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Quiz about Magazines and Publications II
Quiz about Magazines and Publications II

Magazines and Publications II Trivia Quiz


Check your local newstand and belly up to the next challenge to test your knowledge of popular magazines. Pay attention to the hints! The word "magazine" is not need anywhere. No "quotes" are necessary. Titles are in the American English version.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 14 mins.
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Author
Sprink1234
Time
14 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
81,154
Updated
Aug 19 23
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
547
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Question 1 of 25
1. Henry Luce started this weekly publication in 1936 where it continued until 1972. It has also been a monthly and is now published only in special editions. What Time Magazine Group publication is this?

Answer: (One Word (Renowned for its photography))
Question 2 of 25
2. This magazine was first published in 1931 as a free in-store menu and recipe planner for AandP supermarkets. Over the years it has expanded to include articles on many issues relating to the daily life of women. Do you know what it is?

Answer: (Two Words (A period of time))
Question 3 of 25
3. The world's largest monthly automotive magazine is published by Hearst Magazines. Special editions include The New Buyer's Guide and The Ultimate Road Test Comparisons. What's it called?

Answer: (Three Words (Title is also a compound subject - remember English class?))
Question 4 of 25
4. This Conde Nast magazine was first printed in 1939 and focuses on fashion, beauty, relationships and more for the modern young woman. Can you name this "appealing" magazine?

Answer: (One Word (We seem to drawn to it))
Question 5 of 25
5. Acquired from Family Media in 1986, this Meredith publication was first published in 1883. It is the oldest women's magazine still in circulation. Do you know what it is?

Answer: (Three Words (A record of events?))
Question 6 of 25
6. This magazine is published by the world's largest black-owned publishing company - Johnson Publishing Company - which was founded in 1942. Do you know the magazine?

Answer: (One or Two Words (Both current magazines and original magazine accepted))
Question 7 of 25
7. Another Conde Nast weekly is dedicated to the humorous observation of life along with in-depth journalism. It was first printed in 1925. It is also well-known for having lots of single panel cartoons and commentaries on various subjects. What is it?

Answer: (Three Words (Over 19 million can claim to be one))
Question 8 of 25
8. Founded in 1903, this Hearst Corporation magazine focuses on the young, married woman. It is indeed a magazine despite its name. Can you guess what it is?

Answer: (One Word (Sounds like it might be hot))
Question 9 of 25
9. America's first fashion magazine was first printed in 1867. This distinguished magazine focuses on luxury and is currently published by The Hearst Corporation. Can you guess its name?

Answer: (Two Words (Somebody's department store?))
Question 10 of 25
10. The Primedia magazine made its debut in 1944 during World War II and is written specifically for young women aged 12-24. Nearly 14 million read this magazine every month. Can you name this teen scene magazine?

Answer: (One Word (1,2,3,4...))
Question 11 of 25
11. This magazine has a long history dating back to 1728 when it was called the Pennsylvania Gazette. It has featured original works of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Agatha Christie. Do you know what it is?

Answer: (Three Words (Think Norman Rockwell))
Question 12 of 25
12. Since 1936, this magazine has been testing and reviewing products in order to provide information on products and services and educate the public on their features and dangers. What publication is this?

Answer: (Two Words (Published by a Union))
Question 13 of 25
13. Meredith Company launched this magazine in 1922 and changed its name two years later to what it is known as today. It is read by over 7.6 people whose interests may include decorating, landscaping, gardening, and collecting recipes among others. Can you identify this magazine?

Answer: (Four Words (Hmm... a place to find fresh veggies...))
Question 14 of 25
14. In publication since 1896, this Hearst magazine can help create the home of your dreams. Do you know this "good-looking" magazine?

Answer: (Two Words (Just think about it))
Question 15 of 25
15. This popular Hearst magazine was launched in 1902 for men and has a passion to know how and why things work. What is it?

Answer: (Two Words (Read the question again, maybe slower this time))
Question 16 of 25
16. One of the world's leading medical publications is published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. Though it hasn't always been known by its current name, it has been in print since 1812. Can you name it?

Answer: (Five Words)
Question 17 of 25
17. This magazine was founded in 1985 by Bob Guccione Jr. It spotlights the latest news in the music and pop-culture scenes.

Answer: (One Word (Does it make you dizzy?))
Question 18 of 25
18. In 1994, Hearst brought this French fashion and beauty magazine to women in the US. Do you know which one it is?

Answer: (Two Words (Initials same as a type of host))
Question 19 of 25
19. This monthly Hachette Filipacchi publication has been in print for over 54 years and follows auto racing of all kinds and was a pioneer of testing and reviewing production cars in American publications. What is its name?

