Step Into The Wayback Machine And See What You Know About The 1960s and 1970s!
Written by Daniel Rackley
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While they are not exactly ancient history, the 1960s and 1970s are definitely long enough ago for people to be nostalgic for what they might think to be a simpler time. So many things happened in these two decades you could never name them all. Take this quiz and see if you can name some of them!
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Question 1
Who were the first two astronauts to walk on the moon?
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AEugene Cernan and Pete Conrad
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BNeil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
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CSally Ride and Michael Collins
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DJim Lovell and Fred Haise
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
During the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two men to walk on the surface of the moon.
Question 2
Rock music changed mainstream sounds and gained popularity among American youths. What British rock band performed for American audiences for the first time in 1964 on the Ed Sullivan Show?
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ALed Zeppelin
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BThe Rolling Stones
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CThe Beatles
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DThe Who
The Beatles
Rock emerged in the 1950s in the US, but gained popularity in the 1960s. Consumer culture/television helped its growth. The Beatles brought quick, simple, yet "risky" music into the homes of young American consumers. During their Ed Sullivan show performance, they started out with "All My Loving" and ended with "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
Question 3
She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, was canonized as a saint in 2016, and spent her life helping the poor. What is the name of this Catholic nun who passed away in 1997?
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AMother Angelica
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BMother Elizabeth
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CMother Teresa
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DMother Katherine
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was championed for her charitable work but was also criticized by some for her stance on certain issues.
Question 4
What iconic music and pop culture magazine was founded in San Francisco in 1967?
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ARolling Stone
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BThe Atlantic
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CThe New Yorker
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DEntertainment Weekly
Rolling Stone
The magazine was used in the 1960s through the 1970s to cover not only music, but politics at the time. Its name is said to have been inspired by a Bob Dylan song.
Question 5
Civil Rights groups worked to ensure the rights of all citizens. Some Americans, however, were not longing for change and opposed these movements. Which of the following African American Civil Rights leaders was NOT assassinated during the 1960s?
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AMartin Luther King, Jr.
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BMedgar Evers
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CMalcom X
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DJames Baldwin
James Baldwin
Baldwin traveled the world as a writer, poet, and activist, and wrote about his experience as a black man in the US. He was born in Harlem in the 1920s and was the grandson of a former slave.
Question 6
"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive." Sound familiar? Who sang this timeless tune?
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AThe Who
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BBee Gees
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CStyx
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DYes
Bee Gees
From the <i>Saturday Night Fever</i> soundtrack, "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees lit up the disco world. While the song may appear upbeat, it's actually referencing the challenges of surviving on the streets of New York.
Question 7
Before he changed it to Muhammad Ali, by what name was the World Heavyweight Boxing champion known?
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ACassius Clay
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BSugar Ray Leonard
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CJoe Louis
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DSugar Ray Robinson
Cassius Clay
Ali was a talented and famous boxer. He refused to go to the war in Vietnam due to his religious beliefs and his opposition to the war in general. He was stripped of his titles and arrested for draft evasion, but he successfully appealed this decision in 1971 to the Supreme Court. He was a cultural and sports icon.
Question 8
The 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was one of the closest in American history, with Kennedy taking the victory. JFK's religious affiliations caused many voters to be wary of his loyalty to American citizens during the election. What religion did JFK practice?
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ACatholicism
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BBuddhism
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CIslam
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DProtestantism
Catholicism
Some voters (and politicians) feared that Kennedy's loyalty would be to the Pope first before his constituents, but he was voted in nonetheless.
Question 9
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald while traveling in the presidential motorcade in what state?
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AAlabama
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BOklahoma
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CArkansas
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DTexas
Texas
The Kennedys were accompanied by the Texas governor and his wife. JFK and the governor were both shot, Kennedy fatally. JFK was declared dead thirty minutes later. Shortly after, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president of the United States.
Question 10
Hockey player Bobby Orr helped what NHL team win the 1970 Stanley Cup after scoring an overtime goal in Game 4?
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ABoston Bruins
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BMontreal Canadians
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CNew York Rangers
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DDetroit Redwings
Boston Bruins
The photograph taken of Orr as he flies through the air after scoring the goal is considered one of the most famous photos in hockey history. Orr went on to be considered one of the greatest professional hockey players of all time.
Question 11
Disco emerged as a popular genre of dance music in the late 1970s following the success of what film that starred actor John Travolta?
