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Name the TV show: Common Bond Trivia Quiz

Like a typical common bond quiz,the nine answers point to a famous US TV show that first aired in the 1970s. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigwoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,355

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4768

Last 3 plays: melw73 (6/10), Guest 24 (7/10), kmiller1958 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What 'Muppet' character refers to himself as the "world's cutest monster"? Hint

Cookie Monster

Grover

Elmo

Bert

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1930 the first of a series of books about a teenage girl named Nancy Drew was released. Under which literary genre would this series be categorized? Hint

Romance

Mystery

Fantasy

Historical Non-fiction

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is a character in the Dr. Seuss classic "Green Eggs and Ham"? Hint

Marty

Snuffy

Wally

Sam

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which US state is known as "The Empire State"? Hint

Minnesota

Michigan

New York

Maine

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Question 5 of 10

5. What US state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"? Hint

Alaska

Florida

Hawaii

New Mexico

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the big red dog that is a popular children's book series? Hint

Marmaduke

Clifford

Snoopy

Fido

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first African-American to serve on the United States Supreme Court? Hint

Dred Scott

Thurgood Marshall

Clarence Thomas

Frederick Douglas

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Question 8 of 10

8. What American television network is famous for its peacock? Hint

NBC

ABC

CBS

CNN

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who would use the weft and warp of the loom to make cloth? Hint

A weaver

A cloister

A basket maker

A seamstress

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you name the TV show that has all the above in common?

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters Mc...)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 'Muppet' character refers to himself as the "world's cutest monster"?

Answer: Grover

Grover first appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1967. He is one of the more famous Muppets and is especially known for his "Super Grover" skits.

2. In 1930 the first of a series of books about a teenage girl named Nancy Drew was released. Under which literary genre would this series be categorized?

Answer: Mystery

This series about the popular teenage detective was created by Edward Stratemeyer. Though written by several authors the books are published under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The "Nancy Drew Mystery" series is still popular with young girls.

3. Which of these is a character in the Dr. Seuss classic "Green Eggs and Ham"?

Answer: Sam

The story line revolves around Sam trying to get his less adventurous unnamed friend to eat some green eggs and ham. The book was published in 1960.

4. Which US state is known as "The Empire State"?

Answer: New York

The Finger Lakes, located in the central section of New York State, are eleven lakes known for their long narrow shape. The two largest, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, are both about 40 miles long but only 3 � miles wide giving them their linear finger-like shape. The region is a popular tourist area.

5. What US state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"?

Answer: New Mexico

New Mexico was admitted to the US in 1912, becoming the 47th state to join the Union. The "Land of Enchantment" nickname can be found on its license plates and is used to promote the state's tourism industry.

6. What is the name of the big red dog that is a popular children's book series?

Answer: Clifford

Clifford was written by Norman Bridwell in 1962. "Clifford the Big Red Dog" also became a popular American children's cartoon.

7. Who was the first African-American to serve on the United States Supreme Court?

Answer: Thurgood Marshall

Marshall was appointed to a seat on the US Supreme Court in 1967 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. He served until 1991 and was replaced by another African-American, Clarence Thomas. Marshall died in 1993.

8. What American television network is famous for its peacock?

Answer: NBC

NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) was founded in 1926. The peacock logo was introduced in 1956 to promote its color programming.

9. Who would use the weft and warp of the loom to make cloth?

Answer: A weaver

Weaving involves taking two sets of thread, the warp being the threads attached to the loom lengthwise and the weft being the thread or yarn woven back and forth through the warp to make cloth.

10. Can you name the TV show that has all the above in common?

Answer: McCloud

"McCloud" appeared on the NBC Mystery Theater from 1970 to 1977. The premise of the show was as follows: Marshall Sam McCloud (played by Dennis Weaver) was on assignment from Taos, New Mexico to New York City to learn about modern police methods. He often outwitted the criminals and stressed out his boss, Chief Clifford. His partners Joe Broadhurst and Detective Grover usually covered for McCloud as he used some of his unorthodox methods to solve crimes.

The answers to the first nine questions point to the series as follows:
Grover (question 1) was one of the detectives in the series.
McCloud was one of several shows to make up the NBC Mystery theater. (question 2)
Sam (question 3) was the first name of the lead character.
The show was set in New York City. (question 4)
McCloud was from Taos, New Mexico. (question 5)
Clifford (question 6) was the Chief of Detectives in the show.
McCloud was a US Marshall. (question 7)
The show originally aired on NBC. (question 8)
McCloud was played by actor Dennis Weaver. (question 9)

Source: Author bigwoo

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