A Valentine's Day Quiz On Famous Couples

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A Valentines Day Quiz On Famous Couples - Quiz

This Valentine's Day quiz is on some famous couples. This is a set of questions for those people who think they are familiar with most celebrity couples. How good are you with such couples? Do you know enough to take up the test and see how it goes? Well, there is only one way to find out. All the very best as you try and enjoy.

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1.

Beginning in 1945, famed poet Carl Sandburg lived with his wife, Lilian, on their Flat Rock farm, Connemara, now a National Historic Site. What prizewinning commodity did Lilian raise there?
- A.
  
  Grapes
- B.
  
  Apples
- C.
  
  Goats
Correct Answer
C. Goats

Explanation
Lilian Sandburg raised goats on their Flat Rock farm, Connemara. This is evident from the information provided in the question, which states that Carl Sandburg and his wife lived on their farm, and the question asks about the commodity that Lilian raised there. Since goats are commonly raised for their milk, meat, and other products, it is reasonable to conclude that goats were the prizewinning commodity raised on their farm.

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2.

The Andy Griffith Show’s fictional TV town of Mayberry featured several romantic couples. Sheriff Andy Taylor had an ongoing relationship with Helen Crump, who was a member of what profession?
- A.
  
  Teacher
- B.
  
  Nurse
- C.
  
  Lawyer
Correct Answer
A. Teacher

Explanation
In The Andy Griffith Show, Sheriff Andy Taylor had an ongoing relationship with Helen Crump, who was a teacher. This is evident from the fact that Helen Crump was often shown working at the local school in Mayberry and interacting with Andy Taylor in a professional capacity as a teacher. Their relationship developed over time, with Helen being portrayed as a kind and caring educator who shared a romantic connection with Andy.

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3.

Evangelist Rev. Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth, were married from 1943 until she died in 2007. Billy is a native of Charlotte, but Ruth, whose parents were missionaries, was born in what country?
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  Brazil
Correct Answer
A. China

Explanation
Ruth, the wife of Evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, was born in China. This is mentioned in the question where it states that her parents were missionaries. Since missionaries are typically sent to foreign countries to spread their religious beliefs, it can be inferred that Ruth was born in the country where her parents were carrying out their missionary work, which is China.

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Jackson and Anna Morrison were married on July 16, 1857, near Lowesville in Lincoln County. Anna was the daughter of Robert Morrison, the first president of Davidson College. Thomas was later known by what nickname?
- A.
  
  Old Hickory
- B.
  
  Stonewall
- C.
  
  Baldy
Correct Answer
B. Stonewall

Explanation
Lt. Gen. Thomas Jackson, who married Anna Morrison in 1857, was later known by the nickname "Stonewall." This nickname was given to him during the American Civil War, where he served as a Confederate general. He earned the nickname "Stonewall" for his bravery and steadfastness during the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. Jackson's troops held their ground like a "stone wall," and this act of resolute defense led to his famous moniker.

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Husband and wife Ananias and Eleanor Dare were the parents of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. Before coming to Roanoke Island in 1587, the couple had been married in St. Bride’s Church on Fleet Street in what English city?
- A.
  
  Edinburgh
- B.
  
  London
- C.
  
  Ulster
Correct Answer
B. London

Explanation
Ananias and Eleanor Dare were married in St. Bride's Church on Fleet Street in London. This information is given in the question itself, which states that the couple had been married in St. Bride's Church on Fleet Street. Therefore, the correct answer is London.

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6.

Blackbeard the pirate was fond of the ladies; so much so that he is said to have been married 14 times. His last wife was 16-year-old Mary Ormand, who was a native of what Beaufort County town, also the oldest town in North Carolina?
- A.
  
  Washington
- B.
  
  New Bern
- C.
  
  Bath
Correct Answer
C. Bath

Explanation
Blackbeard the pirate's last wife was Mary Ormand, a 16-year-old native of Bath, which is also the oldest town in North Carolina.

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7.

