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Quiz about The Spencer Dispenser First Name Spencers
Quiz about The Spencer Dispenser First Name Spencers

The "Spencer" Dispenser: First Name Spencers Quiz


Here is a quiz on a subject close to my heart. See if you can identify this series of famous Spencers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Spaudrey. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Spaudrey
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
331,378
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
485
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Perhaps the most famous Spencer of the 20th century, he was a multiple Oscar nominated actor, winning twice for "Captains Courageous" and "Boys Town". Who is this famous Spencer? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Famous for having his name on his very own music group, this Welsh musician wasn't hugely successful, but he did springboard the career of his lead singer, Steve Winwood. What Spencer helped pen the Top Ten hit "Gimme Some Lovin'"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Moving to sports, this Spencer was a basketball star in the 1970's with the American Basketball Association where he was an MVP, and the National Basketball Association where he was a four-time All Star. He was in involved in a Supreme Court trial that truly changed the face of basketball. Most famous for his time with the Seattle Supersonics, who is this famous Spencer? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Famous for his being infamous, this publicity chasing Spencer calls himself a "villain" even though the tools of his villainy aren't part of any performance, they're part of real life. Who is this "celebrity" and star of MTV's "The Hills"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Spencer spent nearly three years in the early 1800's as the British Prime Minister. He holds the distinction of being the first Attorney General to become Prime Minister, and also the first one to be assassinated. Who is this British Spencer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Spencer is an actress who has had roles in "As the World Turns" and the ABC Family series "Greek", and is the only female of the quiz. Perhaps her father Kelsey had an influence on her career path. Who is this famous Spencer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This Spencer is a professional photographer whose installations often feature people en masse posing unclothed. He holds the world record for most people photographed nude when he photographed approximately 18,000 naked people in Mexico City. Who is this Spencer, the subject of numerous documentaries on HBO? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This actor Spencer has had a successful childhood career, appearing in such movies as "The Cat In the Hat" and "Meet the Parents", as well as the "Santa Clause" franchise. Perhaps he can discuss with his sister Abigail how to get nominated for a Oscar. Who is this famous Spencer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This American author Spencer burst onto the scene in 1998 with the release of his best selling motivational book, "Who Moved My Cheese?". Who is this famous Spencer who graces the bookshelves of corporate offices across the world? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This Spencer is a famous jazz musician and songwriter, famous for such legendary jazz hits as "Basin Street Blues", "I Ain't Got Nobody", and "Royal Garden Blues". Living from 1889 to 1965, who is this famous Spencer, who was elected to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1970? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Perhaps the most famous Spencer of the 20th century, he was a multiple Oscar nominated actor, winning twice for "Captains Courageous" and "Boys Town". Who is this famous Spencer?

Answer: Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy had a 47-year film career and received nine Oscar nominations across that career. He had an ongoing relationship with actress Katherine Hepburn, lasting most of his film career.
2. Famous for having his name on his very own music group, this Welsh musician wasn't hugely successful, but he did springboard the career of his lead singer, Steve Winwood. What Spencer helped pen the Top Ten hit "Gimme Some Lovin'"?

Answer: Spencer Davis

The Spencer Davis Group had more success in Great Britain than The United States, but he did manage two Top Ten songs in the US, with "I'm a Man" and "Gimme Some Lovin'". He has continued to tour in different forms of the Spencer Davis Group.
3. Moving to sports, this Spencer was a basketball star in the 1970's with the American Basketball Association where he was an MVP, and the National Basketball Association where he was a four-time All Star. He was in involved in a Supreme Court trial that truly changed the face of basketball. Most famous for his time with the Seattle Supersonics, who is this famous Spencer?

Answer: Spencer Haywood

Haywood had a cloud over his early career in the NBA, defying the eligibility rules by joining the Supersonics. THe NBA had requirements in place at the time that a player must be four years removed from high school before they could play in the NBA. The ABA had no such rule so he played and excelled there for a year, winning the MVP in his rookie season. Supersonics owner Sam Schulman ignored the regulations and signed Haywood to a contract. His eligibility debate went all the way to the Supreme Court. The NBA and Haywood reached a settlement, and the case opened the way for today's NBA players to not have to wait the required four years. This rule has since been reversed slightly, as players are required to be one year removed from high school graduation.

