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The Jolly Roger Trivia Quiz

The Jolly Roger is, of course, the nickname given to a pirate flag. However, this quiz is not about that particular Roger. Instead, test your knowledge about these other famous Rogers, and just what made them so jolly.

A multiple-choice quiz by Caspar36. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Caspar36

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,665

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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434

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Question 1 of 10

1. Roger Ebert is a known and trusted film critic, but few know (or remember) that he had overcome a life adversity in 1979. Overcoming what helped Roger Ebert to regain his joy in life? Hint

Alcoholism

PTSD

Heroin Addiction

Kleptomania

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Question 2 of 10

2. Roger Clemens reached two milestones in one game - both his 300th win and his 4,000th strikeout as a Major League Baseball pitcher. In what year did he joyously achieve this event? Hint

2002

2006

2005

2003

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Question 3 of 10

3. Roger Sherman may or may not be a name you will recognize, but his signature is famous. Where might you find it? Hint

On the Declaration of Independence

Within the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.

Outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California

On the Georgia State Seal

4. Filmmaker Roger Corman never had a universally acclaimed movie-however, fans of his movies are aware of a certain motif about them, as eluded to in the title of his autobiography. What is the title of this book? "How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood And___________." Hint

Appeared In Every One Of Them

Joined The NRA

Never Visited California, USA

Never Lost A Dime

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tennis star Roger Federer was actually conscripted for Military service in 2003 in his home country of Switzerland, but was deemed unfit to serve. Why? Hint

Conflict of Service

Back Problems

Exemption from Dual Citizenship

Family Obligations

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Question 6 of 10

6. Roger Moore was one of the few lucky men chosen to portray Agent 007, James Bond. Moore was actually quite excited to play him-and finally got the chance to first in which film? Hint

"For Your Eyes Only"

"The Spy Who Loved Me"

"Live And Let Die"

"The Man With The Golden Gun"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Roger Staubach, NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys during the 70's, has the prestigious honor of being only one of a few individuals who has won both the Heisman trophy in college (American) football and the Super Bowl MVP award in professional (American) football. Other than Staubach, there are three others. Which of the following does not share that prestige? Hint

Jim Plunkett

Desmond Howard

Marcus Allen

Earl Campbell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Roger Maris is known for being a MLB star, but less known was his acting career. What was the name of the 1962 comedy film starting Maris and fellow baseball legend Mickey Mantle? Hint

"Struck Out!"

"Safe At Home!"

"Hey, Batter, Batter!"

"Thanks Yanks!"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Roger Waters, bassist and creative lead for the band Pink Floyd, helped to develop the album "The Dark Side Of The Moon", one of the most successful albums of all time. Which of the following facts is NOT true about the album "The Dark Side Of The Moon"? Hint

It is the second best-selling album in the world.

It spent 736 straight weeks on the Billboard 200.

It contained lyrics from 8 different writers.

Until 2005, it was still selling over 5,000 copies a week.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roger Daltrey, as lead singer, has been around since the founding days of the band The Who. Early on, however, the band went through several name changes. Which of the following was NOT a name that eventually became The Who? Hint

The Who

The Hair

The Detour

High Numbers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Roger Ebert is a known and trusted film critic, but few know (or remember) that he had overcome a life adversity in 1979. Overcoming what helped Roger Ebert to regain his joy in life?

Answer: Alcoholism

Roger Ebert has actually been sober since 1979 and is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition to movie critique, Ebert has penned articles regarding his successful overcoming of this vice.

2. Roger Clemens reached two milestones in one game - both his 300th win and his 4,000th strikeout as a Major League Baseball pitcher. In what year did he joyously achieve this event?

Answer: 2003

Roger Clemens stellar career as a baseball pitcher will always have a shadow to hang over it. Even being exonerated by a federal grand jury, there will always be question as to whether the allegations of his steroidal use to enhance his game were true or not.

In addition to the achievements mentioned in the question, Clemens has won seven Cy Young awards, two World Series and was nominated All-Star 11 times.

3. Roger Sherman may or may not be a name you will recognize, but his signature is famous. Where might you find it?

Answer: On the Declaration of Independence

Born in 1721, Sherman was already in his 50's when the Declaration of Independence was made. An experienced politician from the colony of Connecticut (serving as a Continental Congressman and a Judge), he possessed much needed experience when the Declaration of Independence was being written.

In fact, Sherman was one of the drafters of the actual document, making him one of the earliest lawmakers in the country's history.

Answer: Never Lost A Dime

Roger Corman's movies weren't always bad, but they were "creatively cheap". Keeping schedules tight and budgets low, Corman invented and perfected many cost-saving techniques in movie making that fans of his can easily pick up on. In all, Corman was involved with over 300 movies in some capacity throughout his career.

5. Tennis star Roger Federer was actually conscripted for Military service in 2003 in his home country of Switzerland, but was deemed unfit to serve. Why?

Answer: Back Problems

While it is true Roger Federer is a dual citizen of Switzerland and South Africa, active male citizens of Switzerland are subject to compulsory military service prior to the age of 30, regardless of dual citizenship. It is quite ironic that a physical health issue was the exception that prevented Federer from becoming active in the armed forces.

This hasn't stopped Federer from achieving the notoriety of being one of the greatest tennis players in the world.

6. Roger Moore was one of the few lucky men chosen to portray Agent 007, James Bond. Moore was actually quite excited to play him-and finally got the chance to first in which film?

Answer: "Live And Let Die"

Roger Moore had to make a few changes in order to play the iconic agent. Moore's agent told him that he would have to cut his hair and lose weight in order to be considered. According to his autobiography, Moor resented having to make the changes, but got over it when he became the longest-serving James Bond actor, starring for 12 years.

Answer: Earl Campbell

Roger Staubach led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories, being made MVP of Super Bowl VI in 1972. In 1963, while attending Navy, he also was the recipient of the Heisman Trophy. Most lists will have Staubach listed on the Top 50 NFL players of all time, and oftentimes listed Top 10 for collegiate players of all time. In 1985, Roger Staubach was inducted as a Hall of Fame Inductee.

8. Roger Maris is known for being a MLB star, but less known was his acting career. What was the name of the 1962 comedy film starting Maris and fellow baseball legend Mickey Mantle?

Answer: "Safe At Home!"

Roger Maris may best be known for setting the season home run record at 61, taking the honor away from Babe Ruth in 1961. He would keep this record for the next 37 years. He would end up being MVP two consecutive years, make All-Star four in a row, and one Golden Glove award in 1960.

Answer: It contained lyrics from 8 different writers.

"The Dark Side Of The Moon" was a concept album mostly engineered by Roger Waters himself, but interestingly, though it is thought to be one of the highest selling albums world-wide, it pales in US sales to his follow-up album "The Wall". Also interestingly, though not an American band, Waters would retain the rights to the songs from "The Wall" after Pink Floyd's breakup, rather than "The Dark Side Of The Moon". Waters would go on to perform the songs of that album solo for years to come.

Answer: The Hair

Roger Daltrey, along with Pete Townshend, formed the band early on as The Detour, until they came across another band with the same name. Since the other band was first, the band decided on the name The Who, though it was momentarily changed by a manager to "High Numbers" trying to cash in on a style of the time.

It was quickly changed back when the band was picked up by different agents. When deciding on the official name, The Hair actually was a potential candidate, but was overruled.

Source: Author Caspar36

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