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Who Am I? Norman or Norm Trivia Quiz

Norman is an old Germanic name meaning "Northman" which referred to the Vikings who settled on the French coast now known as Normandy. From the clue that is given, can you identify the correct Norman or Norm?

A matching quiz by zambesi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Australian golfer

Answer: Greg Norman

Greg Norman won numerous golf tournaments around the world during his career. He won the British Open in 1986 and 1993. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.

2. American novelist

Answer: Norman Mailer

Norman Mailer (1923-2007) was an American novelist, essayist, playwright and actor. He won the Pulitzer Prize for non-fiction in 1968. During his career he wrote 11 best-selling novels beginning with the war novel "The Naked and the Dead" in 1948.

3. George Wendt

Answer: Norm Peterson

Norm Peterson was a fictional character in the American television sitcom "Cheers" (1982-1893). The character was portrayed by George Wendt (b.1948) who is an American actor and comedian. Norm Peterson appeared in every episode of "Cheers" (275) along with the characters Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Carla Tortelli (Rhea Perlman).

4. US Army General

Answer: Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.

Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. (1934-2012) was a US Army General who led the coalition forces in the Gulf War (1990-91). He also served in the Vietnam War and the Invasion of Grenada (1983).

5. World Series winner

Answer: Norm Cash

Norm Cash (1934-1986) was a MLB first baseman from 1958-1974. He started with the Chicago White Sox (1958-59) but then spent from 1960-1974 with the Detroit Tigers. He was a World Series winner with the Tigers in 1968 and finished his career with 377 home runs.

6. The Power of Positive Thinking

Answer: Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale 1898-1993) was an American minister and author who was a firm believer in the power of positive thinking. His 1952 book "The Power of Positive Thinking" became a best-seller.

7. The Dutchman (NFL)

Answer: Norm van Brocklin

Norm van Brocklin (1926-1983) was an American Football quarterback and coach in the NFL. He earned the nickname "The Dutchman" because of his name and was a two time NFL champion in 1951 and 1960.

8. Nobel Prize winner

Answer: Norman Haworth

Norman Haworth (1883-1950) was an British chemist who received the 1937 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The honour was due to his investigations on carbohydrates and vitamin C. He shared the Prize with the Swiss chemist Paul Karrer (1889-1971). He was knighted and became Sir Norman Haworth in 1947.

9. The Sheriff (MLB)

Answer: Norm Charlton

Norm Charlton (b. 1963) is a former professional baseball pitcher who played MLB from 1988-2001. He was nicknamed "The Sheriff". He played for a number of teams and was a World Series winner with the Cincinnati Reds in 1990.

10. 2 x NBA champion

Answer: Norm Nixon

Norm Nixon (b. 1955) is a former American professional basketball player who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980 and 1982. His career spanned the years 1977-1989.

Source: Author zambesi

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Questions		Choices
1. Australian golfer		Norman Vincent Peale
2. American novelist		Norm Nixon
3. George Wendt		Norman Mailer
4. US Army General		Greg Norman
5. World Series winner		Norm Cash
6. The Power of Positive Thinking		Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
7. The Dutchman (NFL)		Norm van Brocklin
8. Nobel Prize winner		Norman Haworth
9. The Sheriff (MLB)		Norm Peterson
10. 2 x NBA champion		Norm Charlton