Sunday, February 6, 2011

Take The Ronald Reagan Quiz - Part 2

We've already showcased part one of the Ronald Reagan quiz. The answers to part one can be found at the end of this quiz. The answers to the questions that follow will be featured in a later post
So, here's part two. See how well you know and/or remember the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan:

1. In his first inaugural address, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Ronald Reagan said this about government:
government is the problem
government is greedy
government is the solution
government cannot provide leadership

2. She was probably Ronald Reagan's best-known speech-writer:
Nancy Reagan
Mary Matalin
Peggy Noonan
Laura Ingraham

3. Ronald Reagan received his undergraduate degree from:
Bates College
Illinois State University
Winchester College
Eureka College

4. While in college, Reagan organized:
a new drama club
a salute to the college president
a strike of students
a cheer leading squad

5. When Reagan won his first election, he unseated this incumbent Governor:
Pat Brown
George Adams
Paul Douglas
Ev Dirkson

6. While Reagan served as Governor of his state, this friend and former Hollywood star served as the United States Senator from the same state:
John Wayne
Jimmy Stewart
Mickey Rooney
George Murphy

7. Reagan stood firm on this controversial Supreme Court nominee even though he was eventually rejected by the Senate:
William Brewster
Robert Bork
William Hainesworth
Patrick Buchanan

8. Among international leaders, Reagan's closest ally and cherished friend was:
Manachem Begin
Willy Brandt
Margaret Thatcher
Pierre Trudeau

9. When he said "Go ahead, make my day," to the US Congress, Reagan was lifting a line from this movie star:
Humphrey Bogart
Clint Eastwood
Mel Gibson
Arnold Schwarzenegger

10. Of Reagan's four children, only this one was adopted:
Michael
Maureen
Patti
Ron

Here are the answers from the first quiz: 1. Jack L. Warner, 2. Illinois, 3. life guard, 4. 1911, 5. football, 6. Kings Row, 7. she was an actress, 8. California, 9. Dutch, 10. Jane Wyman, 11. Screen Actors Guild 12. Lew Wasserman, 13. Robert Taylor, 14. contact lenses, 15. General Electric Theater.

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