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Celebrating Their Lives - The Names Project Quiz


Begun in 1987, the AIDS quilt consists of over 44,000 individual panels, each acting to remember a person, or persons, who have died from AIDS. See how many of these famous people you recognize.

A multiple-choice quiz by woofi. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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woofi
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7 mins
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111,371
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born in 1932, this famous fashion designer began his career designing ladies' hats. By 1959, he was working for the famous milliner, Lilly Daché. Soon thereafter he was given a position at Bergdorf-Goodman, where he worked when he created the famous "pillbox" hat that Jacqueline Kennedy wore at her husband's inauguration in 1961. Shortly thereafter, he won the prestigious Coty Award and his career exploded from there. He died of AIDS in 1990 at 57. (AIDS Quilt Block 01805) Who was this designer? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born in 1925, Rock Hudson became a truck driver after World War II ended and later went to Hollywood. The studio had his teeth capped, his voice lowered surgically, and gave him a bit part in his first film, "Fighter Squadron". From there he went on to become a heartthrob for women, and some men, all over the world wherever his films were shown. With a distinguished career of over 30 feature films, he shocked the world in 1984 with the announcement that he had AIDS. He died of AIDS in 1985 at 59. (Block 00054) What was this actor's birth name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Born in 1919, Liberace was, to say the least, one of the most flamboyant entertainers in show business. In spite of his father's opposition to studying the piano, noted Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski encouraged him to follow his dream. His film debut was in 1950 in "South Sea Sinner", a Shelley Winters vehicle. He went on to become a Las Vegas icon and, according to the "Guinness Book of World Records", was the highest paid musician and pianist in the world at the time of his inclusion in the venerable record book. He died of AIDS in 1987 at 67. (Block 00020) What was this entertainer's first name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Keeping his illness a secret for some time, primarily to protect his young daughter (Camera Elizabeth) from the pubicity, this tennis star disclosed that he had AIDS during a press conference in April 1992. It has been said that the public support he received was comparable to that of Lou Gehrig, when he disclosed his battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now called "Lou Gehrig's disease"). With 3 Grand Slam titles and over 800 victories on the court, he lost his battle with AIDS in 1993, at the age of 49. (Block 02976) Who was this tennis star? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "The best reason to paint is that there is no reason to paint," said this graffitist at heart. Born in 1958 in Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City where he studied at the School of Visual Arts. Between 1980 and 1986 he provided a number of NYC subway drawings of human and other shapes in a style that was uniquely his. This "stick figure" style can be seen on everything from greeting cards to sculpture to "Swatch" watch faces. We lost this notable artist in 1990, at the age of 31. (Block 01527) Who was this artist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Born in 1929, this actress worked in many early television shows such as "Schlitz Playhouse of the Stars". At the age of 26, she secured the rôle of Miss Kitty Russell on "Gunsmoke". Known to millions as "Miss Kitty", she died of AIDS in 1989 at 60. (Block 01817) Who was this actress? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who can forget Farrokh Bulsara? Born in 1946 on the island of Zanzibar, he went to boarding school near Bombay in 1954, where, by the age of 12, he won the "Junior All-Rounder" award. He loved music, but his interest in it waxed and waned until about 1967, with his focus remaining on graphic arts. Inspired by a friend, Tim Staffell, he became more involved in music and started playing with a number of different bands. Replacing Staffell in the band "Smile", Bulsara gave his band a much more "regal" name and changed his name to his childhood nickname. He died of AIDS in 1991 at 45. (Block 02033) Who was this lead singer? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who can forget the shower scene in "Psycho" when Norman Bates slashes Janet Leigh and all that Bosco's chocolate syrup runs down the shower into the drain! Anthony Perkins had a stellar career both on Broadway and in film, even though he will always be best known for "Psycho". Perkins left behind a son, Osgood, and his wife, Berry Berenson, when he died of AIDS in 1992 at 60. (Block 02807) What became of his widow? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Born in 1932, this classically trained Shakespearean actor studied both at Northwestern University and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He had some success as a stage actor, but he eventually found a home in television. His first major series was the courtroom drama, "The Defenders", which ran from 1961-1965. He had several guest appearances on a variety of shows until his hit TV series began in 1969. He died of AIDS in 1992 at 59. (Block 03101) What was this actor's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Paul Michael Glaser's wife contracted HIV in a blood transfusion in 1981, and unknowingly transmitted it to both her children. Their daughter Ariel, died in 1988 and their son, Jake, is HIV-positive. Paul is a well-known actor, probably best known for his rôle as David Starksy in "Starsky and Hutch". His wife died in 1994 from AIDS at 47. (Block 03825) What was her first name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Born in 1932, this famous fashion designer began his career designing ladies' hats. By 1959, he was working for the famous milliner, Lilly Daché. Soon thereafter he was given a position at Bergdorf-Goodman, where he worked when he created the famous "pillbox" hat that Jacqueline Kennedy wore at her husband's inauguration in 1961. Shortly thereafter, he won the prestigious Coty Award and his career exploded from there. He died of AIDS in 1990 at 57. (AIDS Quilt Block 01805) Who was this designer?

