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Quiz about Locations for Vocations
Quiz about Locations for Vocations

Locations for Vocations Trivia Quiz


This quiz will cover some of the various vocations held by individuals in various areas of entertainment. Have fun, and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jddrsi_raven. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jddrsi_raven
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
401,227
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
322
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Suzanne Collins' popular novel, "The Hunger Games," the main character is a 16-year-old girl. Katniss Everdeen lives with her mother and sister in District 12. Her father died during his occupation, leaving the three of them to survive without him. What did Katniss' father do in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountain range? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The highly successful "Assassin's Creed" franchise began in 2007, and centered around Desmond Miles for the first five games. Miles was an assassin in the series, and spent most of his time in an Animus, which allowed him to experience the lives of his ancestors. Before he got pulled into the fight between the Assassins and Templars, what job did Desmond Miles have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Lenny Kravitz released the album "Let Love Rule" in 1989. One of the songs on that album included an occupation in the title. Can you name it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The hugely popular sitcom "Friends" debuted in 1994, and ran ten years until 2004. Ross is considered the smartest person in the group, and his occupation lends credence to that fact. What is his occupation? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Will Smith's character in the 1997 movie "Men in Black," is recruited into a secret agency tasked with observing aliens on Earth. Before his recruitment, what was his occupation? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Published in 1992, "The Pelican Brief" is one of the most popular novels by John Grisham. One of the main characters is Gray Grantham, who aids law student Darby Shaw, prove her theory about the murders of two Supreme Court Justices. What is Grantham's occupation? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One more for the literature buffs. Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins are the two authors known for the "Left Behind" series. The fictional series based on end times events in the Bible, "Left Behind" has several main characters, with various occupations. What occupation does Tribulation Force elder Rayford Steele hold at the time of the rapture? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The debut single of the Marvelettes in 1961 is titled after a specific occupation. The song has been covered by many different singers and groups since then. What's the name of the song? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Shortly after its debut in 1982, people fell in love with "Cheers," the Boston bar where everyone knows your name. One of the main characters is the most popular patron of Cheers. Norm Peterson does very little except hang out at Cheers and drink, but there are a few episodes where he actually works. What is Norm's occupation? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman starred in the 1997 movie "Absolute Power," where Eastwood's character witnesses a murder. Hackman's character is responsible for the murder, but because of his position, he will not be easy to convict. What occupation does his character hold in this film? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Suzanne Collins' popular novel, "The Hunger Games," the main character is a 16-year-old girl. Katniss Everdeen lives with her mother and sister in District 12. Her father died during his occupation, leaving the three of them to survive without him. What did Katniss' father do in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountain range?

Answer: Coal Miner

District 12 is in the heart of Appalachia, and its main product supplied to the Capitol is coal. Katniss' father was a coal miner for District 12, until he was killed by a mine explosion. Katniss and her best friend Gale Hawthorne both lost their fathers in the same explosion, leaving both of them to care for their younger siblings.
2. The highly successful "Assassin's Creed" franchise began in 2007, and centered around Desmond Miles for the first five games. Miles was an assassin in the series, and spent most of his time in an Animus, which allowed him to experience the lives of his ancestors. Before he got pulled into the fight between the Assassins and Templars, what job did Desmond Miles have?

Answer: Bartender

Desmond Miles was working as a bartender in New York, before he was kidnapped by the Templar order. They forced him to work in an Animus, which allowed him to travel back to the time of the crusades, and experience the memories of his ancestor, Altaïr ibn-La'Ahad.

He was eventually rescued by the Assassin brotherhood, and willingly joined their order to fight against the Templars. He continued to work with the Assassins through "Assassin's Creed II," "Assassin's Creed Brotherhood," "Assassin's Creed Revelations," and "Assassin's Creed III." At the end of "Assassin's Creed III," he sacrificed himself to save humanity from apocalyptic events.
3. Lenny Kravitz released the album "Let Love Rule" in 1989. One of the songs on that album included an occupation in the title. Can you name it?

