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Quiz about Taylor
Quiz about Taylor

Taylor Trivia Quiz


"Taylor" is a very common name; here's a look at some prominent people who have been called by it.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
192,717
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
746
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Question 1 of 10
1. Tim Taylor is a character in which of these TV sitcoms? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. James Taylor asked "where do your golden rainbows end?" in what song? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Maxwell Taylor occupied what position during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Robert Taylor had his best role in "Ivanhoe", but he also starred in many other movies. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Taylor Caldwell was a popular novelist. Which of the following works is hers? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Rod Taylor had a fine movie career. Which of the following movies did NOT include him in the cast? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following athletes caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana to win a Super Bowl? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. R. Dean Taylor was a "one-hit wonder" who sang about what state? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Zachary Taylor, also known as "Old Rough and Ready", served as President of the United States. Which of the following people ran against him unsuccessfully for President? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her role in "BUtterfield 8". Who wrote the novel on which the movie was based? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Tim Taylor is a character in which of these TV sitcoms?

Answer: Home Improvement

Tim Allen stars as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor.
2. James Taylor asked "where do your golden rainbows end?" in what song?

Answer: Long Ago and Far Away

It's a pretty (but sad) song. The other songs listed are also sung by James Taylor.
3. Maxwell Taylor occupied what position during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Answer: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Taylor advocated one of the more hawkish solutions to the crisis.
4. Robert Taylor had his best role in "Ivanhoe", but he also starred in many other movies. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: One-Eyed Jacks

"Jacks" starred Marlon Brando. Robert Taylor played Billy the Kid in a (fictionalized) biography, starred in "Waterloo Bridge" with Vivien Leigh and starred in the biblical tale "Quo Vadis?"
5. Taylor Caldwell was a popular novelist. Which of the following works is hers?

Answer: Captain and the Kings

"Prize" was the breakthrough novel by Irving Wallace, "Osterman" was an early work by Robert Ludlum, "Mila 18" was written by Leon Uris.
6. Rod Taylor had a fine movie career. Which of the following movies did NOT include him in the cast?

Answer: Obsession

"Obsession" starred Cliff Robertson. Rod Taylor starred in "Sunday", a light comedy with Jane Fonda. "36 Hours" was a clever intrigue that co-starred James Garner. "Time Machine" was a classic sci fi/fantasy tale (based on the story by H.G. Wells).
7. Which of the following athletes caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana to win a Super Bowl?

Answer: John Taylor

Joh Taylor caught a pass in the final minute or two to defeat the Cincinnati bengals in the Super Bowl. Tony Taylor, a baseball player, made a sparkling defensive play at second base to preserve a Perfect Game for Jim Bunning. Charlie Taylor was a fine wide receiver for the Washington Redskins; Jason Taylkor plays for the Miami Dolphins.
8. R. Dean Taylor was a "one-hit wonder" who sang about what state?

Answer: Indiana

Taylor sang "Indiana Wants Me". He was never heard of again.
9. Zachary Taylor, also known as "Old Rough and Ready", served as President of the United States. Which of the following people ran against him unsuccessfully for President?

Answer: Martin Van Buren

He was a prominent general, but failed to distinguish himself as a President.
10. Elizabeth Taylor won an Oscar for her role in "BUtterfield 8". Who wrote the novel on which the movie was based?

Answer: John O'Hara

I don't know about the novel, but the movie was thoroughly mediocre.
Source: Author robert362

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