Trivia For Ventriloquists

How well do you know your ventriloquism history?

Today we’ve got a short 10 question quiz for you to test your knowledge.

It is just for fun, so no pressure. You are the only one who will know – unless you share your results with the world.

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Trivia For Ventriloquists

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Question 1

Edgar Bergen's middle name was:

A	John
B	Herman
C	Theodore

Question 2

Ray Alan's Lord Charles was based on this real person:

A	Prince Charles
B	Stan Laurel
C	His Grandfather

Question 2 Explanation:

He had worked with Laurel & Hardy and thought Stan's face was perfect for the character.

Question 3

Ventriloquist John Cooper taught ventriloquism to:

A	Jeff Dunham
B	The Great Lester
C	Edgar Bergen
D	Shari Lewis
E	Paul Winchell

Question 4

Thomas Parnell is the real name of ventriloquist:

A	Mark Wade
B	Paul Winchell
C	Fred Russell
D	Fred Maher

Question 5

Shari Lewis' real name was:

A	Ann Ritz
B	Phyllis Hurwitz
C	Barbara O'Kun
D	Lisa Laird

Question 6

Shari Lewis got an early break when she appeared with:

A	Paul Winchell
B	Edgar Bergen
C	Lambchop
D	Bob Keeshan
E	Ed Sullivan

Question 7

Which of these items did Paul Winchell NOT invent?

A	The artificial heart
B	The disposable razor
C	The blood plasma defroster
D	The electric toothbrush
E	A method to cultivate tilapia fish in Africa

Question 8

Terry Fator's first band was:

A	Freedom Jam
B	Texas The Band
C	The Impersonators
D	American JukeBox

Question 8 Explanation:

Terry's first band was Freedom Jam. Later he joined Texas the Band.

Question 9

Jeff Dunham learned ventriloquism from:

A	Paul Winchell's book: Ventriloquism For Fun & Profit
B	Edgar Bergen's Lessons In Ventriloquism
C	John Cooper
D	Jimmy Nelson's Instant Ventriloquism
E	The Maher Course of Ventriloquism

Question 10

Jeff Dunham used spare parts from a movie for Achmed's eyes. What movie?

A	It Came From Outer Space
B	Mars Attacks
C	The Day The Earth Stood Still
D	Toy Story 2
E	The Fly

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