Who Is Bill O'reilly?

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People have loved him as a syndicated columnist as well as a TV Host of “The O’Reilly Factor” which is broadcasted on Fox News Channel. Find out how much you know him by taking this test.

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1.

Bill O'Reilly is an alumni of all these institutions except...
- A.
  
  Marist
- B.
  
  Harvard
- C.
  
  Yale
- D.
  
  Boston
Correct Answer
A. Marist

Explanation
Bill O'Reilly is not an alumni of Marist.

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2.

In what year did he become a CBS correspondent?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1981
- C.
  
  1982
- D.
  
  1983
Correct Answer
C. 1982

Explanation
The correct answer is 1982. This means that he became a CBS correspondent in the year 1982.

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3.

How many children does he have?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
The correct answer is 2 because the question asks for the number of children "he" has, implying that there is only one person being referred to. Therefore, the answer can only be a singular number.

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4.

What was the first song Bill O'Reilly wrote?
- A.
  
  The O'Reilly Factor
- B.
  
  The No Spin Zone
- C.
  
  Those who trespass
- D.
  
  Culture Warrior
Correct Answer
C. Those who trespass
5.

How old is Bill O'Reilly?
- A.
  
  70
- B.
  
  69
- C.
  
  68
- D.
  
  67
Correct Answer
C. 68

Explanation
Bill O'Reilly is currently 68 years old.

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6.

O'Reilly played semi-professional ....while in college
- A.
  
  Basketball
- B.
  
  Football
- C.
  
  Baseball
- D.
  
  Hockey
Correct Answer
C. Baseball

Explanation
O'Reilly played semi-professional baseball while in college.

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7.

What is the name of O'Reilly's ex wife?
- A.
  
  Lis Wiehl
- B.
  
  Madeline Hills
- C.
  
  Maureen E. McPhilmy
- D.
  
  Andrea Mackris
Correct Answer
C. Maureen E. McPhilmy

Explanation
The correct answer is Maureen E. McPhilmy.

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8.

Where did Bill O'Reilly start his professional TV career?
- A.
  
  WCBS
- B.
  
  WNEP-TV
- C.
  
  WFAA-TV
- D.
  
  ABC
Correct Answer
B. WNEP-TV

Explanation
Bill O'Reilly started his professional TV career at WNEP-TV.

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9.

How many years did he serve at Fox?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  21
- C.
  
  22
- D.
  
  23
Correct Answer
B. 21

Explanation
The correct answer is 21. This means that he served at Fox for a total of 21 years.

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10.

O'Reilly was awarded the .... award by the New England Chapter in 2008.
- A.
  
  Emmy Award
- B.
  
  Dallas Press Club Award
- C.
  
  Governor's Award
- D.
  
  Misinformer Award
Correct Answer
C. Governor's Award

Explanation
O'Reilly was awarded the Governor's Award by the New England Chapter in 2008. This award is likely given to individuals who have made significant contributions or achievements in their respective fields and have been recognized by the governor of the state. It is a prestigious honor that acknowledges O'Reilly's accomplishments and impact in his profession.

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