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Quiz about 60s Common Bonds II
Quiz about 60s Common Bonds II

60s Common Bonds II Trivia Quiz


The common bond in this quiz relates to Entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigjohnsludge. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
385,008
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1600
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 81 (6/10), heathclift (10/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What occupation do you have if people bring you suits and pants to be altered or fitted? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This game fish is one of the most sought after by sports fishermen. Some of the fresh water variety are large mouth, small mouth, and striped. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1852, who, with the first name of Elisha, invented the safety elevator, which prevented the fall of the cab if the cable broke? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What state in the U.S. is one of the original 13 colonies, ranks ninth in population, and has a capitol named Raleigh? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What instrument is a small, high-pitched flute, that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and more shrill due to its narrower bore? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What daughter of Zeus and Leda was considered the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction was said to have brought about the Trojan War? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the old west, most towns had what type of law enforcement official? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On children's television programming, who is known as the big purple dinosaur? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This type of music is a four part harmony, usually sung by males, where each of the four parts has its own role. Generally, a lead, a tenor, a bass, and a baritone. The men generally wear straw hats and striped vests and sing without accompaniment. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Now that you hopefully answered all the questions correctly, you should be able to come up with the 60s TV show that is the common bond.

Answer: (Four words with "the")

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What occupation do you have if people bring you suits and pants to be altered or fitted?

Answer: Tailor

The name Taylor is from an English surname which originally meant someone who was a tailor. Also from Anglo-French taillour (tailor), which is from the Old French taillier (to cut). The name came about as an occupational name. Today, Taylor is sometimes used as a feminine first name, like Taylor Swift.
2. This game fish is one of the most sought after by sports fishermen. Some of the fresh water variety are large mouth, small mouth, and striped.

Answer: Bass

Different varieties of bass can be found in both fresh water and salt water. In most professional bass tournaments, you can't use live bait, only lures.
3. In 1852, who, with the first name of Elisha, invented the safety elevator, which prevented the fall of the cab if the cable broke?

Answer: Otis

Otis Elevator Co. is the world's largest manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, moving walkways, and escalators. Otis has installed elevators in the Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower, and the original World Trade Center.
4. What state in the U.S. is one of the original 13 colonies, ranks ninth in population, and has a capitol named Raleigh?

Answer: North Carolina

North Carolina was admitted to the Union on November 21, 1789. In area, North Carolina is ranked 28th. Their state seal contains the Latin phrase: Esse quam videri, which translates: "To be, rather than to seem".
5. What instrument is a small, high-pitched flute, that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and more shrill due to its narrower bore?

Answer: Fife

Because the fife is so loud and piercing, it was used by European armies from the Renaissance on for signaling on the battlefield.
6. What daughter of Zeus and Leda was considered the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction was said to have brought about the Trojan War?

Answer: Helen

By marriage Helen was Queen of Laconia and the wife of King Menelaus. The Trojan prince Paris went to Sparta on a diplomatic mission but his true intention was to abduct Helen and take her back with him to Troy. Menelaus then sent an army of Greek soldiers to Troy to retrieve her. Helen eventually ended up back with Menelaus after the Greek armies were victorious over the Trojans.
7. In the old west, most towns had what type of law enforcement official?

Answer: Sheriff

A sheriff is the law-enforcement officer of a county or other civil subdivision of a state.
8. On children's television programming, who is known as the big purple dinosaur?

Answer: Barney

"Barney & Friends" is an American children's television series created by Sheryl Leach. The show is aimed at children from one to eight years old. The main character is a purple Tyrannosaurus rex with green spots and looks like a giant stuffed animal.
9. This type of music is a four part harmony, usually sung by males, where each of the four parts has its own role. Generally, a lead, a tenor, a bass, and a baritone. The men generally wear straw hats and striped vests and sing without accompaniment.

Answer: Barbershop

There are female Barbershop groups, but they are referred to as 'Sweet Adelines' quartets. Barbershop music is featured predominantly in the 1962 movie musical "The Music Man" starring Robert Preston as Harold Hill and Shirley Jones as Marian Paroo.
10. Now that you hopefully answered all the questions correctly, you should be able to come up with the 60s TV show that is the common bond.

Answer: The Andy Griffith Show

Question 1: (TAYLOR) was Andy Griffith's character's last name.
Question 2: Ernest T. (BASS) was a goofy back woodsman character on the show.
Question 3: (OTIS) Campbell was the town drunk.
Question 4: (NORTH CAROLINA) is where the fictitious community of Mayberry is set.
Question 5: (FIFE) is the last name of Sheriff Taylor's deputy.
Question 6: (HELEN) Crump is Opie's teacher and Andy's girlfriend.
Question 7: Andy Griffith played (SHERIFF) Andy Taylor on the show.
Question 8: Andy's deputy's full name is (BARNEY) Fife.
Question 9: Floyd's (BARBERSHOP) is the friendly meeting place of the townspeople.
Source: Author bigjohnsludge

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