Father's Day Trivia

1. A renowned poet and novelist as well as chair10. The ancient Egyptian deity Amon was
of poetry at the University of Cambridge, thisrepresented by what animal?
academy award-winning actor's father wroteA. Ram
mysteries under the pseudonym Nicholas Blake.B. Lion
A. Jack NicholsonC. Dog
B. Charlie SheenD. Rat
C. Daniel Day LewisA. Ram
D. Rob SchneiderQQ: He was the father of the moon, according to
C. Daniel Day Lewisthe mythology.
QQ: Sure it seemed like a hard question, but really11. Which was NOT one of Spencer Tracy's
you had a fifty-fifty shot, didn't you? After all, we"father"-ly roles?
all know what Charlie Sheen's dad does and lastA. Father of the Bride
time I checked Rob Schneider wasn't winning anyB. Father's Little Dividend
academy awards.C. Boys Town (Father Flanagan)
2. Social scientists believe that the modernD. Father Knows Best
Western family developed largely from that ofD. Father Knows Best
the ancient Hebrews for what reason?QQ: That's right, Spencer Tracy was the "Father
A. Their families were patriarchal in structureof the Bride" long before Steve Martin!
B. It was a matriarchal society12. Which society is NOT patrilineal?
C. It was an oligarchyA. Bedouin
D. The Hebrews called their god "Father"B. Ewe
A. Their families were patriarchal in structureC. Shawnee
QQ: There, now you must feel better after TheD. Tuareg
QuizQueen gave you an easy one...D. Tuareg
3. Which "father" figure does NOT exist?QQ: How many people guessed Ewe? That was
A. Father Catspretty tricky of The QuizQueen wasn't it!
B. Father Dogs13. According to Greek mythology, the god of
C. Father Christmassleep was the father of Morpheus. What was his
D. Father Divinename?
B. Father DogsA. Hypnos
QQ: Father Cats was a Dutch writer, FatherB. Doseus
Christmas is the English Santa Claus, and FatherC. Napinus
Divine was an American religious leader.D. Snoozola
4. Who was first named "Father of His Country"?A. Hypnos
A. George WashingtonQQ: Hypnos god of sleep, often depicted carrying
B. Thomas Jeffersona poppy; son of Nyx, brother of Thanatos, and
C. Emperor Augustusfather of Morpheus
D. Napoleon Bonaparte14. What blue-eyed crooner fathered a singer
C. Emperor Augustuswhose boots were made for walking?
QQ: In 2 BC, the Roman emperor Augustus isA. Elvis Presley
made Pater Patriae ("Father of his Country").B. Bing Crosby
5. Which ancient Greek god was least likely toC. Frank Sinatra
celebrate Father's Day?D. Ricky Nelson
A. Zeus, father of the godsC. Frank Sinatra
B. Iapetus, the father of PrometheusQQ: Nancy Sinatra recorded "These Boots Are
C. Hyperion, the father of the sun, the moon, andMade For Walking" for those who don't
the dawnremember!
D. Cronos, god of fertility15. What happens when a father practices the
D. Cronos, god of fertilitycustom of couvade?
QQ: That's because Cronos (Kronus) castrated hisA. He takes to his bed and complains of labor
father and protected himself from a similar fatepains
by eating his children. Some fertility god, eh?B. He circumcises his son
6. If you are a first-born son, is it a good thing orC. He demands a DNA test to ascertain paternity
a bad thing for your father to practiceD. The male penguin assists the female by sitting
primogeniture?on the nest
A. GoodA. He takes to his bed and complains of labor
B. Badpains
C. It dependsQQ: Documented by Marco Polo and modern
D. Who caresanthropologists, it is taken to be an assertion of
A. Goodhis rights and responsibilities as father in some
QQ: That's because your inheritance is guaranteedcultures.
under this system. He can't cut you out of the will16. According to Greek mythology, who was the
no matter what!father of the gods and mortals?
7. American actor Robert Young starred in whatA. Cronus
1950's TV show dedicated to fathers?B. Hades
A. Father Knows BestC. Poseidon
B. Leave it to DaddyD. Zeus
C. My Three FathersD. Zeus
D. I Dream Of PapaQQ: If Homer said it then it must be true!
A. Father Knows BestHowever, it was more an honorary title than a
QQ: This was a gimmee, wasn't it?practical one.
8. Which "Make Room For Daddy" star fathered17. The country singer Tex _____ fathered a
"That Girl"?star who among other things played a role on
A. Danny ThomasThree's Company. What is Tex's last name?
B. Carl ReinerA. Ritter
C. Monty GleasonB. Somers
D. Jon VoightC. Knotts
A. Danny ThomasD. Williams
QQ: Everyone knows that Marlo was "That Girl,"A. Ritter
right?QQ: And he was John Ritter's Dad of course!
9. Which "father" figure does NOT exist?18. Can you name the father-son acting duo
A. Father Flanaganwhere the father was Spartacus and the son
B. Father Coughlinbecame president (on screen)?
C. Father DamienA. Kirk and Michael
D. Father ClintonB. Donald and Kieffer
D. Father ClintonC. Martin and Charlie
QQ: Well, OK, maybe Bill is a father, but that isD. James and Josh
certainly not what he's known for! Father FlanaganA. Kirk and Michael
(of course) founded Boys Town, Father CoughlinQQ: This would of course be the Douglases! Did
was a Canadian-American priest and activist, andyou know that if Kirk hadn't changed his name
Father Damien was a Belgian missionary.they would be the Danielovitchs?