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Quiz about Jim Jimmy James

Jim, Jimmy, James Trivia Quiz


My name is James (Jim) so I figured why not make up a quiz on famous men throughout history with the names James, Jim or Jimmy. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,281
Updated
Jan 19 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1338
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (9/10), Guest 124 (4/10), johnnycat777 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. There were several U.S. Presidents named James. Which one was the first? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who served as president of the United States and was assassinated in 1881? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. James Cagney won his first Best Actor Award nomination for which of these films? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these was best known as the star of the classic Christmas film "It's A Wonderful Life"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Was it James or Jimmy Dean who starred in the classic movie "Rebel Without A Cause"?

Answer: (One Word (Jimmy or James))
Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the founder of the legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Jim Jones was a controversial figure in the 1970s. What notorious action was he responsible for in 1978? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is correct about Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Of the following movies which was the first that Jim Carrey starred? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When Jimmy Carter was sworn in as U.S. President, which name did he use? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. There were several U.S. Presidents named James. Which one was the first?

Answer: James Madison

James Madison was the fourth president of the United States. He served in the White House from 1809-1817. He was best known for serving during the War of 1812. He was also the only President to have two Vice-Presidents die during his term of office.
2. Who served as president of the United States and was assassinated in 1881?

Answer: James A. Garfield

Garfield became president in March, 1881 but was shot down four months later by a disappointed and deranged job hunter. Garfield lingered for two more months and died from infections of the wound. Had x-rays existed, or if his doctors were more able and careful in trying to locate the bullet, Garfield may have survived the wound.
3. James Cagney won his first Best Actor Award nomination for which of these films?

Answer: Angels With Dirty Faces

James Cagney was an American film actor of the first half of the 1900s. He was famous for playing many parts as a tough guy. In 1999, he was ranked as number 8 in the greatest male performers of all time by the American Film Institute.
4. Which of these was best known as the star of the classic Christmas film "It's A Wonderful Life"?

Answer: Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart was a legendary actor of the 20th century. Other well-known movies he was in were 'Mr. Deeds Goes To Washington' and 'The Philadelphia Story'. He was named in the American Film Institute as the third greatest actor of all time.
5. Was it James or Jimmy Dean who starred in the classic movie "Rebel Without A Cause"?

Answer: James

James Dean was a major teen idol in the 1950s. He was the symbol of teen rebellion. His other movies were 'East Of Eden' and 'Giant', two other classic 1950s films. Sadly, he was killed in September, 1955, when his Porsche crashed.
Dean also became the first actor to be nominted posthumously for an Oscar.
6. Who was the founder of the legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin?

Answer: Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page was a member of the supergroup, The Yardbirds. He formed Led Zeppelin after the group's demise in 1968. Led Zeppelin performed from 1969 to 1980. After their breakup, Page made several solo albums and even formed a short lived supergroup, The Firm. Page is highly revered as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
7. Jim Jones was a controversial figure in the 1970s. What notorious action was he responsible for in 1978?

Answer: He led a mass suicide in Guyana

Jim Jones was the leader of the People's Temple, which was a a pseudo-religious organization. In November, 1978, he and his followers were in Jonestown, Guyana, when American congressman, Leo Ryan, was murdered by Jones' henchmen. He was en route to visit him on charges of suspicion of rape and other wrongdoing in the Jones camp.

Afterwards, Jones had his followers drink Kool-aid containing cyanide laced by Jones himself.
8. Which of these is correct about Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison?

Answer: They both died at the age of 27

Jimi Hendrix was born John Hendrix in Seattle, Washington, in November, 1942. Jim Morrison was born James Douglas Morrison, in Melbourne, Florida, in December, 1943. Hendrix was the founder, singer and guitarist of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He is revered as one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of psychedelic music.

Many of his hits include 'Purple Haze', 'Fire', 'Hey Joe' and 'Foxey Lady'. Morrison was the lead singer of The Doors, one of the most popular bands of the late 1960s.

They scored several hits, such as 'Hello, I Love You', 'Touch Me' and the number one 'Light My Fire'. Sadly, they both passed away in the early 1970s. Hendrix died of an overdose of amphetamines and choking on his own vomit in a London apartment in September, 1970. Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in a Paris hotel room in July, 1971, where he allegedly overdosed on heroin.
9. Of the following movies which was the first that Jim Carrey starred?

Answer: Dumb And Dumber

Jim Carrey is a Canadian actor and comedian. He starred in several comedy blockbusters, as well as having some dramatic roles in films, such as 'The Truman Show' and 'Man On The Moon', in which he portrayed the role of late comedian Andy Kaufman.
10. When Jimmy Carter was sworn in as U.S. President, which name did he use?

Answer: Jimmy Carter

Carter was born James Earl Carter in Plains, Georgia, in October, 1924. He was the first American chief executive to be sworn into office using his nickname. He served as U.S. President from 1977 to 1981. After leaving office, he worked as a volunteer carpenter.

In 2002, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in helping to find peace in conflicts in other countries and for his behalf on human rights and democracy.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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