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61.
  The Wrath of a Khan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name 'Khan' comes from a Mongol title for a military ruler. These famous Khans might not be 'Star Trek' villains, but you may have heard of some of them...
Tough, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Apr 18 14
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Kankurette gold member
353 plays
62.
  Keeping Up with the Joneses   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name Jones is common in most English-speaking countries, and keeping up with them is a goal for many of us. The Jones boys (and girls) in this quiz have all set a pretty high standard. How many do you know?
Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 01 05
Tough
spanishliz editor
790 plays
63.
  Smith or Jones?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz has answers which have some connection to the names Smith or Jones. I hope that you enjoy playing it!
Average, 15 Qns, demurechicky, Nov 14 18
Average
demurechicky gold member
Nov 14 18
1702 plays
64.
  The Surname is Just Coincidental    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Two unrelated people sharing the same surname. Your task is simply to determine it.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Dec 06 20
Average
gme24 gold member
Dec 06 20
316 plays
65.
  Last Name Ford    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are about people with the last name Ford.
Average, 10 Qns, Robert907, Feb 09 14
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Robert907 gold member
740 plays
66.
  It's Good to be King! People named King (All U.S.)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We've had all kinds of Kings, from Elvis, the King of R&R to Michael, the King of Pop. We've even had a king with the golden touch and one who tried to climb the Empire State Building. Here we have ten more Kings, at least in name.
Tough, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 07 18
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paulmallon gold member
Jun 07 18
525 plays
67.
  Little Shop of Morris    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Morris has never been one of the most popular last names and currently ranks #56 in the USA, with about 1 in 865 people. But the name does have some familiarity in celebrity; here are ten examples of Morris appearing on dressing room plaques.
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Apr 06 15
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Spaudrey
260 plays
68.
  "Spencer Dispenser" II: Last Name Spencers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I had a quiz based on people who had my same first name, Spencer. In my research, I came across a number of people with the LAST name of Spencer. Hope you learn something.
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Jan 08 11
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Spaudrey
267 plays
69.
  What's That You Say Mrs. Robinson?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How many of these famous people, both Mrs. and Mr. Robinsons, from the United States and Europe, do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Jan 22 13
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Rowena8482 gold member
505 plays
70.
  Last Name Ryan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are about people with the last name Ryan.
Average, 10 Qns, Robert907, Nov 12 14
Average
Robert907 gold member
533 plays
71.
  Which Harding - Warren or Tonya?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz about two of the most colorful people in 20th century history: Warren Harding (US President) and Tonya Harding (ex-figure skater). I will name a fact, and you have to determine if the fact relates to Warren, Tonya, neither, or both. Have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, Mrs_Seizmagraff, Mar 20 14
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Mrs_Seizmagraff
833 plays
72.
  Good 'Evans!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As well as being one of the most common surnames in Wales, Evans is a name shared by millions of people all over the world. Not all of them are as well known as the ones in this quiz are - but which of them do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, MaggieG, May 02 12
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MaggieG gold member
587 plays
73.
  I'm On Atkins!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Nov 12 11
Average
Spaudrey
233 plays
74.
  What's in a Name? Keeping up with the Joneses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A well known phrase, but do we really want to keep up with 'em?
Tough, 10 Qns, operator42, Apr 28 07
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operator42
1374 plays
75.
  I Was Saying Boo-urns    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are about people with the last name Burns.
Average, 10 Qns, Robert907, Oct 18 13
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Robert907 gold member
259 plays
76.
  The Name's Holmes (American)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions all deal with people with the last name Holmes.
Tough, 10 Qns, Robert907, Sep 24 13
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Robert907 gold member
395 plays
77.
  Call Me Coop    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A sequel to my quiz on fictional Coopers; these questions are about real people with the last name Cooper.
Average, 10 Qns, Robert907, Mar 14 17
Average
Robert907 gold member
477 plays
78.
  No, Not THAT One, The Other One!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Though all the people in this quiz have achievements of their own, they are often overshadowed by their more famous namesakes. As I have chosen the less well-known holders of each name some of the questions might be a little obscure.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ErnestS, Mar 05 10
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ErnestS
584 plays
79.
  Diamonds Are Forever    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are all sorts of people with the last name Diamond. While diamonds are the hardest substance, hopefully this quiz won't be all that hard.
Difficult, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Aug 15 13
Difficult
parrotman2006 gold member
405 plays
80.
  Moore Disambiguation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A continuation of the disambiguation theme, this time focused on people who share the surname Moore.
Tough, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Apr 12 10
Tough
parrotman2006 gold member
364 plays
81.
  Know Your Bush    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions. Is the answer George Bush, his son George W. Bush, his other son Jeb Bush, or is it Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the rock band Bush?
Average, 10 Qns, James76255, May 20 10
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James76255
672 plays
82.
  Write to the right Wright    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I found a message when I got home, asking me to contact Obliterated Wright, and obliterated was what the dog had done to the note. So I will write to a few Wrights and you may be able to tell me if I have the right Wright.
Average, 10 Qns, ASA, Jan 19 13
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ASA
457 plays
83.
  Hit the Hayes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how much you know about various people with the surname Hayes.
Tough, 10 Qns, debodun, Dec 13 13
Tough
debodun
306 plays
84.
  Famous Fletchers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The name Fletcher comes from the French word for arrow, flèche, and means arrow smith. My ancestor, Robert Fletcher, emigrated from England to Massachusetts in 1630. Here are 10 questions about famous Fletchers. May your answers hit the mark.
Tough, 10 Qns, Vanya98, Nov 08 15
Tough
Vanya98
207 plays
85.
  My Johnson Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these questions deal with people with the last name Johnson.
Tough, 10 Qns, Robert907, Oct 06 12
Tough
Robert907 gold member
528 plays
86.
  Along Came Jones    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief look at famous and not so famous folk called Jones... Good Luck.
Average, 10 Qns, Ikabud, Oct 16 24
Average
Ikabud
Oct 16 24
1412 plays
87.
  Morgan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz entirely about some famous people named Morgan.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Oct 07 15
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robert362
541 plays
88.
  Famous People: Last Name 'Fuller'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my family names is 'Fuller', so here's a quiz about famous 'Fullers.'
Tough, 10 Qns, ravenskye, Aug 01 05
Tough
ravenskye
413 plays
89.
  Taylor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Taylor" is a very common name; here's a look at some prominent people who have been called by it.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Oct 21 13
Tough
robert362
750 plays
90.
  As Common as Smith and Jones    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The most common names seem to be Smith and Jones. Here are a few people who have those names.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Oct 01 10
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robert362
760 plays
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Same Surname Trivia Questions

