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Famous 'Benjamins' Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about well-known people named Benjamin and is dedicated to my 2 year old son Benjamin... the apple of my eye.

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ballykissangel

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
75,060

Updated
Apr 27 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
744

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Dr. Benjamin Spock was a famous pediatrician who wrote 'Baby and Child Care,' which was published in 1946. This book was to become almost the 'Bible' on child-rearing! Which of the following is NOT true of Dr. Spock? Hint

His grandson, Peter, committed suicide

He won a gold medal rowing with Yale's rowing team in the 1924 Olympics in Paris

He was dubbed by his critics as 'Father of Permissiveness'

He was born to a poor family in Albany, New York

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Question 2 of 10

2. Benjamin Franklin was a leading statesman, inventor, publisher and a pillar of American heritage. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint

He started the first ever fire department in 1736 in Philadelphia

He was the inventor of the bifocals

He coined the phrase, 'Remember, time is money.'

He was the youngest member to sign the Declaration of Independence

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Question 3 of 10

3. Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States and the grandson of William Harrison the 9th US President. He was a lawyer by profession, graduating at the top of his class. By what nickname was he NOT known? Hint

'Kid Gloves Harrison'

'The No-Nonsense President'

'The Human Iceberg'

'Little Ben'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Benjamin, written about in the Bible, was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and also the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Who was his mother? Hint

Leah

Rachel

Sarah

Rebekah

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Question 5 of 10

5. Benjamin Kubelsky was the birth name of which famous comedian? Hint

Danny Kaye

Jack Benny

Bob Hope

Sammy Davis Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Benjamin Geza Affleck (Ben Affleck) is an actor, writer, and director. He was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California. His brother Casey is also an actor. Which of the following films did Ben NOT star in? Hint

Shakespeare in Love

Chasing Amy

Saving Private Ryan

Armageddon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Handsome actor, Benjamin Bratt, is probably best known for his role as Detective Rey Curtis on the TV series 'Law and Order.' Bratt was born on December 16, 1963 in San Francisco. His father is American with German and English descent. What nationality is his mother? Hint

Navajo Indian

Apache Indian

Cherokee Indian

Quechua Indian

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Question 8 of 10

8. Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's 9th Prime Minister on June 18, 1996. He was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem. In which country did he receive his college education? Hint

Israel

Australia

England

United States

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Question 9 of 10

9. Benjamin Disraeli, a well known politician and brilliant debater, was born in London in 1804. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint

He abandoned a law career to pursue writing

He wrote several novels

He became England's first Catholic Prime Minister

He was very happily married

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ben Hogan, professional golfer, had sixty-three career victories, including nine major championships and four US Open titles. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint

He witnessed his mother commit suicide

He turned professional at age 17

He served in WW II

He was nicknamed the 'Iceman'.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: He was born to a poor family in Albany, New York

Dr. Spock was born the oldest of six children to an affluent family of New Haven, Connecticut. His father was a lawyer and his mother came from a well-to-do family.

2. Benjamin Franklin was a leading statesman, inventor, publisher and a pillar of American heritage. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He was the youngest member to sign the Declaration of Independence

Franklin was actually the oldest member to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Answer: 'The No-Nonsense President'

Harrison was stiff and aloof and disliked meeting people and shaking hands. Also he was only 5 feet 6 inches tall, hence the name 'Little Ben.'

4. Benjamin, written about in the Bible, was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and also the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Who was his mother?

Answer: Rachel

Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and she died giving birth to Benjamin.

5. Benjamin Kubelsky was the birth name of which famous comedian?

Answer: Jack Benny

Jack Benny was born February 14, 1894 in Chicago. He never claimed to be any older than 39! He died in 1974 of pancreatic cancer.

Answer: Saving Private Ryan

Other of his film credits include: 'Glory Daze', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Forces of Nature' and 'Glory Daze' as well as many others.

Answer: Quechua Indian

He is very close to his family. He has three sisters and one brother.

8. Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's 9th Prime Minister on June 18, 1996. He was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem. In which country did he receive his college education?

Answer: United States

He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. He has a B.Sc. in Architecture and a M.Sc. in Management Studies. He also studied Political Sciences.

9. Benjamin Disraeli, a well known politician and brilliant debater, was born in London in 1804. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He became England's first Catholic Prime Minister

Disraeli was born into a Jewish family but was baptized into the Church of England.

10. Ben Hogan, professional golfer, had sixty-three career victories, including nine major championships and four US Open titles. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He witnessed his mother commit suicide

His father committed suicide when Ben was only nine-years old.

Source: Author ballykissangel

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