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Quiz about The Years 1986 to 2003
Quiz about The Years 1986 to 2003

The Years 1986 to 2003 Trivia Quiz


This quiz spans the years of 1986-2003. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by wingdingval. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
wingdingval
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
125,953
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3572
Last 3 plays: CJRV1968 (8/10), Hayes1953 (5/10), Slamfam1992 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 2002, what film was the top grossing *independent* comedy of all time?

Answer: (5 words)
Question 2 of 10
2. Which U.S. President signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 3 of 10
3. In 1988, what movie portrayed autism and involved a man named "Raymond"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who won the gold medal in the mens 400 meter freestyle in swimming at the 2000 Sydney Olympics? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where in Ukraine was there a very serious nuclear accident in April, 1986? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did the Tiananmen Square protest occur? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of the New Hampshire high school teacher who perished in the Space Shuttle "Challenger" disaster in 1986? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1998, who was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Between the years of 1990-1998, which NBA team won the NBA Championships six times?

Answer: (City Name and Team Name)
Question 10 of 10
10. Who was appointed as the Secretary of Defense by George W. Bush in 2001? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 2002, what film was the top grossing *independent* comedy of all time?

Answer: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

This little independent film became a bombshell in the box office. Tom Hanks also co-produced the movie. With a $1 million budget, the movie far exceeded anyone's hopes.
2. Which U.S. President signed the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan's term in office is best remembered by his conservatism and his return to family values in the government. Once the former governor of California, Reagan is a former resident of Dixon, Illinois.
3. In 1988, what movie portrayed autism and involved a man named "Raymond"?

Answer: Rain Man

The cast of "Rain Man" included such Hollywood royalty as Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Dustin Hoffman received the 1989 Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film itself was awarded the Best Picture Award.
4. Who won the gold medal in the mens 400 meter freestyle in swimming at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

Answer: Ian Thorpe

He also won the gold medal for the men's 4 x 100 meter and the 4 x 200 meter. He became the world's golden boy due to his swift speeds and friendly manner.
5. Where in Ukraine was there a very serious nuclear accident in April, 1986?

Answer: Chernobyl

The Chernobyl Incident could have been avoided if the nuclear reactor had been properly secured in a containment center. Nuclear energy is statistically the safest form energy available in the world. However, the effects of radiation often frighten the population because of the improper containment of nuclear energy and improper storage of nuclear waste in rare cases.
6. In what year did the Tiananmen Square protest occur?

Answer: 1989

Occuring in Beijing, the protests were led by students in favor of democracy by the Chinese government. On June 3 and 4 of 1989, hundreds of the protestors were murdered and thousands were injured by the Peoples Liberation Army of China.
7. What was the name of the New Hampshire high school teacher who perished in the Space Shuttle "Challenger" disaster in 1986?

Answer: Christa McAuliffe

The "Challenger" was destroyed within in 73 seconds of take off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Due to the tragedy, NASA did not begin to conduct space missions again until 1988.
8. In 1998, who was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL?

Answer: Terrell Davis

Playing in the Super Bowl, Terrel was awarded this prize in San Diego, California. Behind every great player is a great coach and Mike Shanahan helped Davis shine in the Denver Broncos. Go Team, Go!
9. Between the years of 1990-1998, which NBA team won the NBA Championships six times?

Answer: Chicago Bulls

The Windy City produced some pretty strong winds in the basketball court for a time. The Chicago Bulls will be remembered for such players as Michael Jordan, Scotty Pippen, and Dennis Rodman. The Good, the Okay, and The Ugly.
10. Who was appointed as the Secretary of Defense by George W. Bush in 2001?

Answer: Donald Rumsfeld

Source: Author wingdingval

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