61. In which sport were Jackie and Frank Robinson (no relation to each other) among the first African American players to compete at the highest levels?

From Quiz
What's That You Say Mrs. Robinson?

Answer: Baseball

Although Jackie Robinson did have a brother named Frank, he never played Major League Baseball, and was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash while Jackie was still in high school. Jackie was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, and his shirt number, 42, was the first to be retired in his honour in MLB. Frank Robinson was twice a member of the Baltimore Orioles team when they won the World Series, and was also elected to the Hall of Fame, in 1982.

62. Can you guess the famous surname, one of them being the daughter of a famous Indian sitar player. James Earl-, Norah-, Casey-, John Paul-, Grace-

From Quiz Famous Surnames

Answer: Jones

James Earl Jones was born on the 17th January, 1931 and he is an American actor of over 50 years who also served as an Army Ranger during the Korean War. He starred in the movie "Malcolm X" in 1972 and was the voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" saga. Norah Jones was born on the 30th May, 1979 and is an American singer-songwriter, pianist and actress. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shanker and her mother's Billie Holiday albums were listened to over and over again when she was young. Casey Jones (1863-1900) was an American railroad engineer who died when his passenger train, The Cannonball Express, collided with a freight train on a foggy, wet night. He became a hero when he tried to save many lives that day and is depicted on a 3 cent U.S. postage stamp. John Paul Jones (1747-1792), was a Scottish sailor and the United States' first well known naval fighter in the American revolution. Grace Jones was born on the 19th May, 1948. She is a Jamaican singer, actress and model who starred in the 1985 James Bond film 'A View to a Kill'.

