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Happy Birthday John!

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do! Before we begin this fun John Farrell themed quiz, I just have one question for you.

How’s your hair?

a)

It’s good!

b)

Great!

c)

Never better!

d)

Can’t complain!

2.

These songs were among the most sold in stores during 1948. Match them to their artists.

a)

It’s Magic

1.

Doris Day

b)

Nature Boy

2.

Nat King Cole

c)

I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

3.

Art Mooney and his orchestra

d)

Twelfth Street Rag

4.

Pee Wee Hunt and his orchestra

e)

Now is the Hour

5.

Bing Crosby

3.

John was born in Olean in a hospital named after which Saint?

a)
b)

c)

d)

4.

John ​ (a)   Farrell was born ​ (b)   ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Jay
April
9th
David
Robert
Ralph
10th
8th
March
May
5.

How many miles is it between Olean and Vestal?

a)

122 miles

b)

143 miles

c)

159 miles

d)

717 miles

6.

If John asks you, “wanna take a ride? I just have to (drop off a contract/open a lockbox/meet this guy), you should :

a)

Prepare to go on “lockdown” : go to the bathroom, pack water and a snack, bring your charger.

b)

Assume you’ll be back soon.

7.

How do?

a)

How do indeed.

b)

What’s the action?

c)

Howdy do!

d)

How’s your hair?

e)

Other

8.

It’s his phone we’re talking about here.

a)

iPhone

b)

Android

9.

One of many bands where John played lead guitar is pictured here. What is the name of this band?

a)

The Harmoneers

b)

The Marty Men

c)

The Gents

d)

John and the FarrellTones

10.

John’s responses to the family dogs would most likely be (choose all that apply)

a)

Lick my eye.

b)

Schtoopid dog.

c)

Who’s the good boy/girl?

d)

Nice doggo!

11.

Speaking of dogs, which was John’s High School Mascot?

a)

The Huskies

b)

The Bulldogs

c)

The Wolves

d)

The Greyhounds

12.

How many of these does John have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

13.

It’s 7:45 PM, also known as

a)

Almost time for Wapner

b)

Dinner time

c)

Game Time

d)

Time to make the donuts

14.

If you do this in front of John, he will keep track of how many times.

a)

Text

b)

Yawn

c)

Sneeze

d)

Say “like”

15.

What’s your favorite day of the week?

a)

Mondee

b)

Tuesdee

c)

Wednesdee

d)

Fridee

e)

Sundee

16.

John and eldest grandchild Sam had this uncommon feature… in common.

a)

Extra finger on their right hand

b)

Tooth growing into nasal passage

c)

Heterochromia (eyes of two colors)

d)

Extra rib

17.

Which offspring share John’s name? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Robert

b)

Samuel

c)

Taylor

d)

Bradley

e)

Christopher/Teddy

18.

Math question : If John turns 75 on April 9th, 2023, who will be half his age on April 23, 2024 and after that will always be more than half his age?

a)

Jamie

b)

Jodi

c)

Bob

19.

Spelling bee! Listen to the word being pronounced. Then type your answer of how you think this word should be spelled.

Definition: any random somewhat useful object, especially if it’s actual name is unknown or easily forgotten. See also: thingamabob, doohickey

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20.

A dish made with a ground beef patty, sliced potatoes, onions, and carrots, cooked in an aluminum foil packet and often served with ketchup.

a)

Tin Foil Cookin’

b)

Easy Oven Burger

c)

Foil Burger Packet

d)

‘Tater Burger

21.

All of the following can be described, by John, as “poison” except:

a)

Tomatoes

b)

Cucumbers

c)

The couch down cellar

d)

Pickled herring

22.

Love is the ____. Standing together, reaching out. Courage is the ____. That’s what this country’s all about.

a)

Spirit Of America

b)

Exit Way

c)

Way of the USA

d)

Greatest Gift

23.

Match the following:

a)
1.

I hope you skiers are happy!

b)
2.

The leaves are prettier this year than they’ve ever been.

c)
3.

Slowly I turn

d)
4.

I wonder if it’s gonna rain

24.

John would most likely jest that “Real men…”

a)

Eat jalapeños

b)

Golf

c)

Drive big trucks

d)

Use power tools

25.

Did you read the funnies this morning?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

What are the funnies?

26.

When you reach this intersection you should…

a)

Follow the rules of the road and right of way, two hands on the wheel, of course.

b)

Put on your blinker and wave a few people through until you’re sure it’s your turn

c)

Biggest vehicle goes first.

d)

Go whichever way you want. All the roads are connected. (Of course it will take you a lot longer if you go this way.)

27.

Pop calls Bradley…

a)

Howard

b)

Sport

c)

Buddy

d)

Richard

28.

What’s your nickname from John?

If he calls you something other than your name, type it here. (If not, give it time.)

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29.

Circle John.

30.

Match the following pictures with the year they appeared in the yearbook.

a)
1.

Freshman (9th)

b)
2.

Sophomore (10th)

c)
3.

Junior (11th)

d)
4.

Senior (12th)

e)
5.

College

31.

Speaking of Johnnys, what country boy lived deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans, way back up in the woods among the evergreens, in a log cabin made of earth and wood?

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32.

Congrats to John for these amazing accomplishments!!

(Except one isn’t true. Choose the one that is NOT true.)

a)

Reading every book in library

b)

Perfect attendance 2nd-12th grade

c)

800 math SAT (perfect)

d)

Won spelling bee regionals

33.

As kids, if we were bored or acting up, we would be told: (choose all that apply)

a)

Go brush your teeth

b)

Go read the dictionary/encyclopedia

c)

Let calmness prevail (with the “a” sound as in cat)

34.

Yearbook caption to this photo is:

a)

Most musically inclined

b)

Most talented senior

c)

On his way to his marimba lesson

d)

Most likely to succeed

35.

Well, there goes my other line!

Thanks for playing - prizes will be given later. Encourage others to play!

If you’d like to leave John a birthday message, you can type it here. Or on the next 2 questions there are options to record a response. I’m sure he’d love to read/hear/see a birthday greeting! Thanks!!

Type response /and or share photo on this slide. “Show your work” means a photo, if you want!

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36.

Audio message - record here. (Up to 1 min.)

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37.

Video response - record here. (Up to 1 min.)

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