WHO AM I QUIZ

[magpie in the 80's]

1. I was a physicist who looked upon the on-coming nuclear age with regret by quoting an ancient Hindu text, "I have become death... the destroyer of worlds." Who am I? J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
2. My real name was Edward Teach, but you might know me better as? BLACKBEARD
3. I was an actor who once held a job cleaning asbestos off of ships. I was later accepted into Lee Strasberg's "Actor's Studio." Who am I? STEVE MCQUEEN
4. I once quoted, "Democracy is the worst form of government... but I know of none better." Who am I? WINSTON CHURCHILL
5. As a child I suffered from a disorder called dyslexia, but that didn't stop me from growing up and becoming one of America's greatest generals. I also competed in the Decathalon in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Who am I? GEORGE PATTON
6. I pitched three shutouts in the 1905 World Series and was the most admired and respected player of my time. I also served my country faithfully as a soldier during World War I. Who am I? CHRISTY MATHEWSON
7. I was the lead singer of a famous British rock group. I was hurt in an automobile accident in 1975. My son died tragically from an infection in 1977. Who am I? ROBERT PLANT
8. I was once a gunfighter in the old West... later I became a New York sportswriter. Who am I? BAT MASTERSON
9. I was a German Field Marshall during World War II. I was implicated in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and rather face a trial, I commited suicide. I was also wounded at Verdun in 1918 during WWI. Who am I? GUNTHUR VON KLUGE
10. I was a famous writer who died an undignified death that was rumored to be from alcoholism to rabies. My last words were, "Help my poor soul." Every year on the anniversary of my death a stranger leaves a bottle of brandy at my gravesite. Who am I? EDGAR ALLEN POE
11. I was born of Massachusetts abolitionist parents. I didn't graduate from West Point, but was an officer in the U.S. Army. I was of high moral character and was killed in battle on July 18, 1863. Who was I? ROBERT GOULD SHAW
12. Whom of the following was NOT a co-founder of United Artists film company?
A) Mary Pickford B) D.W. Griffith C) Douglas Fairbanks D) Louis B. Mayer D) LOUIS B. MAYER
13. I am a musician and a Vietnam veteran. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I? JIMI HENDRIX
14. I was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. I have traveled to Paris and Lyon where I learned the art of classic French cuisine. I've worked at fine restraunts in such places as New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Who am I? EMERIL LAGASSE
15. I was born in Newark, NJ. I was raised by my uncle the Reverend Timothy Edwards. Once I served as Vice-President of the United States. I was involved in an infamous event on July 11, 1804. Who am I? AARON BURR
16. I was born in 1473 and studied mathematics and optics at Cracow University. I made my celestial observations without the use of a telescope. Who am I? NICHOLAS COPERNICUS
17. I was born in Spokane, Washington and was a famous animator. I once sold pencil drawings for $1 apiece on Olvera Street in Hollywood. I won three Oscars and wrote the screenplay for "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Who am I? CHUCK JONES
18. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I? STEVE WOZNIAK
19. I was born in Clark, Missouri and graduated from West Point in 1915. I was a five-star general and America's first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who am I? OMAR BRADLEY
20. I was born in 1936 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. I was Dwight Eisenhower's personal biographer. Some of my books include "The Wild Blue" and "The Good Fight." Who am I? STEPHEN AMBROSE
21. After a drinking binge of 40 measures of Vodka on Sept 25th 1980, I passed out never to regain consciousness. Who am I? JOHN BONHAM
22. I was once a famous silent-screen actor. I was charged with manslaughter on Sept 5th, 1921 in San Francisco. Who am I? ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE
23. I once quoted "One death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic". Who am I? JOSEPH STARLIN
24. I discovered the radioactive elements of Polonium and Radium and was the first person to win two Nobel prizes. Who am I? MARIE CURIE
25. I was an American Civil War general. My army laid waste to everything in it's path during it's "March to the sea". During World War II, a class of battle tanks was named in my honor. Who am I? WILLIAM T. SHERMAN
26. I was an individual held in high esteem in my community, but on Aug 4th, 1892 in Fall River Massachusetts, that reputation became tarnished for I was charged with murder. Who am I? LIZZIE BORDEN
27. I am in the Baseball Hall of Fame. People called me "The Flying Dutchman". My baseball card was once auctioned for $1.27 million in July, 2000. Who am I? HONUS WAGNER
28. My real name was Frances Gumm but you might know me better as? JUDY GARLAND
29. I invented the ice cream cone although others that copied my idea got more credit than I did. I was granted a patent for my idea in Dec 1903. Who am I? [COLOR=BLUE ITALO MARCHIONY[/COLOR]
30. I was the inventor of a device that allowed the moving parts of machines to be lubricated while still in operation. I was granted a patent for this device in 1872. Who am I? ELIJAH MCCOY