Answer: (Three Words (Title is also a compound subject))
Question 20 of 25
20. This weekly magazine, as it is known today, came about after a merger of two news magazines in 1948. One was started in 1933 and the other in 1939. It is widely known for its annual ranking of colleges and universities which began in 1983. Do you know what magazine this is?

Answer: (5 Words (News from here and abroad))
Question 21 of 25
21. This entertainment magazine was founded in 1977 as a bi-monthly publication. It was purchased by Wenner Media in 1986 and is now a weekly. In March, 2001, Disney purchased a 50 percent stake in the magazine. What is it?

Answer: (One Word (We can't tell you))
Question 22 of 25
22. Another Time Inc. magazine was launched in 1972. It reports on all aspects of the financial world and how it affects consumers and investors. What is this "green" magazine?

Answer: (One Word (Title logo is actually gold))
Question 23 of 25
23. Another of Conde Nast's publications was established in 1978 with a magazine focusing on nutrition , fitness, health and beauty for women. Can you name it?

Answer: (One Word (Look in a mirror))
Question 24 of 25
24. Helping women deal with day to day challenges in her household, this magazine is more than 70 years old and is published by G and J USA Publishing. It is one of the most widely read magazines with 23 million readers. Do you know what it is?

Answer: (Two Words (Its not really round))
Question 25 of 25
25. Though it has only been around since 1997, this magazine is read by more than 2.5 million subscribers. It claims to be the "best thing to happen to men since women." What is this "general truth?"

Answer: (One Word (And one of the author's personal favorites))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Henry Luce started this weekly publication in 1936 where it continued until 1972. It has also been a monthly and is now published only in special editions. What Time Magazine Group publication is this?

Answer: Life

The first cover, printed in November 1936, featured the Fort Peck Dam in Montana.
2. This magazine was first published in 1931 as a free in-store menu and recipe planner for AandP supermarkets. Over the years it has expanded to include articles on many issues relating to the daily life of women. Do you know what it is?

Answer: Woman's Day

"Woman's Day" was purchased by Hachette Filipacchi Magazines in 1988. Other magazines under this umbrella include "Elle", "Car and Driver" and "Premiere."
3. The world's largest monthly automotive magazine is published by Hearst Magazines. Special editions include The New Buyer's Guide and The Ultimate Road Test Comparisons. What's it called?

Answer: Car and Driver

More than 9 million people worldwide read "Car and Driver."
4. This Conde Nast magazine was first printed in 1939 and focuses on fashion, beauty, relationships and more for the modern young woman. Can you name this "appealing" magazine?

Answer: Glamour

"Glamour's" circulation is more than 2 million.
5. Acquired from Family Media in 1986, this Meredith publication was first published in 1883. It is the oldest women's magazine still in circulation. Do you know what it is?

Answer: Ladies' Home Journal

"Ladies Home Journal" is the eighth largest magazine in the US. Meredith also publishes "Better Homes and Gardens."
6. This magazine is published by the world's largest black-owned publishing company - Johnson Publishing Company - which was founded in 1942. Do you know the magazine?

Answer: Ebony

"Ebony" also hosts the world's largest traveling fashion show, The Ebony Fashion Fair which began in 1958.
7. Another Conde Nast weekly is dedicated to the humorous observation of life along with in-depth journalism. It was first printed in 1925. It is also well-known for having lots of single panel cartoons and commentaries on various subjects. What is it?

Answer: The New Yorker

"The New Yorker" has a circulation of just under 900 thousand.
8. Founded in 1903, this Hearst Corporation magazine focuses on the young, married woman. It is indeed a magazine despite its name. Can you guess what it is?

Answer: Redbook

"Redbook" derives its name from its first editor, Trumbull White, because "red is the color of happiness."
9. America's first fashion magazine was first printed in 1867. This distinguished magazine focuses on luxury and is currently published by The Hearst Corporation. Can you guess its name?

Answer: Harper's Bazaar

"Harper's Bazaar" was acquired by Hearst in 1912. It is published in 18 countries.
10. The Primedia magazine made its debut in 1944 during World War II and is written specifically for young women aged 12-24. Nearly 14 million read this magazine every month. Can you name this teen scene magazine?

Answer: 17

"Seventeen" reaches 87 percent of young American women ages 12-19.
11. This magazine has a long history dating back to 1728 when it was called the Pennsylvania Gazette. It has featured original works of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Agatha Christie. Do you know what it is?

