LSC Super Quiz Practice Test

Who was coronated as the Queen of the United Kingdom in 1953?

The setting of the movie, Giant, is in

In the popular TV drama, Dragnet, Sgt. Joe Friday regularly used which phrase when interviewing

* Where did Gene Autry purchase his first guitar?

The royal residence of the ruling monarch in London is

"Miss Kitty" was a character in which popular western series?

In the 50s, school dances held in the gymnasium at school were known as

The original name of The Ed Sullivan Show was

By 1959, approximately what percentage of households owned a TV set?

What was the leading toothpaste brand of the 1950s?

Anchorman Walter Cronkite grew up in __________, Texas

How many decks of cards are required to play Canasta?

Sonic burgers began in the state of

The first movie to use Cinemascope technology was

Television "rabbit-ears" is the nickname for which part of a television set?

Ed Sullivan's first job was as a ____________

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, _______, in 1935

How long was the average television commercial during the 1950s?

In his later age, Gene Autry invested in which professional baseball team?

Which Texas city was the start of Buddy Holly's musical career?

The lenses on early 3-D glasses were ____ and ____

Singer and band leader, Desi Arnaz, was part of the cast of which TV show?

As a child, what musical instrument did James Dean play?

Which board game was popular during the 50s?

What was the name of Hopalong Cassidy's horse?

In 1957, Buddy Holly's band adopted the name

Which river flows through London?

In the landmark cases, Plessy vs. Ferguson, the US Supreme Court ruled that

Harlan Sanders is MOST associated with which popular fast-food?

Which college did Jackie Robinson attend?

Who is known as "American's oldest teenager?"

A form of protest known as sit-ins began

All of the following television networks broadcasted shows to the American public EXCEPT

Music historians believe the birthdate of rock and roll to be

In the 1950s, which sport was known as the "national pastime?"

Which professional basketball team dominated the NBA by the mid-fifties?

Which character was NOT a member of the cast of the show, Captain Kangaroo?

All of the following are songs performed by Elvis Presley EXCEPT

* James Dean attended school in ____________

The song "Rock Around the Clock" was performed by

To create a brand new style of music, Jerry Lee Lewis combined all of the following EXCEPT

Gene Autry was well-known for all of the following EXCEPT

Which war was fought in the 50s?

Rosa Parks is associated with a

Which city hosted the FIRST Whataburger franchise?

Vince Lombardy was the head coach of the _______

Quiz shows of the 1950s came under scrutiny because

Senator Joseph McCarthy accused the armed forces, particularly the ____, of being communists

Which of the following precious gems would NOT be found on England's Coronation Ring?

Which Major League Baseball team signed Jackie Robinson?