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Kentucky Colonels Trivia Quiz

People from Kentucky are called Kentuckians. Kentucky Colonel is an honorary rank and title given to people who make cultural and monetary contributions to those living in the state of Kentucky.

A multiple-choice quiz by maripp2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
maripp2002

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
833

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Question 1 of 10

1. "I ain't nothing but a hound dog," but I am also a Kentucky Colonel. Who was I? Hint

Carl Perkins

Dave Clark

Sun House

Elvis Presley

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." Just ask this Kentucky Colonel, who made her mark with her colorful quips. Who was I? Hint

Jayne Mansfield

Marilyn Monroe

Mae West

Jane Russell

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Question 3 of 10

3. You might find me, a Kentucky Colonel, "at the Copa - the Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana." Who am I? Hint

Kenny G

Jimmy Buffett

Rupert Holmes

Barry Manilow

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Kentucky it's usually warm. Perhaps that is why this singer of "The Heat is On" was made a Kentucky Colonel. Who is he? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Don Henley

Bob Seeger

Glenn Frey

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Question 5 of 10

5. You'll "win one for the Gipper" if you know which former US President and actor is also a Kentucky Colonel. Who was he? Hint

Lyndon Johnson

Richard Nixon

Ronald Reagan

Jimmy Carter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Although it is rare to see a "White Christmas" in Kentucky this crooner can attest that being a Kentucky Colonel is a present worth opening in the morning. Who was he? Hint

Bing Crosby

Mike Tyson

Sonny Liston

Joe Louis

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Come on down! You're the next contestant on..." the show this man hosted for 35 years. Name that Kentucky Colonel! Hint

Wink Martindale

Bob Barker

Drew Carey

Alex Trebek

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Question 8 of 10

8. "You might be a redneck" if you know this comedian and game show host is a Kentucky Colonel. Who is he? Hint

Larry the Cableguy

Jeff Foxworthy

Ron White

Bill Engvall

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Question 9 of 10

9. "You ever been in a Turkish prison?" If you have you might just know this voice of A&E is a Kentucky Colonel. Who was this man? Hint

Leslie Nielson

Peter Graves

Edward Herrmann

Mel Brooks

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Question 10 of 10

10. Please, "don't break my heart, my achy breaky heart" - get this one right. What singer, with a famous daughter, is a Kentucky Colonel? Hint

Bono

Chuck Norris

Billy Ray Cyrus

Macgyver

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "I ain't nothing but a hound dog," but I am also a Kentucky Colonel. Who was I?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis' famed Graceland mansion is located in Memphis, Tennessee, about a three hour ride from the Kentucky border. Elvis was a famed musician, actor, and is often spotted in rural America (if tabloids are to be believed).

2. "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." Just ask this Kentucky Colonel, who made her mark with her colorful quips. Who was I?

Answer: Mae West

Due to the appearance of one wearing a personal flotation device, used by sailors in WWII, the life-vest was given the nickname "Mae West" in recognition of the similarity to Mae's recognizably ample bosom. Mae was an actress, writer, and singer who was known for her famous sayings.

3. You might find me, a Kentucky Colonel, "at the Copa - the Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana." Who am I?

Answer: Barry Manilow

One of the most well known quotes featuring Barry was from the movie the 'Breakfast Club' (1985), in which Bender asked, "Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe?" Barry is a singer, of such classics as Mandy and Copacabana.

4. In Kentucky it's usually warm. Perhaps that is why this singer of "The Heat is On" was made a Kentucky Colonel. Who is he?

Answer: Glenn Frey

Glenn Frey wrote "You Belong to the City" for the "Miami Vice" soundtrack. The show was referenced in the movie "Eurotrip" as "Miami Wice - America Number 1 New Show", by a local resident of Bratislava. Glenn was in the band The Eagles before he launched his solo career.

5. You'll "win one for the Gipper" if you know which former US President and actor is also a Kentucky Colonel. Who was he?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

In the later part of his presidency he often mistook movie roles he had been in with real life events. Ronald Reagan was a president of the US, governor of California, an actor, and a football player in his college years.

6. Although it is rare to see a "White Christmas" in Kentucky this crooner can attest that being a Kentucky Colonel is a present worth opening in the morning. Who was he?

Answer: Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby loved thoroughbred racing horses (most of which come from Kentucky) and was part owner of the Del Mar Racetrack in California. Bing was an actor and a singer who was known for smoking his pipe.

7. "Come on down! You're the next contestant on..." the show this man hosted for 35 years. Name that Kentucky Colonel!

Answer: Bob Barker

Bob led the "gray revolution" in game show history, by not dyeing his hair but instead allowing it to go gray naturally. Bob is a famous game show host well known for reminding us to get our pets spayed or neutered.

8. "You might be a redneck" if you know this comedian and game show host is a Kentucky Colonel. Who is he?

Answer: Jeff Foxworthy

For someone who is famous for their redneck jokes Foxworthy has authored or co-authored ten books! Foxworthy is a comedian and host of 'Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?"

9. "You ever been in a Turkish prison?" If you have you might just know this voice of A&E is a Kentucky Colonel. Who was this man?

Answer: Peter Graves

Graves featured regularly on the comedy/science-fiction show "MST3K". Graves was a famous actor who is well known for his rolls on such shows as 'Biography' and 'Mission Impossible'.

10. Please, "don't break my heart, my achy breaky heart" - get this one right. What singer, with a famous daughter, is a Kentucky Colonel?

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus is most well known for his mullet style haircut. The haircut, like the man, is "all business in the front and party in the back." Billy is famous for two things; his one hit song and his role on his daughter Miley Cyrus' show "Hannah Montana".

Source: Author maripp2002

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