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A multiple-choice quiz by jungfu. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jungfu

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,999

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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973

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Question 1 of 10

1. This U.S. President was once a radio sportscaster: Hint

Lyndon Johnson

George W. Bush

Ronald Reagan

Gerald Ford

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who wrote the theme song for 'The Tonight Show,' starring Johnny Carson? Hint

Paul Anka

Doc Severinson

Henry Mancini

Bobby Rydell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played Dean Wormer in 'National Lampoon's Animal House'? Hint

Jerry Orbach

Robert Loggia

John Vernon

Charles Durning

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1971's Miss America went on to become a football studio announcer, as well as the wife of a governor. Who is she? Hint

Phyllis George

Heather Renee French

Mary Ann Mobley

Susan Powell

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Question 5 of 10

5. What astronaut became the second American to ascend to outer space? Hint

Alan Shepard

Scott Carpenter

John Glenn

Virgil Grissom

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Question 6 of 10

6. At 22,834 feet, Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak in what South American country? Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Peru

Bolivia

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Question 7 of 10

7. This pitcher didn't pitch on Saturdays: Hint

Lefty Gomez

Sandy Koufax

Walter Johnson

Rube Waddell

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Mr. Bojangles' became a theme song for Sammy Davis Jr. Who wrote it? Hint

Bob Dylan

Funky Donny Fritz

Kris Kristofferson

Jerry Jeff Walker

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Question 9 of 10

9. Former Speaker of the House, Thomas 'Tip' O'Neill, represented what state? Hint

New York

Connecticut

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tiger Woods attended what prestigious University? Hint

UCLA

Cal-Berkeley

Arizona

Stanford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This U.S. President was once a radio sportscaster:

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Among other duties, he called Chicago Cubs games.

2. Who wrote the theme song for 'The Tonight Show,' starring Johnny Carson?

Answer: Paul Anka

He also penned 'My Way.'

3. Who played Dean Wormer in 'National Lampoon's Animal House'?

Answer: John Vernon

He was an adversary of Clint's in 'The Outlaw Josey Wales.'

4. 1971's Miss America went on to become a football studio announcer, as well as the wife of a governor. Who is she?

Answer: Phyllis George

She also became the ex-former first lady of Kentucky.

5. What astronaut became the second American to ascend to outer space?

Answer: Virgil Grissom

He died tragically in a pre-launch fire in 1966.

6. At 22,834 feet, Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak in what South American country?

Answer: Argentina

No North American peak is within 2500 feet of it.

7. This pitcher didn't pitch on Saturdays:

Answer: Sandy Koufax

This was due to his Jewish faith.

8. 'Mr. Bojangles' became a theme song for Sammy Davis Jr. Who wrote it?

Answer: Jerry Jeff Walker

Sangria Wine, L.A. Freeway, ( )issin' in the Wind, a terrific poet.

9. Former Speaker of the House, Thomas 'Tip' O'Neill, represented what state?

Answer: Massachusetts

A real character, who appeared in several TV shows, as well as the film, 'Dave.'

10. Tiger Woods attended what prestigious University?

Answer: Stanford

Tiger turned pro after his sophomore year.

Source: Author jungfu

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