Kaufmann quiz: The 50th!
Let's celebrate all things 50 for this week's quiz.
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Which Chicago slugger hit 50 home runs in a season four times?
Correct answer: Sammy Sosa
Sammy Sosa
Hack Wilson
Ernie Banks
Dick Allen
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This floral wonderland was opened in Glencoe in 1975.
Correct answer: Chicago Botanic Gardens
Skokie Lagoons
Morton Arboretum
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Zion National Park
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What is Illinois Route 50 commonly known as?
Correct answer: Cicero Avenue
Logan Boulevard
Cicero Avenue
Halsted Street
Irving Park Road
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This reputed mob leader was gunned down in his Oak Park house in 1975:
Correct answer: Sam Giancana
Al Capone
Sam Giancana
John Gotti
John Spilotro
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Which Chicago sports star did NOT wear No. 50?
Correct answer: Billy Williams
Mike Singletary
John Danks
Billy Williams
Corey Crawford
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This art museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This neighborhood gem has over 15,000 permanent pieces in its collection.
Correct answer: Smart Museum of Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Art Institute of Chicago
The Kohl's Studio
Smart Museum of Art
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This Chicago-born artist saw her R&B hit "Lovin' You" hit No. 1 on the 1975 Billboard music charts.
Correct answer: Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton
Chaka Khan
Betty Wright
Roberta Flack
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This South Side club is one of the premiere places for stepping, made famous by music jock Herb Kent spinning on weekends.
Correct answer: The 50 Yard Line
Fifty/50
Fifty-five Alive
The 50 Yard Line
50/50 Chance Pub
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This Chicago Bears legend began their NFL career 50 years ago.
Correct answer: Walter Payton
Mike Singletary
Walter Payton
Mike Ditka
Jim McMahon
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What Chicago public high school turns 50 this year?
Correct answer: Whitney Young
Mount Carmel
Lakeview
Jones College Prep
Whitney Young Magnet
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