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Quiz about A Tribute to Bill

A Tribute to Bill Trivia Quiz


This quiz is dedicated to the memory of FunTrivia author and player lowtechmaster (Bill), a beloved friend and member of team Triviabiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lpez. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Lpez
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
405,517
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
469
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (5/10), Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 101 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Journalist Kevin Cullen, Senator Ed Markey, and poet Mary Elizabeth Hewitt were all born in which of the following cities, located in the Massachusetts county of Middlesex? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following universities in the Ivy League is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and has produced notable graduates like Jake Tapper, Nelson Rockefeller, and Robert Reich? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following names, shared by people whose last names are Lawrence, Burnett, and Lynley, is also the title of a 2015 film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following American cities is known for being the birthplace of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, the witch trials held there in the late 1600s, and a higher education institution that changed its name from "College" to "University" in 2010? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. English professors all over the United States teach their students books like "The Grapes of Wrath", "East of Eden", and "Cannery Row", all written by which of the following American writers? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following internet domains was approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers in 2001 to provide businesses with an alternative to the ".com" domain? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following American states is named after a historical leader of the United States Army and is home to cities like Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following currencies would a numismatics enthusiast have if they collected the coins used in Spain between 1868 and 1999, which were then replaced by the euro? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The U.S. National Park Service oversees parks like the Arches National Park in Utah. Which of the following is one of the most famous natural sandstone arches in the park, a landmark that appeared in the state's license plates when commemorating its centennial in 1996? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these numbers can represent a perfect score in bowling, the number of Spartan soldiers who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae, or an American record label that has worked with artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug? (and, additionally, the extraordinary number of quizzes Bill placed online on FunTrivia?) Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Journalist Kevin Cullen, Senator Ed Markey, and poet Mary Elizabeth Hewitt were all born in which of the following cities, located in the Massachusetts county of Middlesex?

Answer: Malden

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was one of the original thirteen colonies that founded the United States. It is a very relevant state in the history of the country, with important events like the Mayflower landing of the Pilgrims and Paul Revere's ride happening there. Boston is the state capital and most important city in the state and indeed, the country. Malden is a small city in Middlesex County, the same county where Lexington and Concord are located. Malden is the hometown of many notable Americans in different fields, including Kevin Cullen (a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for his reporting on the Boston Catholic Archdiocese sex abuse scandal), Senator Ed Markey (a Democrat who has served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate), and Mary Elizabeth Hewitt (a poet known for her collections like "The Songs of our Land, and Other Poems").
2. Which of the following universities in the Ivy League is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and has produced notable graduates like Jake Tapper, Nelson Rockefeller, and Robert Reich?

Answer: Dartmouth

Dartmouth College was established in 1769 with a royal charter issued by King George III. Named after William Legge, the 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, the college offers more than 50 different majors and is part of the Ivy League, an athletic conference in the United States which is often associated with selective, elite-level academics and institutions.

The university is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and counts among its alumni distinguished members of different fields and professions. Some notable alumni include poet Robert Frost, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Chief Justice Salmon Chase, actress Mindy Kaling, and producer Shonda Rhimes.

A large number of academics and researchers have attended Dartmouth as well, from law professors to MacArthur Fellows and Nobel Prize winners.
3. Which of the following names, shared by people whose last names are Lawrence, Burnett, and Lynley, is also the title of a 2015 film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara?

Answer: Carol

Carol is one of the many variations of the English name Charles. Though it is typically more popular among women, there have been some men in history to have that same name, including British director Carol Reed and Romanian kings Carol I and Carol II.

The film "Carol" was first released in 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival, where Rooney Mara won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film (it was also nominated for the festival's coveted Palme d'Or but did not win.) The movie is about two women who start as friends but evolve into a relationship.

It is based on Patricia Highsmith's novel "The Price of Salt".
4. Which of the following American cities is known for being the birthplace of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, the witch trials held there in the late 1600s, and a higher education institution that changed its name from "College" to "University" in 2010?

Answer: Salem

Salem is a city full of history, culture, and traditions. The Massachusetts city was settled by colonists in the 1600s upon their arrival to what is now the United States. Salem's first two government leaders, as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were Roger Conant and John Endecott. The latter is the namesake for Endicott College in Beverly, MA, which itself used to be a part of Salem. Many around the world know Salem for the infamous Salem witch trials held in 1692 when Puritans in the area accused dozens of people (mostly women) of witchcraft in what is often used as an example of mass hysteria. The city has many important museums like the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of Seven Gables, best known for its appearances in the works of native Nathaniel Hawthorne (the namesake of the city's iconic Hawthorne Hotel).

