What About Papa? Trivia Quiz

Answer: 'Papa' Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was renowned for his deceptively simple writing style, his understatement and economy with words. While he held Ring Lardner as his main influence and idol, J.D. Salinger, Hunter S. Thompson and Elmore Leonard have all claimed Hemingway as their primary influence. 'Papa' Hemingway won a Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for 'The Old Man and the Sea', and in 1954 he was awarded a Nobel Prize for literature.

Answer: Papa Can You Hear Me?

'Papa Can You Hear Me?' was performed by Barbra Streisand in the 1983 film 'Yentl'. And, although it was nominated for an Academy Award, it lost out to 'Flashdance - What a Feeling'. Nina Simone and Charlotte Church have both released versions of 'Papa Can You Hear Me', and the song was parodied in the 2002 film 'Austin Powers in Goldmember'.

Answer: Hungary

Papa lies close to the northern edge of the Bakony Hills. Famed for its baroque architecture, it is the cultural and economic center of the region. Despite sustaining heavy damage during World War II, restoration work has made the town a viable tourist destination.

Answer: Professional Amateur Pinball Association

PAPA is an organization that promotes and supports pinball as both a recreational and competitive sport. PAPA sponsors annual World Championships with cash prizes. The championship games are divided into five different levels, giving both beginners and skilled players an opportunity for competition.

Answer: Monday, Monday

The Mamas and the Papas achieved success with their folk, psychedelic rock, and sunshine pop music. They released five albums between 1965 and 1968, and while several of their songs made the charts, 1966's 'Monday, Monday' was their only number one hit in the U.S.

The 1967 song 'Dedicated to the One I Love' reached number two in the U.K. In 1998, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Answer: Gargamel

'The Smurfs' was an animated series in the U.S. which ran from 1981 until 1990, with a total of 421 episodes. The series was based on characters created by a Belgian cartoonist named Peyo. His Smurf characters debuted in the Belgian magazine 'Spirou' in 1958 as part of 'The Flute With Six Holes'. Gargamel, who caused countless problems and posed many dangers for the Smurfs, was also the one who created Smurfette.

Answer: Papa Roach

Originally a garage band, Papa Roach has released five albums and has sold over ten million copies. Their albums include: 2000's 'Infest', 2002's 'Lovehatetragedy', 2004's 'Getting Away With Murder', 2006's 'The Paramour Sessions' and 2009's 'Metamorphosis'.

They are not restricted to one genre, and have recorded and performed alternative rock, hard rock, nu-metal, alternative metal and post-grunge numbers. The band's name comes from lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix's grandfather who was nicknamed Papa Roach.

Answer: Papa Was a Rolling Stone

Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone' was originally recorded in 1971 by the group The Undisputed Truth. It was remade for the Temptations, and along with 'My Girl' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg', has a place on the Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest Songs of All Times list.

Answer: George Halas

George Halas, in addition to being an owner and coach, was also a player--a wide receiver and defensive end--and wore #7. He was a straightforward man, renowned in the sports world for his integrity, honesty and insistence on discipline, both for himself and his team.

The Chicago Bears were originally the Decatur Staleys, and then the Chicago Staleys before becoming the Bears. They took the 'Bears' name as a tribute to the Chicago Cubs who allowed them to use Wrigley Field.

Answer: Francois Duvalier

Dr. Francois Duvalier was born in Haiti, and went on to rule the country as an autocrat who used his private militia to enforce state-sponsored terrorism. In addition to being a practicing Roman-Catholic, he claimed to be a Voodoo priest.