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?
Utah Jazz
Seattle Supersonics
Phoenix Suns
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?
Smashing Pumpkins
Liz Phair
Urge Overkill
Veruca Salt
Correct answer: Smashing Pumpkins
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This politician won his first election, becoming a state Senator in the 13th district:
Dick Durbin
Barack Obama
Tammy Duckworth
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
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What was the name of the Bulls bench player brought in to help control his friend Dennis Rodman?
Jack Haley
Steve Kerr
Bill Wennington
Dickey Simpkins
Correct answer: Jack Haley
/10
What neighborhood was Harpo Studios located in?
Streeterville
West Loop
North Lawndale
Pilsen
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:
"Chain Reaction"
"News You Can Use"
"The Single Guy"
"Early Edition"
Correct answer: "Early Edition"
/10
This popular radio show debuted as "Your Radio Playhouse," but changed to its current name in 1996 to:
"The Download"
"Breakfast with the Beatles"
"Car Talk"
"This American Life"
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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