Sweet Caroline Quiz | Thematic Names

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1. A TV show that ran in the late 1990s had the name "Caroline" in the title. What was the full title of this show?

Answer: Caroline in the City

"Caroline in the City" (1995-1999) ran on the USA television network. Its main star was Lea Thompson who, most of you might remember, played Marty McFly's mother in "Back to the Future" (1985). The show centered on Caroline Duffy (Thompson) who was a cartoonist. Her comic strip was called "Caroline in the City".

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: The name "Caroline" came to us most directly from the French language.

2. Caroline Louise Marguerite Grimaldi is a princess of a small country in Europe. Which one?

Answer: Monaco

Princess Caroline of Hanover is the oldest daughter of American actress Grace Kelly (deceased) and Prince Rainier III.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: Tracing further back, "Caroline" came to the French from the Latin word "Carolus".

3. Caroline Lind competed in the Olympic Games in 2008 held in Beijing, China. In what sport did she participate?

Answer: Rowing

Ms. Lind was born in 1982 in Greensboro, North Carolina. In Beijing, she and her team took first place in the Women's Eight competition.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: In Old Norse and Germanic languages, the name "Caroline" can be traced back to "Karel" or "Karl".

4. Who sang the song "Oh, My Sweet Carolina"?

Answer: Ryan Adams

No grousing allowed. Neil Diamond's song is entitled "Sweet Caroline" which we will get to later. Ryan Adams, born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is classified as an alternative country singer. "Oh, My Sweet Carolina" was released in 2000 as part of his "Heartbreaker" album. It was the longest cut on the album at four minutes and 57 seconds.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: "Caroline" is the female variation of Charles.

5. Caroline Herschel was an award-winning scientist in her day. In what branch of science did she excel?

Answer: Astronomy

Born in 1750 in Germany, Caroline Lucretia Herschel was sister to astronomer Sir William Herschel. She is best known for her discovery of several comets, including the 35P/Herschel Rigollet which bears her name. In 1828, Caroline won a Gold Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society; the next woman to win this prize was Vera Rubin in 1996.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: In 2006 in the United States, the name "Caroline" was ranked the 89th most popular names for girl babies.

6. There is a place on this Earth called "Caroline Island".

Answer: True

Caroline Island, or Caroline Atoll, is an uninhabited island which is part of the Line Islands in the central Pacific Ocean. It is about 900 miles (1500 km) south of Hawaii. In 1995, the International Date Line was realigned so that Caroline Island became one of the first places on Earth to see the sunrise on January 1st.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: Caroline is one of the most popular girl's names in Denmark, ranking 5th in 2005.

7. John F. Kennedy's only daughter is named Caroline. When she married in 1986, she kept her maiden name. What was her husband's surname?

Answer: Schlossberg

Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg is the daughter of the late John F. Kennedy and the late Jacqueline Bouvier. Her father was assassinated in 1963, her mother died in 1994 and her brother John F. Kennedy, Jr. died in 1999.

Radziwill was the last name of Caroline's maternal aunt, Caroline Lee. Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis in 1968. Auchincloss was the last name of Caroline's maternal grandmother, Janet.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: John F. Kennedy Jr.'s wife (and Caroline Kennedy's sister-in-law) was named Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Carolyn is a variation of the name Caroline.

8. There was a US president's wife named Caroline.

Answer: True

Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison was wife to Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President of the United States. President Harrison served one term in office from 1889 until 1893. Caroline unfortunately died in 1892 due to complications from tuberculosis. Caroline was remembered for putting up the first Christmas Tree in the White House.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: The name "Caroline" has numerous variations including Carolynne, Caralyn, Carolena, Caralyn, Karolyne and Carolan.

9. Caroline Rhea was the original host of "The Biggest Loser", which first aired in 2004. What network debuted this reality show about losing weight?

Answer: NBC

Caroline Rhea, born in 1964 in Canada, was a stand-up comedian and actress. In addition to being on "The Biggest Loser", Caroline has appeared as Hilda Spellman in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"(1996-2003). She was also Rosie O'Donnell's handpicked successor for her talk show. The show was renamed "The Caroline Rhea Show" and ran from 2002-2003.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: Caroline Rhea used the song "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond for the opening of her short-lived talk show.

