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60s Common Bonds III Trivia Quiz

The common bond in this quiz relates to Entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bigjohnsludge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,026

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1459

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 101 (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. On the TV show "Bonanza", what was the name of the family that ran the Ponderosa Ranch? Hint

Davis

Sutter

Reagan

Cartwright

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the last name of the first black player in modern era Major League Baseball? He wore the number 42. Hint

Ruth

Washington

Gibson

Robinson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the U.S., what is the coin that is worth one one hundredth of a dollar? Hint

Nickel

Penny

Dime

Quarter

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Question 4 of 10

4. This famous Adam played Batman in the TV series of the 1960s. Hint

Ant

Eastwood

Russell

West

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the U.S., in what month of the year is Father's Day and Flag Day observed? Hint

June

May

August

July

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the largest planet in the Solar System? Hint

Jupiter

Saturn

Mars

Mercury

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Question 7 of 10

7. What do you call a programmable machine resembling a human, that is capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically? Hint

Deltoid

Dave

Robot

Cumberbund

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the first name of the twelfth President of the United States? Hint

John

Zachary

Martin

William

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Question 9 of 10

9. In a 1967 song by John Fred and his Playboy Band, who, according to the lyrics, had cantaloupe eyes, crossed her heart with her living bra, and was in disguise? Hint

Mabel

Judy

Cindy

Angel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now that you hopefully answered all the questions correctly, you should be able to come up with the 60s TV show that is the common bond.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Nov 12 2024 : Guest 107: 8/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 101: 9/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
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Oct 21 2024 : rockinsuzy60: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On the TV show "Bonanza", what was the name of the family that ran the Ponderosa Ranch?

Answer: Cartwright

"Bonanza" is a television western series that ran from 1959 to 1973. "Bonanza" is the second-longest-running western series on television (behind "Gunsmoke"). The show chronicles the weekly adventures of the Cartwright family and their life on the Ponderosa ranch.

2. What was the last name of the first black player in modern era Major League Baseball? He wore the number 42.

Answer: Robinson

In 1947 Jackie Robinson made history when he broke baseball's color barrier to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In his first season with the Dodgers, Robinson won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

3. In the U.S., what is the coin that is worth one one hundredth of a dollar?

Answer: Penny

Some of the first pennies in the U.S. had an Indian head on the face side. It was replaced in 1909 by the Lincoln head cent.

4. This famous Adam played Batman in the TV series of the 1960s.

Answer: West

After the "Batman" TV series, West's career took a down turn because of typecasting issues. In the late 90s and 2000s, his career took an upturn by doing voiceover work for the animated sitcom "Family Guy" and the Disney animated movie "Chicken Little".

5. In the U.S., in what month of the year is Father's Day and Flag Day observed?

Answer: June

June contains the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which means June has the day with the longest daylight hours. The month of June always has 30 days.

6. What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter is the giant of the Solar System, and has a mass more than 300 times that of the Earth. Jupiter is the fifth planet in order from the Sun and is about 483 million miles from the Sun.

7. What do you call a programmable machine resembling a human, that is capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically?

Answer: Robot

The first usage of the word 'robot' was in the 1920 play "R.U.R" to denote a fictional humanoid. Nearly every manufacturing company uses some type of robotics in their business.

8. What is the first name of the twelfth President of the United States?

Answer: Zachary

Zachary Taylor became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican-American War. During the War of 1812, in which U.S. forces battled the British, Taylor successfully defended Fort Harrison from attack by the British's Indiana allies commanded by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh.

9. In a 1967 song by John Fred and his Playboy Band, who, according to the lyrics, had cantaloupe eyes, crossed her heart with her living bra, and was in disguise?

Answer: Judy

"Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)" was as kind of parody of the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds". The song made it to number one on 'Billboard Hot 100' January 20, 1968.

10. Now that you hopefully answered all the questions correctly, you should be able to come up with the 60s TV show that is the common bond.

Answer: Lost In Space

Question 1: Angela (CARTWRIGHT) played Penny Robinson.
Question 2: (ROBINSON) was the family's last name.
Question 3: The youngest daughter's name was (PENNY).
Question 4: Mark Goddard played Maj. Don (WEST) on the show.
Question 5: Maureen Robinson was played by (JUNE) Lockhart.
Question 6: The name of the ship was (JUPITER) II.
Question 7: (ROBOT) was the actually the name of the robot on the show.
Question 8: Dr. Smith's first name on the show was (ZACHARY).
Question 9: (JUDY) Robinson was the oldest daughter on the show.

Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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