How Well Do You Know Johnny Weissmuller

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    With whom did Weissmuller join to cast for the Tarzans movie?

    • Jock Mahoney
    • Alan Paula
    • Mark Weiss
    • Alvin Koln
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A multi-talented athlete, an actor, and one of the fastest competitive athletes to ever have been born. The man featured as the lead role in series of Tarzan films. Though his career was also spectacular!
So why not take a quiz and maybe learn a few things about Johnny. At the least, it'll jog your memory if you know him before.

How Well Do You Know Johnny Weissmuller - Quiz

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  • 2. 
    What did he get for his contribution to the motion picture industry? - ProProfs

    What did he get for his contribution to the motion picture industry?

    • Vegas Broadway

    • Hall of Fame

    • A star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
    Explanation
    He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as recognition for his contribution to the motion picture industry.

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  • 3. 
    Which movie did he co-star with Maureen O’Sullivan? - ProProfs

    Which movie did he co-star with Maureen O’Sullivan?

    • The Phynx

    • Tornado

    • Redemption

    • No Way Out

    Correct Answer
    A. The Phynx
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Phynx" because it is the only option provided that mentions a movie in which the person in question co-starred with Maureen O'Sullivan. The other options do not mention Maureen O'Sullivan or any movie in which the person co-starred with her.

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  • 4. 
    Which year did Weissmuller start his swimming pool company in Chicago? - ProProfs

    Which year did Weissmuller start his swimming pool company in Chicago?

    • 1970s

    • 1980s

    • 1960s

    • 1950s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950s
    Explanation
    Weissmuller started his swimming pool company in Chicago in the 1950s.

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  • 5. 
    Which athlete record did he break in the 100-meter freestyle swimming? - ProProfs

    Which athlete record did he break in the 100-meter freestyle swimming?

    • Duke Kahanamoku

    • Michael Phelps

    • Dany Lochte

    • Van Dyken

    Correct Answer
    A. Duke Kahanamoku
    Explanation
    Duke Kahanamoku is the correct answer because he was a renowned swimmer who broke the 100-meter freestyle swimming record.

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  • 6. 
    Which Queen was he presented to in 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh? - ProProfs

    Which Queen was he presented to in 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh?

    • Queen Elizabeth II

    • Queen Elizabeth I

    • Queen Elizabeth III

    • Queen Elizabeth IV

    Correct Answer
    A. Queen Elizabeth II
    Explanation
    In 1970, he was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

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  • 7. 
    Which of the magazine cover carried a collage of Weissmuller’s face? - ProProfs

    Which of the magazine cover carried a collage of Weissmuller’s face?

    • The Beatles 1967

    • GQ Magazine

    • Playboy

    • Sports Illustration

    Correct Answer
    A. The Beatles 1967
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Beatles 1967. This magazine cover carried a collage of Weissmuller's face.

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  • 8. 
    Which tourist attraction was Weissmuller involved with in the 60s? - ProProfs

    Which tourist attraction was Weissmuller involved with in the 60s?

    • Tropical/Florida Wonderland

    • Orlando Pirate

    • Disneyland

    • Lacampagne Tropicana

    Correct Answer
    A. Tropical/Florida Wonderland
    Explanation
    Weissmuller was involved with Tropical/Florida Wonderland in the 60s.

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  • 9. 
    How many official PGA tours did Weissmuller participate in as an amateur? - ProProfs

    How many official PGA tours did Weissmuller participate in as an amateur?

    • 2

    • 6

    • 5

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Weissmuller participated in 2 official PGA tours as an amateur.

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  • 10. 
    Which year did Weissmuller get awarded with the George Eastman Award? - ProProfs

    Which year did Weissmuller get awarded with the George Eastman Award?

    • 1973

    • 1974

    • 1967

    • 1978

    Correct Answer
    A. 1973
    Explanation
    In 1973, Weissmuller was awarded the George Eastman Award.

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