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Quiz about Name that Object or Place
Quiz about Name that Object or Place

Name that Object or Place Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about ten male names that are also common nouns or places. For example the male name Jordan can also refer to a country. The first five names are items; the second five are places.

A photo quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
374,446
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
3151
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: abriolan (10/10), Guest 152 (10/10), Guest 73 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Little chocolate pieces found in cookies or a slight dent in an object could be the inspiration for the first name of which Taylor whose real name is James Wesley Voight? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If your car gets a flat tire, you'll need what object that shares its name with famous actors Nicholson and Black and writers London and Kerouac? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Although this next name is a common last name, it is also a popular first name. As a common noun, it means someone who is a builder or worker. Famous people with this name include Green Bay Packer placekicker Crosby and Welsh wrestler Ryan who is better known as Goliath. What is this name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Actors Duhamel and Hartnett may be funny guys because their first name is a synonym for tease. What is it? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Famous people and mice with this herby name (no it's not Herb) include an actor with the surname Rathbone and the title character from "The Great Mouse Detective." Which savory name is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A borough in New York City with a famous bridge served as the inspiration for what name of David Beckham's first-born son? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Brockman, a news reporter on "The Simpsons," and Conrad, a former U.S. Senator from North Dakota, share what first name that is also a county in southeast England? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A former Democratic senator named McCarthy from Minnesota who once ran for president shares his name with a labor leader named Debs who also ran for president (albeit from jail,) an actor named Levy from "American Pie" and a city in Oregon. What name is it? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Pop singer Mahone has the same first name as city in Texas that is known as "The Liberal City in Texas" and the "Blueberry in a Red State." What name is this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Another celebrity's son, this time Gwen Stefani's, shares his name what resort city in Jamaica that is home to the Bob Marley Museum? Hint


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Little chocolate pieces found in cookies or a slight dent in an object could be the inspiration for the first name of which Taylor whose real name is James Wesley Voight?

Answer: Chip

Chip Taylor is a famous songwriter and stage name for James Wesley Voight. He is best known for writing "Wild Thing." The name Chip is traditional a shortening of Christopher or Charles, although it is not uncommon for a man's real name to be Chip.
2. If your car gets a flat tire, you'll need what object that shares its name with famous actors Nicholson and Black and writers London and Kerouac?

Answer: Jack

Jack Nicholson is an Academy Award winning actor for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "As Good As It Gets." Jack Black starred in "School of Rock" and is a musician for the rock group Tenacious D. Jack London's most famous works include "Call of the Wild" and "White Fang." Jack Kerouac wrote "On the Road."

Jack is a nickname for John, but like Chip, is becoming increasingly popular as a real name, not a nickname.
3. Although this next name is a common last name, it is also a popular first name. As a common noun, it means someone who is a builder or worker. Famous people with this name include Green Bay Packer placekicker Crosby and Welsh wrestler Ryan who is better known as Goliath. What is this name?

Answer: Mason

Mason Crosby was drafted by the Packers in 2007. In his first season, he led all placekickers in points with 54. Mason Ryan, a.k.a. Goliath, is part of the WWE team the Gladiators. The name Mason means "one who works with stone" and is a relatively common name for girls as well.
4. Actors Duhamel and Hartnett may be funny guys because their first name is a synonym for tease. What is it?

Answer: Josh

Josh Duhamel starred on the television series "Las Vegas" where he played Danny McCoy. Josh Hartnett played Matt Eversmann in "Black Hawk Down." Josh is a shortening of Joshua which means "Yahweh is salvation" in Hebrew.
5. Famous people and mice with this herby name (no it's not Herb) include an actor with the surname Rathbone and the title character from "The Great Mouse Detective." Which savory name is this?

Answer: Basil

Basil Rathbone is most famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes in several films. Basil, from "The Great Mouse Detective," is a Sherlock-like character who received his name from Basil Rathbone. Basil comes the Greek "basileus" meaning "king" or the Italian "Basilicata" referring to the region. In modern times, someone named Basil is generally considered to be named after the plant.
6. A borough in New York City with a famous bridge served as the inspiration for what name of David Beckham's first-born son?

Answer: Brooklyn

Brooklyn occupies Kings County in New York and is the most populous county in the state. The borough, and by extension David Beckham's son, is named after Breukelen, a town in the Netherlands.
7. Brockman, a news reporter on "The Simpsons," and Conrad, a former U.S. Senator from North Dakota, share what first name that is also a county in southeast England?

Answer: Kent

Kent Brockman hosts the "Channel 6 News" on "The Simpsons." He is voiced by Harry Shearer. Kent Conrad served as U.S. Senator from 1992-2013. He was called one of America's Ten Best Senators by "Time" and became quite well known for his overuse of charts and graphs.

The county Kent is located just southeast of Greater London and is home to the famous Canterbury Cathedral.
8. A former Democratic senator named McCarthy from Minnesota who once ran for president shares his name with a labor leader named Debs who also ran for president (albeit from jail,) an actor named Levy from "American Pie" and a city in Oregon. What name is it?

Answer: Eugene

Eugene McCarthy was infamous for his anti-Vietnam War stance. He left the Democratic Party in 1972 and ran five times in total for the presidency. Eugene Debs was a Socialist candidate for president five times in the beginning of the 20th century. In 1920, he infamously ran from prison and earned about 3.5% of the vote. Eugene Levy is known for playing Jim's dad in the "American Pie" series.

Eugene, Oregon is a scenic city in Oregon, home to many famous nature trails. It is also home to the headquarters of Nike.
9. Pop singer Mahone has the same first name as city in Texas that is known as "The Liberal City in Texas" and the "Blueberry in a Red State." What name is this?

Answer: Austin

Austin Mahone's singing career began on YouTube covering popular pop songs of the day. He released his first single "Extended Play" in 2012 on iTunes.

Austin's nickname refer to its liberal-leaning population in a conservative state. Austin is the capital of Texas, the county seat of Travis County, and the second-most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona in 2014.
10. Another celebrity's son, this time Gwen Stefani's, shares his name what resort city in Jamaica that is home to the Bob Marley Museum?

Answer: Kingston

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale named their first son Kingston. It is also considered a high-status last name in the United Kingdom. Kingston, Jamaica is the nation's capital and is nestled in the Blue Mountains, which are famous for their coffee beans.
Source: Author Joepetz

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