He also had a 10-year marriage with model, Iman, with whom he had a daughter.
4. Famous for his being infamous, this publicity chasing Spencer calls himself a "villain" even though the tools of his villainy aren't part of any performance, they're part of real life. Who is this "celebrity" and star of MTV's "The Hills"?

Answer: Spencer Pratt

Pratt has become one of the most loathed people in show business. The name Spencer was among the Top 100 as late as 2000, but the name has dropped in popularity to the 200's due mainly to the vicarious association it has to Pratt.
5. This Spencer spent nearly three years in the early 1800's as the British Prime Minister. He holds the distinction of being the first Attorney General to become Prime Minister, and also the first one to be assassinated. Who is this British Spencer?

Answer: Spencer Perceval

From 1809 to 1812, Spencer Perceval spent three uneven years as Prime Minister of Britain, unfortunately under King George III's time of fighting madness. So the administration was not a high point for Britain. He was assassinated by John Bellingham on May 11, 1812.
6. This Spencer is an actress who has had roles in "As the World Turns" and the ABC Family series "Greek", and is the only female of the quiz. Perhaps her father Kelsey had an influence on her career path. Who is this famous Spencer?

Answer: Spencer Grammer

Spencer Grammer even made an appearance on "Cheers" with her father Kelsey back in 1992. She began acting full time in 2005, appearing in "Third Watch" and "Law & Order: SVU". She plays the character Casey Cartwright on "Greek".
7. This Spencer is a professional photographer whose installations often feature people en masse posing unclothed. He holds the world record for most people photographed nude when he photographed approximately 18,000 naked people in Mexico City. Who is this Spencer, the subject of numerous documentaries on HBO?

Answer: Spencer Tunick

Tunick's career of photographing nudes has been going on since 1992. His largest group of nudes in one shot is 18,000 people, but he has done several groups over the years in the 5,000 model range. His models are mostly unpaid, only promised a limited edition print once the photo is released.
8. This actor Spencer has had a successful childhood career, appearing in such movies as "The Cat In the Hat" and "Meet the Parents", as well as the "Santa Clause" franchise. Perhaps he can discuss with his sister Abigail how to get nominated for a Oscar. Who is this famous Spencer?

Answer: Spencer Breslin

Spencer Breslin was born in 1992, and has had a busy acting career, having been involved in over twenty movies since 1999. He has also appeared in "The Shaggy Dog" with fellow "Santa Clause" actor Tim Allen, and with his sister Abigail in the movie "Raising Helen".
9. This American author Spencer burst onto the scene in 1998 with the release of his best selling motivational book, "Who Moved My Cheese?". Who is this famous Spencer who graces the bookshelves of corporate offices across the world?

Answer: Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson's "Who Moved My Cheese?" spent five years on the business bestseller list, and has spawned two sequels from Johnson directed at kids and teens. His book has also spawned numerous variations and parodies, the ultimate form of flattery. Johnson also authored the book 'Yes or No: the Guide to Better Decisions" in 1992, another book with some success.

But his main legacy will forever be "Cheese", a book on how to adapt to change in the workplace.
10. This Spencer is a famous jazz musician and songwriter, famous for such legendary jazz hits as "Basin Street Blues", "I Ain't Got Nobody", and "Royal Garden Blues". Living from 1889 to 1965, who is this famous Spencer, who was elected to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1970?

Answer: Spencer Williams

Spencer Williams' songs have stood the test of time, including a pop music revamping of "I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth on the tune "Just a Gigolo". His tune "Tishomongo Blues" is familiar to Public Radio listeners, as the song, with revamped lyrics, airs on the airwaves every week as the theme song to Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion".
Source: Author Spaudrey

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