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Quiz about The Tom Quiz
Quiz about The Tom Quiz

The Tom Quiz


The name Tom (Thomas, Thom, Tommy) appears quite often, sometimes in very unexpected places. Please keep an open mind.

A multiple-choice quiz by amaranita. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
amaranita
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
388,967
Updated
Sep 28 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
695
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. A girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys is known as a what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which animated team held their own dancing with Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A tomcat is a what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and keeping individual rights foremost, this gentleman is credited with writing the Declaration Of Independence. Who is he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Thomas Edison invented, among many, many other things, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, the stock ticker, a mechanical vote recorder, and a battery for an electric car. What was his nickname? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Thomas Paine was the author of the pamphlet "Common Sense". What was discussed in that pamphlet? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who said "Mom always liked you best" to his brother? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the first quarterback to win 5 Super Bowls (all of them with the same team)? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Tommy", a rock opera, included which two famous songs? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This actor became the second man to win the Best Actor Academy Award in two consecutive years. The first was Spencer Tracy. Who came after? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys is known as a what?

Answer: Tomboy

Tomboys often demonstrate a stronger interest in science and technology than traditionally feminine girls. They often proudly consider themselves to be independent and active, rather than passive in life.
2. Which animated team held their own dancing with Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh"?

Answer: Tom And Jerry

Tom and Jerry must have been great swimmers since they also appear in an underwater dream sequence with Esther Williams in "Dangerous When Wet".
3. A tomcat is a what?

Answer: male cat

A male cat is called a tom or tomcat. An unaltered female is called a queen. A juvenile cat is a kitten and a group of cats is called a chowder or a glaring.
4. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and keeping individual rights foremost, this gentleman is credited with writing the Declaration Of Independence. Who is he?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the first U.S. Secretary Of State, the 2nd Vice President and the 3rd President of the young United States. He also served as minister to France. Often he preceded and succeeded many men equally famous as he. As secretary of state, he was preceded by John Jay.

As vice president, he was preceded by John Adams and succeeded by Aaron Burr. Thomas Jefferson is also famous for organizing the Louisiana Purchase while he was president.
5. Thomas Edison invented, among many, many other things, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, the stock ticker, a mechanical vote recorder, and a battery for an electric car. What was his nickname?

Answer: The Wizard Of Menlo Park

Thomas Edison developed a system to deliver and generate electrical power. His first power station was on Pearl Street in lower Manhattan.
6. Thomas Paine was the author of the pamphlet "Common Sense". What was discussed in that pamphlet?

Answer: An impassioned case for independence from Great Britain

"Common Sense" was read aloud at taverns and meeting places. Paine put into plain English the arguments to encourage the colonists to fight the British for their independence. In proportion to the population of the colonies at that time, it had the largest sale and circulation of any book published in America.
7. Who said "Mom always liked you best" to his brother?

Answer: Tommy Smothers

"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" had a history of pushing the limits of the CBS censors. It became one of the most controversial TV shows of the 1960s as it was often critical of the political mainstream and very sympathetic to the counterculture of the time.
8. Who was the first quarterback to win 5 Super Bowls (all of them with the same team)?

Answer: Tom Brady

In 1990, Tom Brady became the first quarterback to throw for 50 touchdowns in one season.
9. "Tommy", a rock opera, included which two famous songs?

Answer: "Pinball Wizard" and "See Me, Feel Me"

"Tommy" the movie included performances by Roger Daltry, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Arthur Brown and Jack Nicholson.
10. This actor became the second man to win the Best Actor Academy Award in two consecutive years. The first was Spencer Tracy. Who came after?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks was the director, producer, and screenwriter for the miniseries "Band Of Brothers".
Source: Author amaranita

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