How Well Do You Know Kristi Yamaguchi?

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How Well Do You Know Kristi Yamaguchi? - Quiz

My first quiz- How well do you know Kristi Yamaguchi, 1992 Figure Skating Olympic champion?

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1.

Where was Kristi Yamaguchi born?
- A.
  
  San Francisco, California
- B.
  
  Dallas, Texas
- C.
  
  Hayward, California
- D.
  
  Orlando, Florida
- E.
  
  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
C. Hayward, California

Explanation
Kristi Yamaguchi was born in Hayward, California.

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2.

What day in 1971 was Kristi born on?
- A.
  
  July 7
- B.
  
  October 26
- C.
  
  June 2
- D.
  
  July 12
- E.
  
  August 3
Correct Answer
D. July 12

Explanation
Kristi was born on July 12, 1971.

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3.

What were Kristi's parents' names?
- A.
  
  Jim Yamaguchi and Carole Doi
- B.
  
  Trevor Yamaguchi and Carla Doi
- C.
  
  Mark Yamaguchi and Kayleigh Doi
- D.
  
  James Yamaguchi and Carol Doi
- E.
  
  Charlie Yamaguchi and Sarah Doi
Correct Answer
A. Jim Yamaguchi and Carole Doi

Explanation
The correct answer is Jim Yamaguchi and Carole Doi. This is the correct answer because it directly states the names of Kristi's parents as Jim Yamaguchi and Carole Doi.

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4.

In what year did Kristi retire from figure skating?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1994
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  2000
- E.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
B. 1994

Explanation
Kristi retired from figure skating in 1994.

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5.

In her '92 Olympic performance to Malaguena, what was Kristi's first combination jump?
- A.
  
  Triple Salchow & Triple Flip
- B.
  
  Triple Loop & Double Axel
- C.
  
  Triple Axel & Double Toe Loop
- D.
  
  Triple Salchow & Triple Lutz
- E.
  
  Triple Lutz & Triple Toe Loop
Correct Answer
E. Triple Lutz & Triple Toe Loop

Explanation
In her '92 Olympic performance to Malaguena, Kristi's first combination jump was a Triple Lutz & Triple Toe Loop.

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6.

What are her siblings' names?
- A.
  
  Bob & Lauren
- B.
  
  Bryan & Lara
- C.
  
  Brett & Lori
- D.
  
  Bianca & Lal
- E.
  
  Billy & Leila
Correct Answer
C. Brett & Lori

Explanation
The correct answer is Brett & Lori. This answer is derived from the given options, where each option consists of two names. Among these options, only the option "Brett & Lori" matches the question, which asks for her siblings' names.

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7.

Who beat Kristi in the 1991 US Nationals?
- A.
  
  Nancy Kerrigan
- B.
  
  Tonya Harding
- C.
  
  Midori Ito
- D.
  
  Josee Chouinard
- E.
  
  Tonia Kwiatkowski
Correct Answer
B. Tonya Harding

Explanation
In the 1991 US Nationals, Tonya Harding beat Kristi.

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8.

Who was Kristi paired with on the 2008 Dancing with the Stars?
- A.
  
  Jonathan Roberts
- B.
  
  Louis van Amstel
- C.
  
  Fabian Sanchez
- D.
  
  Mark Ballas
- E.
  
  Tony Dovolani
Correct Answer
D. Mark Ballas

Explanation
In the 2008 season of Dancing with the Stars, Kristi was paired with Mark Ballas.

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How Well Do You Know Kristi Yamaguchi?

Where was Kristi Yamaguchi born?

What day in 1971 was Kristi born on?

What were Kristi's parents' names?

In what year did Kristi retire from figure skating?

In her '92 Olympic performance to Malaguena, what was Kristi's first combination jump?

What are her siblings' names?

Who beat Kristi in the 1991 US Nationals?

Who was Kristi paired with on the 2008 Dancing with the Stars?