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Quiz about They Died in October 2012 North American

They Died in October 2012 (North American) Quiz

These questions are about people who passed away in October 2012.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Robert907

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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353,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Actor and professional athlete Alex Karras died October 10, 2012. In what situation comedy did Karras star in from 1983-89 along with his wife Susan Clark? Hint

Webster

Mr. Belvedere

Silver Spoons

Just the Ten of Us

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Question 2 of 10

2. Politician George McGovern died October 21, 2012. From 1963-1981, McGovern was a U.S. Senator representing which state? Hint

Minnesota

Colorado

Illinois

South Dakota

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Question 3 of 10

3. Actor Gary Collins died October 13, 2012. What show did Collins host from 1982-1990? Hint

Miss America Pageant

America's Funniest Home Videos

The Today Show

Mystery Science Theatre

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Question 4 of 10

4. Former United States Senator Arlen Specter died October 14, 2012. What controversial 1960s document did Specter co-author? Hint

The Marilyn Monroe Investigation

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Cuban Missile Crisis Findings

The Single Bullet Theory

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Question 5 of 10

5. Physicist Robert Christy died October 3, 2012. For what team was Christy most remembered for being a part? Hint

The Hoover Dam Construcion

The Manhattan Project

The Golden Gate Bridge Project

The Panama Canal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Order of Canada recipient Lincoln Alexander died October 19, 2012. For what is Mr. Alexander best remembered? Hint

1956 Nobel Peace Prize winner

Olympic Boxing Champion in 1988

Canada's first Black Member of Parliament

Discoverer of Insulin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Boxing trainer Emanuel Stewart died October 25, 2012. Which Detroit-born fighter did Stewart begin training in 1978 that earned him his greatest early fame? Hint

Thomas Hearns

Marvin Hagler

Sugar Ray Leonard

Muhammad Ali

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Question 8 of 10

8. Musician Bill Dees died October 24, 2012. In 1964, with whom did Dees co-write the classic song "Oh, Pretty Woman"? Hint

Neil Young

Roy Orbison

Willie Nelson

Neil Sedaka

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Question 9 of 10

9. Major League Baseball player and coach Eddie Yost died October 16, 2012. For what 1969 World Series championship team was Yost the third base coach? Hint

New York Yankees

Baltimore Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Mets

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Question 10 of 10

10. Hockey player "Wild Bill" Ezinicki died October 11, 2012. Ezinicki won the Stanley Cup in 1947, 1948 and 1949 while playing for which team owned by Conn Smythe? Hint

Toronto Maple Leafs

Detroit Red Wings

Montreal Canadiens

New York Rangers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Actor and professional athlete Alex Karras died October 10, 2012. In what situation comedy did Karras star in from 1983-89 along with his wife Susan Clark?

Answer: Webster

"Webster" also starred Emmanuel Lewis as a young African-American boy adopted by a white family (Karras & Clark). The show closely resembled the 1978 show "Different Strokes". Karras also played professional football for the Detroit Lions.

2. Politician George McGovern died October 21, 2012. From 1963-1981, McGovern was a U.S. Senator representing which state?

Answer: South Dakota

McGovern was the 1972 Democratic nominee for president losing to Richard Nixon. Under President Clinton, he served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture.

3. Actor Gary Collins died October 13, 2012. What show did Collins host from 1982-1990?

Answer: Miss America Pageant

The "Miss America Pageant" dates back to 1921 and awards scholarships to representatives from all over the United States. Collins was married to 1959 Miss America Mary Ann Mobley from 1967 until his death. Other hosts of the show have included Bert Parks, Regis Philbin, Tony Danza and Wayne Brady.

4. Former United States Senator Arlen Specter died October 14, 2012. What controversial 1960s document did Specter co-author?

Answer: The Single Bullet Theory

The theory that a single bullet wounded both President Kennedy and Texas Governor Connolly was central to the findings of the Warren Commission that was set up to investigate the 1963 presidential assassination in Dallas, Texas.

5. Physicist Robert Christy died October 3, 2012. For what team was Christy most remembered for being a part?

Answer: The Manhattan Project

"The Manhattan Project" was the code name for the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The Canadian-born Christy was a graduate student at Cal Berkely with Robert Oppenheimer and was an early recruit. He also spent time working with Enrico Fermi at the University of Chicago.

6. Order of Canada recipient Lincoln Alexander died October 19, 2012. For what is Mr. Alexander best remembered?

Answer: Canada's first Black Member of Parliament

In 1968, Alexander was elected to parliament representing Hamilton West. In 1979, he served as Minister of Labour and in 1985 was appointed Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Ontario.

7. Boxing trainer Emanuel Stewart died October 25, 2012. Which Detroit-born fighter did Stewart begin training in 1978 that earned him his greatest early fame?

Answer: Thomas Hearns

Hearns, nicknamed "Hitman", won 61 of his 67 professional fights and had memorable bouts with Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Marvin Hagler. Besides Hearns, Steward also trained Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Oscar De La Hoya and Wladimir Klitschko.

8. Musician Bill Dees died October 24, 2012. In 1964, with whom did Dees co-write the classic song "Oh, Pretty Woman"?

Answer: Roy Orbison

"Oh, Pretty Woman" spent three weeks at Number 1 in 1964. In 1990, the song had a rebirth with the motion picture "Pretty Woman" starring Julia Roberts. Dees and Orbison also wrote the Orbison classic "It's Over".

9. Major League Baseball player and coach Eddie Yost died October 16, 2012. For what 1969 World Series championship team was Yost the third base coach?

Answer: New York Mets

Manager Gil Hodges brought Yost with him when he was hired as Mets manager in 1968. Yost had an 18 year playing career where he gained the reputation as one of the best lead off hitters and third basemen of his time. The Mets defeated the Orioles 4-1 completing an unlikely championship season for the New York club.

10. Hockey player "Wild Bill" Ezinicki died October 11, 2012. Ezinicki won the Stanley Cup in 1947, 1948 and 1949 while playing for which team owned by Conn Smythe?

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Winnipeg-born Ezinicki also played for the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers in a thirteen year career. After his retirement, Ezinicki became a professional golfer winning nine tournaments.

Source: Author Robert907

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