1. In Humpty Dumpty, where does Humpty sit before his fall?
Host answer
On a wall
The rhyme places Humpty on a wall before the fall.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
Baby Shower Trivia Questions
Six baby-shower trivia questions about familiar English-language nursery rhymes, checked against the 1916 text of The Real Mother Goose. Includes answers and brief host explanations for a story-themed shower round.
6 questions and answers · Free host and player sheets
Open the text file in your document editor to adapt or print it. No account is needed. Enter material manually in your chosen game; these files are preparation sheets.
Run the round
- Introduce the nursery-rhyme theme before play so guests know which kind of knowledge the round uses.
- Read the six questions aloud, allow about 25 seconds per answer and let guests work in pairs or pass.
- Give players the questions-only sheet and keep answers, explanations and source links in the host key.
- Accept equivalent names and wording. These questions use the named rhymes in the linked 1916 collection; read explanations after scoring.
Scoring: One point per correct answer; zero for an incorrect answer or a pass. Maximum 6 points. Share a tied win.
Nursery rhyme memories
2. In The Cat and the Fiddle, also known as Hey Diddle Diddle, which animal jumps over the moon?
Host answer
A cow
The cow makes the rhyme’s impossible jump.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
3. In Little Bo-Peep, which animals has Bo-Peep lost?
Host answer
Her sheep
The opening of the rhyme identifies the missing animals as sheep.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
4. In Jack and Jill, what do the children go up the hill to fetch?
Host answer
A pail of water
Fetching water is the reason given for their climb.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
5. In Little Jack Horner, what fruit does Jack pull from his pie?
Host answer
A plum
Jack finds a plum in the pie.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
6. In Little Miss Muffet, what creature sits down beside her?
Host answer
A spider
The spider’s arrival frightens Miss Muffet away.
Source: The Real Mother Goose (1916), original rhymes via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
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FAQ
Do these rounds include answers?
Yes. Open each Host answer panel or download the private host key for complete answers and explanations.
Which sheet should I share?
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Can I edit or print the questions?
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