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Quiz about The Rabbit and His Friends
Quiz about The Rabbit and His Friends

The Rabbit and His Friends Trivia Quiz


"Playboy" is a magazine that many have taken a sneaky look at. Well in this sneaky look we try to find out the people, the covers and the interviews of this magazine phenomenon.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
doomed
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
131,311
Updated
Jul 13 22
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
466
Last 3 plays: gibbysgab (5/25), Guest 24 (15/25), Guest 104 (9/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. 'Playboy' has on practically ever single cover had the same four words printed across itself. 'Playboy' is one, but what three words make up the full quota?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 2 of 25
2. The birth of the Rabbit ears emblem came along in April 1956's issue. However, one major difference to today's Rabbit was apparent what was it? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Artist Alberto Vargas was to become a 'Playboy' regular with his interesting paintings of nude ladies, but in his first stated issue he had a tribute made to him by Jon Campbell a columnist for the magazine, in which issue did Vargas first appear? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Swedish ladies made their first appearance in a 'Playboy' magazine in an article called what? The issue was May 1961. Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Playwright Tennesee Williams and novelist Ernest Hemingway had a report written about them by Kenneth Tynan based on their only meeting. But where was the interview taken, which caused an uproar in America? The issue was May 1964. Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Which Joan Collins and Anthony Newley film was reviewed in the March 1969 issue? Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget ______
______ and Find True Happiness?

Answer: (Two words)
Question 7 of 25
7. A talented film director got his first naming in the covers of Playboy in April 1971. His film 'Duel' got good reviews but who was he? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. June 1972 had the Playmate of the year on its front cover looking mighty fine. The picture had a rather risque shot of the lady which cause quite a stir, but who was the model? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Walter Cronkite was NOT interviewed by 'Playboy'.


Question 10 of 25
10. Arnold Schwarzenegger has stripped for 'Playboy'


Question 11 of 25
11. Who was Playmate of the year adorned on the cover of the June 1975 issue? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Which mega star was interviewed in the March 1978 issue? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. In April 1978 a certain woman went over the edge with her erotic memoir about a sadomasochistic relationship, 9 and half weeks. the memoirs were serialised and later Kim Basinger played opposite Mickey Rourke in the screen play of the book. But who wrote this controversial literature? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. My favourite cover of all time came in May 1980. What profession had the honour of 'Playboy's' full attention adorned all over the cover? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. The June 1980 issue became a sombre one after the model who appeared on the cover was murdered three months later by her husband. She later became Playmate of the Year. What was her name?

Answer: (Two Words (initials D.S))
Question 16 of 25
16. March 1981 had a famous actress answer the 20 questions quiz. She was formerly a bunny girl but who was she? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. June 1981 had an actor interviewed, who stated that he would never stop acting. "He was 56 then, at 76 he was still at it". Who was he? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. March 1983 - and a John le Carre novel was serialised, but which musical sounding novel was it?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 19 of 25
19. June 1984 issue had two Jacksons take centre stage but which two? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Did "Wheel of Fortune" lady Vanna White ever pose for 'Playboy'?


Question 21 of 25
21. April 1989 'Playboy' celebrates its birthday with 1000 students forming the 'Playboy' emblem on Daytona Beach. How old was 'Playboy'? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. June 1989 had a very special lady on the front cover. Mr Hefner's bride to be and Playmate of the Year? But what was her name?

Answer: (Two Words (Initials K.C))
Question 23 of 25
23. April 1991 had a preview of an upcoming Boxing bout in the issues 20 questions section. The man interviewed was Lawrence Linderman. But which two boxers did he talk about? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. June 1991. This edition paid tribute to the Veterans of the First Gulf war, but what was the name of the Operation that was used to raise morale to the troops? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. The 'Playboy' May 1992 issue interviewed a superstar who was 29 at the time. Who was he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Playboy' has on practically ever single cover had the same four words printed across itself. 'Playboy' is one, but what three words make up the full quota?

Answer: Entertainment for Men

The March 1955 issue was never printed. The main reason being that after the initial year in 'Playboy's' press run, the circulation had risen from 70,000 to 175,000 copies. By 1955 the circulation nearly doubled again. Orders flooded the magazine's Chicago offices at such a rate that its tiny staff was overwhelmed. Fortuneatly this problem never arose again.

The front cover was white with the words "'PLAYBOY' ENTERTAINMENT FOR MEN" in black across the top and a blue question mark in the centre.
2. The birth of the Rabbit ears emblem came along in April 1956's issue. However, one major difference to today's Rabbit was apparent what was it?

