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Follow That, Jack! Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about important, famous or successful people with the first of Jack.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,868
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who was the distiller and entrepreneur from Lynchburg, Tennessee known for founding a popular brand of bourbon whiskey? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Jack Palance was a veteran television and movie actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor three times in his career. For which film was he NOT nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus won eighteen career major championships during his career. Before joining the Professional Golfers' Association of America Tour in 1962, Jack Nicklaus attended and played golf for which university? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which of the following pair of actors appeared in the 1960 film "The Apartment"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. John Joseph Patrick Ryan was an actor who played Steve McGarrett on the television program "Hawaii Five-O" from 1968 to 1980. He also was the first person to play the character Felix Leiter in a movie in the "James Bond" film series. What was this actor's stage name? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. The lead singer of the rock band Tenacious D also had a career in acting. This singer was twice nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy during his career. He also provided the voice of the lead character in the 2008 film "Kung Fu Panda". Who was this singer and actor? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Born Jacob Rubenstein in 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, this gentleman was a nightclub operator in Dallas, Texas in the early 1960s. On November 24, 1963, he fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who was in police custody for the assassination of the sitting President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. By what name was Jacob Rubenstein known? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Benjamin Kubelsky was the star in an iconic comedic radio and television program from 1932 through 1965. What was Benjamin Kubelsky's stage name? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which businessman founded the online social networking service known as Twitter and the mobile payments company known as Square? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which veteran actor was a lead actor on the television shows "The Odd Couple" from 1970 through 1975 and "Quincy, M.E." from 1976 through 1983? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This boxer held the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship from 1919 to 1926. After the match in which he lost the title, he told his wife in the locker room "Honey, I forgot to duck". Who was this boxer? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. After a short career as a professional boxer, John Lebzelter began an acting career. As an actor, he was nominated an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the 1975 film "Shampoo" and the 1978 film "Heaven Can Wait". He also had roles in the 1976 film "All the President's Men", the 1990 film "Problem Child" and the 2000 film " The Replacements". What was the stage name of this actor? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. During his movie career, Jack Nicholson played a role of a character named "Jack" in a movie? In which movie role did Jack Nicholson NOT play a character named "Jack"? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Inspired by the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, John Griffith Chaney authored two fiction novels including the 1903 "The Call of the Wild" and the 1906 novel "White Fang". He also authored the 1908 dystopian novel "The Iron Heel". What was the pen name of this author? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which musician was a bassist and singer for such bands as Rubicon, Night Ranger and Damn Yankees? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the distiller and entrepreneur from Lynchburg, Tennessee known for founding a popular brand of bourbon whiskey?

Answer: Jack Daniel

Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel was a distiller and businessman who lived from 1850 to 1911. He owned a distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee and founded the Jack Daniel's brand of bourbon whiskey in 1875. Jack Daniel died in 1911 from blood poisoning.
2. Jack Palance was a veteran television and movie actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor three times in his career. For which film was he NOT nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor?

Answer: The Desperados

Actor Jack Palance's nominations for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor included his role as Lester Blaine in the 1952 film "Sudden Fear", his role as Jack Wilson in the 1953 film "Shane" and his role as Curly Washburn in the 1991 film "City Slickers". He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1991 film "City Slickers". After accepting the award, Palance dropped to the floor on stage and demonstrated his ability to perform one-handed push-ups as a seventy-three year old man.

Jack Palance (1919-2006) played the role of Parson Josiah Galt in the 1969 film "The Desperados", but was not nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role.
3. Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus won eighteen career major championships during his career. Before joining the Professional Golfers' Association of America Tour in 1962, Jack Nicklaus attended and played golf for which university?

Answer: Ohio State University

Jack Nicklaus attended Ohio State University from 1957 through 1961. Nicklaus won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Golf Championship in 1961. Nicklaus majored in pre-pharmacy and insurance and received an honorary doctorate in 1972 from the school.
4. Which of the following pair of actors appeared in the 1960 film "The Apartment"?

Answer: Jack Lemmon and Jack Kruschen

The 1960 film "The Apartment" was directed by Billy Wilder and featured Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Kruschen and Fred MacMurray. For their roles in this movie, Jack Kruschen won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor while Jack Lemmon was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
5. John Joseph Patrick Ryan was an actor who played Steve McGarrett on the television program "Hawaii Five-O" from 1968 to 1980. He also was the first person to play the character Felix Leiter in a movie in the "James Bond" film series. What was this actor's stage name?

Answer: Jack Lord

John Joseph Patrick Ryan, also known as Jack Lord, played Felix Leiter in the 1962 movie "Dr. No", the first movie in the "James Bond" film series. Jack Lord also appeared in the 1958 film "Man of the West" and the television series "Hawaii Five-O" for twelve seasons.
6. The lead singer of the rock band Tenacious D also had a career in acting. This singer was twice nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy during his career. He also provided the voice of the lead character in the 2008 film "Kung Fu Panda". Who was this singer and actor?

