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Famous Washingtonians Part 2 Trivia Quiz

This is the second quiz about well-known natives of the Evergreen State. See how many you can identify!

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
brewster76

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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282,109

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. This college drop-out returned to his hometown of Seattle to co-found Microsoft in 1975. He has owned as many as twelve professional sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers, and founded the Experience Music Project in downtown Seattle in 2000. Who is he? Hint

Bill Gates

Paul Allen

Steve Jobs

Jeff Bezos

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Emmy Award-winner starred in "The District" (2000-2004) and "Coach" (1989-97) on television, and "The Incredibles" (2004) and "Poltergeist" (1982) on the big screen. Can you name this performer from Spokane? Hint

Holly Hunter

JoBeth Williams

Craig T. Nelson

Fred Ward

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which best selling sci-fi author, who was born in Tacoma and educated at the University of Washington, wrote "Dune" and its popular sequels? Hint

Arthur C. Clarke

Isaac Asimov

Frank Herbert

Ray Bradbury

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Question 4 of 10

4. Holy Crime Busters! Which actor, who was born in Walla Walla in 1928, played TV's Batman from 1966-68? Hint

Burt Ward

Jack Lord

Kent McCord

Adam West

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another of Spokane's well known townies is this Utah Jazz star (1984-2003) who has held the records for the most career assists AND the most steals in NBA history. He was a member of the 1992 and 1996 Olympic "Dream Teams" and his statue stands outside Salt Lake City's Energy Solutions Arena. Who is he? Hint

Karl Malone

Larry Bird

Clyde Drexler

John Stockton

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Question 6 of 10

6. This man was raised in the rural town of Blanchard and later became internationally known for his radio broadcasts during the London Blitz of WWII. He hosted "See It Now" on CBS television (1951-58) and is known as the "Father of Television News Broadcasting". Who was he? Hint

Eric Severeid

Chet Huntley

Edward R. Murrow

Walter Cronkite

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Swedish immigrant founded a shoe store in Seattle in 1901 that has since grown into a national chain of upscale specialty department stores known for outstanding customer service? Hint

John Nordstrom

Karl Bloomingdale

Peter Bergdorf

Marcus Neiman

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Question 8 of 10

8. Between 1978 and 2004 this best-selling author wrote unauthorized and often unflattering biographies of Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Reagan, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra, the British Royal Family and the Bush family. Which 1959 alumnus of Spokane's Holy Names Academy is she? Hint

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Adela Rogers St. John

Ann Rule

Kitty Kelley

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Question 9 of 10

9. After graduating from Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma in 1967, this All-American running back and wide receiver at the University of Oregon played 10 seasons in the NFL (1972-82). He proposed to his "Cosby Show" girlfriend on the air in 1985. Who is he? Hint

Lynn Swann

Greg Gumbel

Ahmad Rashad

Joe Theisman

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Question 10 of 10

10. This Seattle-born actress appeared in numerous television series, stage productions and movies but is perhaps best known for her role as Charlene Frazier Stillfield on "Designing Women" (1986 - 1991). Do you know her? Hint

Jean Smart

Annie Potts

Delta Burke

Dixie Carter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Paul Allen

Paul Allen left Microsoft in 1983 to battle Hodgkin's disease. His philanthropies are primarily in the areas of medicine, arts and education. A self described "guitar junkie", Allen funded the successful legal battle waged by the family of fellow Seattle-ite Jimi Hendrix to regain the rights to his music.

Answer: Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson has also starred in the movies "Private Benjamin" (1980), "Silkwood" (1983), "The Killing Fields" (1984), "The Family Stone" (2005) and "Blades of Glory" (2007). He received his Emmy for "Coach" in 1992.

3. Which best selling sci-fi author, who was born in Tacoma and educated at the University of Washington, wrote "Dune" and its popular sequels?

Answer: Frank Herbert

"Dune" was rejected by 23 publishers before it was published in 1965 by Chilton Books, a small Philadelphia house more known for its auto repair manuals than fiction. He had spent six years researching and writing the book. Frank Herbert died in 1986.

4. Holy Crime Busters! Which actor, who was born in Walla Walla in 1928, played TV's Batman from 1966-68?

Answer: Adam West

During its run, "Batman" was known for the many celebrities who appeared as "guest villains". Among these were Jill St. John, Joan Collins, Liberace, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ethel Merman, Julie Newmar, Burgess Meredith, Otto Preminger, Vincent Price, Cesar Romero, Rudy Vallee, Eli Wallach, and Shelley Winters. "Batman" also marked one of the last on-screen roles for silent screen leading man Francis X. Bushman and "Lifeboat" star Tallulah Bankhead. West also starred in the 1966 "Batman" movie with Burt Ward.

Answer: John Stockton

After retiring from professional basketball, John Stockton and his family returned to Spokane. His father, Jack Stockton, was the co-owner of "Jack & Dan's" bar, adjacent to Gonzaga University (John's alma mater) which has been a legendary watering hole for generations of "Zags" fans.

Answer: Edward R. Murrow

Murrow was the student body president at Washington State University in 1930 and the School of Communications there is named for its most illustrious alumnus. Actor David Straithern earned a 2005 Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Murrow in the film "Good Night and Good Luck" which depicted his showdown with anti-communist Senator Joseph McCarthy.

7. Which Swedish immigrant founded a shoe store in Seattle in 1901 that has since grown into a national chain of upscale specialty department stores known for outstanding customer service?

Answer: John Nordstrom

John Nordstrom started his first store (in partnership with Carl Wallin) with money he earned in the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s. The correct name of the store is Nordstrom, not Nordstrom's.

Answer: Kitty Kelley

While her books have been denounced as "Kitty Litter", those alluded to in the question have each made the New York Times bestseller list. "Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography" (1991) was the fastest selling biography in publishing history at the time of its release.

Answer: Ahmad Rashad

Who says jocks aren't smart? He was the 1979 Pro Bowl MVP and later became an Emmy award-winning sportscaster. In 1988 Rashad was the anchorman for NBC's coverage of the Seoul Olympics; it was in this capacity that he earned his Emmy award for WRITING.

Answer: Jean Smart

Jean won two Emmy Awards, not for "Designing Women" but ironically for a show that was set in her hometown of Seattle - "Frasier". (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, 2000 & 2001). She also starred in the hit television series "Samantha Who?" (2007) and became an active fund-raiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation after being diagnosed with the disease at age 13.

Source: Author brewster76

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