How Much Do You Know About Mother's Day?
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- 1.
- A.
Louisa May Alcott
- B.
Anna Jarvis
- C.
Florence Nightingale
- D.
L.M. Montgomery
- 2.
![What did Britains in the 16'th century call their holiday that celebrated mothers?]( "What did Britains in the 16'th century call their holiday that celebrated mothers?")
What did Britains in the 16'th century call their holiday that celebrated mothers?- A.
Mothering Sunday
- B.
Tribute to Mothers
- C.
Sweet Motherly Morning
- D.
Ode to a Mother Day
- 3.
![In 1765 John Newbury promoted his book of children's rhymes by publishing them as the work of this famous mom.]( "In 1765 John Newbury promoted his book of children's rhymes by publishing them as the work of this famous mom.")
In 1765 John Newbury promoted his book of children's rhymes by publishing them as the work of this famous mom.- A.
Whistler's Mother
- B.
Old Mother Hubbard
- C.
Mother Goose
- D.
Mother Popcorn
- 4.
![The Ancient Romans had a holiday called Matronalia dedicated to what goddess?]( "The Ancient Romans had a holiday called Matronalia dedicated to what goddess?")
The Ancient Romans had a holiday called Matronalia dedicated to what goddess?- A.
Minerva
- B.
Venus
- C.
Diana
- D.
Juno
- 5.What is considered a traditional gift to give your mom on Mother's Day?
- A.
Candy
- B.
Flowers
- C.
Cards
- D.
All of the Above
- 6.Is it true that the number of collect calls are higher on Mother's Day than on Father's Day?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.
![Who is the author of this quote: "All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That is his."]( "Who is the author of this quote: \"All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That is his.\"")
- A.
Mark Twain
- B.
Oscar Wilde
- C.
Robert Frost
- D.
Erma Bombeck
- 8.
![What is a time-honored tradition on Mother's Day?]( "What is a time-honored tradition on Mother's Day?")
What is a time-honored tradition on Mother's Day?- A.
Throwing salt over your shoulder
- B.
Decorating and giving out baskets
- C.
Breakfast in bed
- D.
Wearing pink and red
- 9.Is it true that Mother's Day is the third most popular card-sending occasion behind Christmas and Valentine's Day?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 10.What year did Mother's Day become an official holiday?
- A.
1908
- B.
1910
- C.
1914
- D.
1920
- 11.What is the most popular flower to give your mother in China on Mother's Day?
- A.
Carnation
- B.
Rose
- C.
Daisy
- D.
Chrysanthemum
- 12.
![How much money will Americans spend this year on greeting cards for Mother's Day?]( "How much money will Americans spend this year on greeting cards for Mother's Day?")
How much money will Americans spend this year on greeting cards for Mother's Day?- A.
$25 million
- B.
$50 million
- C.
$68 million
- D.
$75 million
- 13.
![What U.S. mother buried five of her nine children, raised a president, two U.S senators, and presided over one of the most famous families in American history?]( "What U.S. mother buried five of her nine children, raised a president, two U.S senators, and presided over one of the most famous families in American history?")
What U.S. mother buried five of her nine children, raised a president, two U.S senators, and presided over one of the most famous families in American history?- A.
Barbara Bush
- B.
Jackie Onassis
- C.
Rose Kennedy
- D.
Maria Shriver
- 14.
![What famous mother never had children of her own? (Hint: She picked up a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979)]( "What famous mother never had children of her own? (Hint: She picked up a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979)")
- A.
Mother Jones
- B.
Mother Hale
- C.
Mother Mary
- D.
Mother Teresa
- 15.In some parts of the United States, Mother's Day marks the beginning of what season?
- A.
Summer season
- B.
Tomato planting season
- C.
Wearing white season
- D.
Bathing suit season
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