The Kaufmann quiz: 1995
How well do you remember 1995 in Chicago? It was a huge news year.
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/10
Who used a smart brevity fax to let the press know he was returning to his job?
Governor Rod Blagojevich
Mayor Richard M. Daley
Mike Royko
Michael Jordan
Correct answer: Michael Jordan (I'm Back)
/10
How many people died during the Chicago heat wave of 1995?
739
77
1,710
17
Correct answer: 739
/10
What was the name of the Smashing Pumpkins record that debuted in 1995?
"Siamese Dream"
"Gish"
"Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"
"Revolver"
Correct answer: "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"
/10
This Second City comedian was in the 1995 cast of "Saturday Night Live."
Chris Kattan
Tim Meadows
Mark McKinney
Cheri Oteri
Correct answer: Tim Meadows
/10
Who eliminated the Bulls in the playoffs in 1995?
Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
Miami Heat
Correct answer: Orlando Magic
/10
This violin virtuoso lost her leg in a freak Metra accident in January, 1995.
Anna Shapiro
Rachel Barton
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Janine Jansen
Correct answer: Rachel Barton
/10
What radio program began syndicating nationally from its Chicago studios?
"This American Life"
"A Prairie Home Companion"
"Jonathon Brandmeier"
"Beyond the Beltway"
Correct answer: "This American Life"
/10
What band gave their final performance in July at Soldier Field before their frontman tragically died in August?
Grateful Dead
The Marvin Gaye Trio
Nirvana
Blind Melon
Correct answer: Grateful Dead
/10
Which independent candidate did Mayor Richard M. Daley beat to win re-election in 1995?
Miriam Santos
Jane Byrne
Bobby Rush
Roland Burris
Correct answer: Roland Burris
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This restaurant, featured in both "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Blues Brothers" permanently closed in 1995:
Abe Froman's
Chez Paul
Charlie Trotter's
Scuzzi's
Correct answer: Chez Paul
Novice: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
Not the best showing, but maybe you weren't here or weren't born yet.
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