Answer: Halston

If any fashion accessory comes to mind in the 1960's, at the top of the list must be the pillbox hat that Mrs. Kennedy popularized during her reign at Camelot. Oleg Cassini became the official designer for Mrs. Kennedy, at the prodding of those who felt she should have an American designer.

The famous pink suit she was wearing at the time of her husband's assassination was a Chanel. The other two designers did not contribute substantially, if at all, to her wardrobe at that time. Perry Ellis died of AIDS in 1986 at 46. (Block 00958).
2. Born in 1925, Rock Hudson became a truck driver after World War II ended and later went to Hollywood. The studio had his teeth capped, his voice lowered surgically, and gave him a bit part in his first film, "Fighter Squadron". From there he went on to become a heartthrob for women, and some men, all over the world wherever his films were shown. With a distinguished career of over 30 feature films, he shocked the world in 1984 with the announcement that he had AIDS. He died of AIDS in 1985 at 59. (Block 00054) What was this actor's birth name?

Answer: Roy Harold Scherer, Jr.

Hudson was the first well-known person to admit publicly that he had AIDS. This event is often credited for getting the ball rolling on AIDS research. His then lover, Marc Christian, sued his estate and won a significant settlement based on the fact that Hudson concealed his illness from him. Christian was not infected by Hudson, however. Prudential Insurance later dropped their slogan, "Own a piece of the Rock" because of tasteless jokes that arose in connection with Hudson and AIDS. Morrison was John Wayne, Schwartz is Tony Curtis, and Kubelsky was Jack Benny.
3. Born in 1919, Liberace was, to say the least, one of the most flamboyant entertainers in show business. In spite of his father's opposition to studying the piano, noted Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski encouraged him to follow his dream. His film debut was in 1950 in "South Sea Sinner", a Shelley Winters vehicle. He went on to become a Las Vegas icon and, according to the "Guinness Book of World Records", was the highest paid musician and pianist in the world at the time of his inclusion in the venerable record book. He died of AIDS in 1987 at 67. (Block 00020) What was this entertainer's first name?

Answer: Wladziu

Famous trademarks of Liberace include his chandelier on the piano and his notable quote, "I cried all the way to the bank", which arose from his famous libel suit against a London tabloid, the "Daily Mirror". William Connor, who wrote the article in question, referred to Liberace as a "deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love," among other, less than low, compliments.

Valentino was Liberace's middle name and Wojtyla is Pope John Paul II's surname. "Wladziu" is the Polish equivalent of "Walter".
4. Keeping his illness a secret for some time, primarily to protect his young daughter (Camera Elizabeth) from the pubicity, this tennis star disclosed that he had AIDS during a press conference in April 1992. It has been said that the public support he received was comparable to that of Lou Gehrig, when he disclosed his battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now called "Lou Gehrig's disease"). With 3 Grand Slam titles and over 800 victories on the court, he lost his battle with AIDS in 1993, at the age of 49. (Block 02976) Who was this tennis star?

Answer: Arthur Ashe

Ashe showed courage in many ways. Upon his denial of a visa to play in the 1969 South African Open because he was black, he encouraged organizers of the tennis tour to pull South Africa from the Davis Cup. This move was soundly supported by noted individuals and organizations, and brought international attention to the South African government's policy of "apartheid".
5. "The best reason to paint is that there is no reason to paint," said this graffitist at heart. Born in 1958 in Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City where he studied at the School of Visual Arts. Between 1980 and 1986 he provided a number of NYC subway drawings of human and other shapes in a style that was uniquely his. This "stick figure" style can be seen on everything from greeting cards to sculpture to "Swatch" watch faces. We lost this notable artist in 1990, at the age of 31. (Block 01527) Who was this artist?

