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This quiz is custom-made for all who remember playing triva in their dorm rooms, back in the 'dark ages', before game boards, dice or question cards.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,813

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1255

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Question 1 of 10

1. We all know that Sheriff Andy Taylor maintained law and order in Mayberry. What is the two-word name of the often-mentioned nearby town?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1961 movie "The Parent Trap", Haley Mills portrayed identical twins Sharon and Susan. The girls' parents had divorced when they were babies and they were raised apart, unaware of the other's existence. They accidentally meet at a summer camp, and contrive to get their parents back together. One obstacle is their father's fianc�. What is her name? Hint

Lois

Samantha

April

Vicky

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before becoming a top movie box office draw during the 1970s, Burt Reynolds appeared on the television series "Gunsmoke" as a blacksmith. What was his character's name?

Answer: (One word, first name only)

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Question 4 of 10

4. We all know that Clint Eastwood played Rowdy Yates in the old TV series "Rawhide", but what was the name of the cook that traveled in a small covered wagon? Hint

Hambone

Shinbone

T-Bone

Wishbone

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of weapon did bounty hunter Josh Randall use in the TV series "Wanted: Dead or Alive"? Hint

Sawed off Winchester rifle

.44 caliber Colt pistol

Sawed off Winchester shotgun

.22 caliber Derringer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Speaking of weapons, in the film "Dr. No", James Bond is forced by M to give up his preferred pistol for a Walther PPK. What brand of weapon did James leave on M's desk? Hint

Smith & Wesson

Browning

Luger

Beretta

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was John Beresford Tipton?

Answer: (Two Words, "The _______")

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who shares credit with Johnny Carson for composing "The Tonight Show" theme song? Hint

Henry Mancini

Paul Anka

Paul Shaffer

Burt Bacharach

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kirk Douglas starred in the 1960 film "Spartacus" as the slave who led a revolt against the Roman Empire. How did Spartacus die? Hint

Eaten by lions

By a sword in battle

Crucified by the Romans

Murdered by a traitor

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the full name of the mayor of Doodyville?

Answer: (Three words, First name, middile initial, last name or first name only or last name only)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We all know that Sheriff Andy Taylor maintained law and order in Mayberry. What is the two-word name of the often-mentioned nearby town?

Answer: Mount Pilot

At the base of the Pilot Mountain State Park in North Carolina, is the in the town of Pilot Mountain. It became better known as Mt. Pilot as a result of "The Andy Griffith Show".

Answer: Vicky

Better known as a novelist and syndicated columnist, Joanna Barnes played the golddigging Vicky. She also appeared in the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap" in the role of the golddigger's mother.

3. Before becoming a top movie box office draw during the 1970s, Burt Reynolds appeared on the television series "Gunsmoke" as a blacksmith. What was his character's name?

Answer: Quint

Reynolds portrayed Quint Asper for four seasons on the long-running TV western. Before gaining super-fame in "Smokey and the Bandit", Reynolds starred in the title role in two television series, "Hawk" and "Dan August".

4. We all know that Clint Eastwood played Rowdy Yates in the old TV series "Rawhide", but what was the name of the cook that traveled in a small covered wagon?

Answer: Wishbone

Veteran actor Paul Brinegar portrayed the crusty character Wishbone on the popular television series. At age 77, in the 1994 Mel Gibson film "Maverick", he appeared as a sickly stagecoach driver who died while driving. Brinegar passed away the following year.

5. What type of weapon did bounty hunter Josh Randall use in the TV series "Wanted: Dead or Alive"?

Answer: Sawed off Winchester rifle

Prior to becoming a major motion picture star, Steve McQueen starred in the late 1950s western. His 'hogleg' was a sawed-off Winchester '86 and used large 45-70 caliber cartridges.

6. Speaking of weapons, in the film "Dr. No", James Bond is forced by M to give up his preferred pistol for a Walther PPK. What brand of weapon did James leave on M's desk?

Answer: Beretta

Apparently 007's Beretta had jammed, causing him to be wounded. Bond is assured that the Walther PPK has a "delivery like a brick through a plate glass window". As he leaves M's office he attempts to take his old pistol with him but is advised by his boss to leave it.

7. Who was John Beresford Tipton?

Answer: The Millionaire

In the popular 1955-1960 television series, an unseen millionaire regularly dispatched Michael Anthony to deliver one million dollars to a total stranger. The series showed how money changed the recipients' lives. Paul Frees provided the voice of the philanthropist, and Marvin Miller played Michael Anthony.

8. Who shares credit with Johnny Carson for composing "The Tonight Show" theme song?

Answer: Paul Anka

The now famous tune was first written by Paul Anka and titled "Toot Sweet". In 1959 lyrics were added and it was re-named "It's Really Love" and was recorded by Annette Funicello. When Johnny Carson took over the "Tonight Show" in 1962 he commissioned Anka for a theme song. The tune was reworked and copyrighted as "Johnny's Theme".

9. Kirk Douglas starred in the 1960 film "Spartacus" as the slave who led a revolt against the Roman Empire. How did Spartacus die?

Answer: Crucified by the Romans

Actually, at the end of the movie, Spartacus is hanging from a cross, dying, as Varinia, played by actress Jean Simmons, shows him their new-born son. In 1967 the film was edited and reissued, and Varinia's line, "Oh, please die, my darling" was deleted and the scene was cut to make it appear that Spartacus was already dead.

10. What is the full name of the mayor of Doodyville?

Answer: Phineas T. Bluster

Few people remember that the future Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise got his start in television on "Howdy Doody". William Shatner played the role of Ranger Bob in 1954 on the popular children's puppet show.

Source: Author rblayer

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