What Do You Know About Alex Trebek?
You might remember this man from the popular game show Jeopardy! He has been a host of this game show for more than 15 years and it is still being watched by millions of people every week. Discover how much you know about this public figure by taking this quiz. Do you know your facts? Let's find out.
- 1.
What is the full name of Alex Trebek?
- A.
Joseph Alexis Trebek
- B.
David Alexander Trebek
- C.
George Alexander Trebek
- D.
Micheal Alexis Trebek
Correct Answer
C. George Alexander TrebekExplanation
The correct answer is George Alexander Trebek. This is the full name of Alex Trebek, the famous television personality best known for hosting the game show Jeopardy!Rate this question:
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- 2.
How old will Alex Trebek be at the end of 2018?
- A.
75
- B.
76
- C.
77
- D.
78
Correct Answer
D. 78Explanation
Alex Trebek will be 78 years old at the end of 2018.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these game shows has Alex Trebek been a host of?
- A.
Wheel of Fortune
- B.
The Wizard of Odds
- C.
The Amazing Race
- D.
Survivor
Correct Answer
B. The Wizard of OddsExplanation
Alex Trebek has been a host of "The Wizard of Odds" game show.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He has been the host of different shows except which one?
- A.
Double Dare
- B.
To Tell the Truth
- C.
American Ninja Warrior
- D.
Battlestars
Correct Answer
C. American Ninja WarriorExplanation
The correct answer is American Ninja Warrior because the person in question has hosted all the other shows mentioned (Double Dare, To Tell the Truth, and Battlestars), but not American Ninja Warrior.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which year did he become a citizen of the United States?
- A.
1998
- B.
2000
- C.
1985
- D.
2001
Correct Answer
A. 1998Explanation
He became a citizen of the United States in 1998.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Since when has he been the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy?
- A.
1989
- B.
1984
- C.
1990
- D.
1980
Correct Answer
B. 1984Explanation
The correct answer is 1984. This indicates that the person has been the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy since 1984.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many Outstanding Game Show Host Emmy Awards has Alex received?
- A.
6
- B.
10
- C.
3
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
Alex has received 5 Outstanding Game Show Host Emmy Awards.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which year did Alex Trebek receive a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto?
- A.
2010
- B.
2006
- C.
2008
- D.
2005
Correct Answer
B. 2006Explanation
Alex Trebek received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto in 2006.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which university did Alex Trebek graduate from?
- A.
University of Ottawa
- B.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- C.
University of Chicago
- D.
Stanford University
Correct Answer
A. University of OttawaExplanation
Alex Trebek graduated from the University of Ottawa.Rate this question:
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- 10.
For how many episodes of Jeopardy did Alex Trebek receive a Guinness World Record?
- A.
5,483
- B.
6,385
- C.
5,858
- D.
6,829
Correct Answer
A. 5,483Explanation
Alex Trebek received a Guinness World Record for hosting 5,483 episodes of Jeopardy. This means that he hosted the show for a significant number of episodes, making him the longest-serving host in the history of the show. His dedication and longevity in hosting the show earned him this prestigious record.Rate this question:
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