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People called Jack.... Trivia Quiz

Lots of people and characters are called Jack, this quiz is about a few of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,759

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1629

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Jack Davenport is the actor son of which British actress? Hint

Geraldine James

Maggie Smith

Maria Aitken

Judi Dench

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jack Jones was a leading British trade unionist for many years. Now retired, he is a national campaigner on what issue? Hint

Disabilities

Environment

Animal rights

Pensions

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Jack is the name given to a C19th London murderer?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actor played the title role in the romantic comedy film, 'Jack and Sarah'? Hint

Richard E Grant

Richard Gere

Hugh Grant

Ben Affleck

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Jack is the famous author of 'On The Road'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another writer Jack has the same surname as a city - which one? Hint

Bristol

London

Sydney

Boston

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Gloucestershire sportsman R C Russell was nicknamed Jack - what was his sport? Hint

Rugby

Golf

Football

Cricket

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Jack features in the title of a song and a film? Hint

Jack Daniels

Jack the Lad

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jack Knife

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT a Jack Nicholson film? Hint

Cape Fear

The Shining

Witches of Eastwick

One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you complete the pantomime title, Jack and the ... ? Hint

Dragon

Cat

Giant Peach

Beanstalk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack Davenport is the actor son of which British actress?

Answer: Maria Aitken

Jack Davenport's father is also an actor, Nigel Davenport. Jack starred in the BBC series 'This Life' and the film 'The Talented Mr Ripley'.

2. Jack Jones was a leading British trade unionist for many years. Now retired, he is a national campaigner on what issue?

Answer: Pensions

He regularly lobbies Parliament on pensioners' rights

3. Which Jack is the name given to a C19th London murderer?

Answer: Jack the Ripper

There has been so much written about Jack the Ripper that people sometimes see him as a fictional or heroic figure, and forget that he murdered real women horribly.

4. Which actor played the title role in the romantic comedy film, 'Jack and Sarah'?

Answer: Richard E Grant

Jack is a widower, and Sarah his baby daughter. It's a charming film, with Richard E Grant showing his softer, lighter side.

5. Which Jack is the famous author of 'On The Road'?

Answer: Jack Kerouac

1950s beatnik classic

6. Another writer Jack has the same surname as a city - which one?

Answer: London

Prolific journalist and author of 'White Fang'

7. The Gloucestershire sportsman R C Russell was nicknamed Jack - what was his sport?

Answer: Cricket

Jack Russell is a popular breed of dog, hence the nickname. Gloucestershire is one of England's leading county cricket teams.

8. Which Jack features in the title of a song and a film?

Answer: Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash is the title of a Rolling Stones song and a Whoopi Goldberg film

9. Which of the following is NOT a Jack Nicholson film?

Answer: Cape Fear

Lots of big names in Cape Fear (1991) but Jack isn't one of them

10. Can you complete the pantomime title, Jack and the ... ?

Answer: Beanstalk

'Jack and the Beanstalk' is a classic fairy tale and pantomime about a boy who sells the family cow for a handful of beans which grow into the magical beanstalk.

Source: Author bridget3

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