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They Left Us In 2001 Trivia Quiz

Gone In 2001, We'll Miss You: a tribute to just some of the people (and even a horse), that left us in 2001. They will be remembered by many, not least trivia quiz takers. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
6551

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: pughmv (13/15), Johnmcmanners (15/15), Guest 92 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. This director passed away on February 19, 2001. The list of movies he directed includes, 'Inherit The Wind', and 'Judgement at Nuremberg'. He was the producer of 'The Caine Mutiny'. What was his name? Hint

Stanley Kramer

John Huston

Stanley Kubrick

John Ford

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Question 2 of 15

2. This racehorse passed away on January 12, 2001 and was the last to win the coveted Triple Crown title. What was the horse's name? Hint

'Alydar'

'Seattle Slew'

'Secretariat'

'Affirmed'

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Question 3 of 15

3. Lorenzo Music was the voice of Carlton, the doorman, on the TV series 'Rhoda'. What animated character did he also lend his voice to? Hint

Garfield

Scooby Doo

Barney Rubble

George Jetson

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Question 4 of 15

4. Les Brown passed away on January 4, 2001 at age 88. What was his profession? Hint

Weatherman

Fashion designer

Big band musician

U.S. Senator

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Question 5 of 15

5. Harold Stassen was famous for running for president of the U.S. nine times. What state was he governor of? Hint

Nebraska

Montana

Iowa

Minnesota

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Question 6 of 15

6. Ken Kesey passed away on November 10, 2001. He was credited with pioneering the Hippie movement and well known for writing this book. Can you name it? Hint

'The Carpetbaggers'

'On the Road'

'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

'Fountains of Paradise'

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Question 7 of 15

7. Dr. Christiaan Barnard passed away on September 2, 2001 at age 78. He performed the first human heart transplant. In what city did he perform this operation? Hint

London, England

Cape Town, South Africa

Paris, France

Sydney, Australia

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Question 8 of 15

8. Nigel Hawthorne played Sir Humphrey Appleby in the British TV series, 'Yes, Minister', and 'Yes, Prime Minister', and starred as this English King in a 1994 film. Which king did he portray? Hint

King George lll

King Richard lll

King Henry Vlll

King Edward Vll

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Question 9 of 15

9. This cartoon creator passed away on March 22, 2001, and is best known for his creations, 'Tom and Jerry', 'The Flintstones', and 'Scooby Doo'. What was his name? Hint

Chuck Jones

Tex Avery

Walt Disney

William Hanna

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Question 10 of 15

10. O.C. Smith passed away on November 23, 2001, and was best known for singing this hit song. What was it titled? Hint

'The Yellow Rose of Texas'

'Little Green Apples'

'Blue Velvet'

'Yellow Submarine'

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Question 11 of 15

11. Actress Dorothy McGuire starred in many classic movies. One in particular was about a dog. What was the name of this film? Hint

'Lassie'

'Beethoven'

'Benji'

'Old Yeller'

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Question 12 of 15

12. The world of music mourned the passing of musical great Isaac Stern on September 22, 2001. What was the instrument Mr. Stern was famous for playing? Hint

Piano

Oboe

Flute

Violin

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Question 13 of 15

13. The world of music also mourned the passing of another musical great, on November 29, 2001. Who was he? Hint

George Harrison

Joey Ramone

Perry Como

John Phillips

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Question 14 of 15

14. Hank Ketcham passed away on May 31, 2001 at age 81. He was famous for being the creator of what comic strip? Hint

'Dick Tracy'

'Hagar the Horrible'

'Peanuts'

'Dennis the Menace'

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Question 15 of 15

15. Anthony Quinn starred in many great movies, among them, 'The Guns of Navarone', 'Lawrence of Arabia', and 'Zorba the Greek'. He was born on April 21, 1915. What city was he born in? Hint

Nicosia, Cyprus

Athens, Greece

Chihuahua, Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Stanley Kramer

He also directed 1963's, 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'.

2. This racehorse passed away on January 12, 2001 and was the last to win the coveted Triple Crown title. What was the horse's name?

Answer: 'Affirmed'

In 1978 'Affirmed' and 'Alydar' finished 1-2 in all the Triple Crown races.

3. Lorenzo Music was the voice of Carlton, the doorman, on the TV series 'Rhoda'. What animated character did he also lend his voice to?

Answer: Garfield

Lorenzo passed away at age 64 on August 4, 2001.

4. Les Brown passed away on January 4, 2001 at age 88. What was his profession?

Answer: Big band musician

Les co-wrote 'Sentimental Journey', and was the leader of the Les Brown and the Band of Renown orchestra.

5. Harold Stassen was famous for running for president of the U.S. nine times. What state was he governor of?

Answer: Minnesota

He passed away on March 4, 2001, at age 93.

6. Ken Kesey passed away on November 10, 2001. He was credited with pioneering the Hippie movement and well known for writing this book. Can you name it?

Answer: 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' was made into a film in 1975, directed by Milos Foreman, and starred Jack Nicholson.

7. Dr. Christiaan Barnard passed away on September 2, 2001 at age 78. He performed the first human heart transplant. In what city did he perform this operation?

Answer: Cape Town, South Africa

The operation took place on December 3, 1967.

8. Nigel Hawthorne played Sir Humphrey Appleby in the British TV series, 'Yes, Minister', and 'Yes, Prime Minister', and starred as this English King in a 1994 film. Which king did he portray?

Answer: King George lll

Nigel passed away on December 26, 2001 (Boxing Day in the U.K.) at age 72.

9. This cartoon creator passed away on March 22, 2001, and is best known for his creations, 'Tom and Jerry', 'The Flintstones', and 'Scooby Doo'. What was his name?

Answer: William Hanna

Joseph Barbera was the other half of the great animating team.

10. O.C. Smith passed away on November 23, 2001, and was best known for singing this hit song. What was it titled?

Answer: 'Little Green Apples'

O.C. was 69 when he passed away.

11. Actress Dorothy McGuire starred in many classic movies. One in particular was about a dog. What was the name of this film?

Answer: 'Old Yeller'

Dorothy appeared in 'Three Coins in the Fountain', 'Gentleman's Agreement', and so many others. She passed away on September 13, 2001 at age 83.

12. The world of music mourned the passing of musical great Isaac Stern on September 22, 2001. What was the instrument Mr. Stern was famous for playing?

Answer: Violin

Mr. Stern performed and recorded everything from Brahms and Beethoven to Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.

13. The world of music also mourned the passing of another musical great, on November 29, 2001. Who was he?

Answer: George Harrison

The famous 'quiet' member of the Beatles passed away at age 58. Unfortunately, all of these men died this past year. Perry Como on May 12, Joey Ramone on April 15, and John Phillips on March 18.

14. Hank Ketcham passed away on May 31, 2001 at age 81. He was famous for being the creator of what comic strip?

Answer: 'Dennis the Menace'

In addition to 'Dennis the Menace', Hank also created great artworks of jazz greats, such as Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.

15. Anthony Quinn starred in many great movies, among them, 'The Guns of Navarone', 'Lawrence of Arabia', and 'Zorba the Greek'. He was born on April 21, 1915. What city was he born in?

Answer: Chihuahua, Mexico

Quinn passed away on June 3, 2001 at age 86.

Source: Author Ikabud

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