Kaufmann Quiz: 1996
How well do you know remember one of Chicago's biggest years?
/10
What team did the Bulls beat in the 1996 NBA Finals?
Phoenix Suns
Utah Jazz
Seattle Supersonics
Portland Trailblazers
Correct answer: Seattle Supersonics
/10
What event inspired Chicago to bust out the Macarena all over town at cringe-worthy levels?
Taste of Chicago
The DNC
Cubs playoff game
Cinco De Mayo
Correct answer: The DNC
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Which alternative rock band had its biggest year in 1996?
Liz Phair
Urge Overkill
Smashing Pumpkins
Veruca Salt
Correct answer: Smashing Pumpkins
/10
This politician won his first election, becoming a state Senator in the 13th district:
Barack Obama
Tammy Duckworth
Dick Durbin
Todd Stroger
Correct answer: Barack Obama
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Which Chicago daytime talk show ran an episode about a secret crush, which led one guest to kill another and be convicted of murder in 1996?
"The Jenny Jones Show"
"The Jerry Springer Show"
"The Oprah Winfrey Show"
"Judge Mathis"
Correct answer: The Jenny Jones Show
/10
What was the name of the Bulls bench player brought in to help control his friend Dennis Rodman?
Dickey Simpkins
Bill Wennington
Jack Haley
Steve Kerr
Correct answer: Jack Haley
/10
What neighborhood was Harpo Studios located in?
West Loop
Pilsen
Streeterville
North Lawndale
Correct answer: West Loop
/10
This television drama debuted in 1996, featuring a main character who could see the future through the front page of the Sun-Times:
"The Single Guy"
"Chain Reaction"
"Early Edition"
"News You Can Use"
Correct answer: "Early Edition"
/10
This popular radio show debuted as "Your Radio Playhouse," but changed to its current name in 1996 to:
"This American Life"
"Car Talk"
"The Download"
"Breakfast with the Beatles"
Correct answer: "This American Life"
/10
Jim Ellison died in 1996. Which Chicago power pop band did he lead?
Alkaline Trio
The Bad Examples
Poi Dog Pondering
Material Issue
Correct answer: Material Issue
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