Do You Know Jim O'brien?
Popular Jim Oldham Brien was a newscaster. He died from an accident that occurred during skydiving. Still, whilst alive, Jim was known for the professionalism and style with which he did his work. Can you perhaps emulate that attitude and pour it on these questions? Regardless of your answer, we still pray Lady Luck be on your side.
- 1.
Brien was a father of how many children?
- A.
2 children
- B.
3 children
- C.
4 children
- D.
5 children
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A. 2 childrenExplanation
Brien was a father of 2 children.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is his hometown?
- A.
Houston
- B.
Detroit
- C.
Philadelphia
- D.
Rhodes Island
Correct Answer
C. PhiladelphiaExplanation
The correct answer is Philadelphia because the question asks for his hometown, and out of the given options, Philadelphia is the only one that can be considered a hometown. Houston, Detroit, and Rhode Island are all locations, but not necessarily the person's hometown.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was Brien when he died?
- A.
43 years old
- B.
45 years old
- C.
39 years old
- D.
41 years old
Correct Answer
A. 43 years oldExplanation
Brien was 43 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Brien attended which of these universities?
- A.
University of North Carolina
- B.
Arizona State University
- C.
University of Texas
- D.
Baylor University
Correct Answer
D. Baylor UniversityExplanation
Brien attended Baylor University because it is listed as one of the universities in the given options.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Brien was born in which of these places?
- A.
Georgia
- B.
Arizona
- C.
Kansas
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
D. TexasExplanation
The question is asking about the birthplace of Brien. Out of the given options, Texas is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Apart from skydiving, he also loved
- A.
Swimming
- B.
Football
- C.
Foosball
- D.
Motorcycling
Correct Answer
D. MotorcyclingExplanation
The given answer, "Motorcycling," is the correct answer because it is mentioned that apart from skydiving, he also loved various activities such as swimming, football, foosball, and motorcycling. This implies that motorcycling was one of his favorite activities alongside skydiving.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Brien divorced Sandra Jo Hauck in
- A.
1967
- B.
1969
- C.
1971
- D.
1973
Correct Answer
B. 1969Explanation
The correct answer is 1969 because it is stated in the question that Brien divorced Sandra Jo Hauck, and the year mentioned is 1969.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He started presenting on radio in
- A.
1970
- B.
1971
- C.
1969
- D.
1973
Correct Answer
A. 1970Explanation
The correct answer is 1970. This means that the person started presenting on radio in the year 1970.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Where did Jim O'Brien die?
- A.
Kansas
- B.
Pennsylvania
- C.
Texas
- D.
Miami
Correct Answer
B. PennsylvaniaExplanation
Jim O'Brien died in Pennsylvania.Rate this question:
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- 10.
He was posthumously inducted into Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia in what year?
- A.
1996
- B.
1991
- C.
1993
- D.
1997
Correct Answer
D. 1997Explanation
The individual mentioned in the question was recognized and inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia after his death. This induction took place in the year 1997.Rate this question:
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