Answer: Keith Haring

Haring's drawings and style are instantly recognizable all over the world. His murals are in NYC, Paris, Melbourne, Sydney, and Rio de Janeiro, among other municipalities. His canvasses also included part of the Berlin Wall and Grace Jones, who was body-painted by Haring for her video, "I'm Not Perfect". One of his murals once graced the White House lawn and was subsequently donated to the Children's Hospital in Washington, DC.

In 1989 he founded the Keith Haring Foundation, to raise funds for a variety of social needs.

He died the following year. Warhol was, in some ways, a mentor to Basqquiat and Haring. Haring and LA II collaborated at different times.
6. Born in 1929, this actress worked in many early television shows such as "Schlitz Playhouse of the Stars". At the age of 26, she secured the rôle of Miss Kitty Russell on "Gunsmoke". Known to millions as "Miss Kitty", she died of AIDS in 1989 at 60. (Block 01817) Who was this actress?

Answer: Amanda Blake

Blake was awarded the Courage Award by the American Cancer Society following her bout with oral cancer that had been brought on by smoking. At the time of her death, the official diagnosis was throat cancer, however her physician, Lou Nishimura later stated that the true cause of death was AIDS. Hale was Della Street on "Perry Mason", Whitney Blake was on "Hazel", and Billingsley was the "Beaver's" mom.
7. Who can forget Farrokh Bulsara? Born in 1946 on the island of Zanzibar, he went to boarding school near Bombay in 1954, where, by the age of 12, he won the "Junior All-Rounder" award. He loved music, but his interest in it waxed and waned until about 1967, with his focus remaining on graphic arts. Inspired by a friend, Tim Staffell, he became more involved in music and started playing with a number of different bands. Replacing Staffell in the band "Smile", Bulsara gave his band a much more "regal" name and changed his name to his childhood nickname. He died of AIDS in 1991 at 45. (Block 02033) Who was this lead singer?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury, lead singer for Queen, got his last name from his record label. Mercury did not want anyone to know he was ill. He was quite ill, however, on his last stage concert in October 1988. He continued writing music until he died peacefully in his sleep on November 24, 1991. One of his last songs was "I'm Going Slightly Mad".
8. Who can forget the shower scene in "Psycho" when Norman Bates slashes Janet Leigh and all that Bosco's chocolate syrup runs down the shower into the drain! Anthony Perkins had a stellar career both on Broadway and in film, even though he will always be best known for "Psycho". Perkins left behind a son, Osgood, and his wife, Berry Berenson, when he died of AIDS in 1992 at 60. (Block 02807) What became of his widow?

Answer: She died on board one of the airliners that crashed into the World Trade Center

Born in 1948, Berenson was a talented actress and photographer. Berinthia Perkins, as she was listed on the manifest, was aboard American Airlines flight 11 and was one of the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
9. Born in 1932, this classically trained Shakespearean actor studied both at Northwestern University and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He had some success as a stage actor, but he eventually found a home in television. His first major series was the courtroom drama, "The Defenders", which ran from 1961-1965. He had several guest appearances on a variety of shows until his hit TV series began in 1969. He died of AIDS in 1992 at 59. (Block 03101) What was this actor's name?

Answer: Robert Reed

Reed, of course, will always be Mike Brady, of "The Brady Bunch" fame. He said in one of his last interviews that playing that rôle "embarrassed him".
10. Paul Michael Glaser's wife contracted HIV in a blood transfusion in 1981, and unknowingly transmitted it to both her children. Their daughter Ariel, died in 1988 and their son, Jake, is HIV-positive. Paul is a well-known actor, probably best known for his rôle as David Starksy in "Starsky and Hutch". His wife died in 1994 from AIDS at 47. (Block 03825) What was her first name?

Answer: Elizabeth

Paul and Elizabeth Glaser founded the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. (For more information, please visit http://www.egpaf.org/.) Final Note: The AIDS Quilt consists of 3' x 6' panels, each approximately, and deliberately, the size of a coffin. Parts of it are on display at all times and it continues to grow as AIDS continues to take a toll on us all.

In each of these questions, I have provided the block number of one of the panels made for these notable people, however many of these people have more than one panel in the quilt.

A block consists of 8 panels. For more information, you may visit http://www.aidsquilt.org. Thank you for taking my quiz and for caring to remember each of these fine people for their contributions.
Source: Author woofi

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