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Smith or Jones? Trivia Quiz

The answer to the following is either Smith or Jones or even perhaps a variation to the spelling.

A multiple-choice quiz by owl007. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
owl007

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,284

Updated
Mar 21 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
601

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the last name of British comic Griff Rhys? Hint

Joynes

Patterson-Smith

Smyth

Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was a famous economic theorist? Hint

Addam Smyth

Adam Jones

Adam Smith

Adam Smithy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Patterson Smith was Australia's first Prime Minister in 1901

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was a wicket-keeper for the New Zealand cricket team in the 1980s? Hint

Ian Jones

Ian Smith

Ian Smith-Jones

Ieon Smyth

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was David Bowie's original last name? Hint

Jones

Smith

Bowie-Jones

White-Smith

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famous charitable "family" helps the poor in Australia? Hint

The Smith-Jones Collective

The Smith Family

The Jones Help Squad

The Patterson-Smith Organization for the Poor and Needy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was a great cricket player from Australia in the 1980s? Hint

Dean Jones

Dean Joines

Dean Smith

Dean Smith-Waugh

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of a group of fashionable department stores in Australia? Hint

Jones Brothers

David Jones

Smith Warehouse

David Smith Inc.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of a character in the UK cop show "The Bill"? Hint

Dale Smith

Dale Smyth

Dale Jones

Dale Smiff

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of a trade that has been around a long time, especially helpful to people who work with horses? Hint

Jonesworker

Blacksmith

Whitesmith

Blackjones

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the last name of British comic Griff Rhys?

Answer: Jones

Griff Rhys Jones is not only a comic, but a TV show host as well! He is a proud Welshman who used to be on the great comic TV show "Alias Smith and Jones" (1984-1998).

2. Who was a famous economic theorist?

Answer: Adam Smith

Adam Smith wrote a book in the eighteenth century called the "Wealth of Nations". It changed the way a lot of people thought about social systems. It has been argued that it was the first true economic textbook that people took widespread notice of.

3. Patterson Smith was Australia's first Prime Minister in 1901

Answer: False

It was actually Edmund Barton who was Australia's first Prime Minister from 1901 - 1903. After leaving office, Barton became a Justice of the High Court of Australia.

4. Who was a wicket-keeper for the New Zealand cricket team in the 1980s?

Answer: Ian Smith

Ian Smith was a pretty good batsman as well. Fans were later able to listen to him as a commentator of cricket on the radio.

5. What was David Bowie's original last name?

Answer: Jones

He had to change his name because of Davy Jones of the Monkees! Did you know that David Bowie studied at the prestigious London School of Economics? Adam Smith would have been very proud.

6. What famous charitable "family" helps the poor in Australia?

Answer: The Smith Family

The Smith Family charitable organization has been around since 1922. It is not made up of a family related by blood, but was rather started by a five businessmen who wanted to help the disadvantaged. They run a great charity that has helped thousands of needy people over the years.

Source: The Smith Family Website

7. Who was a great cricket player from Australia in the 1980s?

Answer: Dean Jones

Dean Jones was an awesome test player and one-dayer. How good would he have been in the new 20/20 format? He averaged close to 50 in both formats and was not a bad fieldsman either! Dean Jones has been both a cricket player and coach.

8. What is the name of a group of fashionable department stores in Australia?

Answer: David Jones

David Jones Limited, or DJs, is one of Australia's oldest companies. It can be found in nearly every capital city in every Australian state! The company began in 1938 by David Jones, a Welshman.

9. What is the name of a character in the UK cop show "The Bill"?

Answer: Dale Smith

The character has been played by the great actor, Alex Walkinshaw. Walkinshaw had a few guest roles in "The Bill" in the early 1990s, and then finally gained a full role in 1999.

10. What is the name of a trade that has been around a long time, especially helpful to people who work with horses?

Answer: Blacksmith

Blacksmiths work with iron and other metals to create useful tools, including horseshoes. Blacksmiths are very useful in assisting one to get shoes on a horse as well! They also make all sorts of other implements from iron, including gates, furniture, and cutlery. Blacksmiths are part of one of the world's oldest trades.

Source: Author owl007

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