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11 USA Newspapers quizzes and 145 USA Newspapers trivia questions.
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  Weekly World News   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For decades, America's favorite mock supermarket tabloid has entertained, appalled, and (only by accident) educated a cynical public. This quiz is a tribute to the strange story (and stories) of the "Weekly World News."
Tough, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Sep 26 11
Tough
CellarDoor gold member
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  Magazines and Publications editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Check your local newstand and belly up to the challenge to test your knowledge of popular magazines. Pay attention to the hints! The word "magazine" is not needed anywhere. No "quotes" are necessary. Titles are in the American English version.
Difficult, 25 Qns, Sprink1234, Sep 26 14
Difficult
Sprink1234
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  "Life" Magazine - December 22, 1941 Issue   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I came across the December 22, 1941 issue of "Life" in a box of old magazines, and thought it had the potential for a quiz. Here's what Life magazine had to offer over six decades ago.
Average, 10 Qns, robbieh, Feb 08 21
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robbieh
Feb 08 21
525 plays
4.
  Modern Man   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Modern Man" was one of the first men's magazines - here are some others with which you may or may not be familiar. (NB - this quiz does not focus on any 'adult content' that may be found in some of the magazines.)
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 05 12
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looney_tunes editor
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  Calling all "Cosmo" Girls   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Exploring how the 'woman's bible', "Cosmopolitan" magazine, evolved over the years. Enjoy! (Note: this focuses primarily, but not solely, on the American "Cosmo").
Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Jan 16 08
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guitargoddess gold member
370 plays
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  Epicurean Periodicals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Magazines about food and drink should be especially popular because everybody eats. How many of these U.S. periodicals, devoted wholly or in part to cooking and cuisine, can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Jul 22 16
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FatherSteve gold member
414 plays
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  History of North American Newspapers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will rack your brain about the history of United States newspapers.
Average, 10 Qns, fdssdf, Jun 14 08
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fdssdf
471 plays
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  As Reported By...'The Onion'?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The online parody newspaper, 'The Onion', tries to sound as much like a legitimate news source as possible. Sometimes they succeed more than they expected. All headlines are actual Onion articles.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Czolgolz, May 31 11
Difficult
Czolgolz
246 plays
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  U.S. Cities And Their Newspapers    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Match the newspaper with its city, and visa versa.
Average, 15 Qns, sportcon, Jan 09 18
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sportcon
3580 plays
10.
  Magazines and Publications II    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Check your local newstand and belly up to the next challenge to test your knowledge of popular magazines. Pay attention to the hints! The word "magazine" is not need anywhere. No "quotes" are necessary. Titles are in the American English version.
Tough, 25 Qns, Sprink1234, Aug 19 23
Tough
Sprink1234
Aug 19 23
547 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of the military newspaper for Yuma Marine Corp Air Station in Yuma, Arizona?

From Quiz "Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper."




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  Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about U.S. Military Newspapers?
Average, 10 Qns, ctownron, Apr 28 21
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Apr 28 21
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USA Newspapers Trivia Questions
1. In 1998, Fred Phelps, everyone's favorite funeral protester, quoted "The Onion" on his website. Which Onion article did he take at face value?

From Quiz As Reported By...'The Onion'?

Answer: "98 Homosexual-Recruitment Drive Nearing Goal"

Fred Phelps, who protests at military funerals to show his disapproval for homosexuality, apparently took the tongue-in-cheek Onion article at face value. On his website, the name of which I cannot write here, he referenced the article as proof that gays were actively trying to convert straights. I wonder who read the article to him?

2. Which magazine, edited by Ruth Reichl for its last decade, published upscale epicurean articles about food and wine from its foundation in 1941 until its demise in 2009?

From Quiz Epicurean Periodicals

Answer: Gourmet

Reichl resigned as restaurant critic of The New York Times to take over Gourmet in 1999. Condé Nast, the owner of both Gourmet and Bon Appétit, announced its intention to concentrate all of its gastronomic efforts on the latter magazine in 2010.

3. What is the name of the military newspaper for McChord Air Force Base in Lakewood, WA?

From Quiz Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper.

Answer: Northwest Airlifter

Published on Fridays with a circulation of over 8,000 copies, the Northwest Airlifter has been serving McChord AFB since 1968. Naming the newspaper the "Airlifter" makes good sense since McChord is home to the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wing.

4. What was the name of the first published newspaper in North America?

From Quiz History of North American Newspapers

Answer: Publick Occurrences, Both Foreign and Domestick

Boston printer Benjamin Harris initiated the newspaper in 1690, yet after only one issue, the newspaper was banned because free speech was not yet guaranteed, and locals were upset at some of the newspaper's reporting.

5. "Cosmo" began life as "The Cosmopolitan" and it was not at all like it is today. What type of magazine was "The Cosmopolitan" when it first launched?

From Quiz Calling all "Cosmo" Girls

Answer: a family magazine

"The Cosmopolitan" was first published in 1886 by the company Schlicht and Field. It was intended to be a "first-class family magazine", with sections devoted to women (cooking and fashion articles, for example), sections for young teens or children, sections on parenting advice, and sections for men. By the end of 1886, the magazine had reached about 25,000 people.

