How Much Do You Actually Know About Bill O'reilly?

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How Much Do You Actually Know About Bill Oreilly? - Quiz

You might be an avid fan of his take on current affairs and politics as seen on his podcast No Spin News, or perhaps you’ve seen his work on the likes of Inside Edition or The O’Reilly Factor. Regardless of how you came about Bill O’Reilly’s work, there’s a good chance that you don’t know all there is to know about the man. Let’s find out what you do know!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In which of the following Marvel Cinematic Universe films did Bill O'Reilly make a cameo appearance?

    • A.

      Doctor Strange

    • B.

      Captain America: Civil War

    • C.

      Iron Man 2

    • D.

      Avengers: Endgame

    • E.

      Captain Marvel

    • F.

      Spider-Man: Far From Home

    Correct Answer
    C. Iron Man 2
    Explanation
    Bill O'Reilly made a cameo appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man 2.

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  • 2. 

    What was the name of Bill O'Reilly's radio show which broadcasted from 2002 to 2009 on over 400 stations?

    • A.

      The O'Reilly Report

    • B.

      Doing it Live

    • C.

      Talking 'Tics

    • D.

      O'Reilly in Your Ear

    • E.

      The Radio Factor

    Correct Answer
    E. The Radio Factor
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Radio Factor". This was the name of Bill O'Reilly's radio show that aired from 2002 to 2009 on over 400 stations.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following television shows did not parody Bill O'Reilly's famed "We'll do it live!" meltdown on the set of Inside Edition?

    • A.

      It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    • B.

      The Daily Show

    • C.

      Family Guy

    • D.

      The Colbert Report

    Correct Answer
    A. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" because this television show did not parody Bill O'Reilly's meltdown on the set of Inside Edition. The other options, such as The Daily Show, Family Guy, and The Colbert Report, have all referenced or parodied Bill O'Reilly's famous "We'll do it live!" meltdown in their respective episodes.

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  • 4. 

    For what reason did Fox News terminate Bill O'Reilly's employment in 2017?

    • A.

      He put Fox News' broadcast team on blast and called them unprofessional on his podcast

    • B.

      O'Reilly saw his stock continue to rise and demanded an obscene amount of money to stay

    • C.

      Allegations that O'Reilly had paid nearly $50,000,000 to settle various sexual harassment lawsuits

    • D.

      O'Reilly reportedly used a racial slur behind the scenes of The O'Reilly Factor

    Correct Answer
    C. Allegations that O'Reilly had paid nearly $50,000,000 to settle various sexual harassment lawsuits
    Explanation
    In 2017, Fox News terminated Bill O'Reilly's employment due to allegations that he had paid nearly $50,000,000 to settle various sexual harassment lawsuits.

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  • 5. 

    In Bill O'Reilly's infamous Inside Edition meltdown in which he classically exclaims "we'll do it live!", what British rock artist was O'Reilly trying to segue to in order to close the show?

    • A.

      Freddy Mercury

    • B.

      The Jam

    • C.

      Phil Collins

    • D.

      Sting

    • E.

      Duran Duran

    Correct Answer
    D. Sting
    Explanation
    In Bill O'Reilly's infamous Inside Edition meltdown, he famously exclaimed "we'll do it live!" This phrase became a meme and is often associated with O'Reilly. In this context, O'Reilly was trying to segue to the British rock artist Sting in order to close the show. Sting is a well-known musician and former lead vocalist of the band The Police.

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  • 6. 

    True or False: Bill O'Reilly was one of the first American broadcasters to cover the dismantling of the Berlin Wall

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Bill O'Reilly was indeed one of the first American broadcasters to cover the dismantling of the Berlin Wall. As a journalist, O'Reilly was known for his work as a correspondent for CBS News during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He reported extensively on the historic events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, providing coverage and analysis to American audiences. His reporting during this time helped to bring the significance of the event to a wider audience and solidified his reputation as a prominent journalist.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following works did Bill O'Reilly write by himself?

    • A.

      Who's Looking Out For You?

    • B.

      Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

    • C.

      Give Please a Chance

    • D.

      Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies: The Real West

    Correct Answer
    A. Who's Looking Out For You?
  • 8. 

    True or False: Bill O'Reilly hosted Inside Edition on Fox News from 1996 to 2017

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    O'Reilly hosted Inside Edition from 1989 to 1995 - he hosted The O'Reilly Factor from 1996 to 2017

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  • 9. 

    In O'Reilly's 2015 custody trial with ex-wife Maureen McPhilmy, his daughter revealed signs of which crime taking place within their household?

    • A.

      Kidnapping

    • B.

      Domestic Violence

    • C.

      Drug Use

    • D.

      Murder

    Correct Answer
    B. Domestic Violence
    Explanation
    O'Reilly would go on to deny these allegations, later losing the bid for custody of both his children.

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  • 10. 

    Roughly how many companies withdrew their television advertising from The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News when Bill O'Reilly's five sexual harassment settlements were reported?

    • A.

      Fifteen

    • B.

      Thirty

    • C.

      Sixty

    • D.

      Ninety

    Correct Answer
    C. Sixty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is sixty. This means that approximately sixty companies withdrew their television advertising from The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News when Bill O'Reilly's five sexual harassment settlements were reported.

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