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Quiz about Hugh Hefner the Man the  Myth the Playboy
Quiz about Hugh Hefner the Man the  Myth the Playboy

Hugh Hefner, the Man, the Myth, the Playboy Quiz


Hugh Marston Hefner was born April 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He would go on to create one of the most iconic publishing franchises ever, "Playboy Enterprises", famous for magazines, models and mansions as well as big bashes and buxom bunnies. What a life!

A multiple-choice quiz by paulmallon. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
paulmallon
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,095
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
420
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. When little Hugh was just a lad, he attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago.
What notable event in Hef's teen years took place during his tenure there?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. World War II was still raging when Hef graduated from high school, and he served his country by joining the Armed Forces. Of which brand of the services did he become a proud member? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After WW2, Hef became a member of the Fighting Illini, enrolling at The University of Chicago at Champaign-Urbana (sometimes referred to as Urbana-Champaign). In what subject did he pursue his major? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Hugh Hefner's first two wives bore him four children, two each. Kimberly Conrad became his second wife when wedding bells tolled in 1989. That union lasted until they split in 1998. Who was his first wife? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Before starting "Playboy" magazine, Hef toiled at another male-oriented magazine. Please proceed to pick the precise publication. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After getting a taste of publishing, Hefner decided to start his own magazine. There was only one thing stopping him: money, or rather the lack thereof. Somehow he was able to convince 45 investors to lend him a total of $8,000 to help finance his start-up. One of the largest contributors was a member of his immediate family. Can you pick the proper person? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The first edition of "Playboy" magazine was published in 1953. As the years went on the prime goal for aspiring models, actresses or whoever else was willing to appear in just her birthday suit, was to land in the centerfold as "Playmate of the Month". Who was the very first Playboy Playmate? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The 1970s were a great time to be Hef (when wasn't it?). In 1970 he passed a milestone when he saw his first issue to ever sell a million copies in a month. In 1972 Playboy Enterprises turned a neat little profit of $12 million. So what did the man who seemingly had everything decide to add to his long list of possessions? He went and bought himself an airplane. What did he name it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. With L.A. as his new permanent residence in 1978, Hef did a nice bit of civic philanthropy. One of the area's iconic sites was in disrepair and needed about $250,0000 to get spruced up. He ponied up $27,777 to help in the effort.
What was the site in question?
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Time (not the magazine) and tide wait for no man and so, with the approach of the mid-1980s, Hef was ready to slow down (a bit). He appointed one of his four children to take the reins of the Playboy Enterprises empire as CEO. Which of his kids got the gig? Hint



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1. When little Hugh was just a lad, he attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago. What notable event in Hef's teen years took place during his tenure there?

Answer: He started the high school newspaper.

His early work on the school's paper was just a hint about the career in journalism he would eventually enjoy. Hef's proud parents, Grace and Glen Hefner were understandably interested in his studies as they both shared the same occupation, they were both teachers. They were married for over half a century, from 1921 until 1976 when Glenn passed away.
2. World War II was still raging when Hef graduated from high school, and he served his country by joining the Armed Forces. Of which brand of the services did he become a proud member?

Answer: U.S. Army

Hugh Hefner spent his time in the Army writing for a military newspaper. Fortunately the war ended two years after he entered service and he was discharged in 1946.
3. After WW2, Hef became a member of the Fighting Illini, enrolling at The University of Chicago at Champaign-Urbana (sometimes referred to as Urbana-Champaign). In what subject did he pursue his major?

Answer: Psychology

I was a bit surprised, as some of you probably were. He did take a double minor in Art and Creative Writing, and at the U. of Illinois he completed his studies and earned his degree in just two and a half years, graduating in 1949.
4. Hugh Hefner's first two wives bore him four children, two each. Kimberly Conrad became his second wife when wedding bells tolled in 1989. That union lasted until they split in 1998. Who was his first wife?

