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Unusual Names Trivia Quiz

Here are some unusual names which (with one exception) are the names of real people.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,751

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. ZaSu Pitts was known for her contributions as a or an _____? Hint

Artist

Musician

Singer

Actress

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Ima Hogg? Hint

Scientist

Politician

Author

Philanthropist

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Question 3 of 10

3. Coco Chanel was a legend. It's a lyrical name, but her real first name wasn't 'coco'. What was it? Hint

Collette

Gabrielle

Yvonne

Monique

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chidiock Tichbourne's great claim to fame is in what field? Hint

Ballet

Theatre

Opera

Poetry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Yehudi Menuhin is famous for skill with what instrument? Hint

Trumpet

Violin

Saxophone

Clarinet

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did Gouverneur Morris live? Hint

American Revolutionary Period

American Civil War Period

Elizabethan England

Magna Carta England

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Question 7 of 10

7. Shanda Lear is a ...? Hint

Entertainer

Comic Strip

Perfume manufacturer

Novel

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Question 8 of 10

8. Thalia Meninger is desired by what man? Hint

Dobie Gillis

James Bond

Casanova

Don Juan

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the claim to fame of Button Gwinnett? Hint

American Colonial Explorer

Signer of the Declaration of Independence

American Indian Fighter

American Sea Captain

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had a daughter that was known as 'Tulip'? Hint

Bob Dylan

Frank Zappa

Tiny Tim

David Bowie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. ZaSu Pitts was known for her contributions as a or an _____?

Answer: Actress

An old-timer, from the days of the silent movies and into talkies. She was also a regular in the early TV sitcom 'Oh, Susannah', with Gale Storm.

2. Who was Ima Hogg?

Answer: Philanthropist

Generous contributor in Texas area.

3. Coco Chanel was a legend. It's a lyrical name, but her real first name wasn't 'coco'. What was it?

Answer: Gabrielle

Perfume.

4. Chidiock Tichbourne's great claim to fame is in what field?

Answer: Poetry

One great poem - written on the eve of his execution at an early age.

5. Yehudi Menuhin is famous for skill with what instrument?

Answer: Violin

Hepsibah, too.

6. When did Gouverneur Morris live?

Answer: American Revolutionary Period

He was active at the Constitutional Convention.

7. Shanda Lear is a ...?

Answer: Entertainer

She sings, I believe.

8. Thalia Meninger is desired by what man?

Answer: Dobie Gillis

In the books and in the tv show.

9. What is the claim to fame of Button Gwinnett?

Answer: Signer of the Declaration of Independence

Governor of Georgia, killed in a duel.

10. Who had a daughter that was known as 'Tulip'?

Answer: Tiny Tim

Zappa had 'Moon Unit' and 'Dweezil'.

Source: Author robert362

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