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Quiz about Lets Rustle up some Russells
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Lets Rustle up some Russells Trivia Quiz


The name Russell is derived from the Old French name "rossel" meaning red-haired or red skinned. They are all not "rossell" but can you identify the correct Russell from the clue that is given.

A matching quiz by zambesi. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zambesi
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
396,644
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
591
Last 3 plays: Terri2050 (10/10), Guest 24 (6/10), DeepHistory (10/10).
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QuestionsChoices
1. Boston Celtics   
  Russell Crowe
2. Gladiator   
  Jane Russell
3. Hollywood sex symbol of 1940s and 50s   
  Jack Russell
4. British philosopher and mathematician   
  Bertrand Russell
5. America's Cup   
  Rosalind Russell
6. Created one of the earliest video games   
  Martha M. Russell
7. English cricketer   
  Bill Russell
8. Nominated four times for an Academy Award   
  Steve Russell
9. MLB player and manager   
  Russell "Bucky" Dent
10. WWI nurse   
  Russell Coutts





Select each answer

1. Boston Celtics
2. Gladiator
3. Hollywood sex symbol of 1940s and 50s
4. British philosopher and mathematician
5. America's Cup
6. Created one of the earliest video games
7. English cricketer
8. Nominated four times for an Academy Award
9. MLB player and manager
10. WWI nurse

Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : Terri2050: 10/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 24: 6/10
Mar 16 2024 : DeepHistory: 10/10
Feb 08 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Feb 04 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Boston Celtics

Answer: Bill Russell

Bill Russell is a retired American basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics from 1956-1969 winning eleven NBA Championships.
2. Gladiator

Answer: Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe was born in New Zealand, but spent most of his early life living in Australia. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the historical drama movie "Gladiator"(2000).
3. Hollywood sex symbol of 1940s and 50s

Answer: Jane Russell

Jane Russell (1921-2011) was an American film actress and a Hollywood sex symbol of the 1940s and 1950s. Jane appeared in over 20 films in this period and her most successful were "The Outlaw" (1943) and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) opposite Marilyn Monroe.
4. British philosopher and mathematician

Answer: Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a British philosopher, mathematician, historian, writer and won the Nobel Prize in Literature (1950).
5. America's Cup

Answer: Russell Coutts

Russell Coutts is a New Zealand World Champion yachtsman. He won a gold medal in the Finn Class at the 1984 Olympic Games and has won the America's Cup on five occasions.
6. Created one of the earliest video games

Answer: Steve Russell

Steve Russell is a computer scientist who created "Spacewar!", which was one of the earliest video games in 1962. The game involves two spaceships "the needle" and "the wedge" engaged in a dogfight.
7. English cricketer

Answer: Jack Russell

Jack Russell is a retired English professional cricketer. He was known for his wicketkeeping skills and played first-class county cricket for Gloucestershire from 1981-2004. He represented England in 54 Test matches from 1988-1998.
8. Nominated four times for an Academy Award

Answer: Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell (1907-1976) was an American actress, comedian and singer. She was nominated four times for an Academy Award for Best Actress in "My Sister Eileen" (1942), "Sister Kenny" (1946), "Mourning Becomes Electra" (1947) and "Auntie Mame" (1958). She did however win five Golden Globe Awards and one Tony Award. Her career spanned the years 1929-1972.
9. MLB player and manager

Answer: Russell "Bucky" Dent

Russell "Bucky" Dent is a former professional baseball player and manager. He won two World Series Championships with the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978 as a player. In 1978 he was voted the World Series MVP. He managed the New York Yankees from 1989-1990.
10. WWI nurse

Answer: Martha M. Russell

Martha M. Russell (1867-1961) was an American nurse during WWI. In 1920 she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Committee of the Red Cross. This medal is the highest international distinction a nurse can receive when showing exceptional courage and devotion to wounded, sick or disabled during a conflict or disaster.
Source: Author zambesi

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