Something About Adam Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sandler

Adam Sandler got his big break as a cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live". The New York City comedian has created some of the silliest yet most profitable box office hits of all-time. "The Wedding Singer" (1998) starred Adam with Drew Barrymore and paid homage to the great music of the 1980s. "Pixels" was an action comedy that had classic video game characters coming to life to attack Earth. Kevin James co-starred with Adam in this 2015 film.

Answer: Smith

Adam Smith's book, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nation" (1776) set the stage for modern economic thinking. The Scottish economist and philosopher has been labeled the "father of economics" and his principles are still discussed in college classrooms today. He passed away in 1790 in his homeland, Scotland.

Answer: Clayton

Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. are the rhythm section for the Irish rock band U2, formed in 1976. Clayton is a founding member and plays bass. Beyond working with the band, Clayton and Mullen Jr. teamed up for a dynamic instrumental version of the "Mission Impossible" theme song.

Answer: Weishaupt

The Bavarian Illuminati was founded on May 1, 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, a law propfessor. The Enlightenment-era secret society tried to influence political decisions by sharing their opinions and ideals and sway those in charge. By 1785, the government with the backing of the Roman Catholic Church banned the Bavarian Illuminati from meeting but that didn't stop the group from still meeting in private and influencing future world events.

Answer: Levine

Adam Levine is the lead singer and founding member of the American rock band, Maroon 5 (formed in 1994). The charismatic lead singer of songs like "This Love", "Moves Like Jagger", and "Sugar" was an original judge on the NBC television series, "The Voice". Levine is a huge fan of tattoos and are often seen when he goes shirtless on stage.

Answer: Vinateri Jr.

When Adam Vinatieri Jr. retired from the National Football League, he left with NFL records for most career total points scored (2673) and most career post-season points scored (238). Adam was the placekicker for the New England Patriots run starting in the 1990s and he retired after 24 NFL seasons in 2011.

Answer: Scott

Adam Scott was born in Australia and came to the USA and attended college at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In 2013, Adam won the Masters, his first major tour victory and the first victory by an Australian male golfer. The next year, Adam Scott became the top ranked golfer in the world replacing Tiger Woods at number one.

Answer: Ant

Stuart Leslie Goddard is better known by his stage name, Adam Ant. During the beginning of the New Wave period, Adam Ant burst onto the scene in 1977 with his band, Adam And The Ants. The band had hits like "Strip", "Antmusic", and his signature song "Goody Two Shoes" which reached the top twenty on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: West

Television's original caped crusader, Batman, was played by actor Adam West (1928-2017). The campy television series became even more popular after its short network run ended (1966-1968). Adam West has been seen in other movies and series since the 1960s including a role as himself on the animated series, "Family Guy", which began in 1999.

Answer: Yauch

Sadly the first member of the Beastie Boys to pass away was MCA, Adam Yauch (1964-2012). The first white rap group to gain worldwide acclaim, the Beastie Boys hit number one with their debut album "Licensed To Ill", released in 1986. Yauch was part of the trio with Mike D and Ad-Rock. Founding member, Adam Yauch, passed away at the age of 47 from cancer.