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Lets Rustle up some Russells Trivia Quiz
The name Russell is derived from the Old French name "rossel" meaning red-haired or red skinned. They are all not "rossell" but can you identify the correct Russell from the clue that is given.
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Estimated time: 3 mins.
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1. Boston Celtics
Russell Coutts
2. Gladiator
Bertrand Russell
3. Hollywood sex symbol of 1940s and 50s
Rosalind Russell
4. British philosopher and mathematician
Jane Russell
5. America's Cup
Russell Crowe
6. Created one of the earliest video games
Russell "Bucky" Dent
7. English cricketer
Steve Russell
8. Nominated four times for an Academy Award
Jack Russell
9. MLB player and manager
Bill Russell
10. WWI nurse
Martha M. Russell
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Boston Celtics
Answer: Bill Russell
Bill Russell is a retired American basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969 winning eleven NBA Championships.
2. Gladiator
Answer: Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe was born in New Zealand, but spent most of his early life living in Australia. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the historical drama movie "Gladiator"(2000).
3. Hollywood sex symbol of 1940s and 50s
Answer: Jane Russell
Jane Russell (1921-2011) was an American film actress and a Hollywood sex symbol of the 1940s and 1950s. Jane appeared in over 20 films in this period and her most successful were "The Outlaw" (1943) and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) opposite Marilyn Monroe.
4. British philosopher and mathematician
Answer: Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a British philosopher, mathematician, historian, writer and won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1950).
5. America's Cup
Answer: Russell Coutts
Russell Coutts is a New Zealand World Champion yachtsman. He won a gold medal in the Finn Class at the 1984 Olympic Games and has won the America's Cup on five occasions.
6. Created one of the earliest video games
Answer: Steve Russell
Steve Russell is a computer scientist who created "Spacewar!", which was one of the earliest video games in 1962. The game involves two spaceships "the needle" and "the wedge" engaged in a dogfight.
7. English cricketer
Answer: Jack Russell
Jack Russell is a retired English professional cricketer. He was known for his wicketkeeping skills and played first-class county cricket for Gloucestershire from 1981-2004. He represented England in 54 Test matches from 1988-1998.
8. Nominated four times for an Academy Award
Answer: Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell (1907-1976) was an American actress, comedian and singer. She was nominated four times for an Academy Award for Best Actress in "My Sister Eileen" (1942), "Sister Kenny" (1946), "Mourning Becomes Electra" (1947) and "Auntie Mame" (1958). She did however win five Golden Globe Awards and one Tony Award. Her career spanned the years 1929-1972.
9. MLB player and manager
Answer: Russell "Bucky" Dent
Russell "Bucky" Dent is a former professional baseball player and manager. He won two World Series Championships with the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978 as a player. In 1978 he was voted the World Series MVP. He managed the New York Yankees from 1989-1990.
10. WWI nurse
Answer: Martha M. Russell
Martha M. Russell (1867-1961) was an American nurse during WWI. In 1920 she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Committee of the Red Cross. This medal is the highest international distinction a nurse can receive when showing exceptional courage and devotion to wounded, sick or disabled during a conflict or disaster.
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