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?
Sammy Sosa
Hack Wilson
Dick Allen
Ernie Banks
Correct answer: Sammy Sosa
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This floral wonderland was opened in Glencoe in 1975.
Morton Arboretum
Skokie Lagoons
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Zion National Park
Correct answer: Chicago Botanic Gardens
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What is Illinois Route 50 commonly known as?
Irving Park Road
Logan Boulevard
Halsted Street
Cicero Avenue
Correct answer: Cicero Avenue
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This reputed mob leader was gunned down in his Oak Park house in 1975:
John Gotti
John Spilotro
Sam Giancana
Al Capone
Correct answer: Sam Giancana
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Which Chicago sports star did NOT wear No. 50?
John Danks
Billy Williams
Corey Crawford
Mike Singletary
Correct answer: Billy Williams
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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.
Art Institute of Chicago
Smart Museum of Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Kohl's Studio
Correct answer: 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.
Chaka Khan
Roberta Flack
Betty Wright
Minnie Riperton
Correct answer: Minnie Riperton
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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.
50/50 Chance Pub
Fifty/50
The 50 Yard Line
Fifty-five Alive
Correct answer: The 50 Yard Line
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This Chicago Bears legend began their NFL career 50 years ago.
Jim McMahon
Mike Singletary
Mike Ditka
Walter Payton
Correct answer: Walter Payton
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What Chicago public high school turns 50 this year?
Whitney Young Magnet
Mount Carmel
Jones College Prep
Lakeview
Correct answer: Whitney Young
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