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  • MilDoc

    Memory Test

    MEMORY TEST! I scored 100%! (Must have watched too much TV!)



    This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! And Good Luck to all you youngsters.


    1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
    A. Flintstones vitamins
    B. The Buttmaster
    C. Spaghetti
    D. Wonder Bread
    E. Orange Juice
    F. Milk
    G. Cod Liver Oil

    2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
    A. Sugar Ray Robinson
    B. Roy Orbison
    C. Gene Autry
    D. Rudolph Valentino
    E. Fabian
    F. Mickey Mantle
    G. Cassius Clay

    3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...
    A. It's you
    B. He is us
    C. It's the Grinch
    D. He wasn't home
    E. He's really me an
    F. We quit
    G. He surrendere d

    4. Good night David.
    A. Good nigh Chet
    B. Sleep well
    C. Good night Irene
    D. Good night Gracie
    E. See you later alligator
    F. Until tomorrow
    G. Good night Steve

    5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
    A. When you use Tide
    B. When you lose your crayons
    C. When you clean your tub
    D. If you paint the room blue
    E. If you buy a soft water tank
    F. When you use Lady Clairol
    G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

    6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend...
    A. Stuart Whitman
    B. Randolph Scott
    C. Steve Reeves
    D. Maynard G. Krebbs
    E. Corky B. Dork
    F. Dave the Whale
    G. Zippy Zoo

    7. Liar, liar...
    A. You're a liar
    B. Your nose is growing
    C. Pants on fire
    D. Join the choir
    E. Jump up higher
    F. On the wire
    G. I'm telling Mom

    8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, S uperman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
    A. Wheaties
    B. Lois Lane
    C. TV ratings
    D. World peace
    E. Red tights
    F. The American way
    G. News headlines

    9. Hey kids! What time is it?
    A. It's time for Yogi Bear
    B. It's time to do your homework
    C. It's Howdy Doody Time
    D. It's Time for Romper Room
    E. It's bedtime
    F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
    G. Scoopy Doo Time

    10. Lions and tigers and bears...
    A. Yikes
    B. Oh no
    C. Gee whiz
    D. I'm scared
    E. Oh my
    F. Help! Help!
    G. Let's run

    11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
    A. Over 40
    B. Wearing a uniform
    C. Carrying a briefcase
    D. Over 30
    E. You don't know
    F. Who says, 'Trust me'
    G. Who eats tofu

    12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
    A. Troy Aikman
    B. Kenny Stabler
    C. Joe Namath
    D. Roger Stauback
    E. Joe Montana
    F. Steve Young
    G. John Elway

    13. Brylcream...
    A. Smear it on
    B. You'll smell great
    C. Tame that cowlick
    D. Grease ball heaven
    E. It's a dream
    F. We're your team
    G. A little dab'll do ya

    14. I found my thrill...
    A. In Blueberry muffins
    B. With my man, Bill
    C. Down at the mill
    D. Over the windowsill
    E. With thyme and dill
    F. T oo late to enjoy
    G. On Blueberry Hill

    15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
    A. Clark Gable
    B. Mary Martin
    C. Doris Day
    D. Errol Flynn
    E. Sally Fields
    F. Jim Carey
    G. Jay Leno

    16. Name the Beatles...
    A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
    B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
    C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
    D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
    E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
    F. Jason, Betty, Sk ipper, Hazel
    G. John, Paul, George, Ringo

    17. I wonder, wonder, who..
    A. Who ate the le ftovers?
    B. Who did the laundry?
    C. Was it you?
    D. Who wrote the book of love?
    E. Who I am?
    F. Passed the test?
    G. Knocked on the door?

    18. I'm strong to the finish...
    A. Cause I eats my broccoli
    B. Cause I eats me spinach
    C. Cause I lift weights
    D. Cause I'm the hero
    E. And don't you forget it
    F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
    G. To outlast Bruto

    19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
    A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
    B. Smile, you're on Star Search
    C. Smile, you won the lottery
    D. Smile, we're watching you
    E. Smile, the world sees you
    F. Smile, you're a hit
    G. Smile, you're on TV

    20. What do M & M's do?
    A. Make your tummy happy
    B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
    C. Make you fat
    D. Melt your heart
    E. Make you popular
    F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
    G. Come in color s
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..
    ..

    Below are the right answers:

    1. D - Wonder Bread
    2. G - Cassius Clay
    3. B - He Is Us
    4. A - Good night, Chet
    5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
    6. D - Maynard G. Krebbs
    7. C - Pants On Fire
    8. F - The American Way
    9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
    10. E - Oh My
    11. D - Over 30
    12. C - Joe Namath
    13. G - A little dab'll do ya
    14. G - On Blueberry Hill
    15. B - Mary Martin
    16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
    17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
    18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
    19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
    20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand
    85
    0-5
    0.00%
    0
    6-10
    0.00%
    0
    11-15
    11.76%
    10
    16-20
    88.24%
    75
  • Hoover
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2003
    • 1273
    • USA.

