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Quiz about Whats in a Name Part 2 Michael Who

What's in a Name? Part 2. Michael Who? Quiz

So, what do you know about these Michaels?

A multiple-choice quiz by operator42. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
operator42

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many times has Michael Schumacher won the Formula 1 World Championship? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actor played Michael Cromwell in the 1997 film comedy "Jungle 2 Jungle"? Hint

Tim Allen

Steve Martin

Tom Hanks

Martin Short

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which county of the UK would you find St Michael's Mount? Hint

Devon

Cornwall

Dorset

Somerset

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Question 4 of 10

4. Michael Schenker was a founding member of which German rock group? Hint

Kraftwerk

UFO

Scorpions

Amon Duul

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore", which river is described as being "chilly and cold"? Hint

Eden

Oman

Egypt

Jordan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played the lead role in the 1997 romantic comedy "Michael"? Hint

Tim Robbins

John Travolta

Nicolas Cage

Tom Hanks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the British phrase "Taking the Michael" mean? Hint

Take the baby for a walk.

Go on a long trip.

Have a drink.

Tease; make fun of.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a classic "Monty Python" sketch, Michael Palin sings about wanting to be a lumberjack. In the song, what does he do on Wednesdays? Hint

Go shopping.

Press wild flowers.

Skip and jump.

Dress up.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What nationality is the film director Michael Moore? Hint

Canadian

American

Australian

British

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Question 10 of 10

10. Well known for his stage performances in "Barnum" and "Phantom of The Opera", Michael Crawford first came to fame in which BBC sitcom? Hint

The Good Life

'Allo 'Allo!

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

It Ain't Half Hot Mum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times has Michael Schumacher won the Formula 1 World Championship?

Answer: 7

Michael Schumacher began his Formula 1 career in 1991, at the Belgian Grand Prix, driving for Eddie Jordan's team. He won his first Championship in 1994, driving for Benetton.

2. Which actor played Michael Cromwell in the 1997 film comedy "Jungle 2 Jungle"?

Answer: Tim Allen

Tim Allen made his name on American television in the programme "Home Improvement", playing the character Tim "The Toolman" Taylor. He's also known as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the "Toy Story" series of films.

3. In which county of the UK would you find St Michael's Mount?

Answer: Cornwall

Cut off from the mainland at high tide, it is easily accessible at low water by a stone causeway. There has been a church on the island since at least 1135, and is one of Cornwall's most popular tourist attractions.

4. Michael Schenker was a founding member of which German rock group?

Answer: Scorpions

Schenker began his career in rock music at the tender age of 16. After the Scorpions, he went on to play in such bands as UFO and The Michael Schenker Group.

5. In the song "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore", which river is described as being "chilly and cold"?

Answer: Jordan

The song, an African-American spiritualist song, first appeared around the 1860s.

6. Who played the lead role in the 1997 romantic comedy "Michael"?

Answer: John Travolta

His movie career spans over 30 years, appearing in such films as "Saturday Night Fever", "Grease" and "Pulp Fiction.". In 2007, he starred along with Tim Allen, William H. Macy and Martin Lawrence in the film comedy, "Wild Hogs".

7. What does the British phrase "Taking the Michael" mean?

Answer: Tease; make fun of.

Many assume this phrase originated from Cockney rhyming slang, first appearing in the UK around the mid 1930s.

8. In a classic "Monty Python" sketch, Michael Palin sings about wanting to be a lumberjack. In the song, what does he do on Wednesdays?

Answer: Go shopping.

Not only has he been a lumberjack, but he's had a successful career in films, television and published a number of children's books. He's well known in the UK for his travel documentaries for the BBC, which have taken him all over the globe in one fashion or another.

The first being "Around The World in 80 Days", trying to emulate the original Jules Verne tale, but without using aerial transport.

9. What nationality is the film director Michael Moore?

Answer: American

Well known for his controversial views on many topics, he gained even further notoriety for his film "Fahrenheit 9/11", which heavily critisised the Bush Administration following the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentegon.

10. Well known for his stage performances in "Barnum" and "Phantom of The Opera", Michael Crawford first came to fame in which BBC sitcom?

Answer: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

The program ran for three series between 1973 and 1978, with Crawford doing most, if not all, of his own stunts.

Source: Author operator42

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