Answer: Mr. Cab Driver

Lenny Kravitz not only has had a successful music career, but also a successful acting career. "Mr. Cab Driver" was written after a fight Kravitz had with an actual cab driver, who kicked him out of his cab. The song was written about the racism aspect of the incident, but done so in a humorous way.
4. The hugely popular sitcom "Friends" debuted in 1994, and ran ten years until 2004. Ross is considered the smartest person in the group, and his occupation lends credence to that fact. What is his occupation?

Answer: Paleontologist

Ross continually shows his intelligence by correcting things said by the other members of their group. Ross and Monica's parents are not shy about their feelings toward both siblings; their favorite being Ross, mainly for his success in his occupation. Monica always resents the fact that Ross is their parents' favorite child, but loves her brother all the same.
5. Will Smith's character in the 1997 movie "Men in Black," is recruited into a secret agency tasked with observing aliens on Earth. Before his recruitment, what was his occupation?

Answer: Police Officer

James Edwards is a young, athletic, and nimble officer in the NYPD. He is recruited by K, a member of a secret agency that observes aliens who are living on Earth, unbeknownst to most people on the planet. Part of their job is apprehending any aliens who break any of Earth's laws. Edwards is brought into the agency, because he was able to chase down one of the fastest aliens on the planet.
6. Published in 1992, "The Pelican Brief" is one of the most popular novels by John Grisham. One of the main characters is Gray Grantham, who aids law student Darby Shaw, prove her theory about the murders of two Supreme Court Justices. What is Grantham's occupation?

Answer: Reporter

John Grisham is known for his legal thrillers, and "The Pelican Brief" is considered one of his best. It was even turned into a movie in 1993, which starred Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington. Washington played Grantham, while Roberts played Shaw. Grantham works for The Washington Post as an investigative reporter.

He helps Darby Shaw with her investigation into the murders of two justices from the opposite sides of the political aisle.
7. One more for the literature buffs. Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins are the two authors known for the "Left Behind" series. The fictional series based on end times events in the Bible, "Left Behind" has several main characters, with various occupations. What occupation does Tribulation Force elder Rayford Steele hold at the time of the rapture?

Answer: Airline Pilot

Rayford Steele is piloting a fully loaded 747 from O'Hare to Heathrow, when the rapture occurs while the plane is over the Atlantic Ocean. Captain Steele is forced to return to Chicago with his passengers, all wondering what has occurred. Rayford finally makes it home and finds his wife and son gone, while he and his daughter are left behind.

The 16 book series covers events before the rapture, during the tribulation, and after the return of Christ seven years after the rapture.
8. The debut single of the Marvelettes in 1961 is titled after a specific occupation. The song has been covered by many different singers and groups since then. What's the name of the song?

Answer: Please Mr. Postman

"Please Mr. Postman" has been covered several different times since the Marvelettes released it in 1961. The most famous cover was done by The Beatles in 1963. The Marvelettes original version landed at the top on the Billboard Top 100 as well. It also hit the top of the Billboard Top 100 in 1975 when it was covered by The Carpenters.
9. Shortly after its debut in 1982, people fell in love with "Cheers," the Boston bar where everyone knows your name. One of the main characters is the most popular patron of Cheers. Norm Peterson does very little except hang out at Cheers and drink, but there are a few episodes where he actually works. What is Norm's occupation?

Answer: Accountant

Norm has a few different accounting jobs through the series, but is usually fired or quits those jobs. Most of the time, he quits or is fired, because he would rather stay at Cheers, and do nothing but drink beer. He often talks about his wife Vera, mostly in a way that makes it seem that he doesn't like being married to her.

But everyone knows that Norm loves his wife, and in one episode, he actually turns down a job, because Vera didn't get along with the other wives in the company.
10. Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman starred in the 1997 movie "Absolute Power," where Eastwood's character witnesses a murder. Hackman's character is responsible for the murder, but because of his position, he will not be easy to convict. What occupation does his character hold in this film?

Answer: President

Eastwood plays Luther Whitney, a jewel thief who witnesses a murder while hiding in the house he is stealing from. The victim is a young woman who engages in a romantic encounter with the President of the United States. However, he gets rough with her, and as she attempts to defend herself, she's shot and killed by the Secret Service.

They attempt to cover up the crime by saying she was shot by someone robbing the house, which points to Whitney.
Source: Author jddrsi_raven

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