Summerfallwinterspring Multiple Choice Quiz | Thematic Fun

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1. Princess Summerfall Winterspring was a recurring character on what children's television show that ran from 1947 to 1960?

Answer: Howdy Doody

The original actress who portrayed the Indian Princess was Judy Tyler. She went on to co-star with Elvis Presley in "Jail House Rock" (1957). She died that same year in an automobile accident in Wyoming at the age of 24.

2. In 1957, what song did Pat Boone sing of his love in the springtime?

Answer: April Love

"April Love" was the theme song in the film by the same name in which Boone co-starred with Shirley Jones. The song was nominated for an Academy Award but lost out to Frank Sinatra's "All the Way". Boone had had a smash hit that same year with "Love Letters in the Sand".

3. What is the name of the world-wide luxury hotel and resort chain whose home offices are in Toronto, Canada?

Answer: The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons boasts about 85 hotels and resorts in 35 countries. In addition to upscale accommodations, the chain emphasizes personal services.

4. Jersey boy Frankie Valli sang his way to success with such catchy tunes as "Can't Take My Eyes off You" (1967) and "Sherry" (1962). What was the name of his back-up group?

Answer: The Four Seasons

Valli often sang in falsetto which gave the Four Seasons a distinctive sound. In 2005 a Broadway production called "Jersey Boys" opened featuring their repertoire and also telling personal stories of the four members. The production has been emulated in several venues. Valli suffered a hearing loss in 1970 that was not restored until 1980.

5. "Winter of Our Discontent" was John Steinbeck's last novel; it dealt with corruption and morals in a New England town. From what Shakespearean play did Steinbeck borrow the title?

Answer: Richard III

"Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this son of York" is the opening line of Richard III and is often heard when one reflects on hard times. The novel received indifferent reviews and is generally considered a minor work compared to "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939), "Of Mice and Men" (1937), or "East of Eden" (1952).

6. If it is fall in Canada, what is the season in Argentina?

Answer: Spring

In the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed. Spring Day is September 21st in Argentina.

7. According to the nursery rhyme, what is Wednesday's child full of?

Answer: Woe

This is an old rhyme designed to teach young children the days of the week. It may leave some a little depressed, especially those born on Wednesday.

"Mondays child is fair of face,
Tuesdays child is full of grace,
Wednesdays child is full of woe,
Thursdays child has far to go,
Fridays child is loving and giving,
Saturdays child works hard for his living,
And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay"

8. What connects Roger Williams, Manfred Mann, Joan Crawford and Johnny Mercer?

Answer: Autumn Leaves

In 1955 Roger Williams' "Autumn Leaves" piano recording was the number one song in the United States for four weeks.

In 1966 Manfred Mann made a rock recording of "Autumn Leaves".

In 1956 Joan Crawford starred in the film "Autumn Leaves" which Nat Cole sang over the titles.

Johnny Mercer wrote the English lyrics to "Autumn Leaves".

9. Around June 21 each year, what astronomical event occurs in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer: Summer Solstice

The summer solstice divides spring and summer, while the winter solstice divides fall and winter. The equinoxes divide winter and spring, and summer and fall. These calculations are based on the distance of the earth to the sun.

10. This actress shone in roles as a mother. She was the mother in "Little Women" (1933) and in "You Can't Take It With You" (1938), for which she earned an Academy Award nomination. She is most remembered, however, for her radio and television series "December Bride" (1952-1959). What 'seasoned' actress played the part?

Answer: Spring Byington

"December Bride" was seen just after "I Love Lucy", which gave it a big rating boost. Byington was multi-talented. She was an actress in South America for several years and worked on Broadway until joining films in 1931. She was married but divorced in 1920 and later had long term relationships with Marjorie Main and Maude Adams.

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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