50s GENERAL TRIVIA
What is the British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes better known as in the UK?
Bangers and mash
What was Charlotte’s first message in her web in Charlotte’s Web?
Some Pig
What 50's rock and roll singer is famous for saying "Thank you, thank you very much" after their concerts?
Elvis Presley
What book with flies in its title (which was not, however, related to flies) was released in the 1950's
Lord of the Flies
In 1959 Jack Ryan invented what toy with Mattel, Inc.? (Hint, her real name was Barbara!)
Barbie
What did Jack Dempsy do before he was a boxer?
He was a copper miner.
What type of dog is Scooby Doo?
Great Dane
What song sung by Chuck Berry about a guitar player who lived out in the country hoping to make it big was released in 1958?
Johnny B. Goode
What beloved fantasy series began in 1954? (Hint, jewelry which adorns one's finger)
Lord of the Rings
In the 50's, recreational activities and sports were swiftly gaining in popularity. What was America's most popular sport at the time?
Baseball
What is the name of the oldest commissioned warship still afloat?
The USS Constitution
What show featured the line, “Lucy, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!”?
I Love Lucy
“He rocks in tree tops all day long; Hoppin’ and boppin’ and a-singin his song,” is from what song?
"Rockin Robin" by Bobby Da
What year was the LDS hymn book titled "The Children Sing" released?
1951
What year did most car models change from 2 headlights to 4 headlights?
A.) 1955 B.) 1950 C.) 1958 D.) 1953
C.) 1958
What branch of the U.S. Military boasts the Blue Angels?
Navy
Who was the first host of The Tonight Show?
Steve Allen
“Rock Around the Clock”, one of the most important records in music history, was sung by what band?
Bill Haley and His Comets
What well known children's book was released in the 50's and written by Theodor Geisel? (Hint, the main character for which the book is named wears a bow tie and striped hat)
The Cat in the Hat
In 1959 what two states joined the U.S.A. to become states of North America?
Hawaii & Alaska
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
What is the film which depicts the story of an LDS missionary in Tonga during the 1950's?
The Other Side of Heaven
What LDS hymn (which was also included in the children's song book) was written in the 1950's about walking?
Teach Me to Walk In the Light
What famous children's book about a spider was published in 1952?
Charlotte's Web
What famous LDS college was opened in 1955?
BYU Hawaii