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A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
steiny1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,516

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Alice Marble is a name associated with which sport? Hint

Tennis

Bowling

Golf

Basketball

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not one of the 'foursome' on TV's 'Facts Of Life'? Hint

Tootie

Blair

Shelly

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many years did Penelope Odysseus' wife wait for his return? Hint

20 years

10 years

5 years

25 years

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first name of 'My Little Margie's' dad? Hint

Bill

Sam

Chet

Vern

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mohammad Zia Ul-Haq was the president of which country from 1978 till 1988? Hint

Syria

Iraq

Pakistan

Iran

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Question 6 of 10

6. (True or False) Chicken George was a character on TV's miniseries 'Roots'?

Answer: (True or false)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What would you find in the Chinese dish Moo Goo Gai Pan? Hint

Chicken

Pork

Beef

Fish

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was voted CBS's 1985 'Sportscaster of the Year'? Hint

Jack Buck

Howard Cosell

Pat Summerall

John Madden

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the nursery rhyme 'The Farmer In The Dell', what does the nurse take? Hint

Spoon

Mouse

Cow

Cat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Benito Mussolini's father had what for an occupation? Hint

Mill worker

Mechanic

Farmer

Blacksmith

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Alice Marble is a name associated with which sport?

Answer: Tennis

She was a four time winner of the singles title at the U.S. Nationals which became the U.S. Open in 1968. She won in 1936, 1938, 1939 and 1940.

2. Which of the following is not one of the 'foursome' on TV's 'Facts Of Life'?

Answer: Shelly

Nalalie is the fourth one.

3. How many years did Penelope Odysseus' wife wait for his return?

Answer: 20 years

He was gone for more than 20 years during and after the Trojan War. Most versions said she remained faithful for all that time.

4. What was the first name of 'My Little Margie's' dad?

Answer: Vern

His full name was Vernon Albright. The show ran from June 1952 until August 1955.

5. Mohammad Zia Ul-Haq was the president of which country from 1978 till 1988?

Answer: Pakistan

In 1988 he died in a plane crash.

6. (True or False) Chicken George was a character on TV's miniseries 'Roots'?

Answer: True

The complete title 'Roots: The Saga Of An American Family'. It was written by Alex Haley and considered by many as his best work.

7. What would you find in the Chinese dish Moo Goo Gai Pan?

Answer: Chicken

This dish consists of chicken breasts, garlic, mushrooms, Chinese white cabbage, scallions and various spices.

8. Who was voted CBS's 1985 'Sportscaster of the Year'?

Answer: John Madden

He has won at least 13 Emmy Awards since 1982. As coach of the Raiders he won 112 games and the 1976 Super Bowl.

9. In the nursery rhyme 'The Farmer In The Dell', what does the nurse take?

Answer: Cow

The cow takes the dog, the dog takes the cat and etc.

10. Benito Mussolini's father had what for an occupation?

Answer: Blacksmith

The son of a socialist blacksmith Mussolini became a school teacher and a socialist journalist before turning to Fascism.

Source: Author steiny1

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