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Quiz about Bobbing for Roberts
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Bobbing for Roberts Trivia Quiz


What do you know about people named Robert, real or fake?

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
GoodVibe
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
374,938
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
338
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the last name of Bart Simpson's enemy Sideshow Bob? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What Robert lent his name to the "nicknaming" of the modern British police force? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who played the title character in the 1992 mockumentary "Bob Roberts"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What major did golfer Bobby Jones win four times? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Robert Goulet was known for his talents on Broadway that include acting and singing. He also did voices on cartoons, including "Recess". Whose singing voice did he portray? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What film earned Robert Zemeckis an Oscar? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What African country has been governed by Robert Mugabe?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. What is the native country of former F1 driver Robert Doornbos? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What fictional serial killer was Robert Englund's acting biggest role? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Most people probably don't recognize the name Robert Allen Zimmerman, but they do know the stage name of this folk icon. Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the last name of Bart Simpson's enemy Sideshow Bob?

Answer: Terwilliger

Sideshow Bob used to be Krusty's sidekick before a life of crime. Sideshow Bob (full name Robert Underdunk Terwilliger) is voiced by Kelsey Grammer.
2. What Robert lent his name to the "nicknaming" of the modern British police force?

Answer: Peel

London police officers are known as "Bobbies". Sir Robert Peel was a Prime Minister of England twice, 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.
3. Who played the title character in the 1992 mockumentary "Bob Roberts"?

Answer: Tim Robbins

"Bob Roberts" was about a conservative folk singer who ran for U.S. Senate. Ironically, Robbins is known for his liberal views.
4. What major did golfer Bobby Jones win four times?

Answer: U.S. Open

Jones won the U.S. Open in 1923, 1926, 1929, and 1930. He also won three British Opens (1926, 1927, and 1930). Jones also finished T13 at the 1934 Masters. He was never able to compete at the PGA Championship since he was a career amateur who retired at 28 and was a lawyer by trade. Jones helped design Augusta, and helped the Masters evolve into one of golf's biggest tournaments.

He is not to be confused with another golf course designer, Robert Trent Jones. The golfer of this question is Robert Lyle Jones.
5. Robert Goulet was known for his talents on Broadway that include acting and singing. He also did voices on cartoons, including "Recess". Whose singing voice did he portray?

Answer: Mikey

Goulet was Mikey's singing voice in the animated series and movies. During his career, Goulet won a Grammy and Tony.
6. What film earned Robert Zemeckis an Oscar?

Answer: Forrest Gump

Zemeckis won the Oscar for Best Director in 1995. Prior to the dramatic tale of the world through the eyes of a man with an IQ of 75, Zemeckis was mainly known for comedies and combining live action and computer footage.
7. What African country has been governed by Robert Mugabe?

Answer: Zimbabwe

Mugabe first became President of Zimbabwe in 1987. His political career is known for problems, including electoral fraud, hyperinflation, racism, and human rights violations.
8. What is the native country of former F1 driver Robert Doornbos?

Answer: Netherlands

Doornbos was a test driver for Jordan before getting a chance to compete for Minardi in 2005 and Red Bull in 2006. He competed in 11 F1 races and finished no better than 12th. After F1, he raced on the Champ Car and IndyCar circuits.
9. What fictional serial killer was Robert Englund's acting biggest role?

Answer: Freddy Krueger

Englund played Freddy Krueger in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film series. Even after stepping out of the series, he continued to play series killers on television and other movies.
10. Most people probably don't recognize the name Robert Allen Zimmerman, but they do know the stage name of this folk icon. Who is he?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Dylan first used his stage name while performing in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minnesota, better known as Dinkytown. The true source of his stage name is up for debate and theories include a love for Dylan Thomas.
Source: Author GoodVibe

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