[godoubleblues]

Q2 - Blackbeard
Q24 - Marie Curie
Q25 - Sherman

[Interceptor]

1. I was a physicist who looked upon the on-coming nuclear age with regret by quoting an ancient Hindu text, "I have become death... the destroyer of worlds." Who am I? Enrico Fermi
7. I was the lead singer of a famous British rock group. I was hurt in an automobile accident in 1975. My son died tragically from an infection in 1977. Who am I? Robert Plant
13. I am a musician and a Vietnam veteran. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I? Jimi Hendrix
18. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I? Steve Wozniak
21. After a drinking binge of 40 measures of Vodka on Sept 25th 1980, I passed out never to regain consciousness. Who am I?John Bonham

[Leaping Lindner]

4. Winston Churchill
9. Edwin Rommell
11. Robert Shaw (not the ex-Crows coach)
12. D) Louis B. Mayer
22. Fatty Arbuckle
23. Joseph Stalin
25. General William Sherman
28. Judy Garland

[Footy Chick]

16. Pythagoras?

[magpie in the 80's]

1. I was a physicist who looked upon the on-coming nuclear age with regret by quoting an ancient Hindu text, "I have become death... the destroyer of worlds." Who am I? Enrico FermiINCORRECT
7. I was the lead singer of a famous British rock group. I was hurt in an automobile accident in 1975. My son died tragically from an infection in 1977. Who am I? Robert Plant
13. I am a musician and a Vietnam veteran. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I? Jimi Hendrix
18. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I? Steve Wozniak
21. After a drinking binge of 40 measures of Vodka on Sept 25th 1980, I passed out never to regain consciousness. Who am I?John Bonham

ALL OTHERS CORRECT

[magpie in the 80's]

4. Winston Churchill
9. Edwin Rommell........ INCORRECT
11. Robert Shaw (not the ex-Crows coach)
12. D) Louis B. Mayer
22. Fatty Arbuckle
23. Joseph Stalin
25. General William Sherman
28. Judy Garland

ALL OTHERS CORRECT LL

[magpie in the 80's]

16. Pythagoras?

INCORRECT FC

[Kahuna]

1/ Oppenheimer
9/ Kesselring
10/ James Joyce

[magpie in the 80's]

1/ Oppenheimer.........correct
9/ Kesselring
10/ James Joyce

other 2 incorrect

[Footy Chick]

16. Copernicus then??

[magpie in the 80's]

16. Copernicus then??

THEN YOU WOULD BE...................CORRECT

[FattyLumpkin]

Got to have a crack at 10. (as all the other "easier" ones have been answered!).

One of the Bronte sisters??!!!!!

[magpie in the 80's]

Got to have a crack at 10. (as all the other "easier" ones have been answered!).

One of the Bronte sisters??!!!!!

INCORRECT

[JK]

Got to have a crack at 10. (as all the other "easier" ones have been answered!).

One of the Bronte sisters??!!!!!

INCORRECT

Poe?

[magpie in the 80's]

Got to have a crack at 10. (as all the other "easier" ones have been answered!).

One of the Bronte sisters??!!!!!

INCORRECT

Poe?

CORRECT CP

[RustyCage]

I misread the title of this thread and thought it said You Am I quiz and got excited!!!

[magpie in the 80's]

JUST 14 TO ANSWER

[magpie in the 80's]

JUST 14 TO ANSWER

IS THIS QUIZ DONE??

[magpie in the 80's]

