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Mr. Fred Rogers and His Neighborhood

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Introduction:
"In February of 2003 the world saw the passing of a legend in children's television, Mr. Rogers. This quiz briefly describes the life and times of this wonderful man, who touched the lives of millions."


1. Surely Fred Rogers can't be his real birth name, or can it? Which of the following is Mr. Rogers birth name?
    Teodor Wozkienowski
    Fred Rogers
    Federico Rojello
    Ruben Dolowitz


2. Now that we have established his real name, what was his middle name? (Hint: A name familiar to those who have watched the show.)
    McFeely
    Negri
    Aberlin
    Fairchilde


3. Mr. Rogers was born in a small town in western Pennsylvania, not far from Pittsburgh. In which PA town was Mr. Rogers born?
    Erie
    Allentown
    Latrobe
    Harrisburg


4. After spending a year at Dartmouth College, Mr. Rogers settled at Rollins College where he received a bachelor's degree in which area?
    Business
    History
    Psychology
    Music


5. Mr. Rogers married in 1952 to Sara Joanne Byrd. How many children did he have with his lovely wife Joanne?
    0
    5
    10
    2


6. With which broadcasting company did Mr. Rogers first acquire a job in 1951?
    ABC
    CBS
    NBC
    BBC


7. In 1953, Mr. Rogers decided that a change of venue would be more appropriate for his interests, which primarily included entertaining and educating children. He left for Pittsburgh where he began his association with which local station?
    WWOR
    WELD
    WTBS
    WQED


8. The first children's television show produced by Mr. Rogers also saw the debut of several of his famous puppets. What was this television show, debuting in 1954, called?
    The Happy Hour
    All For Kids
    Josie's Playtime
    The Children's Corner


9. Which Mr. Rogers' puppet, that lived in a clock, was the first to make its television debut?
    Lady Elaine Fairchilde
    Henrietta Pussycat
    Daniel Tiger
    X the Owl


10. In 1962, Mr. Rogers fulfilled a lifelong dream, becoming a licensed minister ... but for which faith?
    Mormon
    Presbyterian
    Lutheran
    Methodist


11. True or false: Mr. Rogers made his first on-camera debut in Pittsburgh.
    True
    False


12. The television show we call 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' began airing nationally on National Education Television (NET) in which year?
    1961
    1971
    1975
    1968


13. On the show 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' children were taken daily to a place called the 'Land of Make Believe'. What was the full name of the King in this mythical land?
    King Sunday I
    King Friday XIII
    King Thursday X
    King Monday VI


14. Which item(s) featured on Mr. Rogers television shows was donated to the Smithsonian Institute?
    Shoes
    Trolley
    Sweaters
    Puppets


15. True or false: All of the songs featured on 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' were composed by Fred Rogers himself.
    True
    False


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