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ASaturday Night Fever
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BDirty Dancing
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CCan't Stop the Music
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DXanadu
Saturday Night Fever
Disco was a reaction to Rock and the counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s. It was embraced by people of color, men and women, as well as the gay community in major cities. Disco was danced to at discotheques. Like other music genres, disco is often associated with promiscuous dancing and drug use.
Question 12
What popular comedic sketch show began in 1975 and introduced such famous cast members as Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, and Gilda Radner?
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AThe Kids in the Hall
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BSaturday Night Live
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CMADtv
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DIn Living Color
Saturday Night Live
'SNL' pokes fun at current political and cultural issues. It is filmed in New York City and is the starting place for many popular comedy movie stars.
Question 13
What "Iron Lady" became the first female Prime Minister of Britain in 1979, worked closely with President Ronald Reagan, and was the leader of the Conservative Party?
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AIndira Gandhi
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BMargaret Thatcher
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CMary Robinson
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DGolda Meir
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher believed in laissez-faire economics, self-determination, hard work, and was strongly opposed to unions. Thatcher and Ronald Reagan would later work together during the 1980s, encouraging conservatism in their respective governments.
Question 14
This late-70s muscle model didn't have the horsepower or prestige of the late-60s versions, but that doesn't mean it deserved abandonment.
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AMercury Cougar
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BChevy Camaro Z/28
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CAMC Rebel
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DFord Thunderbird
Chevy Camaro Z/28
This is a second-gen 1979 Chevy Camaro Z/28 with the sexy striped logo on the door.
Question 15
The Central Intelligence Agency staged a coup in 1954 in what Latin American country following the extensive lobbying efforts of an American corporation, the United Fruit Company?
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ABolivia
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BPeru
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CGuatemala
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DMexico
Guatemala
The United Fruit Company, an American Corporation, was given rights from authoritarian leaders to lands in Guatemala for its fruit trade. A Pro-democracy movement ousted the authoritarian regime (Ubico). Jacobo Arbenz was then democratically elected in 1951, but the US government engineered a coup against Arbenz, arguing that he was a communist. (Containment, the foreign policy designed by Kennan, stressed the necessity to stop the spread of communism). Arbenz was removed and the US propped up a military regime. As a result, Guatemala fought a civil war from 1960-1996. The US backed the regime during this conflict.
Question 16
“Fat man, you shoot a great game of pool.”
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AOcean's 11
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BThe Hustler
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CRobin and the 7 Hoods
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DSalt and Pepper
The Hustler
"The Hustler" is the film adaptation of Walter Tevis's novel of the same name, and features the pool-playing characters Fast Eddie Felson and Minnesota Fats. Tevis wrote a sequel called "The Color of Money," but the movie version only features Felson and omits Minnesota Fats.
Question 17
John Paul II became Pope in 1978. He was the first non-Italian Pope in over 400 years. In what country was he born?
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AGermany
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BPoland
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CLithuania
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DHungary
Poland
"JPII" was the second longest serving Pope in history. He was also well-traveled, having visited 129 countries. His canonization was held in 2014 after his resignation in 2005.
Question 18
What president signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, an act that banned discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin?
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AHarry Truman
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BJohn F. Kennedy
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CLyndon Johnson
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DWoodrow Wilson
Lyndon Johnson
LBJ was more involved with the civil rights movement than his predecessor, Kennedy. He worked with Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists on developing the Civil Rights Act and later the Voting Rights Act. (Of course, like all presidents, LBJ was flawed, but he did use his presidency to expand the rights of people of color, women, and others during the 1960s).
Question 19
Which '70s song was written about Rod Stewart's first sexual encounter with a woman?
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AReason To Believe
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BThe Killing Of Georgie
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CMaggie May
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DThe First Cut Is The Deepest
Maggie May
While "The First Cut Is The Deepest" is about always holding a place in your heart for the first man or woman you loved, "Maggie May" is specifically about Rod Stewart's 16-year-old sexual exploration.
Question 20
All of these TV shows were produced during the 70s except:
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AThe Jeffersons
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BMASH
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CStar Trek
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DColumbo
Star Trek
The original Star Trek television series was produced from 1966 - 1969. A sequel TV series, "The Next Generation", did not debut until 1987.
Question 21
What question is Meatloaf begged to answer in "Paradise By The Dashboard Lights"?
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AWill you love me forever?
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BWill you dance with me?
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CCan you open the door?
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DCan I hold your hand?
Will you love me forever?
"Paradise By The Dashboard Lights" has become a staple in rock culture with it's remarkable length and intriguing story line. Oh, and in case you were wondering, he reluctantly swore at the end of the song "that I would love you to the end of time."
