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Quiz about Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad Worldwide Web
Quiz about Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad Worldwide Web

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Worldwide Web Quiz


There's a lot of "mad" stuff on the web if you know where to look! Some random trivia about some of what I found in my search for true internet madness...

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
timence
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
314,504
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
562
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which artist released the song titled "Mad" in 2008? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who has published the satirical magazine "MAD" for decades? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What does the strategic military acronym MAD stand for? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Mad Max", a film released in 1979, starred which actor in the title role? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Beginning in the late 1990s, the magazine "madonline" started delivering news from Madagascar.


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following has called itself an online equivalent of "Mad Libs"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The title of this quiz is taken from the film "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World", which was released in what year? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Some people refer to Daedalus as the Greek mythology equivalent of a "mad scientist". What did Daedalus famously build? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What kind of living thing is a madder? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Madness is the name of a British band formed in 1976.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which artist released the song titled "Mad" in 2008?

Answer: Ne-Yo

This film clip, along with many, many others, has been found on various websites, including YouTube. YouTube first appeared in early 2005. It is a video-sharing site, meaning anyone and everyone can upload videos of practically anything, including music, sports, comedy, dumb animals, mini-documentaries and much, much more.
2. Who has published the satirical magazine "MAD" for decades?

Answer: DC Comics

MAD first appeared in 1952 and cost ten cents. Like many other publications, it has had its own website with samples of cartoons. There has even been a website dedicated to collectors of MAD magazines!
3. What does the strategic military acronym MAD stand for?

Answer: Mutual Assured Destruction

Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) was first used in the 1960s to describe the situation where opposing sides in a nuclear war would effectively wipe each other out. The idea here was that if everyone had equally powerful nuclear weapons, the weapons would act as a deterrent.
4. "Mad Max", a film released in 1979, starred which actor in the title role?

Answer: Mel Gibson

"Mad Max" takes place in a futuristic Australia. Mel Gibson plays Max, a policeman who is wronged and looking for revenge. There have been several web-sites dedicated to this cult hit.
5. Beginning in the late 1990s, the magazine "madonline" started delivering news from Madagascar.

Answer: True

Madagascar is an Indian Ocean island nation off the coast of Africa. It was made famous to many children by the animated movie of the same name. Madonline has dedicated portals dealing with news direct from Madagascar, music, art, and a forum where people can go online and discuss issues relating to the island nation.
6. Which of the following has called itself an online equivalent of "Mad Libs"?

Answer: Wacky Web Tales

"Mad Libs" is a word game, aimed at amusing. "Mad Libs" have had their own website, as well as many imitator websites. In 2009, children could play games similar to this on the Wacky Web Tales.
7. The title of this quiz is taken from the film "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World", which was released in what year?

Answer: 1963

"It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" was a comedy starring many famous actors, including Spencer Tracey, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ethel Merman and Mickey Rooney. It was directed by Stanley Kramer.
8. Some people refer to Daedalus as the Greek mythology equivalent of a "mad scientist". What did Daedalus famously build?

Answer: The labyrinth

Daedalus claimed that he built the labyrinth so well that even he would have trouble escaping from it. He also created the famous wings for his son Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, causing them to melt.
9. What kind of living thing is a madder?

Answer: A plant

The madder family of plant, also known as Rubiaceae, is characterized by lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in Africa and Asia and thrives in wet soil. It is commonly used for dyeing.
10. Madness is the name of a British band formed in 1976.

Answer: True

Formed in London, England, "Madness" released five albums in the 1980s, before breaking up in 1986 (although, like many other bands, they have had the odd reunion tour!) Madness were a very popular band, with all their albums released in the 1980s breaking into the UK top 10. Before becoming Madness, the band was known as "The North London Invaders".

They are perhaps best known for their version of "It Must Be Love" (originally performed by Labi Siffre). Madness also have their own official website, www.madness.co.uk.
Source: Author timence

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