Conn. pop quiz
Certainly you’ve had time to study, but how well do you really know your Connecticut pop culture?
From Gilmore Girls to Marvel Comics, Connecticut has found its way into many aspects of pop culture. Test your knowledge of all things pop culture in Connecticut by taking this quiz. 1. What famous kids toy was invented in Connecticut? A. Jump rope B. Kickball C. Frisbee 2. Which of these actors has not appeared on stage at the American Shakespeare Theater in Stratford? A. Christopher Plummer B. Christopher Walken C. Christopher Lee 3. What famous candy company is based out of Orange? A. Haribo B. PEZ C. Pladis 4. Which two sports organizations are headquartered in Connecticut? A. WWE and NFL B. WWE and ESPN C. NFL and MMA 5. What Connecticut guitarist is a touring member of the Grateful Dead offshoot, Dead & Company? A. John Scofield B. Tim Palmieri C. John Mayer 6. Which animated film studio is based in Greenwich? A. Blue Sky Studios B. Illumination Entertainment C. DreamWorks Animation 7. At what Connecticut music venue did Bob Dylan play his infamous five- hour, 50song show in 1990, and The Rolling Stones perform their first public concert in seven years in 1989? A. Toad’s Place B. Rentschler Field C. New Haven Coliseum 8. What now- famous Broadway musical was written by Cyndi Lauper in her Stamford loft? A. Kinky Boots B. A Chorus Line C. Hairspray 9. Which animated television show is set in Connecticut? A. “As Told By Ginger” B. “CatDog” C. “Camp Lazlo” 10. What major Marvel Comics series took place in Stamford? A. Secret Wars B. Civil War C. House of M 11. Which famous TV heartthrob has his roots in Connecticut? A. James Van Der Beek B. Chad Michael Murray C. Paul Wesley 12. Which of these bands formed in Connecticut? A. MGMT B. Weezer C. Sonic Youth 13. What horror movie was not filmed in Connecticut? A. “Last House on the Left” B. “The Haunting in Connecticut” C. “Friday the 13th: Part 2” 14. How many Stanley Cup championships did the Hartford Whalers win? A. Zero B. Four C. Two 15. What is the name of the Connecticut town featured in “Gilmore Girls”? A. Wells Hollow B. Sleepy Hollow C. Stars Hollow