BIG BAND & CROONERS
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LIFE IN THE 1940s–50s
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100

Who sang “Moon River”?

Andy Williams

100

Who starred in Roman Holiday?

Audrey Hepburn

100

What item was rationed during World War II?

Sugar

100

What does “knuckle down” mean?

Work hard

100

What cigarette brand featured a cowboy?

Marlboro

200

Which singer was known as “The Voice”?

Frank Sinatra

200

What movie featured the character Rhett Butler?

Gone With the Wind

200

What type of store sold soda and ice cream?

Drugstore / soda fountain

200

What does “bee’s knees” describe?

Something excellent

200

What soap claimed it was “99 and 44/100% pure”?

Ivory

300

Glenn Miller was famous for what kind of music?

Big band

300

Who played Tarzan in many early films?

Johnny Weissmuller

300

What appliance became common for families after WWII?

Television

300

What does “hit the hay” mean?

Go to bed

300

What soda used the slogan “It’s the real thing”?

Coca-Cola

400

Who sang “Unforgettable” as a duet with his daughter?

Nat King Cole

400

Which actress was nicknamed “America’s Sweetheart”?

Mary Pickford

400

What did children use to listen to radio shows?

Radio

400

What does “on the fritz” mean?

Not working

400

What cereal featured the Rice Krispies trio?

Rice Krispies

500

What instrument led most big bands?

Trumpet

500

What film included the line “There’s no place like home”?

The Wizard of Oz

500

What was delivered daily to many homes in glass bottles?

Milk

500

What does “spitting image” mean?

Looks exactly alike

500

What cleaner had the mascot Mr. Clean?

Mr. Clean

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