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2 quizzes and 20 trivia questions.
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  Other Famous Missourians    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most people know about Harry Truman & Mark Twain being from Missouri. But can you name these other famous Missourians?
Average, 10 Qns, JimHadar, Dec 12 10
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  Famous Missourians    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are a few famous Missourians - either natives or those that called Missouri their home.
Average, 10 Qns, milesawilson, Sep 18 13
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Missouri Famous People Trivia Questions
1. This St. Louisan and 'children's poet' grew up on Broadway, just a few blocks south of present-day Busch Stadium.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Eugene Field

Eugene Field also founded the University of Missouri-Columbia's campus newspaper, the Missourian.

2. This general commanded all American forces in the European theater during World War I.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: John Pershing

His nickname, Black Jack, came from his service with the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry.

3. Born in Cape Girardeau into a family with a long history of involvment with Missouri Republican politics, is it any wonder I became an arch conservative broadcasting commentator? Who am I?

From Quiz Other Famous Missourians

Answer: Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh's broadcasting career began as a teenager in Cape Girardeau. After bouncing around various radio stations in the 1970s, and even working in the promotions department of the Kansas City Royals, Limbaugh finally hit the big time in the late 1980s with a nationally syndicated radio talkshow from New York City. The Limbaugh family is still active in Missouri Republican politics. An uncle and a cousin are both federal judges.

4. This actor bought his first Rembrandt at age 12, and was as much a gourmand as a ghoul.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Vincent Price

Vincent Price acted in over 100 feature films, published several gourmet cookbooks, and established an art gallery.

5. Raised on a farm in Marceline, this immensely famous personage began his career in newspaper advertising.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Walt Disney

Contrary to popular belief, Walt's body wasn't cryogenically frozen, but was cremated and interred in Glendale, CA.

6. Millions have seen me "flip out" in person and on tv. But its all part of being a famous NASCAR driver. At heart though I'm still the same guy I was growing up in Columbia, Missouri. Who am I?

From Quiz Other Famous Missourians

Answer: Carl Edwards

Known for his trademark backflip after each victory, Carl began his racing career at small dirt tracks in mid-Missouri. AFLAC has been a sponsor of Carl Edwards #99 Ford for several years and he has appeared in several of their commercials with the duck mascot. Carl was crowned the 2007 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion. By the way, the other three drivers on the multiple choice are from the midwest as well: Mark Martin - Batesville, Arkansas; Rusty Wallace - Fenton, Missouri; and Clint Bowyer - Emporia, Kansas.

7. Born in Marshfield, this astronomer showed that there are other galaxies beyond our own, and that the universe is expanding.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Edwin Hubble

Hubble has been described as the most important astronomer since Galileo, or even Copernicus.

8. This St. Louisan played in 14 World Series, once batted in 23 runs in a Class B double-header and once said 'You can observe a lot just by watching.'

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Yogi Berra

He once said "You should always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't come to yours".

9. This avuncular journalist, born in St. Joseph, set the standard for television news reporting, while covering such events as the Kennedy assassination, the Apollo moon landings - and Watergate.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Walter Cronkite

Born in St. Joseph, raised in Texas.

10. He assumed the presidency after the death of Franklin Roosevelt.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Harry S Truman & Harry S Truman & Harry Truman & Truman

While president, Truman travelled to Kansas City for his patron Boss Tom Pendergast's funeral, despite Pendergast's felonious background and prison time served.

11. This author and wit put Hannibal, MO on the world map.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Mark Twain & Samuel Clemens & Twain & Clemens

Legend has it that Twain predicted the day of his death - the reappearance of Halley's Comet, which last appeared the day of his birth.

12. He is buried in Grant's Tomb.

From Quiz Famous Missourians

Answer: Ulysses S. Grant & Ulysses Grant & Grant & U.S. Grant

Grant's Farm in south St. Louis is a major local tourist attraction.

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