6. Henry Luce started this weekly publication in 1936 where it continued until 1972. It has also been a monthly and is now published only in special editions. What Time Magazine Group publication is this?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications II

Answer: Life & Life Magazine

The first cover, printed in November 1936, featured the Fort Peck Dam in Montana.

7. This magazine began publication in 1953 and today is one of the most widely read publications in the United States. In 2000 it merged with Gemstar. Can you name this weekly?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications

Answer: TV Guide & T V Guide & T.V. Guide & T. V. Guide & TVGuide

"TV Guide" is read by over 30 million people each week with 10 million subscribers. Since 1953, "TV Guide" has produced over 2500 covers.

8. The _____________ Free Press.

From Quiz U.S. Cities And Their Newspapers

Answer: Detroit

9. Which monthly American gastronomic magazine got its start as a 1978 prototype, published in Playboy, and went on to become an industry leader, hosting the annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado, every summer?

From Quiz Epicurean Periodicals

Answer: Food & Wine

Founded by Ariane and Michael Batterberry, the magazine was renamed from "The International Review of Food and Wine" to "Food and Wine". It is owned by American Express and has close ties to the television programme "Top Chef".

10. What is the name of the military newspaper for Ft. Sill Army Base in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma?

From Quiz Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper.

Answer: The Cannoneer

Published on Thursdays with a circulation of over 14,000 copies, the Cannoneer has been serving Ft. Sill since 1910. Naming the newspaper the "Cannoneer" makes perfect sense since Ft. Sill is home to the United States Army Field Artillery School.

11. The Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii had just been attacked, and "Life" magazine contains several articles about the terrible event. It happened on December 7th, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy..." Who spoke these words?

From Quiz "Life" Magazine - December 22, 1941 Issue

Answer: President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his inspiring speech containing the "day of infamy" phrase to a Joint Session of Congress on December 8th. Within the hour the Congress passed a formal declaration of war against Japan. The speech was heard over the radio by the largest audience in history. A video of the speech shows a determined Roosevelt speaking to the Congress, with Vice President Henry Wallace and House Speaker Sam Rayburn sitting behind him on the podium, and crowds of people around the country gathering to listen on the radio.

12. In which year did Joseph Pulitzer buy "New York World" for $346,000?

From Quiz History of North American Newspapers

Answer: 1883

"New York World" was one of the first papers to cater to immigrants by incorporating maps and drawings to help readers comprehend the text. The Pulitzer Prize is named after Joseph Pulitzer.

13. After a couple of years, "The Cosmopolitan" came under new ownership, and it's focus changed. What was the new "Cosmopolitan"'s main subject matter?

From Quiz Calling all "Cosmo" Girls

Answer: literature

Schlicht and Field went out of business in 1888. The magazine was bought by John Brisben Walker in 1889 and he appointed E.D. Walker as editor. E.D. Walker began changing the face of the magazine. He included illustrations, book reviews and short stories written by contemporary authors. When that proved popular, the magazine became primarily about publishing fiction and circulation reached about 75,000 by 1892. In 1905, William Randolph Hearst bought the magazine, but it continued on as a fiction magazine. It featured the writing of popular authors such as Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, H.G. Wells, Sinclair Lewis and George Bernard Shaw.

14. The look and feel of "Weekly World News" was influenced by the presses it was created to use. What was special about these presses?

From Quiz Weekly World News

Answer: They were black and white.

From its founding in 1926 until the new presses arrived in 1979, "The National Enquirer" was printed in black and white. As the seventies ended, however, its publishers decided that the tabloid needed a more eye-catching appearance. Yellow journalism was finally going to get some color! This left the old, perfectly good black-and-white presses available for some other use; after what one imagines was a very short (and possibly drunken) brainstorming session, "Weekly World News" was born.

15. This magazine was first published in 1931 as a free in-store menu and recipe planner for AandP supermarkets. Over the years it has expanded to include articles on many issues relating to the daily life of women. Do you know what it is?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications II

Answer: Woman's Day & Womans Day

"Woman's Day" was purchased by Hachette Filipacchi Magazines in 1988. Other magazines under this umbrella include "Elle", "Car and Driver" and "Premiere."

16. The first cover of this magazine featured Mia Farrow in 1974. What celebrity and entertainment publication is widely known for its 'Most' lists?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications

Answer: People & People Weekly & People Magazine & People Weekly Magazine

The first issue sold for 35 cents. 'The 25 Most Intriguing People' list made its debut in 1974 with many lists following since.

17. The _____________ Star Telegram.

From Quiz U.S. Cities And Their Newspapers

Answer: Ft. Worth

18. In 2002, the 'Beijing Evening News' republished translated portions of an Onion Article. Which one?

From Quiz As Reported By...'The Onion'?

