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Who Knows? Trivia Quiz


A grab-bag of trivia! Who knows what you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by BeesBack. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
BeesBack
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
25,865
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
6252
Last 3 plays: skatersarehott (12/20), Guest 66 (7/20), Guest 35 (9/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. In the filming of 'The Wizard of Oz', watercolor paints were used to make the 'horse of a different color' different colors.


Question 2 of 20
2. In 1912, Carl Laemmle founded the Columbia Motion Picture Company.


Question 3 of 20
3. 'All My Children's' Susan Lucci was nominated for daytime Emmy awards 18 times before she finally won one in 1999.


Question 4 of 20
4. Ziggy Marley was the lead singer of the reggae supergroup, 'The Whalers'.


Question 5 of 20
5. In Mexico, bullfights are traditionally held on Sundays.


Question 6 of 20
6. There are 36 black keys on a standard piano.


Question 7 of 20
7. The singing group The Four Lovers became better known as The Four Tops.


Question 8 of 20
8. Jules Leotard invented a close-fitting garment worn by dancers.


Question 9 of 20
9. In the movie 'The Big Chill', the character Michael worked for 'US' magazine.


Question 10 of 20
10. The original theme song for the TV series 'Frasier' was, appropriately, entitled 'Twisted'. It was a song about a person with some psychological issues.


Question 11 of 20
11. The Easy-Bake Oven was the first toy to be advertised on television.


Question 12 of 20
12. Because he was already financially secure, Mike Nesmith was the first member of 'The Monkees' to quit the band.


Question 13 of 20
13. Donovan was an English singer in the 1960s, with hits that included 'Mellow Yellow'.


Question 14 of 20
14. Every year, when Big Bird has a birthday on Sesame Street, he always goes back to almost 6 years old.


Question 15 of 20
15. The address of the Clampett's mansion in Beverly Hills is 518 Crestview Drive.


Question 16 of 20
16. The twenty-dollar bill in the game of Monopoly is gold colored.


Question 17 of 20
17. On 'The Love Connection', host Chuck Woolery often promised that the show would be back from commercial break 'in 2 and 2'.


Question 18 of 20
18. Paul Reiser directed the final episode of the 'Mad About You' television series.


Question 19 of 20
19. Lucy Lawless, aka 'Xena, the Warrior Princess', was born in Wales.


Question 20 of 20
20. Walt Disney's middle name was Enoch.



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Most Recent Scores
Sep 22 2024 : skatersarehott: 12/20
Sep 15 2024 : Guest 66: 7/20
Sep 15 2024 : Guest 35: 9/20
Sep 15 2024 : Guest 172: 11/20
Sep 11 2024 : Guest 175: 7/20
Aug 21 2024 : Guest 35: 8/20
Aug 15 2024 : Guest 73: 14/20
Aug 14 2024 : Kiwikaz: 11/20

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the filming of 'The Wizard of Oz', watercolor paints were used to make the 'horse of a different color' different colors.

Answer: False

Actually, flavored gelatin mixes were used to prevent the horse from ingesting any potentially dangerous chemicals.
2. In 1912, Carl Laemmle founded the Columbia Motion Picture Company.

Answer: False

Right year, wrong company...Carl Laemmle founded Universal.
3. 'All My Children's' Susan Lucci was nominated for daytime Emmy awards 18 times before she finally won one in 1999.

Answer: True

4. Ziggy Marley was the lead singer of the reggae supergroup, 'The Whalers'.

Answer: False

Bob Marley was the lead singer -- and the band's name is spelled 'Wailers', not 'Whalers'.
5. In Mexico, bullfights are traditionally held on Sundays.

Answer: True

6. There are 36 black keys on a standard piano.

Answer: True

That would mean there are 52 of another color...
7. The singing group The Four Lovers became better known as The Four Tops.

Answer: False

8. Jules Leotard invented a close-fitting garment worn by dancers.

Answer: True

I wonder if Mr. Spandex was also from France...
9. In the movie 'The Big Chill', the character Michael worked for 'US' magazine.

Answer: False

Michael worked for 'People' magazine.
10. The original theme song for the TV series 'Frasier' was, appropriately, entitled 'Twisted'. It was a song about a person with some psychological issues.

Answer: True

Kelsey Grammer performed that song too, but not as well as Joni Mitchell did it years ago.
11. The Easy-Bake Oven was the first toy to be advertised on television.

Answer: False

Mr. Potato Head was the first.
12. Because he was already financially secure, Mike Nesmith was the first member of 'The Monkees' to quit the band.

Answer: False

Peter Tork quit the band first. Nesmith was financially secure, however, as his mother invented the white correction fluid that was used to rectify typing errors.
13. Donovan was an English singer in the 1960s, with hits that included 'Mellow Yellow'.

Answer: False

Donovan was a Scotsman.
14. Every year, when Big Bird has a birthday on Sesame Street, he always goes back to almost 6 years old.

Answer: True

15. The address of the Clampett's mansion in Beverly Hills is 518 Crestview Drive.

Answer: True

16. The twenty-dollar bill in the game of Monopoly is gold colored.

Answer: False

The twenties are {green;} hundreds are gold.
17. On 'The Love Connection', host Chuck Woolery often promised that the show would be back from commercial break 'in 2 and 2'.

Answer: True

His secret code meant that they would air two commercials and be returning to the show in approximately two minutes.
18. Paul Reiser directed the final episode of the 'Mad About You' television series.

Answer: False

The series finale was directed by Helen Hunt.
19. Lucy Lawless, aka 'Xena, the Warrior Princess', was born in Wales.

Answer: False

Ms. Lawless was born in New Zealand.
20. Walt Disney's middle name was Enoch.

Answer: False

Walt Disney's middle name was Elias, which is why he opened an animation studio in Burbank with the same initials.
Source: Author BeesBack

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