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What's All the Buzz About? Trivia Quiz

All questions in this quiz relate to the word "buzz" somehow. Best of luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,143

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1527

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not one of the common definitions of the word buzz? Hint

To move busily from place to place.

A two-tone noise caused by vibration such as that produced by bees or wasps.

To move in a circular or curving course or orbit.

To make a phone call.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What school has a large yellow jacket mascot named Buzz? Hint

Boise State

Coe College

University of Utah

Georgia Tech

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did moonwalker Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr., obtain the nickname Buzz? Hint

He was very close to a German Shepherd named Buzz that died when he was 11 years old.

He was badly stung by a hornet when he was nine years old.

His sister mispronounced brother as buzzer and it was eventually shortened to Buzz.

He always talked about the latest news stories.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What animated character has an enemy named Buzz Buzzard? Hint

Sheriff Woody

Woody Woodpecker

Chilly Willy

Wile E. Coyote

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Question 5 of 10

5. In many countries armed forces recruits are given buzz cuts when entering training. Why was this originally done? Hint

To prevent the spreading of lice.

To limit individuality.

To give a more professional appearance.

To donate the hair to cancer wards.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What interactive trivia game uses a 'Playmaker' to answer questions that are displayed on television screens? Hint

Buzzview

Buzzone

Buzztime

Buzzplay

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did the United States government use the term 'buzz number' to refer to from 1945 to the early 1960s? Hint

A number for identifying suspected communists in the United States.

A number used to aid in the aerial identification of aircraft.

A number for correctly allocating funds to parts Europe from the Marshall Plan and other programs.

A code number for high-ranking members of the government including the President.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Australian rules football player, nicknamed 'The Buzz', played for the Perth Football Club from 1975-80 and 1984-87? Hint

Peter Bosustow

Damian Matthews

Jack Leckie

Troy Cook

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Question 9 of 10

9. What brand of Breakfast cereal has a mascot named Buzz? Hint

Banana Frosted Flakes

Special K

Honey Bunches of Oats

Honey Nut Cheerios

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Question 10 of 10

10. What band's third album "Buzz" achieved double platinum status in 2001 and included the songs "Better the Devil You Know", "You'll Be Sorry" and "It's the Way You Make Me Feel"? Hint

Spice Girls

Steps

Precious

Radiohead

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not one of the common definitions of the word buzz?

Answer: To move in a circular or curving course or orbit.

There are many definitions for the word buzz in both the noun and verb form. I'm sure that many trivia players 'buzz' in during competitions where an electronic lockout system is used.

2. What school has a large yellow jacket mascot named Buzz?

Answer: Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech's mascot Buzz was first seen in 1972. Judi MacNair wore a yellow jacket costume at the school's home football games.

3. How did moonwalker Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr., obtain the nickname Buzz?

Answer: His sister mispronounced brother as buzzer and it was eventually shortened to Buzz.

Edwin Aldrin, Jr., legally changed his first name to Buzz in 1988. A crater on the Moon and an asteroid are named after Buzz Aldrin.

4. What animated character has an enemy named Buzz Buzzard?

Answer: Woody Woodpecker

Buzz Buzzard was introduced in the episode "Wet Blanket Policy" in 1948. Lionel Stander and Dal McKennon provided the voice for Buzz Buzzard.

5. In many countries armed forces recruits are given buzz cuts when entering training. Why was this originally done?

Answer: To prevent the spreading of lice.

A buzz cut is a short haircut in which the hair is shaved using a blade ranging from 2.7 to 19 millimeters. A buzz cut is also referred to as a crew cut or a wiffle.

6. What interactive trivia game uses a 'Playmaker' to answer questions that are displayed on television screens?

Answer: Buzztime

Buzztime is a product of NTN Buzztime, Inc., a company founded in Carlsbad, California in 1983. Many independently-owned bars and restaurants in the United States, Canada and Great Britain offer Buzztime trivia games.

7. What did the United States government use the term 'buzz number' to refer to from 1945 to the early 1960s?

Answer: A number used to aid in the aerial identification of aircraft.

A buzz number was an alpha-numeric designation in which the first two letters provided the type and designation of the aircraft. The last three digits gave the aircraft's serial number.

8. What Australian rules football player, nicknamed 'The Buzz', played for the Perth Football Club from 1975-80 and 1984-87?

Answer: Peter Bosustow

Peter Bosustow kicked 378 goals in his 141 games that he played for Perth. He was named as a half-forward flank on Perth's Team of the Century in 1999.

9. What brand of Breakfast cereal has a mascot named Buzz?

Answer: Honey Nut Cheerios

Buzz has been used often in television commercials to promote the cereal. He has been voiced by Arnold Stang and Billy West.

10. What band's third album "Buzz" achieved double platinum status in 2001 and included the songs "Better the Devil You Know", "You'll Be Sorry" and "It's the Way You Make Me Feel"?

Answer: Steps

The band Steps originated in London in 1997 and released three studio albums before they disbanded in 2001. "Step One" and "Steptacular" were released in 1998 and 1999. One of the lesser-known songs from the group's "Buzz" album was actually titled "Buzzz".

Source: Author Triviaballer

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