Braingle: 'Famous Johns' Trivia Quiz

Famous Johns

The most common male name in the United States until 1924 is also said to be unlucky by the British Royal Family. How much do you know about famous people named John?

Quiz ID:	#15043
Fun:	(2.47)
Difficulty:	(1.15)
Category:	People
Created By:	beatlesgirl

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#1 I founded an agricultural manufacturing company whose logo contains a deer and the colors green and yellow. Who am I?

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#2 I dropped out of high school after my junior year, but began my successful career when I starred in "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease". Who am I?

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#3 I am a musician and peace activist who was one of the founding members of The Beatles. Who am I?

John Mayer
John Lennon
John Hagee
John McCain

#4 I founded Papa John's Pizza in Jeffersonville, Indiana. I'm John Schnatter.

True
False

#5 I am a WWE Champion, United States WWE Champion, and have also released a rap album. Who am I?

John Lewis
John Cena
John Deppero
John McCain

#6 I was the thirty-fifth President of the United States and was assassinated in 1963. Who am I?

John F. Kennedy
John Quincy Adams
John Adams

#7 I am a famous actor known sometimes for my walk and voice. I played the lead in 142 of my film appearances and was born Marion Robert Morrison. Who am I?

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#8 I'm a professional English football, or soccer, player and was PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005. I made my adult debut playing for Chelsea in 1998. Who am I?

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#9 I won a Grammy in 2003 for my song, "Your Body is a Wonderland". I'm John Sutcliffe.

True
False

#10 I was the 2004 Democratic nominee for the President of the United States, but was defeated by my Republican opponent. Who am I?

John McCain
John Edwards
John Kerry

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parktell

posted 491 days ago

great quiz idea....

avonma

posted 491 days ago

8/10
Guessed on some - just didn't know some. Fun, though. Thanks!

nelsonamy16

posted 491 days ago

8/10.Not too bad, I guess. I missed #4 and #8 At least I tried.Fun quiz 5* quiz!!! Amy

TrixieLou68

posted 491 days ago

9/10, don't know jack about soccer, john neither. Had fun any way, Thanks!

BobbyL

posted 491 days ago

B+ - Not bad for somebody who never heard of John Terry or John Sutcliffe.

Digem2008

posted 491 days ago

7/10...not too good on my part, but it was an interesting quiz and a nice change of pace from some of the other daily quizzes!

warriorsrule95

posted 491 days ago

hmm interesting
i spelled Deere wrong
good quiz

josie_t

posted 491 days ago

10/10 I guessed on the "Terry" question...heard his name a few times before...all in all a good quiz

composer

posted 491 days ago

John Mayer makes me barf...

bradon182001

posted 490 days ago

I spelled Deere wrong also, but that wasn't the only problem I had with the answrs. I guess I didn't know any of them correctly. Oh, I did get TWO correct, if that tells you anything.

pyromaniacsIII

posted 490 days ago

Hit the button too fast and didn't proof read.. DUH oh well.. only missed one.. but knew the correct answer... LOL
I'll take the 9/10 A...

wicked

posted 490 days ago

Great quiz idea, too bad i don't know very much about Johns... But it was still really fun, and at least I got 5/10!

sherispringman

posted 490 days ago

not bad 8/10 didnt know the soccer player and for some reason misspelled john deere

aroggs

posted 489 days ago

I didnt answer #8. But did ok

babyjazze

posted 488 days ago

missed john wayne DUH!!! and don't know john terry other than that got all of them right...I LOVE JOHN CENA!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S MY MAN!!! don't really like his rap, but he's gorgeous anyway!!!

scallio

posted 487 days ago

Great quiz! I despise fill-in-the-blank questions, but this quiz was so entertaining, I was willing to over-look that.

Bob-Bomb

posted 484 days ago

knew half. go John Cena!!!!!

EmeraldragoN

posted 483 days ago

i so do not know this stuff....

sourdough

posted 483 days ago

$ourDough does the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" in his daily exercise routine, don'tcha know!

But since "You Can't See Me", we be outta here!

Oh, graded an A, and Two Thumbs Up, yes indeed!

$D

hohoho

posted 347 days ago

I LOVED THE QUIZ!
I got 7 right. I'm KICKING myself for not getting John Travolta - The other two I missed I didn't know.
Oh well...

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Famous Johns

#1 I founded an agricultural manufacturing company whose logo contains a deer and the colors green and yellow. Who am I?

#2 I dropped out of high school after my junior year, but began my successful career when I starred in "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease". Who am I?

#3 I am a musician and peace activist who was one of the founding members of The Beatles. Who am I?

#4 I founded Papa John's Pizza in Jeffersonville, Indiana. I'm John Schnatter.

#5 I am a WWE Champion, United States WWE Champion, and have also released a rap album. Who am I?

#6 I was the thirty-fifth President of the United States and was assassinated in 1963. Who am I?

#7 I am a famous actor known sometimes for my walk and voice. I played the lead in 142 of my film appearances and was born Marion Robert Morrison. Who am I?

#8 I'm a professional English football, or soccer, player and was PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005. I made my adult debut playing for Chelsea in 1998. Who am I?

#9 I won a Grammy in 2003 for my song, "Your Body is a Wonderland". I'm John Sutcliffe.

#10 I was the 2004 Democratic nominee for the President of the United States, but was defeated by my Republican opponent. Who am I?

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