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Argent Amusement Assortment Trivia Quiz

Here's a sampling of entertainment-related questions with a silver theme.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pegbshack. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Pegbshack

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
364,472

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
753

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the title of a children's classic about a young nineteenth-century Dutch boy? Hint

Hans Winker, or the Silver Slats

Hans Blinker, or the Silvery Skis

Hans Binker, or the Slate Skates

Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the title of a 1976 comedy film involving train ride from Los Angeles to Chicago? Hint

Silver Streak

Silver Bullet

Silver Chains

Silver Track

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is a 1954 movie about a pirate from "Treasure Island"? Hint

Long John Silver

Tall Juan Silver

Short John Silver

Little Jon Silver

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the Marvel universe, Norrin Radd saved his world by becoming a servant to the world devourer, Galactus. What is he called? Hint

Silver Snowboarder

Silver Scrounger

Silver Skater

Silver Surfer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the son of X-Men antagonist Magneto, and twin brother of the Scarlet Witch? Hint

Silverstriper

Quicksilver

Silverstreaker

Silverhammer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Game Freak developed remakes of the video games "Pokemon Gold and Silver". They are called Pokemon HeartGold and what? Hint

MindSilver

SoulSilver

LiverSilver

BrainSilver

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Question 7 of 10

7. Silver the Hedgehog is a character from what Sega series? Hint

Mario

Halo

Zelda

Sonic

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Question 8 of 10

8. What '80s television series was Ricky Schroder's TV debut? Hint

Silver Forks

Silver Platters

Silver Knives

Silver Spoons

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Lone Ranger's horse's name was Silver. What was Tonto's mount's name? Hint

Kemo

Scout

Sabe

Honcho

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Question 10 of 10

10. Television's Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko was the alter ego of what American character actor? Hint

Don Silver

Ron Silver

Phil Silvers

Gil Silvers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the title of a children's classic about a young nineteenth-century Dutch boy?

Answer: Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates

The full title is "Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland". American author Mary Mapes Dodge published the charming novel in 1865.

2. What is the title of a 1976 comedy film involving train ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Answer: Silver Streak

The movie marked the first film collaboration of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Other cast members included Jill Clayburgh, Patrick McGoohan, Ned Beatty, Ray Walston, Scatman Crothers, and Richard Kiel.

3. Which is a 1954 movie about a pirate from "Treasure Island"?

Answer: Long John Silver

The film starred Robert Newton as Long John Silver. The film was created at Pagewood Studios, Australia, and the same studio then produced the TV series with many of the same actors from the film.

4. In the Marvel universe, Norrin Radd saved his world by becoming a servant to the world devourer, Galactus. What is he called?

Answer: Silver Surfer

The Silver Surfer is a heroic character in the Marvel Comics world. Initially an antagonist, his servitude included searching for planets for Galactus' plate. He eventually travels to Earth and meets the Fantastic Four, who aided him to regain his honor and humanity.

5. Who is the son of X-Men antagonist Magneto, and twin brother of the Scarlet Witch?

Answer: Quicksilver

Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff, also known as Pietro Frank) made his debut in X-Men comics, published by Marvel comics in 1964. Initially he was a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in the "X-Men" series. He developed from a villainous role to a hero, and joined the Avengers team and also taught at the Avengers Academy.

6. Game Freak developed remakes of the video games "Pokemon Gold and Silver". They are called Pokemon HeartGold and what?

Answer: SoulSilver

"Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver" are role-playing adventure games. The games are played on the Nintendo DS handheld game console. The games included a Pokewalker, a pedometer that connected via infrared signals with the DS. The Pokewalker used the player's walking activity to enhance the transferred Pokemon and to earn in-game currency.

7. Silver the Hedgehog is a character from what Sega series?

Answer: Sonic

Silver the Hedgehog made his debut in 2006's release of "Sonic the Hedgehog". Silver was one of a few Sega characters to make an appearance as a non-playable character in Nintendo's "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" video game.

8. What '80s television series was Ricky Schroder's TV debut?

Answer: Silver Spoons

"Silver Spoons" initially aired in the U.S. from 1982-1987. Ricky Schroder made his acting debut at the age of nine in the 1979 film "The Champ". He is one of the few child actors that made a successful transition to adult roles.

9. The Lone Ranger's horse's name was Silver. What was Tonto's mount's name?

Answer: Scout

"The Lone Ranger" began as a radio series in 1933. The radio series was extremely popular and spawned a television show that aired 1949 to 1957. Originally, Lone Ranger rode Dusty, a chestnut mare, and Tonto rode a white horse named White Feller.

10. Television's Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko was the alter ego of what American character actor?

Answer: Phil Silvers

Phil Silvers was an American entertainer and dubbed "The King of Chutzpah." Sergeant Bilko was the main character of "The Phil Silvers Show". The series initially aired 1955 to 1959. The series was called "Sergeant Bilko" or "Bilko" during its reruns.

Source: Author Pegbshack

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