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Easy Short History IV Trivia Quiz

A short history quiz with 5 multiple choice questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,572

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
934

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: violinsoldier (3/5), Guest 24 (2/5), Guest 74 (1/5).

Question 1 of 5

1. In which one of these years did the Cubs win a World Series Championship? Hint

1945

1908

1937

1922

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Question 2 of 5

2. In a National League Championship series, which one of these series went 5 games with four going into extra innings? Hint

1984

1980

1974

1969

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Question 3 of 5

3. I was MVP of the NLCS in 1979. I hit .455 with two home runs and won the first game with a three run shot in the top of the 11th inning. Who am I? Hint

Dave Parker

Willie Stargell

Pete Rose

Johnny Bench

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Question 4 of 5

4. Where is Roberto Clemente buried? Hint

The body was never found

United States

Nicaragua

Puerto Rico

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Question 5 of 5

5. Pete Rose was loaned an authentic used Ty Cobb bat to break Cobb's hitting record. What happened to the bat? Hint

It was stolen.

It was broken during batting practice.

He opted not to use it.

It was not allowed by the home plate umpire.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which one of these years did the Cubs win a World Series Championship?

Answer: 1908

This was known as the 'Fred Merkle' season. They won a pennant in 1945.

2. In a National League Championship series, which one of these series went 5 games with four going into extra innings?

Answer: 1980

It was the Phillies vs. the Astros. Steve Carlton won the opener for Philadelphia. It was the only game NOT to go to extra innings. Philadelphia won the NLCS.

3. I was MVP of the NLCS in 1979. I hit .455 with two home runs and won the first game with a three run shot in the top of the 11th inning. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Stargell

It was Pittsburgh against Cincinnati. Pops did his magic against the Reds and then put on a show in the World Series by beating the Orioles.

4. Where is Roberto Clemente buried?

Answer: The body was never found

He died in a plane crash 3 months after the end of the 1972 season while flying on a humanitarian mission for Nicaraguan relief.

5. Pete Rose was loaned an authentic used Ty Cobb bat to break Cobb's hitting record. What happened to the bat?

Answer: It was broken during batting practice.

Memorabilia collector Barry Halper loaned the certified bat to Pete. Rose broke the bat in batting practice prior to the game. There is no mention of any compensation that might have occurred.

Source: Author Nightmare

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