How Well Do You Know Wakefield, Ma (In 1980's)?

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1. What did we call the southern part of Wakefield? The old McDonalds on Main street was about the beginning?

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The correct answer for the southern part of Wakefield is Greenwood. This is indicated by the variations of the answer provided, including "Greenwood," "Green wood," "greenwood," and "green wood." These variations all refer to the same location, identifying it as the southern part of Wakefield.

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How well do you remember Wakefield back in the 80's? ? ?

2. The guy that ran the bowling alley in 1988 particularly liked us teenagers.

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LMAO ... Even though we were his bread and butter, he really did not like us! THAT is a fact.

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3. Pleasure Island was just closing in 1988.

Explanation

The statement suggests that Pleasure Island closed in 1988. However, this is not accurate. Pleasure Island, a themed entertainment complex located in Walt Disney World Resort, actually opened in 1989 and operated until 2008. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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4. What was the name of Wakefield High School's Principal in 1988?

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In 1988, the principal of Wakefield High School was Mr. Sullivan.

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5. What was the name of the reservation behind the Voke?

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The correct answer is "breakheart" or "break heart". This suggests that the reservation behind the Voke is called "Breakheart" or "Break Heart".

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6. There was a homeless woman who used to run around the square, she used to wear a long winter coat , even in the summertime! What was her nick-name?

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The homeless woman was nicknamed Fancy Nancy because she wore a long winter coat even in the summertime. This suggests that she had a peculiar sense of fashion or style, which could be seen as fancy or extravagant compared to what others would typically wear during that season.

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7. The Ice Skating rink caught fire in 1987 and never re-opened.

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We had to go to Stoneham. We never had one.

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8. Select the following businesses that were open in the 80's in Wakefield:

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The businesses that were open in the 80's in Wakefield were Capri Pizza, Toodys, and AAA Hobby.

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9. Which of the following were parks in Wakefield?

Explanation

Fernald was a park in Wakefield.

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10. The Vice Principal of the Voke in 1988 was Mr. Mantagna

Explanation

It was Tamagna. Trust me, I know... LOL

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11. In the mid/early 80's the Junior High School used to have a movie theater that played free movies for anyone on the weekends.

Explanation

During the mid/early 80's, the Junior High School had a movie theater that offered free movies to everyone on weekends.

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12. What was the name of the convenient store uptown in 1988?

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13. Select the following people who were active Police Officers on the Wakefield force in 1988.

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Richard Cass, O'brien, and Linguewitz were active Police Officers on the Wakefield force in 1988. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question. The names Cooley and Linguewitz are mentioned as options, but there is no information given about their status as active Police Officers in 1988. Therefore, they cannot be included in the list of active Police Officers on the Wakefield force in that year.

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What did we call the southern part of Wakefield? The old McDonalds on...
The guy that ran the bowling alley in 1988 particularly liked us...
Pleasure Island was just closing in 1988.
What was the name of Wakefield High School's Principal in 1988?
What was the name of the reservation behind the Voke?
There was a homeless woman who used to run around the square, she used...
The Ice Skating rink caught fire in 1987 and never re-opened.
Select the following businesses that were open in the 80's in...
Which of the following were parks in Wakefield?
The Vice Principal of the Voke in 1988 was Mr. Mantagna
In the mid/early 80's the Junior High School used to have a movie...
What was the name of the convenient store uptown in 1988?
Select the following people who were active Police Officers on the...
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