Hello and welcome to an online Around-the-World Baby Shower for Angie@HomeGrown. She is going to have a baby boy any minute now (looking at my watch) and is in the middle of a major nesting impulse. Go over and wish her a happy baby, but first come have fun with us. I am hosting this shower with four other of her blogfriends.

The Hostesses
Lucinda, Mistress Mary, J&J’s Mom,
MommaK, and myself.

Each of us is hosting a baby shower game. So, make the rounds and enjoy. And don’t forget to visit Angie, too.

Here at Agog and Aghast I challenge you to a Nursery Rhyme Quiz. In my home, we have several nursery rhyme books, and this is my favorite collection.

My big Sis gave it to us. It has wonderful illustrations and a very well-rounded collection of songs and rhymes. It’s delightful. It also has sentimental value to me. I have great memories of reading it with Rachel every night when she was two. We still have fun with it occasionally. I really should start reading it to Hannah. (Making a note)

Okay, get your pencils ready. You have five minutes to answer the following questions. Then pass your papers to the front of the room.

1. Old King Cole was a merry old soul. Name two of the three things he called for. And what do you think was in the bowl?

2. Where was the horrid little girl’s curl? And do you think the rhyme scarred her for life?

3. Where did little Jack Horner sit? And was he really a good boy, or just a bit dim?

4. What did Willie Winkie wear as he ran through the town? And do you think he ever took a chill pill?

5 What did Jack break when he fell down the hill? And what is a crown anyway? Because if it is really his head, it sounds a bit like the beginning of a bad Lifetime movie. You know…the point where I’d be changing the channel.

Bonus Question: Name three distinct places where you can find the mouse in the book Goodnight Moon. Which of these is your favorite?

And if the quiz if just too much fun for you too handle in one day, leave a comment and tell Angie what your favorite nursery rhyme or baby book is.

I’ll post with my favorites tomorrow.

Thanks for playing!

Note: I’m moderating comments so your fun won’t be spoiled and will post all your answers at 9:00 PM EST. Have fun.

UPDATE: everyone’s answers below. I have not done a formal tally of results, (whatever that means), but intend to when I have time.