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Taylor Trivia Quiz

"Taylor" is a very common name; here's a look at some prominent people who have been called by it.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
750

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tim Taylor is a character in which of these TV sitcoms? Hint

Frasier

Home Improvement

Becker

Hogan's Heroes

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Question 2 of 10

2. James Taylor asked "where do your golden rainbows end?" in what song? Hint

Fire and Rain

Sweet Baby James

Sunny Skies

Long Ago and Far Away

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Question 3 of 10

3. Maxwell Taylor occupied what position during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Hint

Secretary of Defense

Presidential Advisor

Ambassador to the Soviet Union

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Robert Taylor had his best role in "Ivanhoe", but he also starred in many other movies. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Quo Vadis?

Billy the Kid

Waterloo Bridge

One-Eyed Jacks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Taylor Caldwell was a popular novelist. Which of the following works is hers? Hint

The Osterman Weekend

Captain and the Kings

The Prize

Mila 18

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rod Taylor had a fine movie career. Which of the following movies did NOT include him in the cast? Hint

Sunday in New York

Time Machine

36 Hours

Obsession

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following athletes caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana to win a Super Bowl? Hint

Tony Taylor

Jason Taylor

Charlie Taylor

John Taylor

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Question 8 of 10

8. R. Dean Taylor was a "one-hit wonder" who sang about what state? Hint

Ohio

Illinois

Michigan

Indiana

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Question 9 of 10

9. Zachary Taylor, also known as "Old Rough and Ready", served as President of the United States. Which of the following people ran against him unsuccessfully for President? Hint

James K. Polk

Martin Van Buren

John Tyler

Chester A. Arthur

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Question 10 of 10

10. Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her role in "BUtterfield 8". Who wrote the novel on which the movie was based? Hint

John Hersey

John Fowles

John Gunther

John O'Hara

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tim Taylor is a character in which of these TV sitcoms?

Answer: Home Improvement

Tim Allen stars as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor.

2. James Taylor asked "where do your golden rainbows end?" in what song?

Answer: Long Ago and Far Away

It's a pretty (but sad) song. The other songs listed are also sung by James Taylor.

3. Maxwell Taylor occupied what position during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Answer: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Taylor advocated one of the more hawkish solutions to the crisis.

4. Robert Taylor had his best role in "Ivanhoe", but he also starred in many other movies. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: One-Eyed Jacks

"Jacks" starred Marlon Brando. Robert Taylor played Billy the Kid in a (fictionalized) biography, starred in "Waterloo Bridge" with Vivien Leigh and starred in the biblical tale "Quo Vadis?"

5. Taylor Caldwell was a popular novelist. Which of the following works is hers?

Answer: Captain and the Kings

"Prize" was the breakthrough novel by Irving Wallace, "Osterman" was an early work by Robert Ludlum, "Mila 18" was written by Leon Uris.

6. Rod Taylor had a fine movie career. Which of the following movies did NOT include him in the cast?

Answer: Obsession

"Obsession" starred Cliff Robertson. Rod Taylor starred in "Sunday", a light comedy with Jane Fonda. "36 Hours" was a clever intrigue that co-starred James Garner. "Time Machine" was a classic sci fi/fantasy tale (based on the story by H.G. Wells).

7. Which of the following athletes caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana to win a Super Bowl?

Answer: John Taylor

Joh Taylor caught a pass in the final minute or two to defeat the Cincinnati bengals in the Super Bowl. Tony Taylor, a baseball player, made a sparkling defensive play at second base to preserve a Perfect Game for Jim Bunning. Charlie Taylor was a fine wide receiver for the Washington Redskins; Jason Taylkor plays for the Miami Dolphins.

8. R. Dean Taylor was a "one-hit wonder" who sang about what state?

Answer: Indiana

Taylor sang "Indiana Wants Me". He was never heard of again.

9. Zachary Taylor, also known as "Old Rough and Ready", served as President of the United States. Which of the following people ran against him unsuccessfully for President?

Answer: Martin Van Buren

He was a prominent general, but failed to distinguish himself as a President.

10. Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her role in "BUtterfield 8". Who wrote the novel on which the movie was based?

Answer: John O'Hara

I don't know about the novel, but the movie was thoroughly mediocre.

Source: Author robert362

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