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The word "destroyer" has been used throughout history and pop culture to signify an omnipotent force capable of wreaking untold havoc. How many of these "destroyers" are you familiar with?

A multiple-choice quiz by Betenoire. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Betenoire
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
405,997
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
177
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Question 1 of 10
1. In naval terms, a destroyer is a quick, nimble, and well armed war vessel originally intended to protect convoys and battle groups. What was the name of the British destroyer whose crew recovered a complete set of codes and an Enigma machine from the captured German submarine U-110? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Kiss, the iconic American hard rock band from the seventies, released their album "Destroyer" in 1976. In which American city did this band originate? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which Hindu deity is known as the Destroyer? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Paul Stanley, and Dave Mustain have all at one time favored a guitar known as the Destroyer. Which Japanese guitar brand produced the Destroyer? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Destroyer Duck was a short lived comic book super hero created by Steve Gerber in 1982 for Eclipse Comics. What legendary former Marvel Comics illustrator provided the artwork? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The Destroyers are a soccer club based in Bolivia's most populous city. What is the name of this city? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. George Thorogood, an American hard blues rock guitarist, is often accompanied by his backup band known informally as the Destroyers. What is the full name of this band? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. The B-66 Destroyer was a United States Air Force light bomber used primarily in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. What company produced the B-66 Destroyer? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Edward G. Robinson starred in the 1943 naval drama "Destroyer". In which Eastern European capital was Edward G. Robinson born? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Released as a single in the USA in 1981, "Destroyer" was written by The Kinks front man Ray Davies. Who was the Kinks' drummer from 1964 to 1984? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In naval terms, a destroyer is a quick, nimble, and well armed war vessel originally intended to protect convoys and battle groups. What was the name of the British destroyer whose crew recovered a complete set of codes and an Enigma machine from the captured German submarine U-110?

Answer: HMS Bulldog

 The materials captured by the Bulldog's crew in 1941 were instrumental in Britain's efforts to break the German military codes. The Argus, Courageous and Glorious were all WWI era aircraft carriers.
2. Kiss, the iconic American hard rock band from the seventies, released their album "Destroyer" in 1976. In which American city did this band originate?

Answer: New York City

 Ace Frehely, Peter Criss, and Paul Stanley were all born and raised in New York City. Front man Gene Simmons emigrated to New York at the age of eight from Israel.
3. Which Hindu deity is known as the Destroyer?

Answer: Shiva

 In addition to being the Destroyer, the multi faceted Shiva is also the god of Time, Dance, Yoga, and Meditation. He is believed to live on Mount Kailash in Tibet with his partner Parvati.
4. Guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Paul Stanley, and Dave Mustain have all at one time favored a guitar known as the Destroyer. Which Japanese guitar brand produced the Destroyer?

Answer: Ibanez

 Ibanez brand acoustic guitars were first made in 1935 by the Hoshino Gakki company and were named after a renowned 19th century Spanish guitar maker, Salvador Ibanez. More recently, they were often favored by hard rock and heavy metal guitarists because of their eccentric and asymmetrical shapes.
5. Destroyer Duck was a short lived comic book super hero created by Steve Gerber in 1982 for Eclipse Comics. What legendary former Marvel Comics illustrator provided the artwork?

Answer: Jack Kirby

 Jack Kirby, along with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, co-created The Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, The Hulk, and Thor. Ultimately, Kirby left Marvel in 1970 due to disputes with Lee over who exactly created what characters and storylines. He quickly found a new home with DC Comics where he created a new comic universe known as The Fourth World metaseries.
6. The Destroyers are a soccer club based in Bolivia's most populous city. What is the name of this city?

Answer: Santa Cruz

 Santa Cruz, officially known as Santa Cruz de la Sierra, has more than twice the population of Bolivia's capital, La Paz. The Destroyers were relegated to Bolivia's Copa Simon Bolivar Second Division after playing in the top flight in 2018 and 2019.
7. George Thorogood, an American hard blues rock guitarist, is often accompanied by his backup band known informally as the Destroyers. What is the full name of this band?

Answer: The Delaware Destroyers

 Thorogood is originally from Wilmington, Delaware. He has released 16 studio albums between 1977 and 2011, as well as several live and compilation albums.
8. The B-66 Destroyer was a United States Air Force light bomber used primarily in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. What company produced the B-66 Destroyer?

Answer: Douglas Aircraft Company

 Founded in 1921, Douglas Aircraft quickly became famous as its planes were the first to circumnavigate the globe in 1924. In 1967, the company merged with McDonnell Aircraft which, in turn, was merged with Boeing in 1997.
9. Edward G. Robinson starred in the 1943 naval drama "Destroyer". In which Eastern European capital was Edward G. Robinson born?

Answer: Bucharest

 Born Emanuel Goldenberg in 1893, Robinson emigrated to the United States in 1904. He is perhaps best remembered as the heavy in films like "Little Caesar" and "Key Largo".
10. Released as a single in the USA in 1981, "Destroyer" was written by The Kinks front man Ray Davies. Who was the Kinks' drummer from 1964 to 1984?

Answer: Mick Avory

 The Davies brothers along with bassist Pete Quaife were founding members of the Kinks. Mick Avory succeeded Mickey Willet as the band's drummer in 1964 and left in 1984 after numerous disagreements with lead guitarist Dave Davies.
Source: Author Betenoire

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