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I'm On Atkins! Trivia Quiz

As an author challenge title from the player known as kyleisalive, this quiz will deal with the many personalities in our history that have been blessed with the last name of Atkins.

A multiple-choice quiz by Spaudrey. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Spaudrey

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,536

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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231

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Question 1 of 10

1. This first Atkins had a budding acting career, peaking at his debut starring opposite Brooke Shields in "The Blue Lagoon". He became typecast as the actor you need if they need to be shirtless, for in addition to the acting talent, he was very handsome and looked great unclothed from the waist up. Who was this Atkins? Hint

Calvin Atkins

Forrest Atkins

Christopher Atkins

James Atkins

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Atkins isn't specific individual but can refer to anyone in the British military. The term was used heavily in World War I as a general name to describe a British soldier. What is this name? Hint

Tommy Atkins

Jimmy Atkins

Johnnie Atkins

Danny Atkins

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kenneth Lavon Atkins is a journeyman National Basketball Association player, playing mostly point guard. In his NBA career, which began in 1999, he has played for at least nine different teams. He isn't known by Kenneth, however. What is the nickname he goes by when on the hardwood floors of the NBA? Hint

Spud

Sharpie

Chucky

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Question 4 of 10

4. A legend in the field of country music, this Atkins began his career in Nashville and developed a style that was inspired by Django Reinhardt and Les Paul. He would go on to win fourteen Grammy Awards along with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Hits include "Mr. Sandman" and "Yakety Axe". Who is this country icon? Hint

George Atkins

Chet Atkins

Roy Atkins

Perry Atkins

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Atkins received her infamy for the association with the Charles Manson family. She was partly responsible for many of the deaths stemming from the Tate/LaBianca murders, and she ended up breaking the record for longest incarcerated female in the California prison system, being denied parole 18 times. Known as Sadie Mae Glutz inside the "family, what was her real name? Hint

Jeri Atkins

Susan Atkins

Donna Atkins

Beth Atkins

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Atkins is an African-American actress who appeared in the UPN sitcom "Half and Half" for four seasons, and the WB network sitcom "Smart Guy" for three years. She began working on a new sitcom for TBS called "Are We There Yet" in 2010. Who is this Atkins actress? Hint

Essence Atkins

Telma Atkins

Phylicia Atkins

Tempest Atkins

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jeffrey Atkins is a rapper with two Billboard Number One albums, one of which was "Pain Is Love" in 2001, and two Billboard Number One singles, collaborations with Jennifer Lopez and Ashanti. But you don't know him as Jeffrey Atkins. You know him as what? Hint

Ludacris

Ja Rule

Sisqo

Coolio

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Question 8 of 10

8. The title for the quiz was inspired by a diet fad called the Atkins diet that was at its peak in 2004. Also known as the Atkins Nutritional Approach, it focused the dieters' intake on eliminating carbohydrates and staying strictly on proteins from things like meat and cheese. This diet was created by and named for which of these Atkins? Hint

Darren Atkins, PhD

Timothy Atkins, PhD

Robert Atkins, MD

Nicholas Atkins, MD

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Atkins spent a 17-year career in the National Football League at the position of Defensive End. He would make the Pro Bowl nine times, all with the Chicago Bears. His scary size (6'8" or 203 cm) made him a formidable foe between 1953 and 1969, and the fact he was also a high jump champion in college meant he had unseen agility to match. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. Who is this behemoth of an Atkins? Hint

Dick Atkins

Terry Atkins

Doug Atkins

Howie Atkins

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Question 10 of 10

10. This acting Atkins has had a busy career starting in 1998. His biggest role was as Dr. Michael Gallant in the long running NBC drama "ER". He appeared in sixty episodes as the doctor with military background. His character would marry Neela during the show's time, and he would be killed soon after on a military tour in Iraq in Season 12 (May 2006). He also has starred in the USA Network show "White Collar" since the show's inception as Special Agent Clinton Jones. Who is this Atkins? Hint

Aziz Atkins

Rahim Atkins

Abdur Atkins

Sharif Atkins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Christopher Atkins

Christopher Atkins also had a one-year stint on the prime time soap "Dallas", a young man J.R.'s wife Sue Ellen had an affair with. Also starring in the 1982 movie "The Pirate Movie", his career didn't continue with star roles as it did in the early stages, but he has made the occasional appearance in various B-movies and television shows.

Answer: Tommy Atkins

The term Tommy Atkins, or just Tommy, is not as widely used as it was in the time of our two world wars, but the military still uses the term "tom" to describe someone involved in paratrooping.

Answer: Chucky

Chucky Atkins has played for many teams; his longest tenure was spent with the Detroit Pistons which lasted four seasons. He went undrafted from South Florida University, and began his pro career in Europe before working his way up to starter with the previously mentioned Pistons.

Answer: Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins was never one to rest on his country roots; he enjoyed collaborating with dozens of people, some of whom include non-country artists Mark Knopfler and Ray Charles. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 77.

Answer: Susan Atkins

Susan Atkins served one week short of forty years in prison, dying in 2009. She gave birth to a son during her time with the Manson family, a son she was forced to give up for adoption after her murder conviction. No contact was ever made between Susan and her son while she was in prison.

Answer: Essence Atkins

Essence Atkins was to be a member of the cast of "Saved By the Bell: The College Years" and actually appeared in the pilot. But one of the original stars of the first show, Tiffani Amber Theissen, changed her mind about staying with the show, and so Essence was let go. She also had sporadic work on NBC's "The Cosby Show" in the late 1980's.

Answer: Ja Rule

Ja Rule hit the top of the charts with "I'm Real" with Jennifer Lopez, and "Always On Time" with Ashanti. His other Number One album was "Rule 3:36" in 2000. He was known as controversial, never shying away from a feud with another rapper. Unfortunately for Mr. Atkins (or Mr. Rule if you prefer), he has spent time in prison for illegal gun and drug possession, and tax evasion.

Answer: Robert Atkins, MD

Robert Atkins, MD, used the diet to lose a significant amount of weight in the early 1970's, and he used the method to write books about it. The diet fad took off in the early 2000's, but faded soon after when people lost interest in non-stop proteins. Robert Atkins slipped on the ice in 2003, and did not recover from the head trauma, dying 9 days later.

Answer: Doug Atkins

According to Pat Summerall, Doug Atkins was allegedly released by the Cleveland Browns for belching in a team meeting. That led to the Chicago Bears obtaining him and his Hall of Fame career in 1955. He went on to being named to the 1960's All-Decade team, and eventually put on the NFL Network's "Top 10 Pass Rushers of All Time" list at Number Nine.

His career was before the creation of the sack statistic, so no one really knows how many he would have had. But his ability to either mow an offensive line down or to just jump over them made him incredibly hard to block.

He originally went to the University of Tennessee on a basketball scholarship.

Answer: Sharif Atkins

Sharif Atkins has appeared in over 100 episodes of television between "ER" and "White Collar", so it is safe to call him a veteran actor now. Other shows he has associated with are USA Network's "The 4400" and UPN's "Eve". He was born in 1975 and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in theatre/speech.

Source: Author Spaudrey

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