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Michael Nesmith Trivia Quiz

An easy quiz for all fans of former Monkee Michael Nesmith.

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

Author
magnoliasims

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,021

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1010

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (3/5), Guest 206 (2/5), Guest 76 (4/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which pseudonym did Michael work under before he became a Monkee?

Answer: ( Two Words .)

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Question 2 of 5

2. Michael's first two wives are Phyllis and Kathryn?

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which popular cable television channel did Michael invent?

Answer: ( One Word, of three letters ... it's mostly music videos)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Michael's mother invented liquid paper?

True

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Question 5 of 5

5. Michael wrote the opening guitar riff for The Monkees song 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'?

True

False

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Nov 18 2024 : Guest 174: 3/5
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which pseudonym did Michael work under before he became a Monkee?

Answer: Michael Blessing

Michael released a few singles on the Colpix label using this name.

2. Michael's first two wives are Phyllis and Kathryn?

Answer: True

Michael was married to Phyllis for eleven years (1964-1975). He was married to Kathryn for tweleve years (1976-1988).

3. Which popular cable television channel did Michael invent?

Answer: MTV

Michael mentions this in his semi-autobiographical novel "The Long Sandy Hair Of Neftoon Zamora". The book was published in 1998 by ST. Martins press, New York.

4. Michael's mother invented liquid paper?

Answer: True

Bette Nesmith invented liquid paper in 1958. She was an executive secretary and became frustrated with always making errors on her electronic typewriter. With no one willing to take on her invention, Bette started her own company 'The Mistake Out Company' to manufacture liquid paper.

In 1968, 'The Mistake Out' company offically changed it's name to 'The Liquid Paper Corporation'. The company was advertising on television and made millons with thier product.

5. Michael wrote the opening guitar riff for The Monkees song 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'?

Answer: False

The riff was actually written by Monkees producer and former member of 'The Turtles', Chip Douglas.

Source: Author magnoliasims

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