Celebrating Mother's Day Quiz

On which date is Mother's Day most commonly celebrated in the United States?

• The first Sunday in May

• The second Sunday in May

• The last Sunday in May

• The third Sunday in June

Who is credited with founding Mother's Day as an official holiday in the United States?

• Julia Ward Howe

• Anna Jarvis

• Clara Barton

• Susan B. Anthony

Which flower is traditionally associated with Mother's Day?

• Rose

• Carnation

• Lily

• Tulip

Mother's Day is celebrated in which month in the United Kingdom?

• March

• May

• June

• September

Which U.S. President signed the proclamation making Mother's Day a national holiday?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

If you wanted to write a short poem for your mother on Mother's Day, which of the following literary devices would best help you express your feelings?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Suppose you are planning a Mother's Day event at your school. Which of the following steps should you take first?

• Send out invitations

• Decide on the event's theme and activities

• Decorate the venue

• Prepare refreshments

If a florist sells 120 bouquets on Mother's Day and each bouquet costs $25, what is the total revenue generated from bouquet sales?

• $2,000

• $3,000

• $2,500

• $3,500

Which of the following best explains why Mother's Day is celebrated in different months around the world?

• It depends on the weather

• It is based on local traditions and historical events

• It is determined by the United Nations

• It is always the same as Father's Day

A student wants to create a Mother's Day card using recycled materials. Which of the following actions best demonstrates environmental responsibility?

• Buying new colored paper

• Using old magazines and cardboard

• Printing designs on fresh paper

• Purchasing plastic decorations