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  Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy   great trivia quiz  
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Hugh Marston Hefner was born April 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He would go on to create one of the most iconic publishing franchises ever, "Playboy Enterprises", famous for magazines, models and mansions as well as big bashes and buxom bunnies. What a life!
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Aug 01 14
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  Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy   popular trivia quiz  
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This quiz is dedicated to the nearly 55 year old piece of Americana known as "Playboy" magazine and its founder.
Tough, 10 Qns, Mickey1229, Apr 12 08
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  Life and Times of Hugh Hefner    
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This quis is about 'Playboy' guru, Hugh Hefner. Good luck.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, NalaMarie, Oct 30 19
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Hugh Hefner Trivia Questions
1. When little Hugh was just a lad, he attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago. What notable event in Hef's teen years took place during his tenure there?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy

Answer: He started the high school newspaper.

His early work on the school's paper was just a hint about the career in journalism he would eventually enjoy. Hef's proud parents, Grace and Glen Hefner were understandably interested in his studies as they both shared the same occupation, they were both teachers. They were married for over half a century, from 1921 until 1976 when Glenn passed away.

2. When "Playboy" first hit newsstands in December of 1953, which famous actress was the magazine's first centerfold?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

Originally born Norma Jean Baker, Marilyn's famous gatefold photo is still a classic after nearly 55 years. She certainly set a high standard for future Playmates.

3. How old was Kimberley Conrad when she and Hugh were married?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: 26

They were married July 1, 1989. It was just before her 26th birthday (August 6, 1963). Hugh was 63 years old at the time. She was 'Playmate of the Month' (January 1988) and 'Playmate of the Year' (1989).

4. World War II was still raging when Hef graduated from high school, and he served his country by joining the Armed Forces. Of which brand of the services did he become a proud member?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy

Answer: U.S. Army

Hugh Hefner spent his time in the Army writing for a military newspaper. Fortunately the war ended two years after he entered service and he was discharged in 1946.

5. What does the 'M' stand for in Hugh's middle name?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: Marston

Hugh Marston Hefner was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

6. After WW2, Hef became a member of the Fighting Illini, enrolling at The University of Chicago at Champaign-Urbana (sometimes referred to as Urbana-Champaign). In what subject did he pursue his major?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy

Answer: Psychology

I was a bit surprised, as some of you probably were. He did take a double minor in Art and Creative Writing, and at the U. of Illinois he completed his studies and earned his degree in just two and a half years, graduating in 1949.

7. For the past 30 years Hugh Hefner has hosted a music festival at the Hollywood Bowl. What specific type of music is featured during the festival?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: Jazz

The Playboy Jazz Festival has been emceed by famous jazz fans including Bill Cosby among others. Hefner has been a jazz fan since his teens.

8. What are Hugh's parent's names?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: Glenn and Grace

Glenn and Grace had two sons, Hugh and Keith.

9. Hugh Hefner's first two wives bore him four children, two each. Kimberly Conrad became his second wife when wedding bells tolled in 1989. That union lasted until they split in 1998. Who was his first wife?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy

Answer: Mildred Williams

Hef and Mildred were college sweethearts and their marriage lasted a decade (1949-1959). Mildred is the mother of their daughter, Christie and son, David. Kimberly presented Hef with two sons, Marston and Cooper. She had been a Playboy Playmate in January 1988 and was The Playmate of the Year in 1999. The other three ladies have all been companions of Mr. Hefner...busy, busy, busy!

10. Which chain of stores made a corporate decision in 1986, under pressure from right wing religious groups, to stop carrying "Playboy" at any of its almost 5000 stores nation wide?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: Seven-Eleven

The Southland Corporation that owns the 7-11 chain gave into pressure and stopped selling "Playboy". "Playboy's" response was a "Girl's of 7-11" pictorial the following year.

11. In what year did Hugh graduate high school?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: 1944

Hugh graduated from Steimetz High School, in Chicago, Illinois. He had an IQ of 154. He wasn't a gifted student, just your run of the mill average guy who was getting by in school. He possessed a genius IQ (152), individualizing himself instead with his extracurricular activities such as starting a school paper, writing, drawing animation, and serving as president of the student council.

12. In 2006, "Playboy" opened it's first club since the 1980's in Las Vegas. At which popular Las Vegas Hotel and Casino would one find the 2006 "Playboy" Club?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: The Palms

The 55 story Palms features the famous "Ghost Bar" and also hosted a season of the MTV reality show "The Real World". The new "Playboy" club was an instant success.

13. As of 2001, how many sons does Hugh have?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: 3

Altogether Hugh has 4 children, one daughter, Christi (who is editor-in-chief of 'Playboy') and 3 sons, Cooper, Marston and David. David (born in 1955) and Christi, (born in 1952), were born to Hugh and his 1st wife, Millie. Cooper, (born in 1991), and Marston, (born in 1990), are from Kimberley.

14. The October 1985 issue of "Playboy" made history. What was different in the October, 1985 issue than any other previous issue of "Playboy"?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: No more staple in the Centerfold

It was the first issue without a staple to hold the three page centerfold in place. Comic Buck Henry even joked he never realized that attractive women didn't really have small staple holes in their midsection.

15. What type of animal does Hugh have named after him?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: rabbit

It is named in his honor. It is called a Sylvilagus Palustris Hefneri.

16. What did Hugh study at the Chicago Art Institute?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: anatomy

Hugh studied anatomy at the Chicago Art Institute then went on to attend the University of Illinois for 2 and a half years.

17. Which future US President famously admitted in a "Playboy" interview during his run for the White House, that he had "lusted after women in my heart, but not in my actions"?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: Jimmy Carter

The born again Christian Carter was the one. Even though the article hit the newsstands about a month before the election, he was still able to defeat Gerald Ford.

18. Which model/actress appeared on the cover and in a pictorial of the March 1980 issue of "Playboy", and then reappeared for the cover and pictorial of the December 1994 issue to celebrate her 40th birthday?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: Bo Derek

Bo made several appearances in "Playboy" between 1980 and 1994. Her husband John Derek was usually her photographer, as he had been with his two previous wives, Linda Evans and Ursala Andress.

19. In what month and year was Hugh arrested for having a 'Playboy' pictorial of Jayne Mansfield on his person?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: June 1963

The outcome of the trial was that a hung jury voted for an acquittal with a vote of 7-5.

20. Each year "Playboy" honors one of the twelve Playmates from the previous year as the new "Playmate of the Year". In what month's issue does "Playboy" annually present the new "Playmate of the Year"?

From Quiz Hugh Hefner and the World of Playboy

Answer: June

The June issue honors the "Playmate of the Year" with a new sexy pictorial and Hefner honors her with prizes like a new car and in excess of $100,000 in cash.

21. In what month and year was Hugh born?

From Quiz Life and Times of Hugh Hefner

Answer: April 1926

He was born on the 6th of April in the year 1926 in Chicago, IL.

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