Answers to the 1959 Quiz
1. Who made the song "Lonely Teardrops" famous in 1959?
ANSWER: Jackie Wilson
2. Which movie was NOT released in 1959?
ANSWER: Kind Hearts and Coronets
3. On March 11, 1959, Lorraine Hansberry’s play,
“A Raisin in the Sun” starring Sidney Poitier opened in New York.
ANSWER: True
4. How much money did the failed 'Edsel' project cost Ford Motor Co.?
ANSWER: $350 million
5. The 'Barbie' doll made its debut in 1959.
ANSWER: True
6. Which famous architect died in April of 1959?
ANSWER: Frank Lloyd Wright
7. The 'Quiz Show Scandal' took place in 1959.
ANSWER: True
8. Which enduringly famous children's book won the Newberry Award in 1959?
ANSWER: The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth Speary
