Zeroing in on the Truth Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jesus Christ

The quote "I am the way, the truth, and the life." is from John 14:6 of the King James Bible. Jesus Christ followed that by saying, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock and Roll" and perhaps the holder of the key to his own truth. Is he dead or alive? Since his death in 1977, Elvis sightings, like the sun, "ain't goin' away". The truth could be, people just have a hard time letting go.

Radio show host, Howard Stern was the self proclaimed "King of all Media". Michael Jackson was "The King of Pop" and Don King was an American boxing promoter whose highlights included promoting the "Thrilla in Manila".

Answer: Carl Reiner

American stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer, writer and voice artist, Carl Reiner was a true Hollywood legend. Mr. Reiner of course was very witty in saying, "A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water."

Answer: Feminism

Gloria Steinem was a passionate activist for feminism as well being a journalist. She founded and co-founded many organizations such as the Women's Action Alliance and the National Women's Political Caucus. In her late 70s when asked if she would retire soon, she was quoted at the Women's Media Awards saying, "What would I retire from? Life? I love this, I love what I do."

Answer: False

Just kidding, "A lot of truth is said in jest." was actually a lyric from American rapper Eminem, taken from the song "Say What You Say". It sounded like it could have been the truth, though.

Answer: George Washington

It pains me to bring this to light, but I cannot tell a lie. There is no credible evidence that George Washington ever chopped down a cherry tree with a little hatchet. The cherry tree anecdote is from Mason Locke Weems (aka "Parson Weems") book, "The Life of Washington".

Answer: Andy Rooney

Andy Rooney never seemed to have any qualms expressing what he felt was the truth on "60 Minutes". Rooney was suspended without pay for three months in 1990 for saying, "Too much alcohol, too much food, drugs, homosexual unions, cigarettes [are] all known to lead to premature death." during his, end of show segment, "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney". Four weeks later he was reinstated to the show when it lost 20 percent of its audience in his absence.

Answer: Sticks

American writer Arthur Miller's most famous marriage was to Marilyn Monroe. He wrote a play entitled "After the Fall" that premiered in 1964. Although Miller denied the play was autobiographical, many believe the character Maggie to be a betrayal of the truth and Marilyn Monroe.

Answer: Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake rose to fame in the boy band NSYNC and was featured in many tabloids for his dating exploits and marriage to actress Jessica Biel. "Not a Bad Thing" is a single released by Justin in 2014.

Answer: Delightful

To tell the truth, I had never read an Emily Dickinson poem before writing this question. If you are like me, here is a poem by Emily Dickinson...

"Good night! which put the candle out?
A jealous zephyr, not a doubt.
Ah! friend, you little knew
How long at that celestial wick
The angels labored diligent;
Extinguished, now, for you!

It might have been the lighthouse spark
Some sailor, rowing in the dark,
Had importuned to see!
It might have been the waning lamp
That lit the drummer from the camp
To purer reveille!"