Kaufmann quiz: Go, Cubs, Go!
In honor of the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field, how well do you know Cubs history and culture?
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What superstitious moment allegedly doomed the 1969 Cubs?
Correct answer: A black cat ran in front of the dugout.
A goat was denied entry to Wrigley Field.
Ernie Banks walked under a ladder.
Ron Santo broke a mirror in the clubhouse.
A black cat ran in front of the dugout.
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Which Chicago Cubs rookie DID NOT hit a home run in their debut?
Correct answer: Anthony Rizzo
Kosuke Fukudome
Starlin Castro
Anthony Rizzo
Tuffy Rhodes
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What is the name of the Clark Street bar that features batting cages?
Correct answer: Sluggers
Sluggers
Hi-Tops
The Cage
Barleycorn
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Who was known as "Wild Thing"?
Correct answer: Mitch Williams
Mitch Williams
Billy Williams
Carlos Zambrano
Dave Kingman
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Which Chicago actor is credited with the idea for the "Bleacher Bums" play?
Correct answer: Joe Mantegna
Bonnie Hunt
Joe Mantegna
John Cusack
George Wendt
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Who was the Chicago columnist who was seen on camera giving Steve Bartman his card right after the infamous foul ball in the 2003 playoffs?
Correct answer: John Kass
Eric Zorn
Michael Sneed
John Kass
Scoop Jackson
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Which one of these Cubs players also played for the San Diego Padres?
Correct answer: Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux
Andre Dawson
Ryan Theriot
Bill Buckner
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What do they call the group of fans who hang out on Waveland Avenue waiting for home runs?
Correct answer: Ballhawks
Bleacher bums
Ballhawks
The 4th outfielder
Waveland Wack Pack
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On the 2016 team, who was originally drafted by the Cubs?
Correct answer: Javy Báez
Javy Báez
Addison Russell
Anthony Rizzo
Dexter Fowler
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Which player was NOT part of the trade with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 1984 season?
Correct answer: Larry Bowa
Porfi Altamirano
Larry Bowa
Gary Matthews
Bob Dernier
Novice: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
I wouldn't worry about it. You are a Sox fan.
Average fan: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
Hey, you like the Cubs but they aren't your whole world! Jeez!
Die-hard fan: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
Let's face it. This quiz was too easy for a legendary fan like yourself! Congratulations!