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Everybody knows Dr Phil. He gives the best advice ever, even though he sometimes encounters very difficult cases on his show. We also know him for having his wife and son on the show, most of the time. He is a family man but also one of our favorite on air psychologist. So, what do you know about doctor Phil? Take our quiz and find out.

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1.

When was he born?
- A.
  
  September 1, 1951
- B.
  
  September 9, 1950
- C.
  
  September 1, 1950
- D.
  
  September 10, 1950
Correct Answer
C. September 1, 1950

Explanation
The correct answer is September 1, 1950.

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2.

What was his salary in 2009?
- A.
  
  200 million dollars
- B.
  
  120 million dollars
- C.
  
  100 million dollars
- D.
  
  80 million dollars
Correct Answer
D. 80 million dollars

Explanation
The correct answer is 80 million dollars. This suggests that the person's salary in 2009 was 80 million dollars.

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3.

How many children does he have?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. 2

Explanation
The correct answer is 2 because the question asks for the number of children "he" has, implying that there is a specific person being referred to. The answer 2 indicates that this person has two children.

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4.

Where was he born?
- A.
  
  Toronto, Canada
- B.
  
  Vinita, Oklahoma
- C.
  
  Baltimore, Maryland
- D.
  
  Reston, Virginia
Correct Answer
B. Vinita, Oklahoma

Explanation
The correct answer is Vinita, Oklahoma. This is the birthplace of the person in question.

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5.

In what year did he appear for the first time on the Oprah show?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
A. 1998

Explanation
In 1998, he appeared for the first time on the Oprah show.

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6.

What's the name of his first book, published in 1999?
- A.
  
  The modern path to happiness, a guide for millenials
- B.
  
  Secrets
- C.
  
  Life strategies
- D.
  
  The 10 kingdoms
Correct Answer
C. Life strategies

Explanation
The correct answer is "Life strategies". This answer is correct because it directly addresses the question by providing the title of the person's first book, which was published in 1999.

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7.

In what year did he form Peteski Production?
- A.
  
  In 2004
- B.
  
  In 2003
- C.
  
  In 2002
- D.
  
  In 2005
Correct Answer
C. In 2002

Explanation
The correct answer is "In 2002". This means that he formed Peteski Production in the year 2002.

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8.

What's the name of his daily syndicated show?
- A.
  
  Today with Dr Phil
- B.
  
  Dr Phil Today
- C.
  
  The Dr Phil Show
- D.
  
  Dr Phil
Correct Answer
D. Dr Phil

Explanation
The correct answer is "The Dr Phil Show". This is the name of the daily syndicated show hosted by Dr Phil.

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9.

In what year did he enter the weight loss business?
- A.
  
  In 2000
- B.
  
  In 2001
- C.
  
  In 2002
- D.
  
  In 2003
Correct Answer
D. In 2003
10.

Who wrote his biography in 2003?
- A.
  
  Sophia Dembling
- B.
  
  Sophia Trembling
- C.
  
  Sophia Thunder
- D.
  
  Sophia Omodula
Correct Answer
A. Sophia Dembling

Explanation
Sophia Dembling wrote his biography in 2003.

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