Answer: Mildred Williams

Hef and Mildred were college sweethearts and their marriage lasted a decade (1949-1959). Mildred is the mother of their daughter, Christie and son, David. Kimberly presented Hef with two sons, Marston and Cooper. She had been a Playboy Playmate in January 1988 and was The Playmate of the Year in 1999.
The other three ladies have all been companions of Mr. Hefner...busy, busy, busy!
5. Before starting "Playboy" magazine, Hef toiled at another male-oriented magazine. Please proceed to pick the precise publication.

Answer: Esquire

Hugh Hefner worked at "Esquire" magazine as a copywriter. He quit in 1952 when they refused his request for a $5 weekly raise. In retrospect, they probably believe it would have been worth the five to keep him.
6. After getting a taste of publishing, Hefner decided to start his own magazine. There was only one thing stopping him: money, or rather the lack thereof. Somehow he was able to convince 45 investors to lend him a total of $8,000 to help finance his start-up. One of the largest contributors was a member of his immediate family. Can you pick the proper person?

Answer: His mother

Many mothers have a soft spot for their kids' ambitions. His mom wasn't crazy about what he was going to use the money for, but couldn't resist the urge to believe in her son. She bankrolled him to the tune of $1,000. In retrospect, you'd have to agree it was money well spent.
7. The first edition of "Playboy" magazine was published in 1953. As the years went on the prime goal for aspiring models, actresses or whoever else was willing to appear in just her birthday suit, was to land in the centerfold as "Playmate of the Month". Who was the very first Playboy Playmate?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe also appeared on the cover of the first issue of "Playboy". Hef coughed up $500, the best money he ever spent, to purchase a picture of M.M. which had appeared on her 1949 calendar. The actual photo had been shot in 1947, and Marilyn received $50 for her posing. (This was long before she was a well known star-actress). Then he plunked it in the centerfold. How did that work out? Much to Hef's surprise and elation, the issue sold over 53,000 copies. The cost of that first issue was 50 cents.

Interesting fact: Jayne Mansfield was the Playmate of the Month for February 1955 and she would go on to appear in the magazine over 30 times. Now THAT'S a lot of exposure!
8. The 1970s were a great time to be Hef (when wasn't it?). In 1970 he passed a milestone when he saw his first issue to ever sell a million copies in a month. In 1972 Playboy Enterprises turned a neat little profit of $12 million. So what did the man who seemingly had everything decide to add to his long list of possessions? He went and bought himself an airplane. What did he name it?

Answer: Big Bunny

A (heavily) converted DC-10, The Flying Mansion may have been a more appropriate moniker. Big Bunny had a galley, a disco, a wet bar, sleeping room for 16, a movie theatre and Hef even added a nice circular bed to, er, sleep in. Also in the '70s, Hef closed many of his clubs, moved permanently to Los Angeles and started The Playboy Jazz Festival.
9. With L.A. as his new permanent residence in 1978, Hef did a nice bit of civic philanthropy. One of the area's iconic sites was in disrepair and needed about $250,0000 to get spruced up. He ponied up $27,777 to help in the effort. What was the site in question?

Answer: The Hollywood Sign

The total refurbishing expense of close to $250,000 reflected a per lettter cost of $27,777 per donor. Hugh Hefner's contribution was used to repair the Y. A few of the other donors were Gene Autry (the L), Alice Cooper (the O) and Andy Williams (the W). The original sign, designed by Thomas Fisk Goff, read Hollywoodland. It was dedicated on February 7, 1973 and its nine 45' tall letters stretch over 350 feet in the Santa Monica mountain area known as Mt. Lee.

Interesting fact: A humorous alteration was briefly made in 1987 when the sign was changed to read Holywood. It was done to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to LA-LA Land.
10. Time (not the magazine) and tide wait for no man and so, with the approach of the mid-1980s, Hef was ready to slow down (a bit). He appointed one of his four children to take the reins of the Playboy Enterprises empire as CEO. Which of his kids got the gig?

Answer: His daughter Christie

Christie, born in 1952, was his oldest child. She ran the business for over 20 years, stepping down as CEO in 2009. But no matter who took over for him, no matter how long they ran it, the first name people associate when they hear something about "Playboy" magazine is Hugh Hefner, the man with the pipe, the mansion, the robe and the Playmates.
Source: Author paulmallon

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