Question 22
"Very superstitious, Writing's on the wall, Very superstitious, Ladders 'bout to fall." Who sang this hit song?
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AStevie Wonder
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BMarvin Gaye
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CRay Charles
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DLionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder released the Grammy Hall of Fame hit "Superstition" on his album <i>Talking Book</i> in 1972.
Question 23
"And so tonight to you, the great ________ of my fellow Americans - I ask for your support," stated president Richard Nixon in his famous 1969 speech. The group he was referring to were those who did not protest the Vietnam war or participate in the counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s. What term did Nixon use to describe them?
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ASilent Majority
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BStrong Willed
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CSun Belt Voters
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DQuiet Supporters
Silent Majority
The Silent Majority was a group of Americans who had previously kept their opinions about the Vietnam War and other cultural changes during that time to themselves. Nixon thought this group was being overshadowed while minority groups marched for their civil rights against the war, out loud, in public, and in the news. (The vocal minority challenged Nixon and mainstream concepts of equality and normalcy).
Question 24
In their beautiful 1977 song, who responded "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight" when asked if they felt alright?
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ABilly Joel
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BElton John
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CEric Clapton
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DJimmy Buffett
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a celebrated rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter with years of songs still being played today. The lyrics in question are from his romantic song "Wonderful Tonight".
Question 25
"Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!"
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AThe Sting
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BThe French Connection
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CAssault on Precinct 13
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DBlazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
"Blazing Saddles" is Mel Brooks's satirical take on the classic American western film. Not only does the movie tackle issues such as race in Brooks's typical irreverent style, but it also defies Hollywood conventions such as breaking the fourth wall with the audience.
Question 26
In 1925, a teacher was convicted and fined for teaching evolution at a school in Tennessee. What is the name given to this highly publicized case that showcased the differences between fundamentalist and modern views of American values?
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AThe State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes
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BTexas v. Johnson
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CGideon v. Wainwright
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DMcCulloch v. Maryland
The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes
Not until the 1960s was evolution put into school books following this trial. This trial also drew prominent Christian and former presidential nominee, William Jennings Bryan, to the case as prosecutor.
Question 27
“I know what you’re thinkin’. ‘Did he fire six shots or only five?’”
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AApocalypse Now
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BPatton
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CPlatoon
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DDirty Harry
Dirty Harry
"Dirty Harry" is the first movie to feature Clint Eastwood's iconic rogue police officer character, and it was followed by four sequels. Despite the phrase "go ahead, make my day" being associated with "Dirty" Harry Callahan, that line wasn't actually uttered until the third sequel, "Sudden Impact."
Question 28
"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down."
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AThe Sound of Music
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BMusic Man
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CFunny Girl
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DMary Poppins
Mary Poppins
After his daughters raved about the books, it took Walt Disney 20 years to secure the rights to "Mary Poppins" from author P. L. Travers. The movie marked the film debut of Julie Andrews and took home five Oscars, including Best Actress.
Question 29
1975's blockbuster thriller 'Jaws' is considered one of the best movies ever made. Who directed this hugely successful film?
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ARidley Scott
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BSteven Spielberg
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CJames Cameron
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DGeorge Lucas
Steven Spielberg
The movie helped make summer a season for major movie openers. It also won three Academy Awards. Reduced beach attendance was attributed to the movie. 'Jaws' made Spielberg a household name.
Question 30
"Stairway to Heaven" is regarded by many as the greatest rock song of all time. In what year did Led Zeppelin release this revolutionary song?
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A1970
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B1962
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C1971
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D1978
1971
English rock band Led Zeppelin released "Stairway to Heaven" in 1971 to rave reviews. This timeless tune continues to grace everything from school dances to hip bars around the country!
Question 31
Can you fill in the lyrics to this 1976 Boston tune: "When I'm tired and thinking cold. I hide in my music, forget the day. And dream of a girl I used to know. I closed my eyes ___ ___ ___ ___"?
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Aand she walked away
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Bto live another day
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Cand she slipped away
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Dand we're going away
and she slipped away
"More Than a Feeling" gave us an intimate glimpse into the relationship between the author and a former lover named Marianne.
Question 32
"It seemed like the real thing but I was so blind. Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind." Which hit '70s Blondie song are these lyrics from?
