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Is it Night, Dark, or Black? Trivia Quiz

All the people in question have the surname Night, Dark, or Black. You choose the correct name.

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

Author
subsquid

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,115

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
353

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1997 Ritchie Blackmore, the former "Deep Purple" guitarist, formed a traditional folk rock duo with which other musician? Hint

Sylvia Knight

Jillian Dark

Candice Night

Anna Black

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Major League Baseball player who was nicknamed "Blackie", played shortstop on and off for 14 years and also managed for 13 seasons. Hint

Melvin Knight

Marvin Black

Alvin Dark

Calvin Night

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Question 3 of 10

3. This actress died in 2013 at the age of 74 and appeared in such films as "Easy Rider", "The Great Gatsby", "Five Easy Pieces", and "Airport". Hint

Karen Black

Dorothy Knight

Claudia Dark

Cilla Night

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Question 4 of 10

4. This American actor starred in such movies as "Nacho Libre" and "School of Rock"; he was also a member of Tenacious D. Hint

Joey Knight

Bobby Night

Jack Black

Dylan Dark

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Question 5 of 10

5. This American country western singer debuted with the album "Killin' Time" which had four straight number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. Hint

Johnny Night

Ken Dark

Clint Black

Carl Knight

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Question 6 of 10

6. Whom did Shirley Temple marry in 1950? Hint

Clark Night

Chet Dark

Carl Knight

Charles Black

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Question 7 of 10

7. This English singer had 11 Top Ten Hits between 1964 and 1971. Her songs include: "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "You're My World". Hint

Cilla Black

Della Dark

Stevie Night

Carly Knight

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the Australian actress that plays Aeryn Sun in the series "Farscape"? Hint

Carrie Dark

Claudia Black

Coco Knight

Kelly Night

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which American born writer wrote "Think Of England" and the two story collections "Naked to the Waist" and "In the Gloaming"? Hint

Agnatha Night

Alice Elliot Dark

Anne Knight

Ariel Black

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Question 10 of 10

10. This English actress starred in the title role of James Hawes' BBC Four adaptation of "Fanny Hill". Hint

Rebecca Night

Clarice Knight

Randi Dark

Hannah Black

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1997 Ritchie Blackmore, the former "Deep Purple" guitarist, formed a traditional folk rock duo with which other musician?

Answer: Candice Night

Ritchie met Candice in 1989 when she asked him for an autograph. The two got together and eventually moved in with each other in 1991. In 1997, Ritchie decided they should start their own group and they called themselves "Blackmore's Night". In 2008 they finally got married. It was Ritchie's fourth marriage.

2. This Major League Baseball player who was nicknamed "Blackie", played shortstop on and off for 14 years and also managed for 13 seasons.

Answer: Alvin Dark

Alvin Dark played 14 seasons for the Boston Braves, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Milwaukee Braves. He then managed 13 seasons for the San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, and the San Diego Padres. The man got around.

3. This actress died in 2013 at the age of 74 and appeared in such films as "Easy Rider", "The Great Gatsby", "Five Easy Pieces", and "Airport".

Answer: Karen Black

Karen was an actress, singer, screenwriter, and songwriter. She won two Golden Globe awards and was nominated for one academy award in 1971 for her performance in "Five Easy Pieces" as Jack Nicholson's girlfriend.

4. This American actor starred in such movies as "Nacho Libre" and "School of Rock"; he was also a member of Tenacious D.

Answer: Jack Black

Jack was born Thomas Jacob Black on August 28, 1969 in Santa Monica, California. Jack has credits in over 140 movies, produced over 20 movies/TV shows, and is a songwriter.

5. This American country western singer debuted with the album "Killin' Time" which had four straight number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.

Answer: Clint Black

Clint was born February 4, 1962 in Long Branch, New Jersey. His family moved to Texas before he was one year old and he taught himself to play the harmonica by the time he was 13. He wrote his first song at the age of 14 and learned to play the guitar at 15. At the age of 27, his hit album "Killin' Time" was released.

6. Whom did Shirley Temple marry in 1950?

Answer: Charles Black

Shirley married Charles Alden Black on December 16, 1950. He was the son of the Pacific Gas & Electric president and a Silver Star honoree during WWII while serving in the U.S. Navy Intelligence community. At the time of their marriage, Charles was one of the richest young men in America.

7. This English singer had 11 Top Ten Hits between 1964 and 1971. Her songs include: "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "You're My World".

Answer: Cilla Black

"Anyone Who Had A Heart" was the UK's biggest selling single by a female artist in the 1960s.

8. Who is the Australian actress that plays Aeryn Sun in the series "Farscape"?

Answer: Claudia Black

Claudia also played Vala Mal Doran in the series "Stargate SG-1". She was born on October 11, 1972 in Sydney. She was nominated for a Saturn award (best actress) in 2001 and 2002. She won the award in 2005.

9. Which American born writer wrote "Think Of England" and the two story collections "Naked to the Waist" and "In the Gloaming"?

Answer: Alice Elliot Dark

Alice's name at birth was Alice Elliot Kirby. She was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Bryn Mawr. "In the Gloaming" was selected by John Updike as one of the "Best American Short Stories of the Century".

10. This English actress starred in the title role of James Hawes' BBC Four adaptation of "Fanny Hill".

Answer: Rebecca Night

Rebecca was born Rebecca Hardwick in Poole, England on July 13, 1985. She has performed in 7 plays, acted on 6 television series, 3 films, and was the voice of Keri T'Vessa in the video game "Mass Effect: Andromeda" (2017).

Source: Author subsquid

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