63. Actress Jeanne Cooper began playing the character of Katherine Chancellor in the daytime drama "The Young and the Restless" in 1973. What star of the 1980s television show "L.A. Law" is Jeanne Cooper's son?

From Quiz Call Me Coop

Answer: Corbin Bernsen

Bernsen played the part of divorce attorney Arnie Becker on the 1986-1994 television show. Cooper also guest starred on "L.A. Law" as Arnie Becker's mother.

64. For what historic event is Californian Congressman Leo Ryan best remembered?

From Quiz Last Name Ryan

Answer: Jonestown Massacre

Inspired by John F. Kennedy, Leo Ryan worked his way up San Francisco politics eventually making his way to the House of Representatives. In November 1978, Congressman Ryan went to Jonestown, Guyana to investigate reports of abuses at the Peoples Temple lead by Jim Jones. Ryan was murdered as he tried to leave with cult members. Nine hundred and nine members of the cult also died in a mass murder/suicide.

65. Charles "Tex" Watson (born 1945) is an American convicted mass murderer. What crime was Watson convicted of and sentenced to death for?

From Quiz My Dear Watson

Answer: Tate-LaBianca Murders

A member of the Charles Manson "family", Watson was convicted of brutally killing seven people including actress Sharon Tate and Rosemary & Leno LaBianca in 1969. He escaped execution when capital punishment was ruled invalid in California in 1972. He has been denied parole 14 times.

66. American football player Ernie Holmes was most famous for playing for the Pittsburgh franchise from 1972-77. What was the nickname of the defense of the Pittsburgh team of that era?

From Quiz The Name's Holmes (American)

Answer: The Steel Curtain

Ernie Holmes won two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers. Along with Joe Greene, Dwight White and L.C. Greenwood, Holmes formed the most feared front four of their era.

67. Jack Johnson was the World Heavyweight boxing champion from 1908-1915. In 1910, what former undefeated champion came out of retirement to challenge Johnson?

From Quiz My Johnson Quiz

Answer: James L. Jeffries

The African American champion easily defeated Jeffries. Although it took many years to integrate sports in the United States, Johnson's win is viewed as an important early victory for racial advancement.

68. 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?

From Quiz I'm On Atkins!

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.

69. Matt Welsh is an Australian swimmer who was a world record holder in which stroke?

From Quiz Meet the Welches

Answer: Butterfly

Matt secured gold medals at World Championship events in two disciplines, butterfly and backstroke. In all he has won five gold medals at the 'Worlds' and collected three silver medals and a bronze. The gold medal proved elusive to him at the Olympic Games with his best result being a silver medal behind Lenny Krayzelburg at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

70. Ali and Robin Campbell were founder members of which UK group?

From Quiz The Campbells Are Coming

Answer: UB40

UB40 were formed in 1978, in Birmingham, with Ali Campbell as lead singer. They sang in a reggae style, reworking songs such as 'Red Red Wine' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love', which brought them success in both the UK and USA. Ali left the band in 2008 to pursue a solo career and was replaced by another brother, Duncan. Their father, Ian, had been a successful folk singer in the 1960s with his Ian Campbell Folk Group which also included Lorna Campbell, Ian's sister.

71. Which nationally-recognized Fitzgerald was a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (DVM) and best known from his series, "Emergency Vets"?

