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Quiz about Talented Men of Various States

Talented Men of Various States Quiz

These men were either born in a US state or are closely identified with that state. Select the answer based on the brief description.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Rehaberpro

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), muzzyhill3 (10/10), Guest 73 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. North Dakota: I began as an accordion player in a small polka band and rose to having a full orchestra which was one of the most successful musical programs on television. Name me. Hint

Louis L'Amour

Eric Sevareid

Lawrence Welk

Phil Jackson

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Question 2 of 10

2. South Dakota: I am an activist for American Indian causes which has made me a controversial character both among the public and within the various tribes. I say "American Indian" because I don't like "Native American". I have also have appeared in films. Name me. Hint

Tom Brokaw

George McGovern

Joe Foss

Russell Means

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Question 3 of 10

3. Colorado: I was an outstanding silent film star. I was called "The Man of a Thousand Faces". My son was also a film star. Name me. Hint

Lon Chaney

Paul Whiteman

Ted Mack

Jack Dempsey

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Question 4 of 10

4. Wyoming: I am famous for being a 'non-representative' painter. My style has been described as 'action painting' as the creation of art on the canvas may be devoid of recognizable items. It is fair to say that my art was a departure from tradition. Who am I? Hint

Dick Cheney

Curt Gowdy

William Cody

Jackson Pollock

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Question 5 of 10

5. West Virginia: I am often recognized as the Dean of Professional Boxing. I have trained many champions including Tommy Hearns, Oscar de la Hoya, Wladimir Kletschko, and Lennox Lewis. Hint

Fielding Yost

Randy Moss

Emanuel Steward

'Hot Rod' Hundley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Texas: In 2006 I ran for Governor of Texas and garnered 13% of the vote. I am also a novelist with a Raymond Chandler style. My band which had much success was called "The Texas Jewboys". Who am I? Hint

Kinky Friedman

Bill Engvall

Steve Martin

Ron White

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Question 7 of 10

7. Maryland: I was what is called a poet of 'light verse' that depends on humor and rhyming schemes. Here is one example:

The one-L lama, he's a priest
The two-L llama, he's a beast
And I would bet a silk pyjama
There isn't any three-L lllama

What is my name? Hint

Ogden Nash

Tom Clancy

Edgar Allen Poe

Dashiell Hammett

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Question 8 of 10

8. Oklahoma: I rose out of the dust bowl days of the 1930s to become a folk singer. Many of my songs are classified as protest themes. I had communist leanings but was never a member of that party. "This Land is Our Land" is my most recognizable tune. Who am I? Hint

Vince Gill

Gene Autry

Woody Guthrie

Roy Clark

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Question 9 of 10

9. New Mexico: Starting with modest means, over a period of time I acquired a string of hotels that spanned the globe, many of which I named after myself. Who was I? Hint

Bobby Unser

Conrad Hilton

Bill Mauldin

John Madden

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kansas: I was one of the stars to appear in the first film to win an Academy Award "Wings" (1928). I was married to Mary Pickford for 42 years. Much of my time was spent on humanitarian causes for which I have also been honored. What is my name? Hint

Harold Lloyd

Buster Keaton

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. North Dakota: I began as an accordion player in a small polka band and rose to having a full orchestra which was one of the most successful musical programs on television. Name me.

Answer: Lawrence Welk

Eric Sevareid popularized the editorial approach on the evening news. His two minute segments won both an Emmy and a Peabody award.

Phil Jackson was a professional basketball player who turned to coaching. He is noted for his "existential" style.

Louis L'Amour is a popular writer of western fiction.

Answer: Russell Means

Tom Brokaw was a popular reporter of the daily news on television.

Joe Foss was a flying hero of World War II and former governor of South Dakota.

George McGovern was the Democratic candidate for President in 1968.

3. Colorado: I was an outstanding silent film star. I was called "The Man of a Thousand Faces". My son was also a film star. Name me.

Answer: Lon Chaney

Ted Mack popularized the 'amateur' contest on the radio.

Paul Whiteman was a leader in inventing the 'big band' playing jazz.

Jack Dempsey was a heavyweight boxing champion of the world,

Answer: Jackson Pollock

William Cody is better known as Buffalo Bill. He gained fame as a hunter and later had a traveling wild west show.

Curt Gowdy had a long career as a sports commentator including 13 World Series, 16 All-star games, 9 Super-Bowls, and 24 NCAA Final Four.

Dick Cheney was vice-president under George Bush. (I am resisting the temptation of editorializing).

5. West Virginia: I am often recognized as the Dean of Professional Boxing. I have trained many champions including Tommy Hearns, Oscar de la Hoya, Wladimir Kletschko, and Lennox Lewis.

Answer: Emanuel Steward

Fielding Yost was a long time football coach at the University of Michigan and Athletic Director.

Randy Moss is a controversial wide receiver who has played for the Vikings, the 49s, and the Patriots.

'Hot Rod' Hundley was an All-American basketball player at the University of West Virginia, a professional basketball player, and a noted basketball commentator.

Answer: Kinky Friedman

Steve Martin is a multi-talented actor, writer, and comedian.

Bill Engvall is also a comedian, most identified with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.

Ron White often does his stand-up comedy routine with a cocktail in one hand and a cigar in the other.

7. Maryland: I was what is called a poet of 'light verse' that depends on humor and rhyming schemes. Here is one example: The one-L lama, he's a priest The two-L llama, he's a beast And I would bet a silk pyjama There isn't any three-L lllama What is my name?

Answer: Ogden Nash

Poe, in addition to being a fine poet, was a skilled short story writer and perfected the mystery story.

Tom Clancy is the author of many popular techno/adventure/suspense novels.

Dashiell Hammett was the writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories.

Answer: Woody Guthrie

Gene Autry was a cowboy film star of the 1930's and 40's, a World War II flyer, and was an astute businessman.

Roy Clark was one of the stars of the long-running Hee-Haw tv show.

Vince Gill is a country/western singer who has won 19 Grammies.

9. New Mexico: Starting with modest means, over a period of time I acquired a string of hotels that spanned the globe, many of which I named after myself. Who was I?

Answer: Conrad Hilton

Bobby Unser was a driver of open wheeled race cars.

Bill Mauldin was an artist who caught World War II with his depictions of life among front line GIs.

John Madden was a football coach and long time football commentator.

Answer: Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Buster Keaton was a successful silent film star and director. His movie "The General" is considered by many to be the best silent film of all time.

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was the highest paid star in Hollywood in 1918 making over three million dollars. His career was damaged by three trials on charges of manslaughter for which he was acquitted. He was banned from film-making for many years.

Harold Lloyd also graced the silent silver screen. Lloyd did his own stunts for the most part, often putting himself in dangerous positions.

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