Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know About Richard Branson?
When it comes to life and times of Richard Branson, how much do you know? He is a business magnate and British entrepreneur. As of 2018, he estimated worth over $5 billion. Richard Branson is the owner and chief executive officer for Virgin Group. His company is composed of several companies serving in different niches. How well do you know about him?
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How much was he worth in 2018?
- A.
$4.5 billion
- B.
$19 billion
- C.
$3.8 billion
- D.
$5.1 billion
Correct Answer
D. $5.1 billionExplanation
The answer is $5.1 billion. This indicates that the person in question had a net worth of $5.1 billion in the year 2018.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is his nickname?
- A.
Paulie
- B.
Tee Classic
- C.
Chan Boy
- D.
Old Beardie
Correct Answer
D. Old BeardieExplanation
Old Beardie is likely his nickname because it is the only option that is related to a physical characteristic (beard). The other options (Paulie, Tee Classic, Chan Boy) do not provide any indication of a nickname based on the information given.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many children does he have as of 2019?
- A.
A child
- B.
3 children
- C.
4 children
- D.
2 children
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B. 3 childrenExplanation
As of 2019, he has 3 children.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is his middle name?
- A.
Paul
- B.
Roberts
- C.
Charles
- D.
Sally
Correct Answer
C. CharlesExplanation
The correct answer is Charles. The question is asking for the middle name of someone, and out of the given options, Charles is the only name that can be a middle name. Paul, Roberts, and Sally are all first or last names, but Charles can be used as a middle name.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of his mother?
- A.
Eve Branson
- B.
Emily Branson
- C.
Ellis Branson
- D.
Rebecca Branson
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A. Eve BransonExplanation
The correct answer is Eve Branson. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the name of "his" mother. Since "his" is referring to someone specific, it can be assumed that the person in question is male. Therefore, the correct answer is Eve Branson as she would be the mother of the male individual mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the name of his father?
- A.
Paul Branson
- B.
Charles Branson
- C.
Adam Branson
- D.
Edward Branson
Correct Answer
D. Edward BransonExplanation
The given question is asking for the name of "his" father, without specifying who "he" refers to. Since there is no context provided, it is impossible to determine who "he" is and therefore, we cannot determine the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How old was he when started is first business venture?
- A.
15 years old
- B.
19 years old
- C.
12 years old
- D.
16 years old
Correct Answer
D. 16 years oldExplanation
The correct answer is 16 years old. This means that he started his first business venture at the age of 16.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these is his first business venture?
- A.
Arrow Ventures
- B.
Tower Group
- C.
Amazon Magazine
- D.
Student
Correct Answer
D. StudentExplanation
The correct answer is "Student." This suggests that his first business venture was related to being a student, possibly indicating that he started a business while he was still in school.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did he set up a mail-order record business?
- A.
1989
- B.
1970
- C.
1977
- D.
1984
Correct Answer
B. 1970Explanation
In 1970, he set up a mail-order record business.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When did he open Virgin Records?
- A.
1973
- B.
1986
- C.
1972
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
C. 1972Explanation
In this question, the correct answer is 1972. This implies that he opened Virgin Records in the year 1972.Rate this question:
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