From Quiz Famous Fitzgeralds

Answer: Kevin

Born on September 23, 1951, Kevin Terrel Fitzgerald received his DVM in 1983 from Colorado State University. Fitzgerald became well-known from the series, "Emergency Vets" (1998-2002) and "E-Vet Interns" (2007) on the popular cable channel, "Animal Planet". The shows were filmed from Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, Colorado where Dr. Fitzgerald has been employed since 1985. When he is not taking care of animals, the busy vet is an assistant professor at the University of Denver in veterinary, travels to various locations for speaking and lecture engagements, and is seriously involved in his second love: stand-up comedy. He believes in having a positive attitude and laughter, which is the best medicine of all! Now for the big surprise: he has a horrible fear of spiders! Imagine that.

72. Which Hall, who hosted a late night talk show from 1989 to 1994, might have been decked by Jay Leno, after saying on-air that he would "kick Jay's [butt]"?

From Quiz Deck the Halls

Answer: Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall is an actor/comedian best known for his late night talk show. After hosting "The Late Show" in 1987, and performing well in the host role, Hall was offered his own show shortly afterwards. The comment about kicking Jay Leno's butt was made in reference to television ratings, after Leno landed the role of host of "The Tonight Show". The two hosts had somewhat of a rivalry going, but patched things up after Hall's show ended. Arsenio Hall has since appeared on "The Tonight Show" and "The Jay Leno Show" several times. In addition to his talk show, Hall has appeared in films such as "Harlem Nights" (1989) and "Coming to America" (1988). He is also active in the fight against HIV/AIDS and has filmed commercials designed to increase awareness about the disease.

73. Who played the part of Bridget Jones in the films based on her diaries?

From Quiz That Jones Boy

Answer: Renee Zellweger

Bridget Jones' Diary actually started life as a newspaper column in the British daily broadsheet, the "Independent". The author, Helen Fielding, turned the diaries into novels, and in 2001, "Bridget Jones' Diary" was released as a film, to be followed three years later by "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason". Renee Zellweger starred in both films.

74. What game was invented by Neville Chamberlain?

From Quiz No, Not THAT One, The Other One!

Answer: Snooker

Not Arthur Neville Chamberlain, the British prime-minister who signed the Munich agreement with Adolf Hitler in 1938 and declared that he had achieved "peace in our time". The man in question is actually Sir Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain (1856-1944), British Army officer in India and later Inspector-General of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Chamberlain claimed that he invented the game in 1875 by introducing coloured balls to billiards in the officer's mess of the 11th Devonshire Regiment in Jabalpur, India. Allegedly, the word 'snooker', meaning a wet-behind-the-ears new recruit, was originally used as an insult. When a player missed a shot, Chamberlain exclaimed "Why, you're a regular snooker!" When the player took offense, Chamberlain calmed him down by saying that all of them were still "snookers at the game" as it was so new.

75. In March 1981, my attempt to impress Jodie Foster made worldwide headlines. I was placed in jail as a result of my actions. What is my name?

From Quiz A Man Called Sevenoaks? People and English Towns

Answer: Hinckley

In March 1981, John Hinckley, Jr., attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in order to catch the attention of actress Jodie Foster. Least so he said. Hinckley had previously stalked President Jimmy Carter with a similar aim in mind, but had been apprehended and was sent home. Hinckley is a town in south-west Leicestershire.

76. Who is David Robert Jones better known as?

From Quiz What's in a Name? Keeping up with the Joneses

Answer: David Bowie

His career in rock music spans an incredible five decades, and it's said he has sold over 100 million records worldwide. In 2006, he received the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award".

77. What 1993 Playboy "Playmate of the Year" married billionaire J. Howard Marshall, 63 years her senior?

From Quiz Smith and Jones

Answer: Anna Nicole Smith

She was born Vicky Lynn Hogan in Texas in 1967.

78. Was forbidden by law at one point or another from consuming alcohol. Name that Harding!

From Quiz Which Harding - Warren or Tonya?

