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Double Double Puzzle Trouble Trivia Quiz

Chop chop! Better jump on this puzzle that is all double words...

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

Author
Omakase

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,883

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
654

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hello. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yo-Yo Ma and I was born in Paris in 1955. I've been involved in several movie soundtracks and have won multiple Grammy Awards. I've also played for many U.S. presidents as well as other leaders of state from around the world. What is my instrument? Hint

Cello

Piano

Violin

Harp

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Question 2 of 10

2. Amazingly beautiful, Bora Bora is always on the short list of the world's most breathtaking locations. Administered by France, this island is located where? Hint

Mediterranean Sea

South Pacific

Caribbean Sea

South China Sea

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Question 3 of 10

3. My boyfriend Desmond and I just got back from the ballet. The performances were marvelous and we were talking about the fabulous costumes. Desmond asked me what those fluffy skirts that the dancers wore were called. I laughed and told him it should be easy to remember that they are called what? Hint

Muumuus

Lulus

Jujus

Tutus

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Question 4 of 10

4. Stop squeezing me! I'll tell you everything! I'm rich chocolate cake layered with sweet creamy filling, rolled up into a cylinder and then coated with chocolate. I confess, I'm a: Hint

Bon bon

Ho Ho

Halo-halo

Nib nib

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Oh no, Yogi! Ranger Smith just showed up and he's looking for his peanut butter sandwiches. We'd better hide over there in the bushes until he leaves." Who would have said this? Hint

Bling Bling

Bam Bam

Boo Boo

Boink Boink

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Question 6 of 10

6. Duran Duran was a hugely successful English band from the 1980s. They had hits such as "Rio," "Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf," and "The Reflex". The name of the band was actually a takeoff from the name of a movie villain--Dr. Durand Durand. What 1960s science fiction movie was he a character in? Hint

The Time Machine

2001: A Space Odyssey

Barbarella

Planet of the Apes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sirhan Sirhan became infamous because he did what in 1968? Hint

Murdered a U.S. Senator

Killed Harvey Milk

Assassinated Malcolm X

Bombed a school

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Question 8 of 10

8. Early in his career, comedian/actor Robin Williams played Mork on the sitcom "Mork & Mindy". Portraying an alien from the planet Ork, one of his signature lines was which greeting? Hint

Booga-booga

Shaboo shaboo

Pooti pooti

Na-nu Na-nu

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Question 9 of 10

9. Built in 1826, Sing Sing is a state maximum security prison. It holds over 2000 inmates and has a long history of capital punishment. What major city is this infamous prison located close to? Hint

Lansing

Cincinnati

Philadelphia

New York City

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Question 10 of 10

10. This musical was inspired by Elvis Presley getting drafted into the army in 1958. The story centers around a rock 'n' roll singer going into the service and the effects it has on a group of teenagers in a small town. Eventually it was made into a movie and has become a staple for high school amateur productions. Its name is "Bye Bye ___". Fill in the blank. Hint

Love

Birdie

Happiness

Bloomington

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Cello

When Yo-Yo Ma was only seven years old, he played at the White House for President Kennedy and in 2009 he played at Barack Obama's inauguration. By 2010 he'd already won 17 Grammys across various categories.

2. Amazingly beautiful, Bora Bora is always on the short list of the world's most breathtaking locations. Administered by France, this island is located where?

Answer: South Pacific

Bora Bora is part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. The Society Islands are subdivided into two groups: the Windward and Leeward Islands. Bora Bora is part of the Leeward Islands, while Tahiti is part of the Windward Islands. This cluster of islands is located about halfway between Australia and South America.

Answer: Tutus

Tutus can be made in different styles from various types of material, including muslin, tulle, nylon and organdy. The skirt typically has a bodice attached and has multiple layers to help accentuate the dancer's movements.

4. Stop squeezing me! I'll tell you everything! I'm rich chocolate cake layered with sweet creamy filling, rolled up into a cylinder and then coated with chocolate. I confess, I'm a:

Answer: Ho Ho

Hostess has been making Ho Hos since 1967. They were originally made in San Francisco by a local bakery.

5. "Oh no, Yogi! Ranger Smith just showed up and he's looking for his peanut butter sandwiches. We'd better hide over there in the bushes until he leaves." Who would have said this?

Answer: Boo Boo

Hanna-Barbera Productions created Yogi Bear and his sidekick Boo Boo. They hung out at Jellystone Park and were always getting into mischief. Yogi always said that he was "smarter than the average bear". His show first premiered in 1961.

Answer: Barbarella

Jane Fonda played the title character in "Barbarella". The movie was based on a French comic book series. Although the original movie bombed, it later became a cult hit due to its tongue-in-cheek script and bizarre sexual trappings. Sophia Loren was the original choice to play Barbarella, but she wisely turned down the role.

7. Sirhan Sirhan became infamous because he did what in 1968?

Answer: Murdered a U.S. Senator

Sirhan Sirhan is a Palestinian who assassinated then presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy on June 5, 1968. The shooting occurred at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Sirhan was sentenced to life in prison and was denied parole on at least 13 different occasions!

8. Early in his career, comedian/actor Robin Williams played Mork on the sitcom "Mork & Mindy". Portraying an alien from the planet Ork, one of his signature lines was which greeting?

Answer: Na-nu Na-nu

"Mork & Mindy" was actually a spin-off from "Happy Days". Williams had a number of catchphrases, including 'shazbot' and 'kay-o'. Also memorable was that his character always drank from cups using his finger. Pam Dawber played Mindy, and the show aired from 1978-1982.

9. Built in 1826, Sing Sing is a state maximum security prison. It holds over 2000 inmates and has a long history of capital punishment. What major city is this infamous prison located close to?

Answer: New York City

Located in Ossining, New York, about 30 miles from New York City, the name is derived from the local Native American tribe--the Sinck Sincks. Many of the inmates come from New York City and are then moved north up the Hudson River to Sing Sing for imprisonment. The phrase "up the river" (meaning in prison) originates from this.

Answer: Birdie

"Bye Bye Birdie" opened on Broadway in 1960 and ran for over 600 performances. It was made into a movie in 1963. Some well-known people who were part of the original Broadway cast included Dick Van Dyke, Chita Rivera and Paul Lynde. Janet Leigh and Ann Margaret both had roles in the movie adaptation.

Source: Author Omakase

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