Answer: The Rabbit faced left to right.

Today the Rabbit faces right to left which was the difference and is white on a black background like its original form. The Rabbit has always had a bow tie and two ears.
3. Artist Alberto Vargas was to become a 'Playboy' regular with his interesting paintings of nude ladies, but in his first stated issue he had a tribute made to him by Jon Campbell a columnist for the magazine, in which issue did Vargas first appear?

Answer: March 1957

Vargas appeared in the March 1957 issue and would play a part in many of the forthcoming issues.

The cover had the Rabbit looking through a pair of binoculars and watching a ballerina in which the reader could see the reflection of the dancer in the lenses of the binoculars.
4. Swedish ladies made their first appearance in a 'Playboy' magazine in an article called what? The issue was May 1961.

Answer: 'The Girls of Sweden'

It was the first of many glimpses of the European nation and caused quite a stir in America. For many years people thought Swedes only had blonde hair.

The cover had a young lady with a man covering her eyes with his hands. The man can only be seen by his hands and on his left hand a 'Playboy' rabbit figure can be seen clearly on his ring.
5. Playwright Tennesee Williams and novelist Ernest Hemingway had a report written about them by Kenneth Tynan based on their only meeting. But where was the interview taken, which caused an uproar in America? The issue was May 1964.

Answer: Havana

Williams was respected highly by Fidel Castro and with Williams being openly homosexual it was seen to be a better option to interview him in Cuba.

Model Donna Michelle adorned the front cover. She lay on her back and had her body shaped like the Rabbit head. Very clever.
6. Which Joan Collins and Anthony Newley film was reviewed in the March 1969 issue? Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget ______ ______ and Find True Happiness?

Answer: Mercy Humppe

Tough I know but a great film.
Also in this issue U.S. Senator Joseph Tydings contributed a heartfelt pleas for gun control.

The cover had model Penny James flying a white kite nicely seen as the Rabbit!
7. A talented film director got his first naming in the covers of Playboy in April 1971. His film 'Duel' got good reviews but who was he?

Answer: Steven Spielberg

'Playboy' covered new ground by having a panel on homosexuality. Many within 'Playboy Mansions' thought it was too soon, but Hugh Hefner knew what he was doing and no real issue was raised over its inclusion by the readers.

The cover has model Simone Hammerstrand sitting in a bathtub full of bubbles. The Rabbit can be seen in the bubbles.
8. June 1972 had the Playmate of the year on its front cover looking mighty fine. The picture had a rather risque shot of the lady which cause quite a stir, but who was the model?

Answer: Liv Lindeland

The cover showed Liv with a very small pink blouse which showed more of her features than perhaps was acceptable at the time. I shall leave the rest to your imagination.

The Rabbit can be clearly seen within the knot which held the blouse together.
9. Walter Cronkite was NOT interviewed by 'Playboy'.

Answer: False

He was interviewed in the June 1973 issue. He had written a piece about his disillusionment with America's effort in Vietnam.

The cover had model Marilyn Cole sitting on a chair with a golden wrap draped over her. The Rabbit head can be seen very cunningly camouflaged within the wrap.
10. Arnold Schwarzenegger has stripped for 'Playboy'

Answer: True

Yes its true Arnie posed in swimming trunks in the April 1975 issue. He was posing in an advert for a famous brand of Brandy.

The cover has playmate Cyndi Wood holds a slipper full of champagne with the Rabbit being placed in a frame above her head.
11. Who was Playmate of the year adorned on the cover of the June 1975 issue?

Answer: Marilyn Lange

Mariln Lange, one of the scenic attractions of Honolulu, said aloha to the title of Playmate of the Year.

She can be seen on the cover sitting in front of a stained glass window, and guess who you can see within the glass? Yes you guessed right the Rabbit.
12. Which mega star was interviewed in the March 1978 issue?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Dylan was not pleased with his interview and practically asked to supply the questions he had to answer.

Cover shows the beautiful Debra Jansen sitting in her car with the door wide open and the keys in her hand which was shaped like a Rabbit, the keys that is.
13. In April 1978 a certain woman went over the edge with her erotic memoir about a sadomasochistic relationship, 9 and half weeks. the memoirs were serialised and later Kim Basinger played opposite Mickey Rourke in the screen play of the book. But who wrote this controversial literature?

Answer: Elizabeth McNeill

This month's issue had six sets of siblings show themselves to the world and became the fastest selling issue of the 1970s.

The cover has the Rabbit getting all together with sisters Susan and Patty Kiger under some silk sheets!
14. My favourite cover of all time came in May 1980. What profession had the honour of 'Playboy's' full attention adorned all over the cover?

