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The McQuiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,968

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2623

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the maiden name of Lucy Ricardo on TV's 'I Love Lucy' ? Hint

McGillicuddy

McElroy

McDonald

McMurphy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the inventor of the vacuum cleaner ? Hint

Ives McGaffey

Joseph McKenna

Charles Everett McHoover

Stephen Upright McCoy

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Question 3 of 10

3. This action movie starred John Wayne as a Firebird-driving cop, out to get the gangster who murdered his partner? Hint

'McQ'

'McVicar'

'McBain'

'The McGuffin'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mike McGear was the stage name of the younger brother of what famous rock singer? Hint

Country Joe McDonald

Bobby McFerrin

Roger McGuinn

Paul McCartney

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the advertising agency that employed Darrin Stephens on the 1960's hit tv show 'Bewitched' ? Hint

McLean and Tate

McMann and Tate

McMillan and Wife

McGrath and Sons

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Question 6 of 10

6. Spuds McKenzie was the dog featured on what beer's commercials ? Hint

Miller Lite

Michelob Light

Coors Light

Bud Light

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joe McVicker was the inventor of a children's toy in 1956, what was it ? Hint

Slinky

The Frisbee

The Hoola-Hoop

Play-Doh

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Wisconsin Senator was best known for his investigations of alleged communist activities, who was he ? Hint

Joe McCarthy

Thomas McCall

Eugene McCarthy

William McAdoo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cartoon dog, 'McGruff', was created by the Advertising Council to promote what ? Hint

Forest Fire prevention

Crime prevention

Anti-Drug campaign

Literacy in America

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jack Nicholson won the Best Actor Award for the role of Randle Patrick McMurphy in what film? Hint

'Five Easy Pieces'

'Chinatown'

'As Good As It Gets'

'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the maiden name of Lucy Ricardo on TV's 'I Love Lucy' ?

Answer: McGillicuddy

The show won over 200 awards, including five Emmys.

2. What was the name of the inventor of the vacuum cleaner ?

Answer: Ives McGaffey

It was invented in 1869, and he called it 'the whirlwind'.

3. This action movie starred John Wayne as a Firebird-driving cop, out to get the gangster who murdered his partner?

Answer: 'McQ'

'McQ' was made in 1974, all the other choices are real movies too.

4. Mike McGear was the stage name of the younger brother of what famous rock singer?

Answer: Paul McCartney

His real name was Peter Michael McCartney, but he changed his name soon after the Beatles became famous.

5. What was the name of the advertising agency that employed Darrin Stephens on the 1960's hit tv show 'Bewitched' ?

Answer: McMann and Tate

Both Dick York and Dick Sargent played the role of Darrin Stephens.

6. Spuds McKenzie was the dog featured on what beer's commercials ?

Answer: Bud Light

The bull terrier starred in many Bud Light spots in the 1980s.

7. Joe McVicker was the inventor of a children's toy in 1956, what was it ?

Answer: Play-Doh

Surprisingly enough, it was originally introduced as wallpaper cleaner.

8. This Wisconsin Senator was best known for his investigations of alleged communist activities, who was he ?

Answer: Joe McCarthy

The others were political leaders too. Eugene McCarthy was senator of Minnesota, Thomas McCall, was governor of Oregon and William McAdoo, was a senator from California.

9. Cartoon dog, 'McGruff', was created by the Advertising Council to promote what ?

Answer: Crime prevention

His catch phrase was 'Take a bite out of crime'.

10. Jack Nicholson won the Best Actor Award for the role of Randle Patrick McMurphy in what film?

Answer: 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'

Ken Kesey's story was turned into a film and released in 1975.

Source: Author Ikabud

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