One other landmark in the city is Salem State University, a public institution that offers a variety of degrees in areas like business, science, English and literature, and political science, among many others. The school was called Salem State College between 1960 and 2010, since in the latter year Governor Deval Patrick changed the name to Salem State University.
5. English professors all over the United States teach their students books like "The Grapes of Wrath", "East of Eden", and "Cannery Row", all written by which of the following American writers?

Answer: John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck was a Nobel Prize-winning author born in California in 1902. He is mostly known for his novels and novellas like "Of Mice and Men", "The Grapes of Wrath", and "East of Eden". Steinbeck won a controversial Nobel Prize for literature in 1962, with some claiming he was undeserving of the award. Steinbeck studied English literature at Stanford University but did not graduate; instead, he decided to work on his writing.

Many of his books were set in his home state of California. One of his most famous works, "The Grapes of Wrath", was adapted to a movie that was released in 1940.
6. Which of the following internet domains was approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers in 2001 to provide businesses with an alternative to the ".com" domain?

Answer: .biz

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (abbreviated as ICANN) was founded in 1998 in the United States. Due to the internet's explosive growth after it was created, the U.S. government through its Department of Commerce began working on alternatives to better manage the internet's domains and databases. Thus, ICANN was officially established in Los Angeles, California, in 1998 under the leadership of Esther Dyson and Jon Postel, the latter of whom is known for his multiple contributions to the development of the internet and who passed away from heart complications shortly before joining ICANN.

The .biz domain was introduced in 2001 via ICANN in order to expand available domains for businesses looking for an alternative to the highly-demanded ".com" website ending.

The domain is managed by GoDaddy and has been used by small businesses around the world to establish an online presence.
7. Which of the following American states is named after a historical leader of the United States Army and is home to cities like Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma?

Answer: Washington

Washington State was admitted to the Union in 1889 after the Washington Territory was ceded by the British (this piece of land later became parts of Nebraska and Idaho as well). The state was named for General George Washington, the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States (he is also the namesake for Washington D.C., the country's capital city).

The northwestern state is known as "the Evergreen State" and is home to many important American cities. Even though its capital is Olympia, the largest city in the state is Seattle, the birthplace of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Another important city in Washington is Spokane, which is home to Gonzaga University and The Davenport Hotel, among other landmarks.
8. Which of the following currencies would a numismatics enthusiast have if they collected the coins used in Spain between 1868 and 1999, which were then replaced by the euro?

Answer: Peseta

The word "peseta" is of Catalan origin and literally translates to "little piece". Peseta coins were first introduced in Barcelona, Spain, in 1808, but began officially being used until 1869. There were pesetas for the values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500 in coin form (many of which had a distinctive small perforation in the center), and in bills of 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000.

Many of the coins showed the face of Spanish King Juan Carlos I. The peseta was discontinued in 1999 after the euro was adopted as the currency of Spain and many other countries of the European Union.
9. The U.S. National Park Service oversees parks like the Arches National Park in Utah. Which of the following is one of the most famous natural sandstone arches in the park, a landmark that appeared in the state's license plates when commemorating its centennial in 1996?

Answer: Delicate Arch

Utah is home to the Arches National Park, a popular tourist destination in the state due to the thousands of natural sandstone arches, rocks, and monoliths that formed in the area. Nearby the Colorado River, the national park features a variety of well-known arches and structures like the Balanced Rock, the Double Arch, the Landscape Arch, and the Delicate Arch.

The Delicate Arch is very famous in Utah and has had notable moments like the Olympic torch passing through it prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City.

A picture of the arch appeared in a special edition of Utah license plates commemorating the state's centennial but is also depicted in standard plates with the phrase "Life Elevated" on the bottom of the plate.
10. Which of these numbers can represent a perfect score in bowling, the number of Spartan soldiers who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae, or an American record label that has worked with artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug? (and, additionally, the extraordinary number of quizzes Bill placed online on FunTrivia?)

Answer: 300

The number 300 has many different usages in fields like history, sports, entertainment, and more. The first example is a perfect score in bowling: if all turns during the game result in strikes (knocking down all 10 pins), the player achieves 300 points that are equivalent to a perfect score. The number 300 is also associated with the eponymous movie starring Gerard Butler, which itself is based on the Battle of Thermopylae, one where the small Spartan army or 300 soldiers was defeated but served as moral strength for future battles. Finally, 300 Entertainment is a record label founded in 2012 by experienced music executives Lyor Cohen and Todd Moscowitz, which worked with award-winning artist Young Thug since 2014.

Bill wrote 300 fantastic quizzes for FunTrivia across categories, including Music (mainly lyrics from songs in the 1950s-1960s), Literature, and Brain Teasers (especially Letter Quizzes).
Source: Author Lpez

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