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It Was Named After Whom? Trivia Quiz

Match the word with the person after whom it was named.

A multiple-choice quiz by nyirene330. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nyirene330

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,493

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1283

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who were the founders of Mattel, Inc., the world's largest toy company? Hint

Matthew Handler and Elijah Moore

Elliot Handler and Harold Matson

Waldo Elliott and Matthias Howe

Ellen Sanders and Madeline Shore

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Question 2 of 10

2. After whom was the first artificial heart named? Hint

Robert Jarvik

Dr. Barney Clark

Christiaan Barnard

William DeVries

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the theme from the old TV show "Car 54, Where Are You?", "there's a scout troop short a child, Khrushchev's due at Idlewild." After whom was the Idlewild Airport renamed? Hint

John Foster Dulles

John F. Kennedy

Elgin O'Hare

William B. Hartsfield

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Question 4 of 10

4. On May 6, 1937, a famous airship caught fire and was destroyed in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Who was this notorious vehicle named after? Hint

Otto von Zeppelin

Paul von Hindenburg

Gustave Dirigible

Anatoly Blimp

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Question 5 of 10

5. After whom was the waterproof fabric, Gore-Tex, named? Hint

Gore Vidal

Tipper Gore

Albert Gore

Wilbert Gore

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following artists' names was not used as an appellation for the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"? Hint

Donatello

Leonardo

Canaletto

Raphael

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1966, there was a US Supreme Court decision to protect suspects' rights against self-incrimination, i.e., "you have the right to remain silent..." After whom is this warning named? Hint

Carmen Miranda

John Warning

Julio Gallo

Ernesto Miranda

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Question 8 of 10

8. After which girl was the eponymous "Alice in Wonderland" named? Hint

Alice Carroll

Alice Liddell

Alice Dodgson

Alice Faye

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Question 9 of 10

9. For whom is the Caesar salad named? Hint

Julius Caesar

Caesar Cardini

Sid Caesar

Cesar Chavez

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, name the London plumber who, almost single-handedly, increased the popularity of the toilet? Hint

Thomas Crapper

Harry Doody

Steven John

Jeremiah Lavatory

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the founders of Mattel, Inc., the world's largest toy company?

Answer: Elliot Handler and Harold Matson

The company was named after Harold MATson and ELliot Handler. Mattel products include Hot Wheels, Matchbox Cars and "Barbie" Dolls, which were named after Ruth and Elliot Handler's daughter.

2. After whom was the first artificial heart named?

Answer: Robert Jarvik

Dr. Barney Clark was the first person implanted with the Jarvik-7 artificial heart in 1982. William DeVries was the surgeon who performed the operation. Dr. Clark, a Seattle dentist, survived 112 days.

3. In the theme from the old TV show "Car 54, Where Are You?", "there's a scout troop short a child, Khrushchev's due at Idlewild." After whom was the Idlewild Airport renamed?

Answer: John F. Kennedy

New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport was renamed for President Kennedy on December 24, 1963, shortly after his assassination. Dulles Airport is in Washington, D.C.; O'Hare is in Chicago; Hartsfield is in Atlanta.

4. On May 6, 1937, a famous airship caught fire and was destroyed in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Who was this notorious vehicle named after?

Answer: Paul von Hindenburg

The airship was named after the German soldier and statesmen, Paul von Hindenburg (1837-1934). The flight details were being transmitted on radio by reporter Herb Morrison who, after witnessing the tragedy, uttered his famous response "Oh, the humanity". 39 people were killed in the explosion.

5. After whom was the waterproof fabric, Gore-Tex, named?

Answer: Wilbert Gore

Gore-Tex was co-invented by Wilbert Gore (1912-1986), his son Robert Gore and Rowena Taylor. The company is also well-known as a model for the treatment of its employees. No, Al Gore did not invent this - only the Internet and global warming!

6. Which of the following artists' names was not used as an appellation for the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"?

Answer: Canaletto

In case you were wondering, the fourth is Michelangelo. They first appeared as comic book characters in 1984 and were created by Ken Eastman and Peter Laird.
Giovanni Canal or Canaletto (1697-1768), on the other hand, was a Venetian landscape artist who did not act as a superhero in the sewers of New York.

7. In 1966, there was a US Supreme Court decision to protect suspects' rights against self-incrimination, i.e., "you have the right to remain silent..." After whom is this warning named?

Answer: Ernesto Miranda

In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that, before interrogation, a suspect must be clearly advised of his rights, including his right to have an attorney present at his questioning. From this case comes the word "Mirandize", i.e., to read a suspect his rights, and half the plots of all the cop shows after 1966.

8. After which girl was the eponymous "Alice in Wonderland" named?

Answer: Alice Liddell

To honor the Lewis Carroll book and 2010 Tim Burton movie, I thought we should revisit the person after whom these were named - Alice Pleasance Liddell, married name Hargreaves (1852-1934). But, did you know that things were not quite as rosy as they appeared in Wonderland? In 1856, Alice's mother, Mrs. Liddell (rhymes with 'fiddle') asked Dodgson (pen name Lewis Carroll) to stop photographing Alice and to curtail the time spent with her. Hmmmmmmmmm?

9. For whom is the Caesar salad named?

Answer: Caesar Cardini

No, it is not named after Julius (although the Caesarean section was). The salad was, in fact, named after chef Caesar Cardini who created the salad in 1924 in his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. The ingredients include romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, etc. Excuse me, I have to go make a salad...

10. Finally, name the London plumber who, almost single-handedly, increased the popularity of the toilet?

Answer: Thomas Crapper

Yes, Virginia, there was a Thomas Crapper (1836-1910). No, he did not invent the toilet, just installed them, as he did with the Crapper manhole covers in London. He is, however, credited with inventing the ballcock or "float-triggered flushing mechanism". I think this would be a good time to end!

Source: Author nyirene330

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