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Astorian's First Common Bond Game Quiz

The answers to the first 9 questions fit an entertainment-related theme. Answer the questions, figure out the title that links them all, and you're home free.

A multiple-choice quiz by astorian. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
astorian

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,931

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
613

Question 1 of 10

1. Christopher Columbus' father expected him to take up the family trade, and was disappointed that his son chose the life of a sailor. What was Columbus' father's occupation? Hint

miller

weaver

carpenter

candle maker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Reggae legend Bob Marley grew up in the tough "Trenchtown" section of what city? Hint

Kingston, Jamaica

Nassau, Bahamas

Bridgetown, Barbados

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad

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Question 3 of 10

3. What band's first #1 hit on the Billboard charts was "If You Leave Me Now"? Hint

Boston

Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine

Atlanta Rhythm Section

Chicago

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Senator was included in John Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage" because of his refusal to vote to remove President Andrew Johnson from office? Hint

Edmund Ross

Daniel Webster

Levi Morton

Robert Taft

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Catholic college won the NCAA basketball title in 1954? Hint

DePaul

Marquette

Holy Cross

La Salle

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these U.S. Presidents was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis? Hint

Calvin Coolidge

Dwight Eisenhower

William Howard Taft

Jimmy Carter

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Question 7 of 10

7. What syndicated column was written for many years by Pauline "Popo" Phillips, and was later taken over by her daughter Jeanne Phillips? Hint

Ann Landers

Dear Abby

Hints From Heloise

Miss Manners

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Wyoming town was the setting for Owen Wister's Western novel "The Virginian"? Hint

Medicine Bow

Fort Cheyenne

Virginia City

Indian Ridge

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the 1991 state elections, hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents bought bumper stickers saying "Vote For The Crook- It's Important"! Who was "the crook" they all supported? Hint

Buddy Roemer

Russell Long

Edwin Edwards

Marc Morial

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what is the title of the TV series that links all of the correct answers to the previous questions?

Answer: (One word - Say aah!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Christopher Columbus' father expected him to take up the family trade, and was disappointed that his son chose the life of a sailor. What was Columbus' father's occupation?

Answer: weaver

A weaver in Genoa could make a decent living, but young Christopher longed to go to sea.

2. Reggae legend Bob Marley grew up in the tough "Trenchtown" section of what city?

Answer: Kingston, Jamaica

Marley's son Ziggy followed in his footsteps, and became a reggae star in his own right.

3. What band's first #1 hit on the Billboard charts was "If You Leave Me Now"?

Answer: Chicago

Chicago had hit the Top Ten numerous times, but this Peter Cetera ballad was their first #1 single.

4. What Senator was included in John Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage" because of his refusal to vote to remove President Andrew Johnson from office?

Answer: Edmund Ross

Andrew Johnson was the first President to be impeached, but thanks to Ross, he served out the remainder of his term.

5. What Catholic college won the NCAA basketball title in 1954?

Answer: La Salle

Tom Gola was the undisputed leader and star of the Philadelphia college, and later played for the NBA's Philadelphia Warriors.

6. Which of these U.S. Presidents was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis?

Answer: Jimmy Carter

Many observers inferred that the Nobel Committee was taking a swipe at George W. Bush, when it gave the Peace Prize to Jimmy Carter in 2002.

7. What syndicated column was written for many years by Pauline "Popo" Phillips, and was later taken over by her daughter Jeanne Phillips?

Answer: Dear Abby

Pauline Phillips' identical twin sister, Esther ("Eppie"), wrote a similar column under the alias "Ann Landers".

8. What Wyoming town was the setting for Owen Wister's Western novel "The Virginian"?

Answer: Medicine Bow

"The Virginian" later became a popular TV series, starring James Drury.

9. During the 1991 state elections, hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents bought bumper stickers saying "Vote For The Crook- It's Important"! Who was "the crook" they all supported?

Answer: Edwin Edwards

Edwin Edwards, who has had a long history of corruption, was running for governor against Klansman David Duke. Even people who hated Edwards felt compelled to vote for him, since a crook seemed preferable to a racist.

10. Finally, what is the title of the TV series that links all of the correct answers to the previous questions?

Answer: er

All answers relate to the TV series "e.r." 1) Laura Innes plays Dr. Kerry WEAVER. 2) Alex KINGSTON plays heart surgeon Elizabeth Corday. 3)The series is set in CHICAGO. 4) George Clooney used to play Dr. Doug ROSS. 5) Eriq LA SALLE used to play Dr. Peter Benton. 6) Noah Wyle plays Dr. John CARTER. 7) Maura Tierney plays nurse ABBY Lockhart. 8) The series revolves around MEDICINE. 9) Anthony EDWARDS used to star as Dr. Mark Greene.

Source: Author astorian

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