1. I was a physicist who looked upon the on-coming nuclear age with regret by quoting an ancient Hindu text, "I have become death... the destroyer of worlds." Who am I? J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
2. My real name was Edward Teach, but you might know me better as? BLACKBEARD
3. I was an actor who once held a job cleaning asbestos off of ships. I was later accepted into Lee Strasberg's "Actor's Studio." Who am I? STEVE MCQUEEN
4. I once quoted, "Democracy is the worst form of government... but I know of none better." Who am I? WINSTON CHURCHILL
5. As a child I suffered from a disorder called dyslexia, but that didn't stop me from growing up and becoming one of America's greatest generals. I also competed in the Decathalon in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Who am I? GEORGE PATTON
6. I pitched three shutouts in the 1905 World Series and was the most admired and respected player of my time. I also served my country faithfully as a soldier during World War I. Who am I? CHRISTY MATHEWSON
7. I was the lead singer of a famous British rock group. I was hurt in an automobile accident in 1975. My son died tragically from an infection in 1977. Who am I? ROBERT PLANT
8. I was once a gunfighter in the old West... later I became a New York sportswriter. Who am I? BAT MASTERSON
9. I was a German Field Marshall during World War II. I was implicated in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and rather face a trial, I commited suicide. I was also wounded at Verdun in 1918 during WWI. Who am I? GUNTHUR VON KLUGE
10. I was a famous writer who died an undignified death that was rumored to be from alcoholism to rabies. My last words were, "Help my poor soul." Every year on the anniversary of my death a stranger leaves a bottle of brandy at my gravesite. Who am I? EDGAR ALLEN POE
11. I was born of Massachusetts abolitionist parents. I didn't graduate from West Point, but was an officer in the U.S. Army. I was of high moral character and was killed in battle on July 18, 1863. Who was I? ROBERT GOULD SHAW
12. Whom of the following was NOT a co-founder of United Artists film company?
A) Mary Pickford B) D.W. Griffith C) Douglas Fairbanks D) Louis B. Mayer D) LOUIS B. MAYER
13. I am a musician and a Vietnam veteran. I was injured in a parachute jump and was granted a medical discharge. During my "hey-day," I earned the title of "The Ultimate Axman." Who was I? JIMI HENDRIX
14. I was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. I have traveled to Paris and Lyon where I learned the art of classic French cuisine. I've worked at fine restraunts in such places as New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Who am I? EMERIL LAGASSE
15. I was born in Newark, NJ. I was raised by my uncle the Reverend Timothy Edwards. Once I served as Vice-President of the United States. I was involved in an infamous event on July 11, 1804. Who am I? AARON BURR
16. I was born in 1473 and studied mathematics and optics at Cracow University. I made my celestial observations without the use of a telescope. Who am I? NICHOLAS COPERNICUS
17. I was born in Spokane, Washington and was a famous animator. I once sold pencil drawings for $1 apiece on Olvera Street in Hollywood. I won three Oscars and wrote the screenplay for "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Who am I? CHUCK JONES
18. I was born in 1950 in California. I dropped out of the Univ. of California at Berkeley and quit my job with Hewlett-Packard to co-found a company. I once built a "Blue Box" phone attachment that allowed me to make long-distance phone calls for free. Who am I? STEVE WOZNIAK
19. I was born in Clark, Missouri and graduated from West Point in 1915. I was a five-star general and America's first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who am I? OMAR BRADLEY
20. I was born in 1936 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. I was Dwight Eisenhower's personal biographer. Some of my books include "The Wild Blue" and "The Good Fight." Who am I? STEPHEN AMBROSE
21. After a drinking binge of 40 measures of Vodka on Sept 25th 1980, I passed out never to regain consciousness. Who am I? JOHN BONHAM
22. I was once a famous silent-screen actor. I was charged with manslaughter on Sept 5th, 1921 in San Francisco. Who am I? ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE
23. I once quoted "One death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic". Who am I? JOSEPH STARLIN
24. I discovered the radioactive elements of Polonium and Radium and was the first person to win two Nobel prizes. Who am I? MARIE CURIE
25. I was an American Civil War general. My army laid waste to everything in it's path during it's "March to the sea". During World War II, a class of battle tanks was named in my honor. Who am I? WILLIAM T. SHERMAN
26. I was an individual held in high esteem in my community, but on Aug 4th, 1892 in Fall River Massachusetts, that reputation became tarnished for I was charged with murder. Who am I? LIZZIE BORDEN
27. I am in the Baseball Hall of Fame. People called me "The Flying Dutchman". My baseball card was once auctioned for $1.27 million in July, 2000. Who am I? HONUS WAGNER
28. My real name was Frances Gumm but you might know me better as? JUDY GARLAND
29. I invented the ice cream cone although others that copied my idea got more credit than I did. I was granted a patent for my idea in Dec 1903. Who am I? [COLOR=BLUE ITALO MARCHIONY[/COLOR]
30. I was the inventor of a device that allowed the moving parts of machines to be lubricated while still in operation. I was granted a patent for this device in 1872. Who am I? ELIJAH MCCOY

QUESTIONS ANSWERED ARE IN RED.
QUESTIONS UNANSWERED ARE IN BLUE.

END OF QUIZ