Phoenix Pride Week 2014 Trivia
Test your local knowledge of the community's his/herstory and fun facts.
If you are a fan of local history or want to hear the stories from those that lived it join us on Wednesday April 2nd and Wednesday April 9th at Kobalt for our Storytellers series.
April 2 - featuring. . . Mike Fornelli, Stacy T Louis, Pat Olivo and Tony Bartoli
April 9 - featuring. . . Clayton McKee, Barbra Seville/Richard Stevens and John Breen (add'l guest TBA)
Come along on a trip down memory lane, have some laughs and maybe even learn a little something new about Phoenix and the Read morehistory of our amazing community. Bring your own memories, comments and questions for our panelists and be part of our Collective Story!
- 1.
In what year did the first Phoenix Pride March happen?
- A.
1971
- B.
1981
- C.
1985
Correct Answer
B. 1981Explanation
The correct answer is 1981. This is the year in which the first Phoenix Pride March took place.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What local 501(c)3 sporting group turns 25 this year and has raised over $750,000 for local charities over the years?
- A.
Gay & Lesbian Association of Darts’ (G.L.A.D.)
- B.
Arizona Gay Volleyball
- C.
Phoenix Tennis Alliance
Correct Answer
A. Gay & Lesbian Association of Darts’ (G.L.A.D.) -
- 3.
Which Phoenix bar address has undergone the most name and ownership changes over the years?
- A.
4343 N. 7th Avenue- currently Stacey's @ Melrose
- B.
4428 N 7th Ave- currently Pat O's Bunkhouse
- C.
1724 E Mcdowell Rd- currently Karamba Nightclub
Correct Answer
A. 4343 N. 7th Avenue- currently Stacey's @ MelroseExplanation
Besides Stacey's, this address has been home to the Coyote Club, Foster's, Roxy's, Mineshaft, Studio 43, eLounge and Sanctum.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What openly gay former Arizona legislator was discharged from the Army in 2001 under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after a series of events that started with this person standing up for domestic partnership benefits at the Legislature?
- A.
Barney Frank
- B.
Steve May
- C.
Tom Simplot
Correct Answer
B. Steve MayExplanation
Steve May is the correct answer because he is the openly gay former Arizona legislator who was discharged from the Army in 2001 under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" after advocating for domestic partnership benefits at the Legislature. Barney Frank and Tom Simplot are not relevant to the question and do not fit the given criteria.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What popular bar was located in a building that was once a Taco Bell?
- A.
Pookie's
- B.
Cruising 7th
- C.
Wink's
Correct Answer
C. Wink'sExplanation
Wink's is the correct answer because it was a popular bar that was located in a building that was once a Taco Bell.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In 2012 voters in Arizona's new 9th congressional district elected this person, who is the first openly bisexual congressperson, to Congress.
- A.
Jan Brewer
- B.
Kyrsten Sinema
- C.
Steve May
Correct Answer
B. Kyrsten SinemaExplanation
Kyrsten Sinema was elected as the congressperson for Arizona's new 9th congressional district in 2012. She is notable for being the first openly bisexual congressperson in history.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In 2002 Hamburger Mary's opened on 7th St. What was it renamed in 2006 after the owners dropped the franchise?
- A.
The Grand Camel Club
- B.
Jaded
- C.
Burger Betty's
Correct Answer
C. Burger Betty'sExplanation
In 2006, after the owners of Hamburger Mary's dropped the franchise, the restaurant was renamed Burger Betty's.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Tony Bartoli, the previous owner of many bars in town, speaks of a night when which famous act partied down at his bar Harpo's?
- A.
The Pointer Sisters
- B.
The Weather Girls
- C.
The Village People
Correct Answer
A. The Pointer SistersExplanation
Tony Bartoli, the previous owner of many bars in town, recalls a night when a famous act partied down at his bar Harpo's. The correct answer is The Pointer Sisters.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In 2006 Arizona became the 1st state to defeat a constitutional amendment placed before voters to restrict marriage to heterosexual couples. What was this proposed amendment?
- A.
S.B. 1070
- B.
Prop 107
- C.
Prop 8
Correct Answer
B. Prop 107Explanation
Unfortunately, Prop 102 passed in 2008 and defined marriage in AZ as being between one man and one woman, but it greatly scaled down from Prop 107 in 2006 which also sought to outlaw Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On December 31, 2013 local legend Ms. Ebony passed away. Who is now the oldest Drag Queen in town?
- A.
Diane Daniels
- B.
Barbra Seville
- C.
Julie Craig
Correct Answer
C. Julie CraigExplanation
Since Ms. Ebony passed away on December 31, 2013, she is no longer eligible to be the oldest Drag Queen in town. Therefore, the correct answer is Julie Craig, as she is the only option remaining.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following was NOT a previous name for the bar at 5749 N 7th St, now known as Apollo's?
- A.
The Connection
- B.
Mr. Fat Fingers
- C.
Tommy and Clydes
Correct Answer
A. The ConnectionExplanation
The previous names for the bar at 5749 N 7th St, now known as Apollo's, were Mr. Fat Fingers and Tommy and Clydes. "The Connection" was not a previous name for the bar.Rate this question:
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