1.
In what year was Anderson Cooper born?
Correct Answer
B. 1967
Explanation
Anderson Cooper was born in 1967.
2.
True or False: Anderson Cooper's first name is not actually Anderson.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is False. Anderson Cooper's first name is actually Anderson.
3.
Anderson's mother is a member of what American dynasty?
Correct Answer
C. The Vanderbilts
4.
What is Anderson's middle name?
Correct Answer
Hays
5.
Where did Cooper attend college?
Correct Answer
C. Yale
Explanation
Cooper attended college at Yale.
6.
In what field of study did Anderson major at university?
Correct Answer
C. Political Science
Explanation
Anderson majored in Political Science at university.
7.
At which agency did Cooper intern for two summers during college?
Correct Answer
A. The CIA
Explanation
Cooper interned for two summers during college at the CIA.
8.
True or False: Cooper contracted malaria in high school during a trip to Vietnam.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement is "Cooper contracted malaria in high school during a trip to Vietnam." The correct answer is False. This means that the statement is not true. Therefore, Cooper did not contract malaria in high school during a trip to Vietnam.
9.
One of Cooper's first post-college jobs was at a high school news network called _______ One.
Correct Answer
Channel
Explanation
Cooper's first post-college job was at a high school news network called "Channel One."
10.
At which network did Cooper land his first job as a news co-anchor?
Correct Answer
D. ABC
Explanation
Cooper landed his first job as a news co-anchor at ABC.
11.
Which reality show did Cooper host for two seasons from 1999-2001?
Correct Answer
B. The Mole
Explanation
Cooper hosted The Mole for two seasons from 1999-2001.
12.
Cooper owns a house in New York City's Greenwich Village. What was the building origially used as?
Correct Answer
B. A firehouse
Explanation
The correct answer is A firehouse. This means that the building in question was originally used as a firehouse before Cooper owned it.
13.
Cooper lent his voice to which Broadway musical?
Correct Answer
C. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Explanation
Cooper lent his voice to the Broadway musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
14.
One of Cooper's earliest television appearances (at the tender age of 9) was on what game show?
Correct Answer
D. To Tell the Truth
Explanation
Cooper's early television appearance at the age of 9 suggests that the game show he appeared on must have been suitable for children. Out of the given options, "To Tell the Truth" is the most likely choice as it is a game show where contestants try to determine which of the three individuals is telling the truth about their occupation or identity. This format would be appropriate for a young participant like Cooper.
15.
Cooper has made a reputation for himself as a bit of a giggler - many of his on-air laughing fits have occurred during a lighthearted segment of Anderson Cooper 360 called The ________.
Correct Answer
Ridiculist
Explanation
The correct answer is "Ridiculist." This is the segment on Anderson Cooper 360 where Cooper often has laughing fits. The term "Ridiculist" suggests that this segment focuses on humorous or ridiculous topics, which may explain why Cooper tends to giggle during it.
16.
Alongside which television personality has Cooper guest-hosted over a dozen times?
Correct Answer
A. Kelly Ripa
Explanation
Cooper has guest-hosted over a dozen times alongside Kelly Ripa.
17.
True or False: When Cooper premiered his own talk show in 2011, his first guests were the family of Jennifer Hudson.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement is false. When Cooper premiered his own talk show in 2011, his first guests were not the family of Jennifer Hudson.
18.
Cooper does not publicly discuss his private life, but for years has been linked to a man named Benjamin Maisani, with whom he has been frequently photographed around New York City. What is Maisani's occupation?
Correct Answer
B. Bar owner
Explanation
The correct answer is bar owner. The question states that Cooper has been frequently photographed with a man named Benjamin Maisani around New York City. This suggests that Maisani is someone who is often seen in public with Cooper. The fact that he is linked to Cooper and frequently photographed with him indicates that he is likely someone close to Cooper, such as a partner or friend. The answer "bar owner" makes sense in this context as it suggests that Maisani owns a bar in New York City where he and Cooper may spend time together.
19.
Anderson once kicked a guest off of his talk show, saying, "I try to be really polite to all my guests ... I just think you're dreadful and I honestly don't want to talk to you anymore." Who was the guest?
Correct Answer
B. The Human Barbie
Explanation
The correct answer is "The Human Barbie" because the statement mentions that Anderson kicked a guest off his talk show, and specifically mentions the reason for doing so. The statement does not mention any other guests, so we can conclude that "The Human Barbie" is the guest Anderson was referring to.
20.
Recently on "The Ridiculist", Cooper mocked a local talk show host who took offense at Michael Sam's televised kiss with his boyfriend on hearing he'd been drafted by the Rams. In which city was that talk show based?
Correct Answer
D. Dallas, TX