Answer: Congress Threatens to Leave D.C. Unless New Capitol Is Built

The article outlined how the US Congress was threatening to relocate to Memphis or Charlotte unless Washington built them a new capitol building with luxury boxes and a retractable dome. While American readers recognized the spoof on sports franchises, apparently a Chinese editor did not catch it, and reprinted the article as fact. When called on the satire, the editor strangely refused to admit the article wasn't true, until a writer for "The Onion" 'admitted' to fabricating the story. The paper eventually ran a snarky retraction, accusing American papers of inventing news in order to sell more papers.

19. Jeffrey Steingarten turned his columns, written for this magazine since 1989, into two best-selling books: "The Man Who Ate Everything" (1996) and "It Must've Been Something I Ate" (2002). Name this magazine.

From Quiz Epicurean Periodicals

Answer: Vogue

Steingarten's brilliant and humourous writing has won him numerous awards: from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, from the British Guild of Food Writers, and from the James Beard Foundation. He was even made a Chevalier in the Order of Merit by the French government in recognition of his contributions to French cookery.

20. What is the name of the military newspaper for the Naval Submarine Base New London in New London, Connecticut?

From Quiz Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper.

Answer: The Dolphin

Published on Thursdays with a circulation of over 8,000 copies, The Dolphin has been serving the NSB New London since 1918. New London is nicknamed the "Submarine Capital of the World."

21. China was on good terms with the United States at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack, and the Chinese people are mentioned frequently in the issue. Who was Premier of China in December 1941?

From Quiz "Life" Magazine - December 22, 1941 Issue

Answer: Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek had been China's leader during that country's tumultuous period before World War II. China had already been at war with Japan for several years, the country was fragmented, and the Chinese Communists were seeking to overturn Chiang's government. After the war, Chiang was forced to leave China by the Communists, led by Mao Tse-tung. Chiang flew to Taiwan and formed an exile government there, the Republic of China, which was recognized as the true Chinese government by the United Nations until 1971. Chiang remained in Taiwan until his death. The names are spelled here as they were at the time.

22. In 1887, "New York World" had the largest Sunday circulation. What was it?

From Quiz History of North American Newspapers

Answer: 250,000

10 years after "New York World" posted its 250,000 mark, the paper excelled and reached 600,000 by 1897. The competing newspaper "New York Journal" achieved a circulation of 450,000.

23. The world's largest monthly automotive magazine is published by Hearst Magazines. Special editions include The New Buyer's Guide and The Ultimate Road Test Comparisons. What's it called?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications II

Answer: Car and Driver

More than 9 million people worldwide read "Car and Driver."

24. The 1949 Cadillac was the first car to be given an unofficial title that is now a sought-after award of every auto manufacturer. What magazine issues this yearly award?

From Quiz Magazines and Publications

Answer: Motor Trend & Motortrend

"Motor Trend"'s 'Car of the Year' was not initially a standard yearly award. It wasn't until 1961 that the term was inscribed on a trophy.

25. In March of 2004, Deborah Norville of MSNBC quoted "The Onion", stating that 58% of U.S. what was televised?

From Quiz As Reported By...'The Onion'?

Answer: Exercise

The short article stated that most U.S. exercise was performed on television shows or commercials.

26. Edited by Christopher Kimball, the quirky Vermont resident who hosts a related television series, this magazine publishes recipe tests, product tests and kitchen-equipment tests, without advertising. Name his flagship magazine.

From Quiz Epicurean Periodicals

Answer: Cook's Illustrated

In addition to Cook's Illustrated, Kimball publishes another magazine called Cook's Country, numerous books -- the "Best Recipe" and "America's Test Kitchen" series -- and produces the television programme "America's Test Kitchen".

27. What is the name of the military newspaper for Little Rock Air Force Base in Little Rock, Arkansas?

From Quiz Attention! Name that U.S. Military Newspaper.

Answer: The Drop Zone

Published on Fridays with a circulation of over 7,000 copies, The Drop Zone has been serving Little Rock AFB since 1956. Naming the newspaper the "Drop Zone" makes good sense since Little Rock AFB is home to the 19th Airlift Wing which specializes in airdropping supplies to ground troops and humanitarian relief to areas of need.

28. Four hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese would strike again. This time the bombs fell on Clark Field, in a place with close ties to the United States and of great strategic importance to all parties. Where is Clark Field located?

From Quiz "Life" Magazine - December 22, 1941 Issue

Answer: Philippines

Within two weeks after Pearl Harbor, the Japanese had attacked Wake Island, Guam, Malaya, Thailand, Shanghai and Midway by air. The Philippines, Guam, Burma, British Borneo and Hong Kong were invaded soon after. On December 23rd, 1941 General Douglas MacArthur began to retreat from Manila to Bataan, and the British would surrender at Hong Kong. It was a dark December for the Allies.

29. In which year did William Randolph Hearst buy the "New York Journal"?

From Quiz History of North American Newspapers

Answer: 1895

The "New York Journal" started in 1895 and the newspaper became popular quickly. Its circulation reached 450,000 in 1896.

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