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AHeart of Glass
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BRip Her To Shreds
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COne Way Or Another
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DSunday Girl
Heart of Glass
In Blondie's chart-topping single "Heart of Glass," Deborah Ann Harry sings the heartbreaking verse: "Once I had a love and it was a gas. Soon turned out had a heart of glass. Seemed like the real thing, only to find. Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind."
Question 33
“I was so careful. I picked the wrong play, the wrong director, the wrong cast. Where did I go right?”
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A8 1/2
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BThe Producers
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COpening Night
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DSunset Boulevard
The Producers
In Mel Brooks's "The Producers," Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom try to put on the ultimate bomb of a Broadway musical only to have it be a smash hit. The film spawned a real-life hit Broadway musical, which was then turned into a rebooted version of the movie.
Question 34
"I'm walking here! I'm walking here!"
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AMidnight Cowboy
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BThe Magnificent Seven
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CA Fistful of Dollars
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DThe Unforgiven
Midnight Cowboy
"Midnight Cowboy" tells the story of a young Texan who moves to New York, becomes a prostitute and befriends a con man. Despite receiving an X rating from the Motion Picture Association of America due to possible influence on youth, it won three Oscars at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Question 35
This musician was an iconic part of '70s punk band the Sex Pistols. Unfortunately, in a drug-fueled state, he stabbed his girlfriend to death and was convicted of murder. Remember this rocker's name?
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AJoey Ramone
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BSid Vicious
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CIggy Pop
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DJohnny Rotten
Sid Vicious
The punk rocker who committed murder and died young was Sid Vicious. He played bass for the Sex Pistols, but ended up dying just seven weeks after his conviction.
Question 36
For most of the 70s, Canada’s Prime Minister was:
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APierre Trudeau
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BStephen Harper
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CJustin Trudeau
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DTony Behn
Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 - 1979, and again from 1980 - 1984. He is the third-longest serving PM in Canada's history.
Question 37
Which song celebrates womanly curves with the line "Thirty-six, twenty-four, thirty-six oh what a winning hand"?
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AYou Are So Beautiful
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BGet Up Off Of That Thing
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CBrick House
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DLadies Night
Brick House
Commodores showed their love and appreciation for the feminine figure with their 1977 R&B/Soul hit "Brick House". The lyrics in question represent the curvy measurements of a woman.
Question 38
“Oh, we have 12 vacancies. 12 cabins, 12 vacancies.”
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ASome Like It Hot
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BHotel
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CPsycho
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DRachel, Rachel
Psycho
While the 1970s were the golden age of the slasher film, Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is considered by many critics to be the originator of the genre. The success of the original created an entire franchise with three sequels, a spin-off, a reboot and an original television series prequel.
Question 39
“You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?”
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ADeath Wish
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BStraw Dogs
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CTaxi Driver
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DRolling Thunder
Taxi Driver
"Taxi Driver" is the story of a Vietnam veteran (Robert De Niro), who slowly descends into madness while dealing with depression and isolation. The film actually played a role in John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, as he committed the act in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster, who played a young prostitute in the movie.
Question 40
“They call me MISTER Tibbs!”
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AGuess Who's Coming to Dinner
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BTo Sir With Love
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CLilies of the Field
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DIn the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
"In the Heat of the Night" is the story of a Philadelphia police officer investigating a murder in Mississippi. The film, which deals with issues of race in America, cleaned up at the 1967 Academy Awards with five wins, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
Question 41
This '70s punk rocker was arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in 1979. He was dead just seven weeks later.
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AJohnny Rotten
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BJoey Ramone
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CSid Vicious
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DIggy Pop
Sid Vicious
It's Sid Vicious. This bassist was a member of the Sex Pistols in the '70s, but once the band had broken up, he stabbed his girlfriend to death in a drug-fueled state.
Question 42
"Toga! Toga!"
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ACaligula
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BMonty Python's Life of Brian
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CNational Lampoon's Animal House
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DJesus Christ Superstar
National Lampoon's Animal House
John Belushi stole the show in "National Lampoon's Animal House" despite only having a handful of lines throughout the entire film. The excited chant leading up to the fraternity party was included by the American Film Institute as the 82nd greatest movie quote of all time.
Question 43
We've all heard "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry at some point or another. Can you finish these lyrics: "And everything around me, yeah. Got to stop to feelin' so low. And I decided quickly, yes I did. To disco down and ___ ___ ___ ___."?
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Acheck out the show
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Broll in the snow
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Cheadline the show
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Dstop feeling so low
check out the show
The hit "Play That Funky Music" was masterfully written by Rob Parissi and recorded by Wild Cherry in 1976.
