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The Rat Pack Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Frank and the boys?

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

Author
vegasvoss

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,576

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3434

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 67 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who came up with the name Rat Pack? Hint

Lauren Bacall

Mia Farrow

Frank Sinatra

Joey Bishop

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Dean Martin's nickname within the group? Hint

Dag

Big Man

Dino

Boss

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Las Vegas hotel did they hold their famous Summit meetings? Hint

Sands Hotel and Casino

Dunes

Rio

Flamingo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which female actress was an honorary member? Hint

Shirley Maclaine

Kim Novak

Mia Farrow

Marilyn Monroe

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Peter Lawford's very famous brother-in-law? Hint

Bugsy Malone

Frank Sinatra

John F. Kennedy

John Wayne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dean Martin is so closely tied to the Rat Pack it is easy to forget that he was once part of a very famous comedy duo. Who was his partner? Hint

Johnny Carson

George Burns

Jerry Lewis

Bob Hope

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which song did Frank and Sammy sing together on stage, which joked about Sammy's colour? Hint

Mr Bojangles

Well did you evah?

Mack the Knife

Me and My Shadow

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Rat Packer photographed the cover picture for "Life" magazine of the Ali - Frazier fight in 1971?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Frank Sinatra said on the subject of Dean Martin's drinking, "I spill more than he drinks".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the nationality of Sammy's wife May Britt? Hint

Danish

American

Swedish

Swiss

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 07 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 209: 6/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 155: 6/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 208: 0/10
Sep 29 2024 : Guest 31: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who came up with the name Rat Pack?

Answer: Lauren Bacall

The group originally sprung up around Humphrey Bogart, whose wife Lauren Bacall first named them. Seeing Bogie, Frank and a few of their cronies come straggling in from a night of carousing, Lauren exclaimed, "You look like a goddamned Rat Pack!" The name stuck.

2. What was Dean Martin's nickname within the group?

Answer: Dag

Sammy's nickname was Smokey.

3. What Las Vegas hotel did they hold their famous Summit meetings?

Answer: Sands Hotel and Casino

Sadly, the Sands no longer exists. It was a casualty of Las Vegas' expansion and the trend toward family entertainment. For a period of time in the early-to-mid sixties, though, it was the coolest spot in the Universe.

4. Which female actress was an honorary member?

Answer: Shirley Maclaine

She was their mascot and Girl Friday. She also starred in "Some Came Running" with Sinatra and Martin.

5. Who was Peter Lawford's very famous brother-in-law?

Answer: John F. Kennedy

He was married to JFK's sister Pat and all of the Rat Pack supported his 1960 campaign to reach the White House.

6. Dean Martin is so closely tied to the Rat Pack it is easy to forget that he was once part of a very famous comedy duo. Who was his partner?

Answer: Jerry Lewis

It was after they split that Martin hooked up with Sinatra and became the packs unofficial Vice Chairman.

7. Which song did Frank and Sammy sing together on stage, which joked about Sammy's colour?

Answer: Me and My Shadow

Their chummy friendship was considered quite daring for the era.

8. Which Rat Packer photographed the cover picture for "Life" magazine of the Ali - Frazier fight in 1971?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

He was credited with being the offcial photographer for that assignment.

9. Frank Sinatra said on the subject of Dean Martin's drinking, "I spill more than he drinks".

Answer: True

Dean Martin admitted to consuming more than 3 dozen drinks a day.

10. What was the nationality of Sammy's wife May Britt?

Answer: Swedish

She was the only wife to disapprove of the Rat Pack.

Source: Author vegasvoss

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