Answer: Stewardesses

Of course this would not be allowed today due to Political Correctness.

The cover had my favourite model ever Terri Wells (nee Knepper) in a Stewardess outfit, the Rabbit can be seen on the pin badge placed on Terri's lapel.
15. The June 1980 issue became a sombre one after the model who appeared on the cover was murdered three months later by her husband. She later became Playmate of the Year. What was her name?

Answer: Dorothy Stratten

This beautiful lady was murdered by her jealous husband. In the cover she can be seen to be wearing a white gown and butterflies are flying around her face, the Rabbit craftily manages to be seen a a butterfly.
16. March 1981 had a famous actress answer the 20 questions quiz. She was formerly a bunny girl but who was she?

Answer: Lauren Hutton

All the ladies named appeared in 'Playboy' at various times, but only Hutton was a former bunny girl.

The cover had Cybil and Tricia Barnstable deconstruct Parviz Sadighians's Rabbit head sculpture.
17. June 1981 had an actor interviewed, who stated that he would never stop acting. "He was 56 then, at 76 he was still at it". Who was he?

Answer: Jack Lemmon

It was our grumpy old man Mr Lemmon.

The cover had Teri Welles yet again, this time wearing a white 'v' neck sweater. The rabbit can be seen by the bottom of the 'v'.
18. March 1983 - and a John le Carre novel was serialised, but which musical sounding novel was it?

Answer: Little Drummer Girl

Twenty centrefolds vyed in relays, tugs of war and other competitions in 'The First playmmate Playoffs', held on the grounds of 'Playboy' Mansion West.

The cover had Models Kelly Tough, Kim McArthur and Karen Witter warm up by a podium, the Rabbit can be seen to be made by Tough's fingers!
19. June 1984 issue had two Jacksons take centre stage but which two?

Answer: Jesse and Reggie

Preacher Jesse and Baseball star Reggie were in the spotlight in this months issue. Jesse was giving this second interview whilst Reggie shared an excerpt from his upcoming memoirs.

The cover had Playmate of the Year Barbara Edwards sitting on a suitcase ready to board a train. Mr Rabbit can be seen as one of the tags attached to the suitcase.
20. Did "Wheel of Fortune" lady Vanna White ever pose for 'Playboy'?

Answer: Yes

She did the May 1987 issue to the delight of 'Playboy' readers. She looked amazing. The model turned presenter had been seen before however, in pictures taken in 1982, which were printed in a lingerie magazine. Her latest pictorial showed her to have matured.

On the cover you can see Vanna climbing out of a window. The Rabbit is very difficult to find, but I have been told he is hiding in her curly hair. I can't see him !
21. April 1989 'Playboy' celebrates its birthday with 1000 students forming the 'Playboy' emblem on Daytona Beach. How old was 'Playboy'?

Answer: 35

Easy really

The cover shows the soon to be famous Erika Eleniak spinning a basketball on her index finger whilst sitting on another ball. Her jacket has the Rabbit twice printed.
22. June 1989 had a very special lady on the front cover. Mr Hefner's bride to be and Playmate of the Year? But what was her name?

Answer: Kimberley Conrad

Yes some men have all the luck.

The Rabbit can be seen on her garter belt.
23. April 1991 had a preview of an upcoming Boxing bout in the issues 20 questions section. The man interviewed was Lawrence Linderman. But which two boxers did he talk about?

Answer: George Foreman and Evander Holyfield

Also in this issue Martin Scorcese was interviewed about his film the Goodfellas.

Cover was seen to have model Julie Clarke squatting down tight onto her roller blades. The pink laces gave it away as the Rabbit can be clearly seen.
24. June 1991. This edition paid tribute to the Veterans of the First Gulf war, but what was the name of the Operation that was used to raise morale to the troops?

Answer: Playmate

Yes Playmate was the trick and the Vets loved the tours the girls made.

The cover shows Lisa Matthew looking stunning with just a straw hat to cover her modesty. The Rabbit can be seen within the ribbon wrapped around the hat.
25. The 'Playboy' May 1992 issue interviewed a superstar who was 29 at the time. Who was he?

Answer: Michael Jordan

Yes Michael Jordan was the man and still is the man!

The cover was interesting in more ways than one. Remember who was Miss America 1982? No? Well, her name was Elizabeth Ward Gracen and it was alleged she had a 'fling' with President Clinton!

Well on the cover she can be seen looking great in a gold swimsuit and on the floor by her side is a crown with Mr Rabbit nicely showing off.
Source: Author doomed

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