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Quiz about Familiar Quotations
Quiz about Familiar Quotations

Familiar Quotations Trivia Quiz


Quotes from movies, television, and famous people. You just might surprise yourself at how many of these quotes you know! Have fun, and good Luck!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author littleone522

A multiple-choice quiz by jddrsi_raven. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jddrsi_raven
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
24,642
Updated
Jan 27 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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538
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to proposition that all men are created equal.' To which United States President does this quote belong? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 'Float like a butterfly sting like a bee'. This quote associated with _______ . Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which civil rights activist said: 'If a man hasn't discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who said: 'Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed'?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )
Question 5 of 10
5. Which character/sitcom combo does this quote belong to: "How you doin'?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who said: 'If you dream it, you can do it'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. From what cartoon movie is this quote:'Let your heart guide you, it whispers so listen closely'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who said: 'If my film makes one more person feel miserable I'll feel I've done my job'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The television show "Diff'rent Strokes" had this famous quote: "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"


Question 10 of 10
10. Quotes from real life aren't just spoken by politicians and actors. Sports figures have many memorable quotes as well. Name the athlete who made this quote famous: "It ain't over, till it's over."

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname )

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to proposition that all men are created equal.' To which United States President does this quote belong?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln spoke these words at the start of his Gettysburg Address on
November 19, 1863. Lincoln was instrumental in passing the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery. The U.S was mired in the Civil War, and Lincoln led the charge to pass the 13th Amendment, which hastened the end of the war.
2. 'Float like a butterfly sting like a bee'. This quote associated with _______ .

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali finished his career with 56 wins and only 5 losses, 37 of those 56 wins were by knockout. In 1959 and 1960, Ali won gold at the U.S. National Championships. He also won a gold medal in Rome in the 1960 Olympic Games as a light-heavyweight. Ali passed away in 2016 from Parkinson's Disease.
3. Which civil rights activist said: 'If a man hasn't discovered something that he will die for, he isn't fit to live'?

Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. said this in a speech in Detroit in 1963. He is considered to be the most influential civil rights activist of all time. King was known for being peaceful in his speeches and gatherings, no matter the cost. His most famous speech is his "I Have a Dream" speech given during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.
4. Who said: 'Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed'?

Answer: Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong relayed this message to the team in Houston upon reaching the moon on July 20, 1969. After landing in the Sea of Tranquility and relaying this message, Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin began preparations to actually set foot on the moon for the first time. Over six hours after the "Eagle" capsule landed on the moon, Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface. Armstrong and Aldrin spent over two hours exploring the surface, including planting a U.S. flag on the moon and talking to President Nixon from the moon.
5. Which character/sitcom combo does this quote belong to: "How you doin'?"

Answer: Joey Tribbiani/ "Friends"

Matt LeBlanc's "Friends" character Joey Tribbiani is one of six friends living in New York City. Through thick and thin, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe remained close friends the entire series. Joey's signature line for the ladies is one of the most famous sitcom lines ever.
6. Who said: 'If you dream it, you can do it'?

Answer: Walt Disney

The world famous animator is well known for his imagination, the result of which lead to numerous animated films and the most well known companies in the world. His movies have inspired countless lives with its magic and timeless brilliance. Disney has grown year after year, adding film sagas such as "Star Wars" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and other television companies like ABC and ESPN. Without Disney's imagination, the world would be a very different place!
7. From what cartoon movie is this quote:'Let your heart guide you, it whispers so listen closely'?

Answer: The Land Before Time

"The Land Before Time" is a wonderfully imagined kids movie about a group of dinosaurs living before humans ruled the Earth. The main protagonist is Littlefoot, an apatosaurus who loses his mother to a famine. Littlefoot meets new friends along his journey to the Great Valley, the only place where his kind would be safe from the famine.

The above quote was spoken to Littlefoot by his mother before she died.
8. Who said: 'If my film makes one more person feel miserable I'll feel I've done my job'?

Answer: Woody Allen

Well known actor, comedian, and filmmaker Woody Allen said this in an interview by Time Magazine on April 30, 1979. Allen is known for "Manhattan," "Antz," "Crimes and Misdemeanors," and many others. Allen often directed in films or productions that he acted in.
9. The television show "Diff'rent Strokes" had this famous quote: "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

Answer: True

This quote comes from the 1978 sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," referring to Todd Bridges character Willis Jackson. Arnold Jackson, played by Gary Coleman, often asked this question of his brother. Even all these years later, this quote is still quoted.
10. Quotes from real life aren't just spoken by politicians and actors. Sports figures have many memorable quotes as well. Name the athlete who made this quote famous: "It ain't over, till it's over."

Answer: Yogi Berra

Yogi Berra is one of the most quoted sports figures to this day. His "Yogi-isms" are often referenced when quoting sports figures. Berra spent all but one season in his career with the New York Yankees. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, Berra won 10 World Series titles and was selected to 18 All-Star games.

After finishing his career with the New York Mets as player and coach, Berra coached in the majors for 23 additional seasons. He is considered one of the greatest catchers in baseball history, and as such, was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
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