How Well Do You Know About Bill Nye's Life? Trivia Quiz

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You know or follow Bill Nye's show well? We challenge you to take this fantastic quiz! He is known all over the world as the host of an interesting television show called Bill Nye the Science Guy. Bill is a science communicator who received a degree from a prestigious Cornell University. Here is a wonderful quiz about him!

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1.

When did he start Bill Nye the Science Guy?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1994
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
B. 1993

Explanation
Bill Nye the Science Guy started in 1993.

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2.

When did Bill Nye the science guy end?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  1999
- D.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
D. 1998

Explanation
Bill Nye the science guy ended in 1998.

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3.

What is Bill's middle name?
- A.
  
  Arthur
- B.
  
  Thompson
- C.
  
  Jason
- D.
  
  Sanford
Correct Answer
D. Sanford

Explanation
The correct answer is Sanford because it is the only option given as a middle name for Bill.

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4.

How old will he be in 2026?
- A.
  
  70 years old
- B.
  
  78 years old
- C.
  
  65 years old
- D.
  
  39 years old
Correct Answer
A. 70 years old
5.

Where was he raised?
- A.
  
  Hawaii
- B.
  
  Washington
- C.
  
  California
- D.
  
  Portland
Correct Answer
B. Washington

Explanation
The correct answer is Washington because it is stated in the question that the person was raised there.

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6.

Which of these universities is his alma matter?
- A.
  
  Harvard University
- B.
  
  Brown University
- C.
  
  Cornell University
- D.
  
  University of Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
C. Cornell University

Explanation
The correct answer is Cornell University.

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7.

What did he study in the university?
- A.
  
  Botany
- B.
  
  Physics
- C.
  
  Water Engineering
- D.
  
  Mechanical engineering
Correct Answer
D. Mechanical engineering

Explanation
He studied mechanical engineering in the university.

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8.

Which of these instuitions is not associated with him?
- A.
  
  Cornell University
- B.
  
  Boeing
- C.
  
  The Planetary Society
- D.
  
  IBM
Correct Answer
D. IBM

Explanation
IBM is not associated with him. This implies that the person being referred to has some kind of association with Cornell University, Boeing, and The Planetary Society, but not with IBM.

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9.

When did Bill leave Boeing?
- A.
  
  1987
- B.
  
  1986
- C.
  
  1988
- D.
  
  1981
Correct Answer
B. 1986

Explanation
Bill left Boeing in 1986.

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10.

When did he graduate from high school?
- A.
  
  1978
- B.
  
  1972
- C.
  
  1973
- D.
  
  1984
Correct Answer
C. 1973

Explanation
The correct answer is 1973. This suggests that the person in question graduated from high school in 1973.

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