Grandma Trivia! Family Shabbaton Quiz

Grandma and Grandpa married in 1940 at the height of the blitz.

Grandpa's first gift to Grandma was a cookery book. This suggests that Grandpa recognized Grandma's interest in cooking and wanted to support and encourage her passion. The cookery book could have been a thoughtful and practical gift, allowing Grandma to explore new recipes and enhance her culinary skills. It also indicates that Grandpa may have appreciated Grandma's cooking and wanted to show his appreciation by giving her a gift related to her hobby.

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Grandma's most memorable event would likely be The Queen's coronation because it is a significant historical event that happened during her lifetime. The landing of the moon and 9/11 are also significant events, but they occurred later in history and may not have had as much personal impact on Grandma. The 1966 World Cup Final may be memorable for sports fans, but it may not hold the same level of significance for Grandma compared to a major historical event like The Queen's coronation.

Grandma and Grandpa's favorite holiday sport is skiing.

During the war, Grandma was selected to participate in a confidential operation, which suggests that the mission she was involved in required discretion and careful planning. Out of the given options, making evacuation plans aligns with the need for secrecy and strategic thinking. Evacuation plans would involve organizing and coordinating the safe relocation of individuals or groups, which would be crucial during times of war or conflict. This explanation fits the context provided in the question.

Grandma sewed her first dress when she was 15 years old.

Grandpa bought Terry's chocolates for Grandma and Cote d'Or chocolates for the kids.

Grandpa laid still after a fall on a ski slope, with his face down. Only when Grandma approached anxiously, he raised his head, and said calmly, "I just needed a rest"!

The song was composed by the Governor of Louisana, Jimmie Davis, and became the official song of that state.

Grandma and Grandpa made their first visit to Israel in 1959.

The distance from Brighton to Rottingdean is roughly 6 km. From Niza to Blue Bay there are 1.5 km.

Apparently, Grandma also spent some time during the war in Blackpool.

On their first visit to Israel, Grandma and Grandpa attended a Jewish Agency event at which Golda Meir spoke. The impression she made left ultimately brought Grandma and Grandpa to Israel.

Grandma studied French and German at school.

The answer is 28 because it is the only age listed that is within a reasonable range for someone to start playing bridge. Starting at 21 might be possible, but it is less common for someone to start playing a card game like bridge at such a young age. Starting at 42 or 57 would be less likely as these ages are generally considered to be later in life to pick up a new hobby like bridge.

Robert Taylor also starred in the following films: • Quo Vadis • Billy the Kid • Ivanhoe

In the 1970s, Herzliya was a possible alternative place for Grandma and Grandpa to live apart from Netanya. This is because the question states that Netanya wasn't as developed as it is today, implying that other cities may have been more developed or desirable to live in at that time. Herzliya is a city in Israel that has a reputation for being affluent and well-developed, making it a likely option for Grandma and Grandpa's potential residence.

Grandma and Grandpa had a coffee grinder, similar to the one pictured above, in which they would grind coffee beans for their morning cup. What an awfully loud noise it made!!

For a few months after receiving the record, Grandma played the song on 33 rpm instead of 45 rpm, so instead of hearing a children's choir, she heard a men's choir...

The correct answer is two weeks. This suggests that Grandma had a longer stay in the hospital after giving birth to Aunty Ruth. This could indicate that either Grandma or Aunty Ruth experienced complications during the birth, or that the doctors felt it was necessary for them to stay in the hospital for an extended period of time for monitoring and recovery.

The correct answer is "Income tax clerk." This suggests that Grandma's first post in the civil service was as an income tax clerk.

Grandma finished school at the age of 16.

The correct answer is Sicily. Sicily is known for its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, making it an ideal destination for swimming. The pictures provided support Grandma's description of the bluest and calmest sea, further confirming that the location is indeed Sicily.

The correct answer is "Once a week." This means that Grandma and Grandpa used to visit Jerusalem every week at the peak.

"Suzy, who is not Anne's sister, was born before Michael."

All the options are names of actual departments in the Ministry of Food.

Grandma and Grandpa enjoyed competing in tennis as a joint pursuit.

Grandma got to the hospital to give birth to her first child by train.

Grandma and Grandpa began playing Bridge as a couple when Grandpa turned 70. This suggests that they started playing Bridge later in life, possibly after retirement or when they had more free time. It implies that they did not start playing Bridge when they were engaged or as soon as Grandma learned to play, but rather waited until Grandpa reached the age of 70.

Grandma's favorite subject at school was Maths.

It was a red, velvet gown

Grandma's love for outdoor activities started at a young age, indicating that she enjoyed participating in sports during her school days. The correct answer is Hockey, as it is mentioned as her favorite sport at school.