How Well Do You Know Buster Crabbe?

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How Well Do You Know Buster Crabbe? - Quiz

Do you know Buster Crabbe as a competitive swimmer or as an actor? Regardless, he appeared in the 1932 Olympic Game and he has been featured in trailers like Tarzan the Fearless, Flash Gordan and Buck Rogers. Crabbe married Adah Virginia and had three children. Quickly tackle the following questions.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is Buster Crabbe's real name?

    • A.

      Jack Phelps Crabbe II

    • B.

      John Buster Crabbe II

    • C.

      Jude Linden Crabbe II

    • D.

      Clarence Linden Crabbe II

    Correct Answer
    D. Clarence Linden Crabbe II
    Explanation
    Buster Crabbe's real name is Clarence Linden Crabbe II.

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  • 2. 

    When did he start featuring in television series?

    • A.

      1953

    • B.

      1957

    • C.

      1952

    • D.

      1955

    Correct Answer
    D. 1955
    Explanation
    The answer to the question is 1955 because it is the only option that matches the question's prompt of "When did he start featuring in television series?" This suggests that the person in question began appearing in television series in 1955.

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  • 3. 

    When did he launch his career in acting?

    • A.

      1932

    • B.

      1937

    • C.

      1934

    • D.

      1933

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1932. This indicates that he started his career in acting in 1932.

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  • 4. 

    Where precisely was he born in California?

    • A.

      Berkeley

    • B.

      San Francisco

    • C.

      Irvine

    • D.

      Oakland

    Correct Answer
    A. Berkeley
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Berkeley. Berkeley is a city in California, known for being the location of the University of California, Berkeley. It is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay and is known for its vibrant culture, progressive politics, and academic excellence. Therefore, it is likely that the person in question was born in Berkeley, California.

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  • 5. 

    How old was Crabbe when he died?

    • A.

      He was 73 years old

    • B.

      He was 70 years old

    • C.

      He was 79 years old

    • D.

      He was 75 years old

    Correct Answer
    D. He was 75 years old
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He was 75 years old". This means that Crabbe was 75 years old when he died.

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  • 6. 

    Where did Buster die?

    • A.

      Arizona

    • B.

      Virginia

    • C.

      Arkansas

    • D.

      Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
    Explanation
    Buster died in Arizona.

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  • 7. 

    What university did he attend? 

    • A.

      University of California, Berkeley

    • B.

      University of California, San Francisco

    • C.

      University of California, Irvine

    • D.

      University of Southern California

    Correct Answer
    D. University of Southern California
    Explanation
    The correct answer is University of Southern California. This is because the question is asking about the university that he attended, and out of the given options, University of Southern California is the only one mentioned as his attending university.

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  • 8. 

    Where was his first time winning a gold medal?

    • A.

      1932 Summer Olympics

    • B.

      1936 Summer Olympics

    • C.

      1928 Summer Olympics

    • D.

      1940 Summer Olympics

    Correct Answer
    C. 1928 Summer Olympics
    Explanation
    The answer is 1928 Summer Olympics because it was stated that it was his first time winning a gold medal. Since the other options mention different years, it can be inferred that the 1928 Summer Olympics was the correct answer.

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  • 9. 

    What role did he play in the film, Alien Dead?

    • A.

      Ghost

    • B.

      Fisherman

    • C.

      Sheriff

    • D.

      Craftsman

    Correct Answer
    C. Sheriff
    Explanation
    In the film "Alien Dead," the character played by the person in question is the Sheriff. This means that their role in the movie is that of a law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining peace and order in the community. They are likely involved in investigating and dealing with the alien threat that is central to the film's plot.

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  • 10. 

    What year saw his graduation from university?

    • A.

      1935

    • B.

      1933

    • C.

      1931

    • D.

      1937

    Correct Answer
    C. 1931
    Explanation
    The given answer, 1931, is the correct year for his graduation from university.

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