Question 44
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning."
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APatton
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BThe Longest Day
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CApocalypse Now
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DThe Deer Hunter
Apocalypse Now
"Apocalypse Now" is a retelling of Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness," with the setting changed to the Vietnam War. While the film was initially met with mixed reviews, it is now considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made.
Question 45
“Put! The Candle! Back!”
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AYoung Frankenstein
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BClue
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CMurder by Death
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DHalloween
Young Frankenstein
"Young Frankenstein" is Mel Brooks' take on the classic monster movies of old Hollywood. This spoof featured a monster-sized cast with heavy hitters such as Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle.
Question 46
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.”
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AThe Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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BA Fistful of Dollars
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CCool Hand Luke
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DHang 'Em High
Cool Hand Luke
Paul Newman plays the titular character in 1967's "Cool Hand Luke." The movie, which is about a prison inmate who refuses to let the system beat him, features this line, which was recognized by the American Film Institute as the 11th best quote in cinematic history.
Question 47
Who became Premier of the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin? He was known for the "Thaw" that occurred during the 1950s and early 1960s when the Soviet government temporarily reduced censorship and suppression of the Russian people.
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ALeonid Brezhnev
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BYuri Andropov
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CMikhail Gorbachev
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DNikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
Unlike Stalin, who was known for purges, eliminating political opponents, deporting millions of people to Siberia, controlling the media, and using heavy propaganda throughout the country, Khrushchev encouraged de-Stalinization. He released prisoners from the Gulags, opened up the media, and limited censorship.
Question 48
Deep Purple is a band that's spanned the decades and considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock. Which of these is NOT one of their groundbreaking songs?
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AStrange Kind Of Woman
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BSoldier Of Fortune
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CNever Before
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DLove Train
Love Train
While "Strange Kind Of Woman," "Soldier Of Fortune," and "Never Before" all belong to Deep Purple, "Love Train" is a 1972 hit by The O'Jays.
Question 49
What type of art, often featuring movie stars or consumer products, was popularized throughout the 1960s by artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist?
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AImpressionism
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BArt Deco
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CAbstract Expressionism
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DPop Art
Pop Art
Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and images of Marilyn Monroe in bright colors are two memorable examples of Pop Art in the 1960s.
Question 50
What well-known song are these lyrics from: "I was just a skinny lad. Never knew no good from bad. But I knew life before I left my nursery"?
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APlay That Funky Music
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BFat Bottomed Girls
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CDon't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
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DBohemian Rhapsody
Fat Bottomed Girls
While "Bohemian Rhapsody" is also a song by Queen, these lyrics are from the hit tune "Fat Bottomed Girls". This 1978 classic rock jam is all about Freddie Mercury's affinity for bodacious women (or men).
Question 51
English rock band The Rolling Stones dubbed themselves "The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" in the late '60s. Which of these is NOT one of The Rolling Stones hit '70s songs?
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ATumbling Dice
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BAngie
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CYou're My Best Friend
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DBeast Of Burden
You're My Best Friend
While "Beast Of Burden," "Angie," and "Tumbling Dice" were all popular Rolling Stones songs, "You're My Best Friend" is a 1976 hit by Queen.
Question 52
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
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AThe Italian Job
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BWalking Tall
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CFive Easy Pieces
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DThe Godfather
The Godfather
When Francis Ford Coppola turned Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather" into a movie, nobody could have anticipated its runaway success. While this quote is a favorite of many people, the American Film Institute listed another, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse," as the second-best quote of all time.
Question 53
Elton John's "Bennie and The Jets" is the karaoke jam of the century. Do you think you can finish these lyrics without the teleprompter? "Oh but they're weird and they're wonderful. Oh Bennie she's really ___."
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Amean
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Bkeen
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Clean
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Dgreen
keen
This classic 1973 song tells the tale of a fictional band called "Bennie and the Jets," and depicts the music industry as it was in the 1970s.
Question 54
"They're all gonna laugh at you!"
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AThe Elephant Man
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BCarrie
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CThe Fly
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DThe Longest Yard
Carrie
Not only was "Carrie" Stephen King's initial published novel, but it was also the first to be made into a feature film. The pig's blood from the famous prom scene was actually a mixture of corn syrup and red food coloring.
Question 55
“I just want to say one word to you – just one word…plastics.”
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AThe Graduate
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BThe Learning Tree
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CLord of the Flies
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DAlice's Restaurant
The Graduate
This famous line from "The Graduate" comes as Dustin Hoffman's Ben Braddock is trying to avoid advice from friends and neighbors at his college graduation party. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards but only took home the Oscar for Best Director.
