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Did I Really Say That? Trivia Quiz

Throughout history, many people have said things that they probably regret. Politicians figure prominently in this quiz, but they are not the only people that wish they had their very own 'mute' button.

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ozzz2002

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,958

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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2163

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Question 1 of 10

1. What leader said, in 1938, "This is the second time in history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time."? Hint

Neville Chamberlain

Winston Churchill

Benjamin Disraeli

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Question 2 of 10

2. As part of his election pledges, which American President promised, "I have told you many times and I will tell you again- your sons will NOT be sent into any foreign wars."? Hint

Richard Nixon

George Bush

John F. Kennedy

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1939, former Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes made the comment, "He couldn't lead a flock of homing pigeons". Who was he referring to? Hint

Joseph Lyons

Joseph Curtin

Ben Chifley

Robert Menzies

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Question 4 of 10

4. "I work only according to the God's instruction." These words were uttered by which infamous dictator? Hint

Idi Amin

Adolf Hitler

Auguste Pinochet

Fidel Castro

5. In referring to a kickback scandal, a Prime Minister included in his resignation speech, the words, "Frankly speaking, I never expected it to become such a great issue." What country did he lead before that fateful day in 1989? Hint

United Kingdom

Canada

Australia

Japan

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Question 6 of 10

6. I could fill twenty quizzes with the ravings of egotistical politicians, but people of other occupations also make gaffes.
Stage and film critics, for instance, often end up with egg on their faces, too. Two reviewers from 1960 said, "It is the final fruit of Rodgers and Hammerstein's collaboration, and an over-ripe, not to say soggy, old plum it is.", and "As a patriotic Englishman I devotedly hope my fellow Englishmen will reject this show emphatically. It is common and vulgar." Which stage show, later recorded on film, were they talking about? Hint

The Sound of Music

Oklahoma

The King and I

South Pacific

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The Beatles are unfit for the times.", said a presumably shamefaced and (understandably) anonymous record company executive. What company did this musical Einstein represent? Hint

EMI

Panasonic

Apple

Decca

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Question 8 of 10

8. What literary classic was initially rejected with the comment, "It is impossible to sell animal stories in America."? Hint

Lord of the Flies

Animal Farm

National Velvet

The Just So Stories

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sportsmen are not immune to putting their foot (or, in this case, someone else's glove) in their mouth. Six months before a World Heavyweight title bout with Cassius Clay, who fearlessly predicted, "It will take me a round and a half to catch him, and then half a round to knock him out."? Hint

George Foreman

Sonny Liston

Gene Tunney

Joe Frazier

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Kingston Town can't win!" were the words uttered by legendary race caller Bill Collins in writing off the chances of the Australian champion horse. Which race did the 'King' win to prove him wrong? Hint

1982 Cox Plate

1982 MacKinnon Stakes

1981 Melbourne Cup

1984 Caulfield Cup

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What leader said, in 1938, "This is the second time in history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time."?

Answer: Neville Chamberlain

I think Neville got his wires crossed. Within twelve months of uttering these words, on his return from the Appeasement talks with Hitler, the world was plunged into bloody war. The 'second time' refers to Disraeli's 1878 visit to the Congress of Berlin.

2. As part of his election pledges, which American President promised, "I have told you many times and I will tell you again- your sons will NOT be sent into any foreign wars."?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

The shades of seven hundred thousand American troops wish he had kept his promise. The USA maintained a semi-neutral role in the early days of World War II, but were forced to become involved by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. FDR died shortly before the end of the war that he had hoped to avoid.

3. In 1939, former Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes made the comment, "He couldn't lead a flock of homing pigeons". Who was he referring to?

Answer: Robert Menzies

London-born Hughes (The Little Digger) was Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923, and was active in politics from Federation in 1901 until his death in 1952. Menzies (later Sir Robert) led the Liberal Party as Prime Minister for a record-breaking total of 18 years, winning five successive elections in the 1950's and 60's.

4. "I work only according to the God's instruction." These words were uttered by which infamous dictator?

Answer: Idi Amin

Amin, a general in the Ugandan Army, overthrew President Milton Obote in 1971 and conducted a reign of terror over the next eight years, killing thousands of his countrymen, and deporting many of his enemies. He was forced into exile in 1979 after welcoming Palestinian terrorists during the hijack and siege of an Israeli plane at Entebbe airport.

This quote, made in 1974, was as ludicrous as his 1977 effort; "There are no prisons in Uganda."

Answer: Japan

Noboru Takeshita admitted accepting over two million dollars from the Recruit Company to buy influence. After the news of this broke, his party's popularity rating plunged to three percent, and he was left with no option than to stand aside. He remained active in Japanese politics, and died in 2000.

6. I could fill twenty quizzes with the ravings of egotistical politicians, but people of other occupations also make gaffes. Stage and film critics, for instance, often end up with egg on their faces, too. Two reviewers from 1960 said, "It is the final fruit of Rodgers and Hammerstein's collaboration, and an over-ripe, not to say soggy, old plum it is.", and "As a patriotic Englishman I devotedly hope my fellow Englishmen will reject this show emphatically. It is common and vulgar." Which stage show, later recorded on film, were they talking about?

Answer: The Sound of Music

"The Sound of Music" broke all sorts of box office records, and is one of the greatest musicals ever released. The movie made a household name of Julie Andrews, but does anyone remember what happened to Robert Mulley and T.C. Worsley, the two guys who pulled the wrong rein?

7. "The Beatles are unfit for the times.", said a presumably shamefaced and (understandably) anonymous record company executive. What company did this musical Einstein represent?

Answer: Decca

In the six years after this emphatic statement was made in 1962, the Beatles, who subsequently signed with EMI, sold more than 200 million records. Is there anyone on the planet who has NOT heard of them?

8. What literary classic was initially rejected with the comment, "It is impossible to sell animal stories in America."?

Answer: Animal Farm

Many schoolchildren all over the world will attest to the fact that "Animal Farm" could hardly be classified as a mere 'animal story'. The book, a political satire, was written by George Orwell and released in 1945. I wonder if the same editor regarded "1984" as a calendar...

Answer: Sonny Liston

Poor Sonny! In February 1964, Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali), dominated him for six rounds, and he could not answer the bell for the seventh.

Answer: 1982 Cox Plate

Kingston Town fooled everyone (me included) when he rounded the final turn in about seventh place, and seemed to be plodding. Jockey Peter Cook pressed the accelerator shortly afterwards and won the race (Kingston Town's third Cox Plate) by a length, going away. Bill was known as 'The Accurate One' for his clarity and ability to 'read' a race, but he was not allowed to forget his call in this amazing race. Collins was awarded an 'Order of Australia' medal for his services to racing, and died in 1997.

Source: Author ozzz2002

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