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They Died in January 2013 Trivia Quiz

These questions are about people who died in January 2013.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Robert907

Time
4 mins

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356,435

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Singer Patti Page died January 1, 2013. What song recorded by Page in 1950 became her signature tune? Hint

This Land is Your Land

Crazy

Tennessee Waltz

Your Cheatin' Heart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actor Conrad Bain died January 14, 2013. Best remembered as the father in the series "Different Strokes", Bain previously played the part of Dr. Arthur Harmon in which 1970s television show? Hint

All in the Family

Good Times

The Jeffersons

Maude

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Question 3 of 10

3. Screenwriter T.S. Cook died January 5, 2013. Cook was best known for co-writing which 1979 movie starring Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon? Hint

Julia

Coming Home

The China Syndrome

On Golden Pond

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Question 4 of 10

4. Radio host and columnist Pauline Phillips died January 16, 2013. Under what name is Pauline better known as? Hint

Abigail Van Buren

Arianna Huffington

Ann Landers

Maureen Dowd

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Question 5 of 10

5. Major league baseball manager Earl Weaver died January 19, 2013. With which franchise did Weaver spend his entire 17 years as manager? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Boston Red Sox

Chicago Cubs

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Guitarist John Wilkinson died January 11, 2013. What was the name of the backup band for Elvis Presley that Wilkinson was a member from August 1969 until Presley's death in 1977? Hint

The Tennessee Three

The Heartbreakers

The TCB Band

The Strangers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Film director and stuntman David R. Ellis died January 7, 2013. What 2006 movie starring Samuel L. Jackson, more famous for its name than its plot, did Ellis direct? Hint

V for Vendetta

Slither

Snakes on a Plane

How To Eat Fried Worms

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Question 8 of 10

8. British director Michael Winner died January 21, 2013. What film starring Charles Bronson that spawned a number of sequels did Winner direct in 1974? Hint

Dirty Harry

The Magnificent Seven

Death Wish

The Dirty Dozen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Author Evan S. Connell died January 10, 2013. Which 1990 Merchant-Ivory movie starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward was based on two of Connell's most famous works? Hint

Mr. and Mrs. Bridge

The Remains of the Day

Howard's End

A Room with a View

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Question 10 of 10

10. Baseball Hall of Famer Stan Musial died January 19, 2013. Which of the following is not true about Stan "The Man" Musial's career? Hint

Won three MVP and three World Series titles

Had 1,815 hits at home and 1,815 on the road

Played his entire career in Pittsburgh

Played in 24 All-Star Games

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Singer Patti Page died January 1, 2013. What song recorded by Page in 1950 became her signature tune?

Answer: Tennessee Waltz

"Crazy" was Patsy Cline's song while "Your Cheatin' Heart" belongs to Hank Williams. Woody Guthrie is best known for "This Land is Your Land". The "Tennessee Waltz" was one of the biggest selling singles of the 20th century. It is also one of the official songs for the state of Tennessee.

2. Actor Conrad Bain died January 14, 2013. Best remembered as the father in the series "Different Strokes", Bain previously played the part of Dr. Arthur Harmon in which 1970s television show?

Answer: Maude

Bain played the next door neighbor and conservative foil to Bea Arthur's feminist portrayal of Maude Findlay. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Bain served in the Canadian Army in World War II. Shortly thereafter, he moved to New York to pursue an acting career.

3. Screenwriter T.S. Cook died January 5, 2013. Cook was best known for co-writing which 1979 movie starring Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon?

Answer: The China Syndrome

"The China Syndrome" dealt with the near-meltdown at a nuclear power plant and the ensuing cover up. The movie was released twelve days before the actual accident at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania.

4. Radio host and columnist Pauline Phillips died January 16, 2013. Under what name is Pauline better known as?

Answer: Abigail Van Buren

Born Pauline Esther Friedman, Phillips began the "Dear Abby" advice column in 1956. Her twin sister Esther Pauline Friedman became advice coumnist Ann Landers.

5. Major league baseball manager Earl Weaver died January 19, 2013. With which franchise did Weaver spend his entire 17 years as manager?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Weaver took over managing the Orioles in 1968 and led the team to 1480 wins, four American League championships and the 1970 World Series title. Weaver was known for his temper, resulting in his ejection from 91 games during his career.

6. Guitarist John Wilkinson died January 11, 2013. What was the name of the backup band for Elvis Presley that Wilkinson was a member from August 1969 until Presley's death in 1977?

Answer: The TCB Band

TCB originated from Presley's personal motto "Taking Care of Business". Wilkinson played 1,200 shows with Elvis. After Presley's death, Wilkinson made his living in retail and airline services management.

7. Film director and stuntman David R. Ellis died January 7, 2013. What 2006 movie starring Samuel L. Jackson, more famous for its name than its plot, did Ellis direct?

Answer: Snakes on a Plane

Venomous snakes are introduced into a passenger plane to kill a witness to a mob killing in a film with a very straightforward title. The word of mouth generated on the internet did not translate into success as the film underperformed at the box office. Ellis also directed "Final Destination 2," "Cellular", "Asylum and The Final Destination".

8. British director Michael Winner died January 21, 2013. What film starring Charles Bronson that spawned a number of sequels did Winner direct in 1974?

Answer: Death Wish

Bronson played Paul Kersey, an architect who becomes a vigilante when his wife is murdered. The movie spawned four sequels. In addition to three of the Death Wish movies, Winner also directed "Chato's Land", "The Mechanic", "The Stone Killer" and "The Big Sleep".

9. Author Evan S. Connell died January 10, 2013. Which 1990 Merchant-Ivory movie starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward was based on two of Connell's most famous works?

Answer: Mr. and Mrs. Bridge

The movie is adapted from the 1959 novel "Mrs. Bridge" and the 1969 "Mr. Bridge". The story follows a traditional family living in Missouri during the 1930s and 40s.

10. Baseball Hall of Famer Stan Musial died January 19, 2013. Which of the following is not true about Stan "The Man" Musial's career?

Answer: Played his entire career in Pittsburgh

Musial played his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1948, he finished one home run short in his quest for the Triple Crown (best in home runs, runs batted in and batting average). His 3630 hits, evenly split at home and on the road, is quite remarkable.

Source: Author Robert907

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