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Kings without Crowns Trivia Quiz

The people in this quiz are 'King' in name only. Can you match the person with his/her achievement?

A multiple-choice quiz by miss g. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
miss g

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,912

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3059

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: gopher75 (8/10), daveguth (8/10), stephedm (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which famous King wrote such classics as 'Carrie' and 'Firestarter'? Hint

Simon King

Catherine King

James King

Stephen King

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which American blues singer had a hit with 'The Thrill is Gone'? Hint

Elvis

CC King

BB King

DD King

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which religious minister made the 'I Have a Dream' speech? Hint

Luther Martin King, Sr.

Coretta Scott King

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Riley B. King

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which King, in his capacity as a CNN talk-show host, has interviewed such celebrities and politicians as Tom Cruise and Yasser Arafat to name but two? Hint

Barry King

Larry King

Harry King

Gary King

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which King led Canada as Prime Minister for three terms? Hint

John Alfred Frederick King

Edward Charles King, Jnr.

James E. King

William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which King has promoted boxers such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield? Hint

Don King

Ron King

John King

Eddy King

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which female King won the Wimbledon Singles competitions six times before her retirement? Hint

Maria Jane King

Cissy Mae King

Billie Jean King

Louise King

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which King is known for her 1971 'Tapestry' album? Hint

Diana King

Carole King

Charlotte King

Elizabeth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which female King played the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in the film and broadway productions of 'The Wiz'? Hint

Ethel King

Frieda King

Eliza King

Mabel King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which King co-wrote 'Tennessee Waltz'? Hint

Earl King

Jane 'Dee Dee' King

Frank 'Pee Wee' King

Nat King Cole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which famous King wrote such classics as 'Carrie' and 'Firestarter'?

Answer: Stephen King

Stephen King is the author of many successful books, many of which have been made into movies such as 'IT' and 'The Green Mile'.

2. Which American blues singer had a hit with 'The Thrill is Gone'?

Answer: BB King

BB King began his career as a sharecropping farmer in Mississippi. He was named Riley B. King after his uncle but acquired the nickname 'BB' from his father since there were only 18 years between them and therefore he was considered a 'Baby Brother'.

3. Which religious minister made the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

Answer: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke out for racial equality making many moving speeches including 'I Have a Dream'. He was assassinated on April 4th 1968.

4. Which King, in his capacity as a CNN talk-show host, has interviewed such celebrities and politicians as Tom Cruise and Yasser Arafat to name but two?

Answer: Larry King

Larry King escaped his poverty-stricken upbringing in Brooklyn, New York to become one of TV's most highly paid talk-show hosts.

5. Which King led Canada as Prime Minister for three terms?

Answer: William Lyon Mackenzie King

The Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King was Prime Minister of Canada between 1921-1926, 1926-1930 and 1935-1948.

6. Which King has promoted boxers such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield?

Answer: Don King

Don King is famous for his catchphrase, 'Only in America' and his wild hairstyle.

7. Which female King won the Wimbledon Singles competitions six times before her retirement?

Answer: Billie Jean King

American Billie Jean King was the first female to earn $100,000 prize money, and was an outspoken campaigner for women and their right to earn comparable amounts for their sporting achievements.

8. Which King is known for her 1971 'Tapestry' album?

Answer: Carole King

Carole King was born Carole Klein in Brooklyn. Many of the songs on her 'Tapestry' album were made more successful by other artists for example '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', which was written for Aretha Franklin, and 'You've Got a Friend' for James Taylor.

9. Which female King played the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in the film and broadway productions of 'The Wiz'?

Answer: Mabel King

Mabel King (1932-1999) also appeared in 'Scrooged' (1988) and 'Dead Men Don't Die' (1991).

10. Which King co-wrote 'Tennessee Waltz'?

Answer: Frank 'Pee Wee' King

Pee Wee King (1914-2000) was born Frank Julius Anthony Kuczynski. Thanks for playing. I hope you enjoyed the quiz.

Source: Author miss g

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