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Gene Autry
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Gene Autry dominated the 1930s and 1940s in cowboy western films, but that is only part of his story. In my definition, Gene Autry was a true renaissance man with achievements in many areas.
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Celebrities A-B
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 15 13
111 plays
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People Who Saw a Different Light
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People of many walks of life have declared themselves to be atheist, agnostic, humanist, or have been concluded to be by scholars and biographers.
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Atheism and Agnosticism
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 05 13
252 plays
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The Bill of Rights
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The United States added a 'Bill of Rights' to assure citizens of certain protections. This quiz explores the development and guarantees of that document.
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Constitution of the USA
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 10 13
219 plays
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The Big Bands
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Big band leaders were the 'rock stars' of the 1930s and 1940s though less so in subsequent decades. Here are some questions about that era and the musicians who made it memorable.
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Big Band
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 27 10
309 plays
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Black Women Politicians and Activists
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Black women have played powerful roles in civil rights, suffrage, abolition, education, and advocacy. Here are only a few.
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Famous U.S. Women
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 12 09
720 plays
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All That Jazz
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Jazz is truly an art form. Here are some jazz artists that in various ways contributed to the mystique of this genre and that have a personalized memory for me.
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Jazz
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 10 09
459 plays
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Familiar Hymns
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Here are some familiar hymns that you may have learned in Sunday School or been exposed through the media.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Oct 29 11
687 plays
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American Jewish Leaders
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American Jews have contributed much not only to the United States but internationally. Here are only a few.
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U.S.A. People
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 04 12
387 plays
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Fire at the Coconut Grove
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The fire at the Coconut Grove Nightclub was a disaster in terms of dead but also in how it influenced safety regulations and psychological studies.
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Disasters
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 31 10
294 plays
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Early Television Westerns
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In the early days of American television, westerns dominated what some critics called a wasteland. It was a stepping stone for many who became cultural icons. What do you remember about this era?
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Westerns
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 14 10
1005 plays
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Eddie Gaedel
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Eddie Gaedel had his 15 minutes of fame and left fond memories in the minds of all baseball historians.
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Eddie Gaedel
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 09 08
225 plays
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More Early Television Westerns
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In the early days of American television, westerns dominated what some critics called a wasteland. It was a stepping stone for many who became cultural icons. What do you remember about these beginnings?
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Westerns
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 10 10
681 plays
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Classic Silent Films
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Silent films are nearly a lost art. Here are ten silent films that are among the best according to the Silent Film Information Center.
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Classic Movies
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 31 09
1173 plays
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US World War II Rationing
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During war, sacrifices are required by both the military and those they left behind. Here are some questions about wartime rationing on the home front during WW2 in the US.
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World War II
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Feb 18 11
1014 plays
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Talented Women of Various U.S. States
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This is the last of five quizzes exploring the careers of outstanding women from various states. I hope you have enjoyed these quizzes as much as I did researching these fabulous women,
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Famous U.S. Women
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Dec 23 08
1338 plays
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Wisconsin Cities
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From the brief description, name the Wisconsin city. These are among the largest or most populous cities in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 27 09
840 plays
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Horse Opera Heroes Part Two
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In Part 1, a number of Horse Opera Heroes were overlooked. You will find many of them here. Sweet memories are here for the western movie fan.
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Westerns and Gangster Films
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 09 08
771 plays
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Now You See Me; Now you Don't
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A review of films that feature invisibility.
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Sci-Fi Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 06 12
351 plays
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Native American Leaders
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Native Americans are a significant part of American culture. What do you know about these leaders?
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Native Americans
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Aug 19 11
354 plays
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Joseph Cotten
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Joseph Cotton's name is found in the cast of some of the finest films of the 20th century. What do you know about this steady performer?
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Celebrities C-D
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Sep 21 09
417 plays
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Badger Football
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This quiz is about the history of the University of Wisconsin Football Badgers. Badger fans have an advantage but it should be fun for all.
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Wisconsin Badgers
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 07 09
231 plays
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The New Madrid Earthquake
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The largest earthquake in the United States did not take place in California but in the Midwest. This quiz covers some of the facts about that event.
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Disasters
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 22 09
501 plays
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Familiar Hymns Continued
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Here are some familiar hymns that you may have learned in Sunday School or been exposed through the media.
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Hymns and Sacred Music
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 28 11
378 plays
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Early Television Mysteries
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Detectives have always been fodder for television. How many of these 1950-1970 series do you recall?
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Mixture: Drama
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 09 10
459 plays
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Candy Is Dandy But Liquor's Quicker
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Dorothy Parker was one of the wittiest women of literature. Take the quiz and read the 'interesting information' for quotes and laughs. The title is from Ogden Nash but the personification is Dorothy Parker.
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P
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 05 11
195 plays
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African-American Leaders
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America is stronger because of the leadership of many African-American leaders. Here are just a few.
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U.S.A. People
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Mar 14 11
552 plays
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Musical Films
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You will find classic musical films and some not so famous but all which impressed me. Good luck!
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Musicals Mixture
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
May 13 10
1932 plays
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More Classic Silent Films
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Silent films constitute a lost art; this is sad as the peak of the art was in the late 1920s when it was overcome by technology. These are questions about some of those films.
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Classic Movies
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 18 09
597 plays
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It's a Jungle Out There
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Movies have always sought to have glamorous and unusual setting. Jungle movies often meet this criteria. You need to answer these questions about these jungle movies.
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Common Locations
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 17 08
792 plays
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Talented Women of the Northeast United States
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From the brief description, select the correct name of that person. All are women and all have roots in Northeastern United States.
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Famous U.S. Women
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jan 18 08
861 plays
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