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Famous Personality Tidbits Trivia Quiz

Some general questions about some famous and not so famous folks. Have fun with these!

A multiple-choice quiz by justawful. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
justawful

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,410

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marion Morrison is the real name of this performer. Hint

Alanis Morrisette

John Wayne

Jim Morrison

Madonna

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Question 2 of 10

2. This former sports figure signed autographs left handed because of injuries sustained during his career. Hint

John Unitas

Frank Gifford

Sandy Koufax

Richard Petty

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Question 3 of 10

3. Here's a tricky one. Which of these performers was NOT killed in a plane crash? Hint

Patsy Cline

Ricky Nelson

Jim Croce

Buddy Holly

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did General Stonewall Jackson die? Hint

Accidently shot by his own troops

Riding accident

Old age

His own revolver exploded

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Tiger Woods' real first name? Hint

Dexter

Louis

Eldrick

Bartholomew

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what unusual way did Hall of Fame baseball player Ed Delahanty die? Hint

hit by a pitch

plunged over Niagara Falls

struck by lightning while on the field

stung by a bee while on the field

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was known as the Human Vacuum Cleaner? Hint

Hulk Hogan

Herbert Hoover

Brooks Robinson

Xaviera Hollander

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is unusual about the drummer for the popular rock band Def Leppard? Hint

blind

has had a sex change

deaf

has only one arm

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bobby Fischer became United States chess champion at what age? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who made the most scrutinized movie of all time? Hint

Orson Welles

Akira Kurosawa

Steven Spielberg

Abraham Zapruder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marion Morrison is the real name of this performer.

Answer: John Wayne

I guess John Wayne sounded more macho.

2. This former sports figure signed autographs left handed because of injuries sustained during his career.

Answer: John Unitas

The often injured Hall of Fame quarterback lost nearly all the use of his right arm.

3. Here's a tricky one. Which of these performers was NOT killed in a plane crash?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

Surprisingly enough,the plane carrying Ricky Nelson landed safely.He was killed in an onboard fire.

4. How did General Stonewall Jackson die?

Answer: Accidently shot by his own troops

He was misidentified while entering his own lines at Chancellorsville.

5. What is Tiger Woods' real first name?

Answer: Eldrick

He's a Tiger on the golf course.

6. In what unusual way did Hall of Fame baseball player Ed Delahanty die?

Answer: plunged over Niagara Falls

During the 1903 season,while drunk,he fell off a bridge and was swept over the falls.

7. Who was known as the Human Vacuum Cleaner?

Answer: Brooks Robinson

Known for his ability to scoop up ground balls at third base.

8. What is unusual about the drummer for the popular rock band Def Leppard?

Answer: has only one arm

He plays a specially made set of drums.

9. Bobby Fischer became United States chess champion at what age?

Answer: 14

One of the great child chess prodigies.

10. Who made the most scrutinized movie of all time?

Answer: Abraham Zapruder

The Kennedy assassination video.

Source: Author justawful

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