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All About Desi Arnaz Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about one of television's greatest actors, directors, and producers. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by rlstyles. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rlstyles

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2431

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Fiona112233 (6/10), Guest 71 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Desi Arnaz born? Hint

1916

1917

1915

1918

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Question 2 of 10

2. Desi's father was one of the original founders of the Bacardi Rum Company.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was Desi Arnaz ever in a Rogers and Hart Broadway Musical?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. How long did Desi and Lucy date before eloping? Hint

4 months

5 months

6 months

12 months

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball divorce? Hint

1959

1958

1961

1960

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Question 6 of 10

6. Desi Arnaz married Edith Mack Hirsch in 1963.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1976, Desi Arnaz published his autobiography. What was the name of his book? Hint

The Desi Arnaz Story

A Book

Life With Lucy

I Loved Lucy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Desi Arnaz die? Hint

1985

1984

1987

1986

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Question 9 of 10

9. Desi Arnaz died before Lucille Ball.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many children did Desi Arnaz have? Hint

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Apr 08 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Desi Arnaz born?

Answer: 1917

Desi Arnaz was born on March 2, 1917, in Santiago de Cuba, the son of the mayor of Santiago.

2. Desi's father was one of the original founders of the Bacardi Rum Company.

Answer: False

Desi's maternal grandfather was one of the three original founders. Bacardi Rum was founded in 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardi Masso purchased a tin roof building and began his factory. In 1944, Bacardi Rum was was brought to the United States and opened in New York City.

3. Was Desi Arnaz ever in a Rogers and Hart Broadway Musical?

Answer: Yes

In 1939, Desi was cast in the musical "Too Many Girls". It was on this set in 1940 that Desi met Lucy.

4. How long did Desi and Lucy date before eloping?

Answer: 5 months

The couple eloped in Greenwich, Connecticut, on November 30, 1940.

5. What year did Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball divorce?

Answer: 1960

The stresses of business, personal, and family life grew too difficult for the Arnaz marriage.

6. Desi Arnaz married Edith Mack Hirsch in 1963.

Answer: True

Desi and Edith were married from 1963 until her death in 1985.

7. In 1976, Desi Arnaz published his autobiography. What was the name of his book?

Answer: A Book

Desi's autobiography was well received by readers.

8. What year did Desi Arnaz die?

Answer: 1986

Desi Arnaz died of lung cancer on December 2, 1986, at his home in Del Mar, California.

9. Desi Arnaz died before Lucille Ball.

Answer: True

Desi died in 1986, Lucille Ball died in 1989.

10. How many children did Desi Arnaz have?

Answer: 2

Desi Arnaz had two children. Lucie and Desi IV.

Source: Author rlstyles

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