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?
Ernie Banks
Sammy Sosa
Hack Wilson
Dick Allen
Correct answer: Sammy Sosa
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This floral wonderland was opened in Glencoe in 1975.
Skokie Lagoons
Zion National Park
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Morton Arboretum
Correct answer: Chicago Botanic Gardens
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What is Illinois Route 50 commonly known as?
Halsted Street
Logan Boulevard
Cicero Avenue
Irving Park Road
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?
Corey Crawford
Billy Williams
Mike Singletary
John Danks
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.
The Kohl's Studio
Smart Museum of Art
Art Institute of Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art
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.
Roberta Flack
Minnie Riperton
Chaka Khan
Betty Wright
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
The 50 Yard Line
Fifty-five Alive
Fifty/50
Correct answer: The 50 Yard Line
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This Chicago Bears legend began their NFL career 50 years ago.
Mike Singletary
Mike Ditka
Walter Payton
Jim McMahon
Correct answer: Walter Payton
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What Chicago public high school turns 50 this year?
Jones College Prep
Whitney Young Magnet
Lakeview
Mount Carmel
Correct answer: Whitney Young
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