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What About Papa? Trivia Quiz


While mamas might get a majority of the credit for many of the things we all enjoy, papas also have their moments. Let's check out a few papas in our world.

A multiple-choice quiz by beergirllaura. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
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319,402
Updated
Jul 23 22
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10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which American writer, nicknamed 'Papa', wrote 1932's 'Death in the Afternoon' and 1937's 'To Have and Have Not'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. With lyrics written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, and composed by Michel Legrand, what song was nominated for an Academy Award in 1983? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Famous for its thermal baths and the main trade center of the Somlo wine region, the town of Papa is located in which European country? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The acronym PAPA is used by which sports organization? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the 1960s, The Mamas and the Papas had only one song which made it to number one on the U.S. charts. Which of their songs reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the animated series 'The Smurfs', Papa Smurf led his village through numerous adventures, including several that featured an evil wizard. What was that wizard's name?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which four-person California rock band released 'Metamorphosis' in 2009? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What Temptations song hit number one on the Billboard's Hot 100 list and won three Grammy Awards in 1973? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who owned the NFL Chicago bears for 63 years, coached the team for 40 years, and was nicknamed Papa Bear? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Known as Papa Doc, who was the president/dictator of Haiti from 1957 until 1971? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which American writer, nicknamed 'Papa', wrote 1932's 'Death in the Afternoon' and 1937's 'To Have and Have Not'?

Answer: 'Papa' Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was renowned for his deceptively simple writing style, his understatement and economy with words. While he held Ring Lardner as his main influence and idol, J.D. Salinger, Hunter S. Thompson and Elmore Leonard have all claimed Hemingway as their primary influence. 'Papa' Hemingway won a Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for 'The Old Man and the Sea', and in 1954 he was awarded a Nobel Prize for literature.
2. With lyrics written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, and composed by Michel Legrand, what song was nominated for an Academy Award in 1983?

Answer: Papa Can You Hear Me?

'Papa Can You Hear Me?' was performed by Barbra Streisand in the 1983 film 'Yentl'. And, although it was nominated for an Academy Award, it lost out to 'Flashdance - What a Feeling'. Nina Simone and Charlotte Church have both released versions of 'Papa Can You Hear Me', and the song was parodied in the 2002 film 'Austin Powers in Goldmember'.
3. Famous for its thermal baths and the main trade center of the Somlo wine region, the town of Papa is located in which European country?

Answer: Hungary

Papa lies close to the northern edge of the Bakony Hills. Famed for its baroque architecture, it is the cultural and economic center of the region. Despite sustaining heavy damage during World War II, restoration work has made the town a viable tourist destination.
4. The acronym PAPA is used by which sports organization?

Answer: Professional Amateur Pinball Association

PAPA is an organization that promotes and supports pinball as both a recreational and competitive sport. PAPA sponsors annual World Championships with cash prizes. The championship games are divided into five different levels, giving both beginners and skilled players an opportunity for competition.
5. During the 1960s, The Mamas and the Papas had only one song which made it to number one on the U.S. charts. Which of their songs reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Answer: Monday, Monday

The Mamas and the Papas achieved success with their folk, psychedelic rock, and sunshine pop music. They released five albums between 1965 and 1968, and while several of their songs made the charts, 1966's 'Monday, Monday' was their only number one hit in the U.S.

The 1967 song 'Dedicated to the One I Love' reached number two in the U.K. In 1998, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
6. In the animated series 'The Smurfs', Papa Smurf led his village through numerous adventures, including several that featured an evil wizard. What was that wizard's name?

Answer: Gargamel

'The Smurfs' was an animated series in the U.S. which ran from 1981 until 1990, with a total of 421 episodes. The series was based on characters created by a Belgian cartoonist named Peyo. His Smurf characters debuted in the Belgian magazine 'Spirou' in 1958 as part of 'The Flute With Six Holes'. Gargamel, who caused countless problems and posed many dangers for the Smurfs, was also the one who created Smurfette.
7. Which four-person California rock band released 'Metamorphosis' in 2009?

Answer: Papa Roach

Originally a garage band, Papa Roach has released five albums and has sold over ten million copies. Their albums include: 2000's 'Infest', 2002's 'Lovehatetragedy', 2004's 'Getting Away With Murder', 2006's 'The Paramour Sessions' and 2009's 'Metamorphosis'.

They are not restricted to one genre, and have recorded and performed alternative rock, hard rock, nu-metal, alternative metal and post-grunge numbers. The band's name comes from lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix's grandfather who was nicknamed Papa Roach.
8. What Temptations song hit number one on the Billboard's Hot 100 list and won three Grammy Awards in 1973?

Answer: Papa Was a Rolling Stone

Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' was originally recorded in 1971 by the group The Undisputed Truth. It was remade for the Temptations, and along with 'My Girl' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg', has a place on the Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest Songs of All Times list.
9. Who owned the NFL Chicago bears for 63 years, coached the team for 40 years, and was nicknamed Papa Bear?

Answer: George Halas

George Halas, in addition to being an owner and coach, was also a player--a wide receiver and defensive end--and wore #7. He was a straightforward man, renowned in the sports world for his integrity, honesty and insistence on discipline, both for himself and his team.

The Chicago Bears were originally the Decatur Staleys, and then the Chicago Staleys before becoming the Bears. They took the 'Bears' name as a tribute to the Chicago Cubs who allowed them to use Wrigley Field.
10. Known as Papa Doc, who was the president/dictator of Haiti from 1957 until 1971?

Answer: Francois Duvalier

Dr. Francois Duvalier was born in Haiti, and went on to rule the country as an autocrat who used his private militia to enforce state-sponsored terrorism. In addition to being a practicing Roman-Catholic, he claimed to be a Voodoo priest.
Source: Author beergirllaura

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