Question 56
"He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!"
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AThe Jerk
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BAnnie Hall
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CSlap Shot
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DThe Bad News Bears
The Jerk
"The Jerk" was Steve Martin's first movie in a leading role, and it tells the story of Navin Johnson, a simpleton who made it big and then lost everything. The American Film Institute ranked this movie 89th out of the top 100 comedy films of Hollywood's first 100 years.
Question 57
“Look Dave, I can see you’re really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill and think things over.”
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ABarbarella
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BFantastic Voyage
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CThe Last Man on Earth
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D2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey
"2001: A Space Odyssey" is a science-fiction film that tackles some of humanity's oldest questions such as the meaning of life. The movie received one Academy Award and spawned a theatrical sequel and three follow-up novels by author Arthur C. Clarke.
Question 58
“I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take this anymore!”
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ADog Day Afternoon
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BSerpico
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CNetwork
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DThe Godfather
Network
"Network" is Sidney Lumet's sensational take on a television network doing anything to overcome its slumping ratings. The film won four Oscars at the 1977 Academy Awards, bringing home hardware for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay.
Question 59
According to the Billboard Hot 100, which Lynyrd Skynyrd song ranked the highest, peaking at #8 on October 26, 1974?
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AFree Bird
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BSimple Man
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CGimme Three Steps
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DSweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama
Released in 1974, "Sweet Home Alabama" climbed the charts higher than their other hit songs. However, "Free Bird" is regarded as the band's most popular song.
Question 60
Everyone knows the iconic intro to Black Sabbath's "Iron Man," but do you know what album it first appeared on?
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AParanoid
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BMaster Of Reality
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CMob Rules
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DSabbath Bloody Sabbath
Paranoid
"Iron Man" was released in 1970 on the album <i>Paranoid</i> along with "War Pigs" and "Rat Salad".
Question 61
Pink Floyd produced uniquely psychedelic songs that were unlike any other band. Which album featured the song "Comfortably Numb"?
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AThe Dark Side of the Moon
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BThe Wall
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CMeddle
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DPulse
The Wall
Rounding out the '70s, "Comfortably Numb" was released on Pink Floyd's eleventh album, <i>The Wall</i>, in 1979. The dark song is about becoming closed off to avoid feeling negative emotions.
Question 62
"We want...a shrubbery!"
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AThe Burbs
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BThe Great Outdoors
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CThe World According to Garp
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DMonty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
When King Arthur encounters the Knights Who Say "Ni" in his quest for the Holy Grail, the fearsome tribe demand the ruler bring them a shrubbery. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was the British comedy troupe's first original full-length movie, and it continues to be a favorite all around the world today.
Question 63
In what year did James Taylor show us "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)"?
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A1970
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B1972
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C1975
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D1979
1975
Although this song was originally recorded by soul singer Marvin Gaye, James Taylor's 1975 version became the most successful version of the song, hitting #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Question 64
Sure, you may know all the moves to the "Y.M.C.A.," but do you know what year this disco jam was released?
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A1978
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B1976
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C1970
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D1972
1978
Village People released the song "Y.M.C.A." in 1978, and the moves quickly became a cultural phenomenon.
Question 65
In the late 1960s, the US Air Force released a report that concluded there was no such thing as extraterrestrial UFOs. What was the name of this report?
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AThe Warren Commission Report
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BThe Green Files
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CProject Blue Book
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DThe Inventory of Evidence
Project Blue Book
In the wake of events such as those in Roswell, New Mexico, public curiosity about the existence of UFOs prompted government comment. The comment was obviously to deny their existence, which is exactly what a government harboring Martians would say...
Question 66
“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the War Room!”
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AThe Spy Who Came in From the Cold
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BIce Station Zebra
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CDr. Strangelove
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DThe Russians Are Coming
Dr. Strangelove
A loose adaptation of Peter George's novel "Red Alert," "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" is an iconic black comedy of the Cold War era. The movie received four Academy Award nominations and was ranked the third-best comedy of all time by the American Film Institute.
Question 67
“You maniacs! You blew it up!”
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ADr. Strangelove
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BPlanet of the Apes
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CThe Manchurian Candidate
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DFail Safe
Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston stars as an astronaut who travels 2,000 years into the future and learns that humanity has doomed itself and apes are now the dominant species on Earth. The film was such a smash success it started an entire franchise with nine films, two television shows and three video games.
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