Answer: Jack Black

Jack Black was a successful singer and actor. He recorded three albums from 2001 through 2012 with the band rock band Tenacious D. As an actor, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his work in the 2003 film "School of Rock" and the 2011 film "Bernie". He also had roles in 2001 films "Saving Silverman" and "Shallow Hal" and the 2006 film "Nacho Libre".
7. Born Jacob Rubenstein in 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, this gentleman was a nightclub operator in Dallas, Texas in the early 1960s. On November 24, 1963, he fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who was in police custody for the assassination of the sitting President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. By what name was Jacob Rubenstein known?

Answer: Jack Ruby

Jacob Rubenstein, also known as Jack Ruby, was charged with the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald on March 14, 1964. In 1947, Jacob Rubenstein and his brothers moved to Dallas, Texas, shortened their surname to "Ruby" and ran several businesses and nightclubs in the Dallas, Texas area.
8. Benjamin Kubelsky was the star in an iconic comedic radio and television program from 1932 through 1965. What was Benjamin Kubelsky's stage name?

Answer: Jack Benny

Benjamin Kubelsky, also known as Jack Benny, was a leading entertainer of the twentieth century. He was best known for his work in the radio and television comedic program known as "The Jack Benny Program". Jack Benny also starred in the 1929 film "The Hollywood Revue of 1929" and the 1942 film "George Washington Slept Here".
9. Which businessman founded the online social networking service known as Twitter and the mobile payments company known as Square?

Answer: Jack Dorsey

Twitter is an online social networking service created by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone and Noah Glass in July, 2006. Square, Incorporated is mobile payments company launched by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey in May, 2010. In 2012, "The Wall Street Journal" gave Jack Dorsey the "Innovator of the Year Award" for technology for his work with these two technological companies.
10. Which veteran actor was a lead actor on the television shows "The Odd Couple" from 1970 through 1975 and "Quincy, M.E." from 1976 through 1983?

Answer: Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman was a star of film, television and stage. He played the role of Oscar Madison in the television and stage version of "The Odd Couple". He also played the lead role on the television show "Quincy, M.E.". He acted in the 1957 film "12 Angry Men" and the 1985 film "Cry Terror!".
11. This boxer held the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship from 1919 to 1926. After the match in which he lost the title, he told his wife in the locker room "Honey, I forgot to duck". Who was this boxer?

Answer: Jack Dempsey

On July 4, 1919, boxer Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willard for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. On September 23, 1926, Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey for the title in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of 120,557 fans in attendance.
12. After a short career as a professional boxer, John Lebzelter began an acting career. As an actor, he was nominated an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the 1975 film "Shampoo" and the 1978 film "Heaven Can Wait". He also had roles in the 1976 film "All the President's Men", the 1990 film "Problem Child" and the 2000 film " The Replacements". What was the stage name of this actor?

Answer: Jack Warden

John Lebzelter had a small professional boxing career under the name Johnny Costello. From 1950 through 2000, he acted on television and films under the name Jack Warden. Jack Warden died of heart and kidney failure on July 19, 2006 at the age of 85.
13. During his movie career, Jack Nicholson played a role of a character named "Jack" in a movie? In which movie role did Jack Nicholson NOT play a character named "Jack"?

Answer: A Few Good Men

Actor, director, producer and writer Jack Nicholson played the role of Colonel Nathan Jessup in the 1992 film "A Few Good Men". Jack Nicholson played the role of Jack Torrance in the 1980 film "The Shining", Jack Napier in the 1989 film "Batman" and had a cameo as himself, Jack Nicholson, in the 1968 film "Head".
14. Inspired by the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, John Griffith Chaney authored two fiction novels including the 1903 "The Call of the Wild" and the 1906 novel "White Fang". He also authored the 1908 dystopian novel "The Iron Heel". What was the pen name of this author?

Answer: Jack London

John Griffith Chaney was born January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California. His mother married John London in 1876. After adopting the name Jack London, he became a novelist, journalist and a short story author.
15. Which musician was a bassist and singer for such bands as Rubicon, Night Ranger and Damn Yankees?

Answer: Jack Blades

Jack Blades was a founding member of the band Night Ranger in 1979 and Damn Yankees in 1989. From 1978 through 1979, Jack Blades played bass for two albums with the group Rubicon. Jack Blades performed on albums with Tommy Shaw in 1995 and 2007, with Tak Matsumoto Group in 2004. Jack Blades recorded solo albums in 2004 and 2012.
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