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Quiz about Famous Benjamins
Quiz about Famous Benjamins

Famous 'Benjamins' Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about well-known people named Benjamin and is dedicated to my 2 year old son Benjamin... the apple of my eye.

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
75,060
Updated
Apr 27 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Dr. Benjamin Spock was a famous pediatrician who wrote 'Baby and Child Care,' which was published in 1946. This book was to become almost the 'Bible' on child-rearing! Which of the following is NOT true of Dr. Spock? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Benjamin Franklin was a leading statesman, inventor, publisher and a pillar of American heritage. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States and the grandson of William Harrison the 9th US President. He was a lawyer by profession, graduating at the top of his class. By what nickname was he NOT known? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Benjamin, written about in the Bible, was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and also the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Who was his mother? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Benjamin Kubelsky was the birth name of which famous comedian? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Benjamin Geza Affleck (Ben Affleck) is an actor, writer, and director. He was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California. His brother Casey is also an actor. Which of the following films did Ben NOT star in? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Handsome actor, Benjamin Bratt, is probably best known for his role as Detective Rey Curtis on the TV series 'Law and Order.' Bratt was born on December 16, 1963 in San Francisco. His father is American with German and English descent. What nationality is his mother? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's 9th Prime Minister on June 18, 1996. He was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem. In which country did he receive his college education? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Benjamin Disraeli, a well known politician and brilliant debater, was born in London in 1804. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Ben Hogan, professional golfer, had sixty-three career victories, including nine major championships and four US Open titles. Which of the following is NOT true? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Dr. Benjamin Spock was a famous pediatrician who wrote 'Baby and Child Care,' which was published in 1946. This book was to become almost the 'Bible' on child-rearing! Which of the following is NOT true of Dr. Spock?

Answer: He was born to a poor family in Albany, New York

Dr. Spock was born the oldest of six children to an affluent family of New Haven, Connecticut. His father was a lawyer and his mother came from a well-to-do family.
2. Benjamin Franklin was a leading statesman, inventor, publisher and a pillar of American heritage. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He was the youngest member to sign the Declaration of Independence

Franklin was actually the oldest member to sign the Declaration of Independence.
3. Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States and the grandson of William Harrison the 9th US President. He was a lawyer by profession, graduating at the top of his class. By what nickname was he NOT known?

Answer: 'The No-Nonsense President'

Harrison was stiff and aloof and disliked meeting people and shaking hands. Also he was only 5 feet 6 inches tall, hence the name 'Little Ben.'
4. Benjamin, written about in the Bible, was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and also the head of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Who was his mother?

Answer: Rachel

Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and she died giving birth to Benjamin.
5. Benjamin Kubelsky was the birth name of which famous comedian?

Answer: Jack Benny

Jack Benny was born February 14, 1894 in Chicago. He never claimed to be any older than 39! He died in 1974 of pancreatic cancer.
6. Benjamin Geza Affleck (Ben Affleck) is an actor, writer, and director. He was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California. His brother Casey is also an actor. Which of the following films did Ben NOT star in?

Answer: Saving Private Ryan

Other of his film credits include: 'Glory Daze', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Forces of Nature' and 'Glory Daze' as well as many others.
7. Handsome actor, Benjamin Bratt, is probably best known for his role as Detective Rey Curtis on the TV series 'Law and Order.' Bratt was born on December 16, 1963 in San Francisco. His father is American with German and English descent. What nationality is his mother?

Answer: Quechua Indian

He is very close to his family. He has three sisters and one brother.
8. Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's 9th Prime Minister on June 18, 1996. He was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem. In which country did he receive his college education?

Answer: United States

He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. He has a B.Sc. in Architecture and a M.Sc. in Management Studies. He also studied Political Sciences.
9. Benjamin Disraeli, a well known politician and brilliant debater, was born in London in 1804. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He became England's first Catholic Prime Minister

Disraeli was born into a Jewish family but was baptized into the Church of England.
10. Ben Hogan, professional golfer, had sixty-three career victories, including nine major championships and four US Open titles. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer: He witnessed his mother commit suicide

His father committed suicide when Ben was only nine-years old.
Source: Author ballykissangel

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