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The Tom Quiz

The name Tom (Thomas, Thom, Tommy) appears quite often, sometimes in very unexpected places. Please keep an open mind.

A multiple-choice quiz by amaranita. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
amaranita

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
388,967

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
688

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. A girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys is known as a what? Hint

Tombellina

Tomgirl

Tomboy

Thomassina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which animated team held their own dancing with Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh"? Hint

Tom Astaire and Gena Rogers

Tom, Dick, And Harry

Tom And Jerry

Tom Buck and George Wings

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Question 3 of 10

3. A tomcat is a what? Hint

baby elephant

drum

male cat

spy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and keeping individual rights foremost, this gentleman is credited with writing the Declaration Of Independence. Who is he? Hint

Thomas Malthus

St. Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Paine

5. Thomas Edison invented, among many, many other things, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, the stock ticker, a mechanical vote recorder, and a battery for an electric car. What was his nickname? Hint

Tom the Tinkerer

Thomas The Mad Scientist

The Wizard Of Menlo Park

Crazy Tom

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Question 6 of 10

6. Thomas Paine was the author of the pamphlet "Common Sense". What was discussed in that pamphlet? Hint

An impassioned case for independence from Great Britain

How to raise healthy children

A discussion about saving money

Manners in society

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who said "Mom always liked you best" to his brother? Hint

Tommy Smothers

Tom Jones

Tommy Lasorda

Thom McAnn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the only quarterback to win 5 Super Bowls, all with the same team? Hint

Tom Bradford

Tom Daley

Tom Brady

Tom Seaver

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Tommy", a rock opera, included which two famous songs? Hint

"Pinball Wizard" and "See Me, Feel Me"

"Every Day A Little Death" and "A Weekend In The Country"

"Where Is Love" and "You've Got to Pick A Pocket Or Two"

"Something Just Broke" and "The Gun Song"

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Question 10 of 10

10. This actor became the second man to win the Best Actor Academy Award in two consecutive years. The first was Spencer Tracy. Who came after? Hint

Tom Berringer

Tom Cruise

Tom Hanks

Tom Selleck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys is known as a what?

Answer: Tomboy

Tomboys often demonstrate a stronger interest in science and technology than traditionally feminine girls. They often proudly consider themselves to be independent and active, rather than passive in life.

2. Which animated team held their own dancing with Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh"?

Answer: Tom And Jerry

Tom and Jerry must have been great swimmers since they also appear in an underwater dream sequence with Esther Williams in "Dangerous When Wet".

3. A tomcat is a what?

Answer: male cat

A male cat is called a tom or tomcat. An unaltered female is called a queen. A juvenile cat is a kitten and a group of cats is called a chowder or a glaring.

4. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and keeping individual rights foremost, this gentleman is credited with writing the Declaration Of Independence. Who is he?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the first U.S. Secretary Of State, the 2nd Vice President and the 3rd President of the young United States. He also served as minister to France. Often he preceded and succeeded many men equally famous as he. As secretary of state, he was preceded by John Jay.

As vice president, he was preceded by John Adams and succeeded by Aaron Burr. Thomas Jefferson is also famous for organizing the Louisiana Purchase while he was president.

Answer: The Wizard Of Menlo Park

Thomas Edison developed a system to deliver and generate electrical power. His first power station was on Pearl Street in lower Manhattan.

6. Thomas Paine was the author of the pamphlet "Common Sense". What was discussed in that pamphlet?

Answer: An impassioned case for independence from Great Britain

"Common Sense" was read aloud at taverns and meeting places. Paine put into plain English the arguments to encourage the colonists to fight the British for their independence. In proportion to the population of the colonies at that time, it had the largest sale and circulation of any book published in America.

7. Who said "Mom always liked you best" to his brother?

Answer: Tommy Smothers

"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" had a history of pushing the limits of the CBS censors. It became one of the most controversial TV shows of the 1960s as it was often critical of the political mainstream and very sympathetic to the counterculture of the time.

8. Who is the only quarterback to win 5 Super Bowls, all with the same team?

Answer: Tom Brady

In 1990, Tom Brady became the first quarterback to throw for 50 touchdowns in one season.

9. "Tommy", a rock opera, included which two famous songs?

Answer: "Pinball Wizard" and "See Me, Feel Me"

"Tommy" the movie included performances by Roger Daltry, Ann Margaret, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Arthur Brown and Jack Nicholson.

10. This actor became the second man to win the Best Actor Academy Award in two consecutive years. The first was Spencer Tracy. Who came after?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks was the director, producer, and screenwriter for the miniseries "Band Of Brothers".

Source: Author amaranita

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