How Well Do You Know Wakefield, MA (in 1980's)?

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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?
- Crazy katie
- Looney Linda
- Fancy Nancy

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

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

2.

The guy that ran the bowling alley in 1988 particularly liked us teenagers.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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

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3.

What was the name of Wakefield High School's Principal in 1988?
- Mr. Johnson
- Mr. Sullivan
- Ms. Halinan
- Ms. Webster (aka Ms Webby)
Correct Answer

A. Mr. Sullivan

Explanation

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

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4.

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.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

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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5.

Select the following businesses that were open in the 80's in Wakefield:
- Capri Pizza
- Get'N'Go
- Wash City
- Toodys
- AAA Hobby
Correct Answer(s)

A. Capri Pizza
A. Toodys
A. AAA Hobby

Explanation

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

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6.

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

Correct Answer(s)
Greenwood
Green wood
greenwood
green wood

Explanation
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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7.

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

Correct Answer(s)
Christy's
Christys
Kristies
Kristie's
8.

Pleasure Island was just closing in 1988.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

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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9.

The Ice Skating rink caught fire in 1987 and never re-opened.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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

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10.

Which of the following were parks in Wakefield?
- Nuebella
- Fernald
- Montrose
Correct Answer

A. Fernald

Explanation

Fernald was a park in Wakefield.

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11.

Select the following people who were active Police Officers on the Wakefield force in 1988.
- Cooley
- Richard Cass
- O'brien
- Linguewitz
Correct Answer(s)

A. Richard Cass
A. O'brien
A. Linguewitz

Explanation

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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12.

What was the name of the reservation behind the Voke?

Correct Answer(s)
breakheart
break heart

Explanation
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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13.

The Vice Principal of the Voke in 1988 was Mr. Mantagna
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Pleasure Island was just closing in 1988.

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

Which of the following were parks in Wakefield?

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

What was the name of the reservation behind the Voke?

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