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Boo Who? Trivia Quiz

The following quiz concerns questions and answers that relate to the word 'boo'. Best of luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
364,012

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Boos are the name of fictional ghosts that have appeared in Nintendo games since "Super Mario Bros. 3" in 1988. They are typically minor characters, but in 2001 they featured as the primary villains in what Gamecube launch title? Hint

Donkey Kong Country

Yoshi's Story

Luigi's Mansion

Metroid Prime

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Question 2 of 10

2. The term "boo" is used as a form of endearment. What duo released the song "My Boo" in 2004? Hint

Nate Russ & Pink

Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow

Usher & Alicia Keys

Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks

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Question 3 of 10

3. Boo Radley was a mysterious character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" that ends up being a hero. What young characters does Boo save near the end of the novel? Hint

Lucy & Edmund Pevensie

Violent & Benjamin Alden

Jem & Scout Finch

Frank & Joe Hardy

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Boo Islands are a group of islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago. What nation's West Papua province are the Boo Islands a part of? Hint

Malaysia

Singapore

Philippines

Indonesia

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Question 5 of 10

5. What television show debuted on August 8, 2012, and featured the family of child beauty pageant contestant Alana Thompson? Hint

Boo Boos & Tiaras

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

America's Next Boo Boo

Boo Boo Goes Down the Runway

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Question 6 of 10

6. Although his career was shortened by asthma and arm injuries, what Boston Red Sox pitcher posted a 21-10 record in his 1945 rookie season and a 25-6 record in his second season? Hint

Walter William "Boom-Boom" Beck

John Wesley "Boog" Powell

William "Boop" Showalter

Dave "Boo" Ferriss

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what Pixar movie is a little girl named Boo constantly scared by a lizard-like character named Randall? Hint

The Incredibles

Brave

Toy Story

Monsters, Inc.

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Question 8 of 10

8. BOO is an acronym for the name of a campaign begun in 2006 by the UK pressure group The Freedom Association. What does BOO stand for in this context? Hint

Build Our Oceanside

Better Off Out

Belief Over Obstacles

Break Open Oligarchy

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Question 9 of 10

9. While Boo is primarily a nickname, several prominent individuals have been born with the surname Boo. Which Pulitzer Prize winning journalist authored the 2012 nonfiction book "Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity"? Hint

Sigrid Boo

Ben Boo

Katherine Boo

Kurt Boo

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Question 10 of 10

10. Although it is not kind at any time, which of the following situations would a person be least likely to boo? Hint

To praise a student for obtaining an excellent test grade.

To ridicule a player that made an error.

To scare kids on Halloween.

To show disapproval over an unpopular policy decision by a politician.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Luigi's Mansion

The boos are easily defeated by shining a flashlight on them to reveal areas of vulnerability. In addition to "Super Mario Bros. 3" and "Luigi's Mansion", boos have appeared in "Super Mario World", "Super Mario Sunshine", "Yoshi's Story", and "Super Mario Galaxy".

2. The term "boo" is used as a form of endearment. What duo released the song "My Boo" in 2004?

Answer: Usher & Alicia Keys

"My Boo" attained the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six weeks in 2004. The song also spawned a music video in which Usher and Alicia Keys meet in Times Square.

3. Boo Radley was a mysterious character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" that ends up being a hero. What young characters does Boo save near the end of the novel?

Answer: Jem & Scout Finch

Boo Radley is a reclusive and misunderstood character throughout much of "To Kill a Mockingbird" due to numerous rumors having been spread about his past.

SPOILER: At the end of the story, Boo kills Bob Ewell after he drew a knife at Jem and Scout Fince. Robert Duvall portrayed Boo Radley in the 1962 film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird".

4. The Boo Islands are a group of islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago. What nation's West Papua province are the Boo Islands a part of?

Answer: Indonesia

The two primary Boo Islands are Boo Besar and Boo Kecil. The West Papua province is primarily located on the western peninsula of the island of New Guinea.

5. What television show debuted on August 8, 2012, and featured the family of child beauty pageant contestant Alana Thompson?

Answer: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" was one of the most popular shows on TLC in 2012. Alana Thompson and her family had previously appeared on another TLC reality series, "Toddlers and Tiaras".

6. Although his career was shortened by asthma and arm injuries, what Boston Red Sox pitcher posted a 21-10 record in his 1945 rookie season and a 25-6 record in his second season?

Answer: Dave "Boo" Ferriss

Although he won an astounding 46 games in his first two seasons, Boo Ferriss would win only 19 games the remainder of his career. Ferriss was inducted into the Boston Red Sox's Hall of Fame in 2002.

7. In what Pixar movie is a little girl named Boo constantly scared by a lizard-like character named Randall?

Answer: Monsters, Inc.

Boo befriends the two main characters Sulley and Mike who attempt to return her to her home throughout the movie. Randall, Sulley's main rival in "Monsters, Inc.", is voiced by Steve Buscemi.

8. BOO is an acronym for the name of a campaign begun in 2006 by the UK pressure group The Freedom Association. What does BOO stand for in this context?

Answer: Better Off Out

The Better Off Out campaign's primary aim is to have the United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union. Important supporters of the BOO campaign include Lord Tebbit, Frederick Forsyth, and Tim Congdon.

Answer: Katherine Boo

Katherine Boo's primary writings have focused on social justice and the negative impacts of poverty. Ben Boo was a Republican politician from Minnesota from the 1960s to the 1980s. Kurt Boo was a Swedish sprint canoer during the 1930s. Sigrid Boo was the Norwegian author of "Vi som g�r kj�kkenveien" which was later adapted into the film "Servants' Entrance" in 1934.

10. Although it is not kind at any time, which of the following situations would a person be least likely to boo?

Answer: To praise a student for obtaining an excellent test grade.

A boo is essentially a word used to express contempt or disapproval over something. When in crowded places, boos are often elongated in a way further shaming the person(s) being booed.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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