10. Karen Grassle played Caroline Ingalls on the beloved television show "Little House on the Prairie"(1974-1983). Who was the actor that played her husband, Charles?

Answer: Michael Landon

"Little House on the Prairie" was based on several books by Laura Ingalls Wilder and told the story of her family's struggles and triumphs while living in the American Midwest during the 19th century.

Victor French played Mr. Isaiah Edwards, Richard Bull played Mr. Nels Olsen and Kevin Hagen played Dr. Hiriam Baker.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: "Caroline?" (1990) was a TV movie starring Stephanie Zimbalist. The plot revolved around a daughter who was believed to be dead and later returned to her wealthy family. The conflict, however, was whether or not she was the real "Caroline" that the family had been searching for.

11. Lady Caroline Lamb was a mistress to a famous poet. Which one?

Answer: Lord Byron

Lady Caroline Lamb embarked on a very public affair with Lord George Gordon Byron in 1812. She was married at the time to the Hon. William Lamb. Lord Byron was 24 and she was 27. In 1816, Lady Caroline published a novel anonymously entitled "Glenarvon". Most readers could tell, although it was disguised, that the novel was about Lord Byron.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: The name "Caroline" is found most frequently in the Danish, English and French languages.

12. A famous newscaster has a daughter named Caroline. Who?

Answer: Katie Couric

Katie Couric and her deceased husband, Jay Monahan, welcomed Caroline "Carrie" Couric Monahan to the world in 1996. She was their second daughter.

Tara Nelson worked for Global National, a Canadian TV station. Diane Sawyer worked for ABC television in the US. Fiona Bruce worked for the BBC.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: So how did North Carolina and South Carolina (states in the USA) get their names? They were named for King Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Remember that "Charles" comes from the Latin word "Carolus".

13. Caroline Corr, of the famous Celtic folk rock group The Corrs, plays many instruments. Which one does she NOT play?

Answer: Saxophone

Born in Dundulk Co. Louth in Ireland in 1973, Caroline Georgia Corr joined her two sisters, Andrea and Sharon, and brother Jim, to form the group The Corrs. I had to look up "bodhran" for this quiz! It's a type of drum. Caroline also sang backing vocals for the group.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: Caroline's Club is a comedy club which opened in 1981 in New York City.

14. In 1837, the "Caroline Affair" raged between the United States and Canada. Who or what was the "Caroline" in this case?

Answer: A steamboat

The Caroline Affair was a series of events that began in 1837 and was finally resolved in 1842. A group of Canadian rebels wanting to form a republic in Canada fled to safety in the United States. They set up camp on Navy Island, which was on the Canadian side of the Niagara River between Ontario and New York State. The steamboat Caroline was used by the Americans to send supplies to the rebels. Canadian Loyalists crossed the Niagara River and took the Caroline, burned it, and sent it over the Niagara Falls.

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: "Radio Caroline" was a series of radio stations who broadcasted from countries and from ships located in territories and international waters.

15. Okay! Okay! Here we are at the end of the quiz so it must be time to talk about Neil Diamond's hit song "Sweet Caroline". With its extremely popular melody, it soon became a hit. Much later, the record eventually went what? Think precious metal!

Answer: Platinum

"Sweet Caroline" was released in 1969 and in the United Kingdom in 1971. As well as singing the song, Neil Diamond also wrote it. If you can't remember the chorus, here it is:

"Hands, touching hands, reaching out
Touching me, touching you
Oh, Sweet Caroline
Good times never seem so good
I've been inclined to believe it never would"

ALL ABOUT CAROLINE: "Sweet Caroline" was part of the soundtrack for the movie "Fever Pitch" (2005) with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore.

Source: Author Blindlady-27

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Sweet Caroline Trivia Quiz

I find "Carolines" all over the place. Most of them are "sweet". See if you can figure out which "Caroline" I am talking about. And for a bonus, I will also give you some interesting facts about the name Caroline itself. Have fun!

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