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Bill Hicks Trivia Quiz

This American stand-up comedian earned a devoted fan base and released a number of classic albums. Here's a quiz about the hilarious Bill Hicks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,355

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What habit was Bill known to frequently indulge in while onstage? Hint

Eating

Scratching his head

Drinking

Smoking

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did Bill say would happen if the "Big One," or a major earthquake, struck Los Angeles? Hint

It would create a coastline for another state - "Arizona Bay"

Bus service would never open again

There would not be enough space in the hospitals

A lot of people would move to Oregon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the title of a special about Hicks, which aired on HBO and Comedy Central? Hint

It's Just a Ride

Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em

Here's Laughing at You, Kid

Life is a Punchline

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Bill say was not mentioned in the Bible, which made it impossible for him to accept creationist beliefs? Hint

Rocket grenades

Submarines

Motorcycles

Dinosaurs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where was the first major comedy club at which Hicks performed? Hint

The Comedy Workshop, Houston

Caroline's, New York

The Laugh Factory, Los Angeles

Jongleurs, London

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bill likened which of the following shows to people "banging their heads together"? Hint

Monday Night Football

Tuesday Night Fights

Superstars of Wrestling

American Gladiators

7. In 1984, Bill made an appearance on a U.S. television show, which allowed him to reach a national audience. However, it also required him to alter some of his more graphic content. What show was this? Hint

Late Night with David Letterman

HBO Showcase

Comedy Central Presents

The Joan Rivers Show

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Hicks' debut album, released in 1990? Hint

Dauntless

Nefarious

Dangerous

Fearless

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1990, Hicks went on tour outside the United States. Which of the following countries did he visit? Hint

Japan

New Zealand

Germany

England

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bill succumbed to what disease in 1994? Hint

Heart attack

Hepatitis

Pancreatic cancer

Stroke

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What habit was Bill known to frequently indulge in while onstage?

Answer: Smoking

Bill's stage routine often referred to this habit. He claimed he'd someday try to quit, but never managed to do so.

2. What did Bill say would happen if the "Big One," or a major earthquake, struck Los Angeles?

Answer: It would create a coastline for another state - "Arizona Bay"

"Arizona Bay" became the title of one of his albums. In a key piece, Bill ridiculed Los Angeles, calling it the home of bad television shows.

3. What was the title of a special about Hicks, which aired on HBO and Comedy Central?

Answer: It's Just a Ride

The title referred to a saying of Bill's. His friend and fellow comedian Brett Butler explained that Bill looked at life as an amusement park ride. It was a thrill, but over too soon, so enjoy it while you can.

4. What did Bill say was not mentioned in the Bible, which made it impossible for him to accept creationist beliefs?

Answer: Dinosaurs

Hicks joked about how no one mentioned dinosaurs in the Bible. The joke didn't always go over so well. Bill told the story that two people once confronted him after a show. "We don't like what you said," they told him. His reply: "Then forgive me."

5. Where was the first major comedy club at which Hicks performed?

Answer: The Comedy Workshop, Houston

Hicks started performing in 1978, when he was just 17. The Houston scene also produced the late firebrand Sam Kinison.

6. Bill likened which of the following shows to people "banging their heads together"?

Answer: American Gladiators

The show ran in syndication from 1989-1996. There was a version filmed in England, called "International Gladiators." Both shows featured competitors who, among other tasks, ran obstacle courses and pummeled each other with padded cudgels.

Answer: Late Night with David Letterman

Bill appeared on Letterman's NBC show twelve times. Although Hicks got a chance to expand his fan base, he was also perturbed by what he perceived as a lack of artistic freedom due to FCC regulations.

8. What was Hicks' debut album, released in 1990?

Answer: Dangerous

The cover photograph showed him onstage at the club Caroline's in New York, where the show was recorded. In the show, Bill lampooned politics, his own vices, and a host of other issues.

9. In 1990, Hicks went on tour outside the United States. Which of the following countries did he visit?

Answer: England

Hicks also enjoyed great success in Ireland and Canada. He recorded a special for British television in 1992.

10. Bill succumbed to what disease in 1994?

Answer: Pancreatic cancer

Hicks had been diagnosed in 1993. He took chemotherapy, but was able to live only another year. Hicks was 32 at the time of his death.

Source: Author neon000

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