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Common Bond Fun Trivia Quiz

The common bond relates to entertainment, although the individual questions are on a range of topics. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by emerald_door. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
emerald_door

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,335

Updated
Aug 01 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4493

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: H53 (9/10), Guest 174 (5/10), lookback (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Basking, Tiger, Blue, and Mako are different types of what? Hint

lilies

sharks

butterflies

whales

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Question 2 of 10

2. What movie actress always wore a bracelet on her left wrist due to a broken wrist as a child? Hint

Elizabeth Taylor

Natalie Wood

Marilyn Monroe

Bette Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the first name of the Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori method of education? Hint

Maria

Ricardo

Antonio

Roberto

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Washington Post reporter, along with Woodward, broke the story of the Watergate break in? Hint

Steinberg

Berenstain

Bernstein

Lothrop

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Question 5 of 10

5. In August, 2008, Brett Favre was traded to what New York team? Hint

Jets

Yankees

Mets

Giants

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Question 6 of 10

6. What long running TV show was first hosted by Steve Allen? Hint

Today

60 Minutes

Good Morning America

Tonight

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Question 7 of 10

7. What actress had won the four major entertainment awards, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Oscar, all by the age of 46? Hint

Barbra Streisand

Helen Hayes

Cher

Rita Moreno

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the tiger who says that Frosted Flakes are grrreat? Hint

Tony

Timmy

Tommy

Toby

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the title of the Shakespearean tragedy about star crossed lovers? Hint

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Hamlet

Romeo and Juliet

Harold and Maude

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the common bond?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Basking, Tiger, Blue, and Mako are different types of what?

Answer: sharks

There are more than 375 species of sharks, and 8 orders of sharks. Sharks have no bones; their skeletons are made of cartilage.

2. What movie actress always wore a bracelet on her left wrist due to a broken wrist as a child?

Answer: Natalie Wood

While filming "The Green Promise" (1949), Natalie had to cross a footbridge which collapsed. She broke her wrist as she fell into the water below. The wrist was not properly treated, and she thereafter wore a bracelet to cover the deformity.

3. What is the first name of the Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori method of education?

Answer: Maria

Maria Montessori was the first female physician in Italy. Montessori schools now exist throughout the world. The Montessori method, developed in the early 20th century, allows children to choose their work and to learn at their own pace.

4. What Washington Post reporter, along with Woodward, broke the story of the Watergate break in?

Answer: Bernstein

Woodward and Bernstein won a Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for their Watergate coverage. They worked on the story that had its origins in the Watergate Complex in Washington DC.

5. In August, 2008, Brett Favre was traded to what New York team?

Answer: Jets

Brett Favre played for the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 2007. In February, 2009, he announced his retirement.

6. What long running TV show was first hosted by Steve Allen?

Answer: Tonight

Steve Allen hosted the show from 1954 to 1957. The show was broadcast live, and the announcer was Gene Rayburn, who went on to host "The Match Game".

7. What actress had won the four major entertainment awards, Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Oscar, all by the age of 46?

Answer: Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno was the first Hispanic woman to reach this achievement. Helen Hayes and Audrey Hepburn also achieved this.

8. What is the name of the tiger who says that Frosted Flakes are grrreat?

Answer: Tony

Tony the Tiger made his debut in 1952. He is the mascot for the Kellogg's breakfast product.

9. What is the title of the Shakespearean tragedy about star crossed lovers?

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

"Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare's most performed plays. It has been adapted for opera, ballet, and film.

10. What is the common bond?

Answer: West Side Story

Q1. The Sharks were one of the two rival gangs in West Side Story.
Q2. Natalie Wood starred in the film.
Q3. Maria was the name of Natalie Wood's character.
Q4. Leonard Bernstein composed the score
Q5. The Jets were the other rival gang.
Q6. "Tonight" was one of the songs in the musical.
Q7. Rita Moreno played Anita in the movie, and won an Oscar for best supporting actress.
Q8. Tony was the name of the male lead character.
Q9. The musical "West Side Story" was inspired by the story of "Romeo and Juliet."

Source: Author emerald_door

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