christmas Trivia Quiz # 35
This is Christmas Quiz # 35, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Christmas Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Christmas Question 1
Name That Christmas Tune - 'You can say there's no such thing as Santa, but as for me and Grandpa we believe.'
The correct answer is 'Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer'
If Grandpa believes it, it must be true. The old dame didn't even see it coming.
Christmas Question 2
A Very Merry "Wings" Christmas - What does Joe give as his name when he visits the hospital?
The correct answer is 'Jed'
After complaining about the 50 cent rental fee, Joe causes the rewind lady to be fired. She collapses after being fired and is taken to the hospital. Joe feels guilty and visits her in the hospital, where her entire family is gathered in her hospital room. Joe doesn't want to give them his real name since he was the one who got her fired, so he tells them his name is Jed. He actually starts to say Joe when he is asked, but then checks himself and changes it to Jed.
Christmas Question 3
Many Versions of 'A Christmas Carol' - George C Scott played an excellent Scrooge in his version. What year did it come out in?
The correct answer is '1984'
This is regarded as the second best version after the 1951 version.
Christmas Question 4
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Where do the Whos live in?
The correct answer is 'Whoville'
Christmas Question 5
Muppet Mania - In "A Muppet Christmas Carol", which muppet plays the part of Charles Dickens?
The correct answer is 'Gonzo'
With his omnipotent literary powers he narrates the story with accuracy and humour.
Christmas Question 6
Which Star Is It? Part 1 - This actress is a daughter of renowned Australian psychologist. She played Suzanne Stone Maretto, Dr. Julia Kelly, and Tracy Kennsinger. One of her first films was "Bush Christmas." Who is she?
The correct answer is 'Nicole Kidman'
Nicole Kidman was Suzanne Stone Maretto in "To Die For", Dr. Julia Kelly in "The Piecemaker", and Tracy Kennsinger in "Malice". In 2000, Nicole Kidman, together with her then husband, Tom Cruise donated to Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign for a seat in the US Senate.
Christmas Question 7
How Well Do You Know Russia? - On Christmas, Russians decorate a fir tree, put presents under the tree, and believe that the Russian Santa Clause will come to their homes.
The correct answer is 'False'
Christmas in Russia is in January and is strictly a religious holiday. However, on Russian New Year (December 31st to January 1st), there is a fir tree, presents under the tree, and a Russian Santa Clause! His name is Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost). On the holiday, the whole family gets together to open presents, eat, and wait for the new year. It's like Christmas and New Years combined! However, unlike Christmas, Russian New Year is not a religious holiday.
Christmas Question 8
"A Christmas Carol" (1951) - The actress who plays Mrs. Cratchit was later a regular on a famous television series. What was it?
The correct answer is 'Maude'
Born in 1906, Hermione Badderley (Mrs. Cratchit) started her career in films in 1927. She played the surly housekeeper, Mrs. Nell Naugatuck, on "Maude" on CBS from 1974 to 1977. Hermione Badderley also appeared in "Mary Poppins" (1964). She died in 1986. It was her sister, Angela Badderley, who played the cook, Mrs. Bridges, on "Upstairs Downstairs".
Christmas Question 9
Tough Christmas Music Quiz - "It is wrong when the babe is sleeping, it is wrong to talk so loud."
The correct answer is 'Bring a Torch Jeannette, Isabella'
A beautiful French carol.
Christmas Question 10
My 1st Millionaire Quiz - 200 If Christmas day is on Saturday, then the following New Year's Day is on which day of the week?
The correct answer is 'Saturday'