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My Johnson Quiz

All these questions deal with people with the last name Johnson.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Robert907

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
348,218

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Brian Johnson was born October 5, 1947. Brian is famous for being the lead singer for what Australian rock band? Hint

Men at Work

Little River Band

AC/DC

Split Enz

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jack Johnson was the World Heavyweight boxing champion from 1908-1915. In 1910, what former undefeated champion came out of retirement to challenge Johnson? Hint

James Braddock

Jess Willard

James L. Jeffries

Max Baer

3. Lyndon Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. What is the name of the series of legislative programs by Johnson in the 1960's that promoted social reforms attacking poverty and racial injustice? Hint

The New Deal

The Great Society

The New Frontier

The Final Frontier

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson played on what university's national championship football team in 1991? Hint

University of Miami

Florida State

Florida

Alabama

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Question 5 of 10

5. Two generations of politicians named Daniel Johnson were both Premiers of which Canadian province? Hint

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Quebec

British Columbia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bill Johnson was the first American man to win an Olympic Gold Medal in what winter sport? Hint

Biathlon

Luge

Cross Country Skiing

Alpine Skiing

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Question 7 of 10

7. Actor Russell Johnson is best remembered for his role as "The Professor" in the 1960's television show "Gilligan's Island". What was The Professor's real name on the show? Hint

Roy Horn

Roy Halladay

Roy Hobbs

Roy Hinkley

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hockey player Mark Johnson scored two goals in the USA victory over the USSR in the "Miracle on Ice" game in the 1980 Olympics. Mark's father Bob coached which National Hockey League team to the 1991 Stanley Cup championship? Hint

Pittsburgh Penguins

Dallas Stars

Calgary Flames

Philadelphia Flyers

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Question 9 of 10

9. Shawn Johnson won the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medal in artistic gymnastics. Shawn also won the eighth season of which reality based television show? Hint

The Amazing Race

Dancing with the Stars

Survivor

So You Think You Can Dance

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Question 10 of 10

10. Actor Arte Johnson is most famous for his recurring role as a German soldier in what 1960's television show? Hint

Rowan & Martin's Laugh In

The Rat Patrol

Hogan's Heroes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Brian Johnson was born October 5, 1947. Brian is famous for being the lead singer for what Australian rock band?

Answer: AC/DC

Brian Johnson joined the band after the death of Bon Scott. The first AC/DC album with Johnson was the extremely successful "Back in Black".

2. Jack Johnson was the World Heavyweight boxing champion from 1908-1915. In 1910, what former undefeated champion came out of retirement to challenge Johnson?

Answer: James L. Jeffries

The African American champion easily defeated Jeffries. Although it took many years to integrate sports in the United States, Johnson's win is viewed as an important early victory for racial advancement.

Answer: The Great Society

Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of John Kennedy. Some of the reforms included in the Great Society dealt with education, medical care and urban problems.

4. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson played on what university's national championship football team in 1991?

Answer: University of Miami

Johnson briefly played professional football with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. Along with a very successful tenure as a wrestler with the WWE, "The Rock" has crafted a prolific movie career.

5. Two generations of politicians named Daniel Johnson were both Premiers of which Canadian province?

Answer: Quebec

Daniel Johnson Sr. was Premier of Quebec from 1966-1968. His son Daniel Johnson Jr. became Premier in 1994 following the resignation of Robert Bourassa. His reign didn't last long as his Liberal Party lost the ensuing 1994 election.

6. Bill Johnson was the first American man to win an Olympic Gold Medal in what winter sport?

Answer: Alpine Skiing

Bill Johnson won the gold medal in the Downhill at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo. The inspiring story of Bill Johnson has a less than happy ending. A crash during an attempted comeback in 2001 has left Johnson in need of constant care.

7. Actor Russell Johnson is best remembered for his role as "The Professor" in the 1960's television show "Gilligan's Island". What was The Professor's real name on the show?

Answer: Roy Hinkley

Roy Horn was half of the Las Vegas act "Siegfried & Roy". Roy Hobbs is the fictional baseball player in the movie "The Natural". Roy Halladay is a Cy Young Award winning big league baseball player.

Answer: Pittsburgh Penguins

"Badger Bob" Johnson also coached the Calgary Flames to the NHL finals in 1986 losing to the Montreal Canadiens. Unfortunately, Bob Johnson died later in 1991 before Pittsburgh could defend their title.

9. Shawn Johnson won the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medal in artistic gymnastics. Shawn also won the eighth season of which reality based television show?

Answer: Dancing with the Stars

Johnson was also the 2007 World all-around champion. Shawn won "Dancing with the Stars" by less than 1%.

10. Actor Arte Johnson is most famous for his recurring role as a German soldier in what 1960's television show?

Answer: Rowan & Martin's Laugh In

Johnson's catch prase "Very interesting..." became common in the 1960's and beyond. In 1979, Arte Johnson played the sidekick in the Dracula spoof "Love at First Bite" starring George Hamilton.

Source: Author Robert907

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