Salisbury native Elizabeth Dole and her husband, Bob, were married in 1975 and have both served in the U.S. Senate. In 1983, Elizabeth was the first woman named to what presidential cabinet post?
- A.
  
  Secretary of the Navy
- B.
  
  Secretary of Labor
- C.
  
  Secretary of Transportation
Correct Answer
C. Secretary of Transportation

Explanation
Elizabeth Dole was the first woman named to the presidential cabinet post of Secretary of Transportation. This means that she was appointed to this position and became the first woman to hold this specific role in the presidential cabinet.

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8.

Jazz Age celebrities F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were fond of western North Carolina. On March 10, 1948, Zelda lost her life in a fire at Highland Hospital in what town?
- A.
  
  Asheville
- B.
  
  Hendersonville
- C.
  
  Black Mountain
Correct Answer
A. Asheville

Explanation
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were known to have a fondness for western North Carolina. On March 10, 1948, Zelda tragically lost her life in a fire at Highland Hospital. Since Asheville is located in western North Carolina and is a well-known town in the region, it is the most likely answer. Hendersonville and Black Mountain are also located in western North Carolina, but Asheville is the most prominent and widely recognized town, making it the correct answer.

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North Carolina native Dolley Todd married future U.S. president James Madison in 1794. A popular and vivacious White House hostess, Dolley was born on May 20, 1768, in the Quaker community of New Garden in what county whose seat is Greensboro?
- A.
  
  Wake
- B.
  
  Orange
- C.
  
  Guilford
Correct Answer
C. Guilford

Explanation
Dolley Todd, a North Carolina native, married James Madison in 1794. She was known for being a popular and lively hostess at the White House. Dolley was born on May 20, 1768, in the Quaker community of New Garden. The county in which New Garden is located and whose seat is Greensboro is Guilford.

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10.

Where did Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson meet?
- A.
  
  On A Set
- B.
  
  In A Restaurant
- C.
  
  In A Party
- D.
  
  At a Wedding
Correct Answer
A. On A Set

Explanation
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson met on a set, most likely referring to a film or television set. This suggests that they first encountered each other while working on a project together, possibly as actors or crew members. Meeting on a set is a common occurrence in the entertainment industry, where many relationships and connections are formed.

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A Valentine's Day Quiz On Famous Couples

Beginning in 1945, famed poet Carl Sandburg lived with his wife, Lilian, on their Flat Rock farm, Connemara, now a National Historic Site. What prizewinning commodity did Lilian raise there?

The Andy Griffith Show’s fictional TV town of Mayberry featured several romantic couples. Sheriff Andy Taylor had an ongoing relationship with Helen Crump, who was a member of what profession?

Evangelist Rev. Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth, were married from 1943 until she died in 2007. Billy is a native of Charlotte, but Ruth, whose parents were missionaries, was born in what country?

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Jackson and Anna Morrison were married on July 16, 1857, near Lowesville in Lincoln County. Anna was the daughter of Robert Morrison, the first president of Davidson College. Thomas was later known by what nickname?

Husband and wife Ananias and Eleanor Dare were the parents of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World. Before coming to Roanoke Island in 1587, the couple had been married in St. Bride’s Church on Fleet Street in what English city?

Blackbeard the pirate was fond of the ladies; so much so that he is said to have been married 14 times. His last wife was 16-year-old Mary Ormand, who was a native of what Beaufort County town, also the oldest town in North Carolina?

Salisbury native Elizabeth Dole and her husband, Bob, were married in 1975 and have both served in the U.S. Senate. In 1983, Elizabeth was the first woman named to what presidential cabinet post?

Jazz Age celebrities F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were fond of western North Carolina. On March 10, 1948, Zelda lost her life in a fire at Highland Hospital in what town?

North Carolina native Dolley Todd married future U.S. president James Madison in 1794. A popular and vivacious White House hostess, Dolley was born on May 20, 1768, in the Quaker community of New Garden in what county whose seat is Greensboro?

Where did Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson meet?