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Quiz about Lesser Known Facts About Well Known People

Lesser Known Facts About Well Known People Quiz

This quiz is just like it sounds. I may ask something about a specific person, or I may ask you to name the person. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by tumblre. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tumblre

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,865

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2000, a semi-well known punk rock singer ran for president. Which punk rock band is he from? Hint

Pennywise

Dead Kennedys

Rancid

Dropkick Murphys

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which pop singer appeared briefly in the 2001 movie "Moulin Rouge"? Hint

Avril Lavigne

Britney Spears

Kylie Minogue

Christina Aguilera

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2003, FOX aired a short-lived series called "Mr. Personality". Who was the host of this show?

Answer: (Two Words. Full name or surname.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which rock star was falsely reported to be starring in a 2001 remake of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"? Hint

Jonathan Davis

Rob Zombie

Marilyn Manson

Ozzy Osbourne

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the past, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were notorious for wearing what at their concerts? Hint

nothing at all

Nothing but a tube sock

nothing but a top hat

tutus

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the 1993 Lollapalooza, Rage Against the Machine stood on stage naked for 15 minutes without playing any songs to protest what? Hint

nudity

other bands

clothing

censorship

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Question 7 of 10

7. Elijah Wood, well known for his role in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, also starred in what movie, based on a children's classic? Hint

The Secret Garden

The Adventures of Huck Finn

Peter Pan

The Prince and the Pauper

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which well known actress played Tinkerbell in the 1992 movie "Hook"?

Answer: (Two Words. Full name or surname.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first album that Joel Madden of Good Charlotte ever bought? Hint

"Nevermind" by Nirvana

"Forever Your Girl" by Paula Abdul

"Let's Go" by Rancid

"Sticky Fingers" by the Rolling Stones

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jonathan Jackson, one of the stars of the 2002 movie "Tuck Everlasting", has a fear of which of these animals? Hint

Spiders

Tigers

Sharks

Frogs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2000, a semi-well known punk rock singer ran for president. Which punk rock band is he from?

Answer: Dead Kennedys

Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys ran for president in 2000. He lost in the primaries to Ralph Nader.

2. Which pop singer appeared briefly in the 2001 movie "Moulin Rouge"?

Answer: Kylie Minogue

The movie was a great success starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Kylie appeared as the Green Fairy that is seen after they drink the absinthe.

3. In 2003, FOX aired a short-lived series called "Mr. Personality". Who was the host of this show?

Answer: Monica Lewinsky

As nearly everyone knows, Monica Lewinsky had an affair with Bill Clinton, while he was in office. In the series "Mr. Personality", a woman would date several men, all wearing face masks, and choose one of them by their personality, not by looks. It was not a very successful show.

4. Which rock star was falsely reported to be starring in a 2001 remake of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"?

Answer: Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson took his name from two famous people: Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson.

5. In the past, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were notorious for wearing what at their concerts?

Answer: Nothing but a tube sock

The tube sock was only to cover their private area.

6. At the 1993 Lollapalooza, Rage Against the Machine stood on stage naked for 15 minutes without playing any songs to protest what?

Answer: censorship

Rage Against the Machine also played at Woodstock '99.

7. Elijah Wood, well known for his role in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, also starred in what movie, based on a children's classic?

Answer: The Adventures of Huck Finn

Released in 1993, Elijah wood co-starred with Courtney B. Vance in "The Adventures of Huck Finn".

8. Which well known actress played Tinkerbell in the 1992 movie "Hook"?

Answer: Julia Roberts

Roberts co-starred in this film with Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman.

9. What was the first album that Joel Madden of Good Charlotte ever bought?

Answer: "Forever Your Girl" by Paula Abdul

Joel says he used to have a crush on Paula Abdul. He has also said that the first "real" album he bought was Nirvana's "Nevermind".

10. Jonathan Jackson, one of the stars of the 2002 movie "Tuck Everlasting", has a fear of which of these animals?

Answer: Frogs

This fear is called randiaphobia.

Source: Author tumblre

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