stay-at-home dad, with Teri Garr as his wife.
What is "Mr. Mom"
600
Perhaps one of the most famous songs about mothers, The Shirelles in 1961 sang a chorus that won't get out of your head. Mama's advice was right.
What is "Mama Said"?
600
The geographic center of North America, in Pierce County, near Balta is in this state?
What is North Dakota?
600
Name the 5 members of Bon Jovi
Who are Jon, Richie, Alec, Tico, David?
600
In National Lampoon's Vacation, what did the Griswalds call their ugly green station wagon?
What is The Family Truckster