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How did the month of May get its name?
 
It was named after the Greek god Maia.
 
It was named after the Greek god Mars.
 
It is short for maypole.
 
May means “five” in Latin.
True or False? May occurs during the autumn season in the northern hemisphere.
False. In the northern hemisphere, May occurs during spring.
Football player Johnny Unitas was born on May 7, 1933. What position did he play?
 
Quarterback
 
Running back
 
Wide receiver
 
Tight end
May was the ______ month in the Julian calendar.
 
Fifth. May is the fifth month in both the Julian and Gre
 
First
 
Third
 
Fourth
Which two astrological signs represent May?
 
Taurus and Gemini
 
Pisces and Aries
 
Gemini and Virgo
 
Aries and Gemini
True or False? May is one of the months mentioned in the song “Shine On Harvest Moon.”
False. The line from the song is “I ain’t had no lovin’ since April, January, June, or July."
Which of the following does NOT occur in May?
 
Belmont Stakes in the U.S.
 
Mother's Day
 
Victoria Day
 
International Nurses Day
What is the only six-letter word that ends with the letters “MAY”? (hint: disappointed feeling)
Dismay
What famous poet born in May said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
 
Alexander Pope. Pope was a poet during the 18th century.
 
Robert Burns
 
Joyce Kilmer
 
Robert Browning
What is the birthstone for May?
Emerald. Colombia produces the largest and the highest quality emeralds in the world.
Jimmy Stewart was born on May 20, 1908. Which is NOT one of his films?
 
Charade. Charade starred Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
 
Harvey
 
Rear Window
 
The Philadelphia Story
Eleven-year-old Frank Neuhauser won the first National Spelling Bee in May 1925. Which is the correct spelling of the winning word?
 
Gladiolus
 
Gladoilus
 
Gladiolis
 
Glodiolus
Jazz musician Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926. What instrument did he play?
Trumpet. Davis won nine Grammy Awards during his career. He was heavily involved in the development of jazz.
Singer Peggy Lee was born on May 26, 1920. Which of her songs begins “Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care”?
 
“Fever.” It is her signature song, and it made her internat
 
“It’s a Good Day”
 
“Black Coffee”
 
“Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)”
Who is generally considered to have invented the modern airplane?
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were first to take flight, and also invented the modern airplane.
Who was the first to secure a patent for the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell. The 29-year-old inventor did so in March 1876. He had a personal interest in sound technology because his mother and wife were deaf.
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
The printing press. The first Gutenberg Bible was printed in 1455, and it included colored illustrations.
What founding father used his experiments with electricity to create a lightning rod that directed electricity away from buildings?
Benjamin Franklin. Some of his inventions included bifocals, the Franklin stove, and swim fins used in snorkeling and diving.
Was dry-cleaning invented in Europe?
No. It was invented by Thomas Jennings, a Black man who was born free in New York City. He was the first to receive a patent for “dry scouring."
Who is credited with inventing the code that uses dots and dashes?
Samuel Morse. Others contributed to the invention called Morse code, which was transmitted across telegraph lines.
Who is known for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, the phonograph, and the early movie camera?
Thomas Edison. He was one of the original owners of Edison General Electric.
Who invented crop rotation, which then led to the development of more than 300 peanut products?
George Washington Carver. His crop rotation led to an abundance of crops, not just peanuts.
Was the first Black inventor to become a millionaire a man or woman?
Woman. Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, came from the cotton fields to invent a line of hair treatment products that revolutionized Black hair care.
On what continent was the TV invented?
North America. Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented the electronic television. He got the idea while plowing a field. He was just 14 when the idea struck him.
What type of eye surgery equipment did Patricia Bath receive a patent for?
Cataract. She invented the Laserphaco Pro probe, which is less painful and more precise than previous cataract procedures.
What is Eli Whitney most famous for inventing?
Cotton gin.
An inventor from what country received the first patent for peanut butter?
Canada. Marcellus Gilmore Edson received the first patent for peanut butter in 1884.
What baseball brothers were nicknamed Dizzy and Daffy: DiMaggio or Dean?
Dean. Dizzy and Daffy Dean were pitchers. They played together for a few years as members of the St. Louis Cardinals.
What car manufacturer produces the Corvette: Toyota or Chevrolet?
Chevrolet. The two-door sports car is called the “Vette” for short. It’s been produced since 1953.
What branch of military did General MacArthur serve: Navy or Army?
Army. Douglas MacArthur was a West Point graduate. He was the supreme commander of the Allied Powers during World War II.
What horse race occurs in May: the Belmont Stakes or the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby. The first jewel of the Triple Crown is held on the first Saturday in May. The Belmont is held in June.


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