Answer: Saturday Evening Post

Ben Franklin edited the "Pennsylvania Gazette" from 1729 to 1765. The name was changed to "The Saturday Evening Post" in 1821. The magazine was briefly cancelled in 1969 and brought back 2 years later. Today it brings the latest news from the world of health and science.
12. Since 1936, this magazine has been testing and reviewing products in order to provide information on products and services and educate the public on their features and dangers. What publication is this?

Answer: Consumer Reports

Consumers Union was founded by Frederick Schlink.
In 1939, Consumers Union called the Good Housekeeper Seal of Approval a fraud. "Good Housekeeping" in return accused Consumers Union of prolonging the Depression.
13. Meredith Company launched this magazine in 1922 and changed its name two years later to what it is known as today. It is read by over 7.6 people whose interests may include decorating, landscaping, gardening, and collecting recipes among others. Can you identify this magazine?

Answer: Better Homes and Gardens

"Better Homes and Gardens" is the fifth largest paid circulation magazine in the US. It was originally published as "Fruit, Garden and Home." Meredith also publishes "Ladies Home Journal."
14. In publication since 1896, this Hearst magazine can help create the home of your dreams. Do you know this "good-looking" magazine?

Answer: House Beautiful

Yet another Hearst Corporation publication - purchased in 1934. Hearst was founded by William Randolph Hearst.
15. This popular Hearst magazine was launched in 1902 for men and has a passion to know how and why things work. What is it?

Answer: Popular Mechanics

Hearst acquired "Popluar Mechanics" in 1958.
16. One of the world's leading medical publications is published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. Though it hasn't always been known by its current name, it has been in print since 1812. Can you name it?

Answer: New England Journal of Medicine

The Massachusetts Medical Society is the oldest continuously operating medical society in the US. It was established in 1781. The "New England Journal of Medicine", which merged with the "Medical Intelligencer" in 1828, changed its name to the "Boston Medical and Surgical Journal." Its name was changed back in 1928.
17. This magazine was founded in 1985 by Bob Guccione Jr. It spotlights the latest news in the music and pop-culture scenes.

Answer: Spin

Bob Guccione Sr. founded "Penthouse."
18. In 1994, Hearst brought this French fashion and beauty magazine to women in the US. Do you know which one it is?

Answer: Marie Claire

"Marie Claire" publishes 26 international editions. "Marie Claire" has nearly doubled its circulation in the US to just over 900,000 in seven years of publication.
19. This monthly Hachette Filipacchi publication has been in print for over 54 years and follows auto racing of all kinds and was a pioneer of testing and reviewing production cars in American publications. What is its name?

Answer: Road and Track

"Road and Track" reaches more than 5 million people.
20. This weekly magazine, as it is known today, came about after a merger of two news magazines in 1948. One was started in 1933 and the other in 1939. It is widely known for its annual ranking of colleges and universities which began in 1983. Do you know what magazine this is?

Answer: US News and World Report

David Lawrence published the first issue of United States News in 1933. From 1962 to 1984, the magazine was employee-owned.
21. This entertainment magazine was founded in 1977 as a bi-monthly publication. It was purchased by Wenner Media in 1986 and is now a weekly. In March, 2001, Disney purchased a 50 percent stake in the magazine. What is it?

Answer: Us

Wenner also owns "Rolling Stone" and "Men's Journal."
22. Another Time Inc. magazine was launched in 1972. It reports on all aspects of the financial world and how it affects consumers and investors. What is this "green" magazine?

Answer: Money

More than 2 million people read "Money" magazine.
23. Another of Conde Nast's publications was established in 1978 with a magazine focusing on nutrition , fitness, health and beauty for women. Can you name it?

Answer: Self

"Self" is read by more than 1.3 million.
24. Helping women deal with day to day challenges in her household, this magazine is more than 70 years old and is published by G and J USA Publishing. It is one of the most widely read magazines with 23 million readers. Do you know what it is?

Answer: Family Circle

Gruner and Jahr USA Publishing also produces "Child" magazine, "Parents" magazine, "YM", and "Rosie" (which used to be "McCalls"). G and J USA Publishing is a part of the world's largest private media company - Bertelsmann AG.
25. Though it has only been around since 1997, this magazine is read by more than 2.5 million subscribers. It claims to be the "best thing to happen to men since women." What is this "general truth?"

Answer: Maxim

"Maxim" is published by English media mogul Felix Dennis. It is at the top of Adweek's Hot List for 2002 and is one of the fastest growing magazines in the US.
Source: Author Sprink1234

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