    #2
    I got the first one wrong, I chose Flintstone Vitamins. OK, I'm over 60.
    No good deed goes unpunished

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    • crokett
      The Full Monte
      • Jan 2003
      • 10627
      • Mebane, NC, USA.
      • Ryobi BT3000

      #3
      I missed #1 and #17. I am nowhere near 60 though.
      David

      The chief cause of failure in this life is giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment.

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      • jackellis
        Veteran Member
        • Nov 2003
        • 2638
        • Tahoe City, CA, USA.
        • BT3100

        #4
        If I'd read the Peter Pan question carefully, I'd have 16 right instead of 15. Not too bad for someone who still can't see 60.

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        • Uncle Cracker
          The Full Monte
          • May 2007
          • 7091
          • Sunshine State
          • BT3000

          #5
          OMG!! I got them all, and without having to look at the possible answers first!! I think I'll go lie down now... (After I watch Ted Mack and take my Geritol...)

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          • TB Roye
            Veteran Member
            • Jan 2004
            • 2969
            • Sacramento, CA, USA.
            • BT3100

            #6
            Got 19 missed #11 I put A ov3r 40 instead of D over 30 Took kind of a guess on #10.

            Tom

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            • Ed62
              The Full Monte
              • Oct 2006
              • 6022
              • NW Indiana
              • BT3K

              #7
              I missed 3. David must be older than me.

              Ed
              Do you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained

              For a kickback demonstration video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/910584...demonstration/

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              • TB Roye
                Veteran Member
                • Jan 2004
                • 2969
                • Sacramento, CA, USA.
                • BT3100

                #8
                Here is one. Who said Hiwiya, Hiwiya, Hiwiya when he opend his show.? If you know this you are my age or older. The spellin might not be correct but close. Not Soupy Sales.

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                • Pappy
                  The Full Monte
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 10453
                  • San Marcos, TX, USA.
                  • BT3000 (x2)

                  #9
                  Had to think about 3 and look to remember Mary Martin's name. The rest were gimmies...
                  Don, aka Pappy,

                  Wise men talk because they have something to say,
                  Fools because they have to say something.
                  Plato

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                  • Uncle Cracker
                    The Full Monte
                    • May 2007
                    • 7091
                    • Sunshine State
                    • BT3000

                    #10
                    Originally posted by TB Roye
                    Here is one. Who said Hiwiya, Hiwiya, Hiwiya when he opend his show.? If you know this you are my age or older. The spellin might not be correct but close. Not Soupy Sales.
                    Arthur Godfrey... (aka "The Ol' Redhead")

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                    • eccentrictinkerer
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 669
                      • Minneapolis, MN
                      • BT-3000, 21829

                      #11
                      Originally posted by TB Roye
                      Here is one. Who said Hiwiya, Hiwiya, Hiwiya when he opend his show.? If you know this you are my age or older. The spellin might not be correct but close. Not Soupy Sales.
                      that would be Arthur Godfrey!

                      You might think I haven't contributed much to the world, but a large number
                      of the warning labels on tools can be traced back to things I've done...

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                      • eccentrictinkerer
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2007
                        • 669
                        • Minneapolis, MN
                        • BT-3000, 21829

                        #12
                        Here's one for the old farts in the crowd.

                        To whom was the phrase, "Pluck your magic twanger", directed?
                        Last edited by eccentrictinkerer; 11-30-2008, 10:13 PM. Reason: spelling
                        You might think I haven't contributed much to the world, but a large number
                        of the warning labels on tools can be traced back to things I've done...

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                        • cabinetman
                          Gone but not Forgotten RIP
                          • Jun 2006
                          • 15218
                          • So. Florida
                          • Delta

                          #13
                          I missed #3. Never was a comic strip fan, except for Little Annie Fannie, but I was already a pseudo adult by then.
                          .

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                          • Uncle Cracker
                            The Full Monte
                            • May 2007
                            • 7091
                            • Sunshine State
                            • BT3000

                            #14
                            Originally posted by eccentrictinkerer
                            Here's one for the old farts in the crowd.

                            To whom was the phrase, "Pluck your magic twanger", directed?
                            PeeWee Herman in the theater???

                            Actually, it was "Froggy" the Gremlin...

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                            • shoottx
                              Veteran Member
                              • May 2008
                              • 1240
                              • Plano, Texas
                              • BT3000

                              #15
                              Yup

                              I am old, 100% no cheating no looking! Da** that is scary!

                              And who was famous for "tiny bubbles"
                              Often in error - Never in doubt

                              Mike

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