Answer: Both Hardings

Warren Harding, of course, was President during the Prohibition (1919-1933), so he was technically forbidden from booze (although that didn't stop him at all - often he would go to the Belgian Embassy and drink there, as duly recognized foreign embassies are technically foreign soil and Belgium did not have Prohibition). Interestingly enough, Tonya was ordered by a Clark County judge in February 2000 to avoid alcohol after being booked on domestic violence charges against her then boyfriend, Darren Silver.

79. Sir Geraint Evans was well known in which branch of the arts?

From Quiz Good 'Evans!

Answer: Opera

Born in Cilfynydd in Wales in 1922, Sir Geraint Evans is noted particularly for the part of Falstaff in Verdi's opera. He died in 1992.

80. James Taylor asked "where do your golden rainbows end?" in what song?

From Quiz Taylor

Answer: Long Ago and Far Away

It's a pretty (but sad) song. The other songs listed are also sung by James Taylor.

81. Which American blues singer had a hit with 'The Thrill is Gone'?

From Quiz Kings without Crowns

Answer: BB King

BB King began his career as a sharecropping farmer in Mississippi. He was named Riley B. King after his uncle but acquired the nickname 'BB' from his father since there were only 18 years between them and therefore he was considered a 'Baby Brother'.

82. Which Jones was Formula 1 World Champion in 1980?

From Quiz Keeping Up with the Joneses

Answer: Alan Jones

Australian Alan Jones won 12 Grand Prix during his career that spanned the years 1975-86, and drove his Williams to the championship in 1980. Barry Jones was a British character actor who had the leading role in the 1950s thriller "Seven Days to Noon". The most famous Jack and Tom are singers, although a Canadian driver named Tom Jones did attempt to qualify for the 1967 Canadian GP. His Cooper-Climax was not quick enough to make the grid.

83. Who received a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University?

From Quiz Know Your Bush

Answer: George W.

Long before he was elected President of the United States, George W. earned his bachelor's degree in 1968 and later received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. The elder George Bush also attended Yale, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in economics in 1948.

84. While the discovery of penicillin was a happy accident experienced by Alexander, James Bond was a perfectly planned creation of Ian. What is their shared last name?

From Quiz They Share the Same Name!

Answer: Fleming

Fleming won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945 for his discovery of 1928, the world was changed forever. The world may not be enough for James Bond, but the creation of James Bond was enough to make Ian Fleming, who lived from 1908-1964, a household name.

85. Sir Walter .... , Ridley .... , Robert Falcon .... , Sir Peter .... , George C. .... ?

From Quiz Famous Surnames

Answer: Scott

Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott 'Ivanhoe' (1819) and 'Rob Roy' (1817). English film director Ridley Scott 'Alien' (1979) 'Blade Runner' (1982) and 'Thelma and Louise' (1991). British Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Painter and naturalist Sir Peter Scott and actor George Campbell Scott.

86. This American animation director created 'Road Runner', 'Pepe Le Pew' and 'Wile E. Coyote'?

From Quiz Along Came Jones

Answer: Chuck Jones

Chuck was an animation director for Warner Brothers.

87. With what form of psychotherapy is Carl ROGERS considered a pioneer?

From Quiz People With Similar Names

Answer: Client-Centered

Gestalt is Fritz {Perls;} Primal is Arthur Janov. Psychoanalytic is Freud.

88. Which leader is associated with the Alien and Sedition Acts?

From Quiz People With the Same Name

Answer: John Adams

A bad moment for his administration

89. 'Mr Smith Goes to Washington' was a Frank Capra classic. Who played Smith?

From Quiz As Common as Smith and Jones

Answer: James Stewart

Cooper was Mr. Deeds in another Capra classic

90. Which last name is shared by a contralto named Marian, a dramatist named Maxwell, and a writer named Sherwood?

From Quiz Famous People: Shared Last Names

Answer: Anderson

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