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The Years 1986 to 2003 Trivia Quiz

This quiz spans the years of 1986-2003. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by wingdingval. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wingdingval

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,953

Updated
Aug 11 24

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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3595

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 50 (8/10), jmel2 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2002, what film was the top grossing *independent* comedy of all time?

Answer: (5 words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which U.S. President signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1988, what movie portrayed autism and involved a man named "Raymond"? Hint

Desperately Seeking Susan

Madame Sousatzka

Dangerous Liaisons

Rain Man

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who won the gold medal in the mens 400 meter freestyle in swimming at the 2000 Sydney Olympics? Hint

Pieter van den Hoogenband

Ian Thorpe

Lenny Krayzelburg

Inge de Bruijn

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where in Ukraine was there a very serious nuclear accident in April, 1986? Hint

Kiev

Kharkiv

Yalta

Chernobyl

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did the Tiananmen Square protest occur? Hint

1990

1986

1989

1987

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the New Hampshire high school teacher who perished in the Space Shuttle "Challenger" disaster in 1986? Hint

Christa McAuliffe

Michael J. Smith

Judith A. Reznik

Gregory B. Jarvis

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1998, who was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL? Hint

Deion Sanders

John Elway

Terrell Davis

Desmond Howard

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Question 9 of 10

9. Between the years of 1990-1998, which NBA team won the NBA Championships six times?

Answer: (City Name and Team Name)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was appointed as the Secretary of Defense by George W. Bush in 2001? Hint

John Ashcroft

Colin L. Powell

Donald Rumsfeld

Condaleeza Rice

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2002, what film was the top grossing *independent* comedy of all time?

Answer: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

This little independent film became a bombshell at the box office. Tom Hanks also co-produced the movie. With a $1 million budget, the movie far exceeded anyone's hopes.

2. Which U.S. President signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan's term in office is best remembered by his conservatism and his return to family values in the government. Once the former governor of California, Reagan was a former resident of Dixon, Illinois.

3. In 1988, what movie portrayed autism and involved a man named "Raymond"?

Answer: Rain Man

The cast of "Rain Man" included such Hollywood royalty as Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Dustin Hoffman received the 1989 Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film itself was awarded the Best Picture Award.

4. Who won the gold medal in the mens 400 meter freestyle in swimming at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

Answer: Ian Thorpe

He also won the gold medal for the men's 4 x 100m and the 4 x 200m. He became the world's golden boy due to his swift speeds and friendly manner.

5. Where in Ukraine was there a very serious nuclear accident in April, 1986?

Answer: Chernobyl

The Chernobyl Incident could have been avoided if the nuclear reactor had been properly secured in a containment center. Nuclear energy is statistically the safest form of energy available in the world. However, the effects of radiation often frighten the population because of the improper containment of nuclear energy and improper storage of nuclear waste in rare cases.

6. In what year did the Tiananmen Square protest occur?

Answer: 1989

Occurring in Beijing, the protests were led by students in favor of democracy by the Chinese government. On June 3 and 4 of 1989, hundreds of the protestors were murdered and thousands were injured by the Peoples Liberation Army of China.

7. What was the name of the New Hampshire high school teacher who perished in the Space Shuttle "Challenger" disaster in 1986?

Answer: Christa McAuliffe

The "Challenger" was destroyed within 73 seconds of take-off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Due to the tragedy, NASA did not begin to conduct space missions again until 1988.

8. In 1998, who was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL?

Answer: Terrell Davis

Playing in the Super Bowl, Terrel was awarded this prize in San Diego, California. Behind every great player is a great coach and Mike Shanahan helped Davis shine in the Denver Broncos. Go Team, Go!

9. Between the years of 1990-1998, which NBA team won the NBA Championships six times?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Windy City produced some pretty strong winds in the basketball court for a time. The Chicago Bulls will be remembered for such players as Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. The Good, the Okay, and The Ugly.

10. Who was appointed as the Secretary of Defense by George W. Bush in 2001?

Answer: Donald Rumsfeld

Source: Author wingdingval

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