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Quiz about June Is Busting Out All Over
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June Is Busting Out All Over Trivia Quiz


Match the person born on June 01 with one of their most famous accomplishments.

A matching quiz by bernie73. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bernie73
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
405,810
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
532
Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (10/10), bermalt (10/10), Guest 125 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Jacques Marquette  
  Jagged Little Pill
2. Brigham Young  
  Jet Engine
3. John Bell Hood  
  The Thorn Birds
4. Clarence "Happy" Day  
  Toronto Maple Leafs
5. Frank Whittle  
  Stand-up Comedian
6. Colleen McCullough  
  Justice of the U.K.Supreme Court
7. Ronnie Wood  
  Leader of Latter-Day Saints
8. Jill Black  
  Founded first European settlement in Michigan
9. Alanis Morissette  
  Confederate General (U.S.A.)
10. Amy Schumer  
  The Rolling Stones





Select each answer

1. Jacques Marquette
2. Brigham Young
3. John Bell Hood
4. Clarence "Happy" Day
5. Frank Whittle
6. Colleen McCullough
7. Ronnie Wood
8. Jill Black
9. Alanis Morissette
10. Amy Schumer

Most Recent Scores
Sep 29 2024 : Dagny1: 10/10
Sep 29 2024 : bermalt: 10/10
Sep 16 2024 : Guest 125: 10/10
Sep 16 2024 : Guest 92: 3/10
Sep 04 2024 : toddruby96: 10/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jacques Marquette

Answer: Founded first European settlement in Michigan

Father Jacques Marquette (1637-1675) of France was a missionary who founded Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. He was a pioneer in European exploration of the upper Mississippi River. As a missionary, he would eventually become fluent in six Native American langauges.
2. Brigham Young

Answer: Leader of Latter-Day Saints

Brigham Young (1801-1877) was the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1847 until his death. Leading a group of Mormon pioneers west, he founded Salt Lake City and served as the first territorial governor of Utah. The predecessor to Brigham Young University was founded on land which he donated.
3. John Bell Hood

Answer: Confederate General (U.S.A.)

While John Bell Hood (1831-1879) had been successful as a brigade or division commander, he was less successful in independent commands in campaigns such as the defense of Atlanta. While attending the United States Military Academy, he was nearly expelled due to the number of demerits he accrued. After the war, he worked as a cotton broker.
4. Clarence "Happy" Day

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

Clarence "Happy" Day (1901-1990) was a player in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans. He won seven Stanley Cups as a player, coach, and assistant manager. In addition, he spent two seasons working as a referee. Day's number was retired by the Maple Leafs in 2016.
5. Frank Whittle

Answer: Jet Engine

Frank Whittle (1907-1996) is considered the inventor of the turbojet engine with the first prototype appearing in the late 1930s. He was a longtime member of the Royal Air Force. He later served as a research professor at the United States Naval Academy.
6. Colleen McCullough

Answer: The Thorn Birds

Colleen McCullough (1937-2015) worked as a librarian and neuroscientist before becoming an author. "The Thorn Birds" (1977), set in the Australian outback, is one of her best-known works. Other books include "Tim" (1974) and the "Masters of Rome" series. In her later life, she was a long time resident of Norfolk Island.
7. Ronnie Wood

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Ronnie Wood (born 1947) has been a member of the Rolling Stones since 1975, replacing Mick Taylor. Wood is a multi-instrumentalist, playing the guitar and bass guitar, among other instruments. Previously, he had been a member of the Jeff Beck Group and Small Faces. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both the Rolling Stones and Small Faces.
8. Jill Black

Answer: Justice of the U.K.Supreme Court

Jill Black (born 1954) served as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. She studied the law at the University of Durham. Previous to her service on the Supreme Court, she served on the High Court of Justice.
9. Alanis Morissette

Answer: Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette (born 1974) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter. She may be best known for her album, "Jagged Little Pill" (1995), which, selling over 33 million copies, is one of the best-selling albums of all time and won her two Grammys. SHe has also released several other successful albums and has appeared in various film and television productions.
10. Amy Schumer

Answer: Stand-up Comedian

Amy Schumer (born 1981) first came to widespread attention through her involvement of the fifth season of the reality television series "Last Comic Standing". She later had leading roles in the films "Trainwreck" (2015) and "I Feel Pretty" (2018). She has also appeared in stage roles and online podcasts.
Source: Author bernie73

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