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Not So Common Knowledge Trivia Quiz

This is just useless info from movies and reading in general that I picked up.

A multiple-choice quiz by sgtritter. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sgtritter

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,614

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
364

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Question 1 of 10

1. Yankee great Mickey Mantle wasn't always an outfielder. What position did he start at early in his career? Hint

1st base

catcher

shortstop

2nd base

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Question 2 of 10

2. Early in his professional career, Mickey Mantle didn't wear the famous number 7. What number did he wear? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before her fame with 'The Lucy Show', Ms Ball played in other shorts and films. One of the earliest was with what comedy team? Hint

Lewis and Martin

Abbott and Costello

The Three Stooges

The Marx Brothers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Marine legend Chesty Puller never was the recipient of a Medal of Honor, however he had multiples of what high ranking US medal? Hint

The Army Achievement Medal

The Bronze Star

The Navy Cross

Navy Achievement Medal

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the three of the Three Stooges act who were in real life brothers. Hint

Moe, Joe and Shemp

Moe, Larry and Curly

Shemp, Curly Joe and Moe

Moe, Shemp and Curly

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Question 6 of 10

6. Harry Morgan, aka Colonel Sherman Potter of 'MASH' fame, was a guest on the show previous to becoming Colonel Potter. What rank did he hold in this appearance? Hint

Major

Major General

Brigadier General

Sergeant

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before 'MASH', what successful police series did Harry Morgan play in with Jack Webb?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Prior to his rock fame Jimi Hendrix use to play gigs with fellow servicemen. What branch was he in? Hint

Army

Coast Guard

Marines

Navy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Eddie Merckx, one of the most dominating cyclists in history, was noted for his pure aggressive style of cycling. This earned him what nickname? Hint

Pit Bull

Flash

Cannibal

The Tiger

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Question 10 of 10

10. Robert Kennedy was shot with a revolver. The maker also manufactured bicycles at one time. What's the name of this company? Hint

Iver-Johnson

Ruger

Schwin

Colt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Yankee great Mickey Mantle wasn't always an outfielder. What position did he start at early in his career?

Answer: shortstop

Yes, it was shortstop. He was put in the outfield due to his great arm and overthrowing 1st base.

2. Early in his professional career, Mickey Mantle didn't wear the famous number 7. What number did he wear?

Answer: 6

Indeed it was number 6. I still have a sport magazine with him batting with 6 on his back while in the minors.

3. Before her fame with 'The Lucy Show', Ms Ball played in other shorts and films. One of the earliest was with what comedy team?

Answer: The Three Stooges

The Stooges used a few unknowns in their shorts. Curly was the 3rd stooge in this episode.

4. Marine legend Chesty Puller never was the recipient of a Medal of Honor, however he had multiples of what high ranking US medal?

Answer: The Navy Cross

He was awarded this medal 5 times in all.

5. Name the three of the Three Stooges act who were in real life brothers.

Answer: Moe, Shemp and Curly

They were the Howard brothers. Moe and Shemp began and pursued careers in New York. Curly came after Shemp got a deal in a movie series and left the act. Joe Besser, Curly Joe DeRita and Larry Fine were all Stooges at various times.

6. Harry Morgan, aka Colonel Sherman Potter of 'MASH' fame, was a guest on the show previous to becoming Colonel Potter. What rank did he hold in this appearance?

Answer: Brigadier General

He played a one star general conducting an inspection.

7. Before 'MASH', what successful police series did Harry Morgan play in with Jack Webb?

Answer: Dragnet

He was Friday's partner, replacing Ben Alexander.

8. Prior to his rock fame Jimi Hendrix use to play gigs with fellow servicemen. What branch was he in?

Answer: Army

It was the Army - his band mates had to go to the pawn shop to get his stuff for him - Mr Thrifty he was not.

9. Eddie Merckx, one of the most dominating cyclists in history, was noted for his pure aggressive style of cycling. This earned him what nickname?

Answer: Cannibal

From Belgium, Eddie 'The Cannibal' would chew up other riders as well as the road.

10. Robert Kennedy was shot with a revolver. The maker also manufactured bicycles at one time. What's the name of this company?

Answer: Iver-Johnson

It was a 22 caliber Iver-Johnson revolver.

Source: Author sgtritter

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