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Quiz about Dirty Jobs
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"Dirty Jobs" Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz for Discovery's "Dirty Jobs" television program. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by strehlow. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
strehlow
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
285,311
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the host's name on "Dirty Jobs"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One of the host's previous professions is as a what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Each episode starts with the host saying "My name is Mike Rowe, and this is my job: I explore the country looking for people who aren't afraid to get dirty-hard-working men and women who earn an honest living doing the kinds of jobs that make civilized life possible for the rest of us. Now... get ready, _______." Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In a 2007 episode, the host sang the national anthem and threw out the first pitch at Prince George's Stadium. What was the name of the minor league team that played in the stadium? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The host of this show is the spokesperson for what automobile manufacturer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In one episode, the host helps a Las Vegas magician do dirty jobs. What magician did the host work for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The host of "Dirty Jobs" did a job in South Africa at the Animal Protection and Environmental Sanctuary and encountered a feisty Vervet monkey. What was the name of the monkey that held the crew hostage? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The host has been to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help an exterminating crew do some "dirty" work. What is the name of this black clad company he works with? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When the host painted bridges in Michigan, what is the name of the bridge that he helped paint? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the episode where the host assisted as an alligator egg collector, the crew's air boat overturns. What was the estimated value of all the equipment lost and/or destroyed? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the host's name on "Dirty Jobs"?

Answer: Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe often mentions Dave Barsky, who is often just called Barsky, is the "Dirty Jobs" field producer. Troy Paff and Doug Glover are both cameramen. They are often seen in the episodes, many times for falling, getting knocked over, or going above and beyond for the call of duty.
2. One of the host's previous professions is as a what?

Answer: opera singer

Mike Rowe sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera.
3. Each episode starts with the host saying "My name is Mike Rowe, and this is my job: I explore the country looking for people who aren't afraid to get dirty-hard-working men and women who earn an honest living doing the kinds of jobs that make civilized life possible for the rest of us. Now... get ready, _______."

Answer: to get dirty

Mike Rowe is very respectful of the hard working American. He has a good time, laughs, and cracks jokes, but always gives credit to the show's guests.
4. In a 2007 episode, the host sang the national anthem and threw out the first pitch at Prince George's Stadium. What was the name of the minor league team that played in the stadium?

Answer: Bowie Baysox

Mike helped the grounds crew and with dugout maintenance, then was asked to sing the national anthem and throw out the first pitch. His parents were at the game.
5. The host of this show is the spokesperson for what automobile manufacturer?

Answer: Ford

In 2006, Mike became a spokesperson for Ford Motor Company, particularly Ford trucks. In many episodes Mike and the crew make comments about Ford trucks.
6. In one episode, the host helps a Las Vegas magician do dirty jobs. What magician did the host work for?

Answer: Lance Burton

Mike went on stage to help Lance perform a trick, but the dirty job was helping Randy G. "Turtle" Williams clean the cages of all the animals that disappear in the show.
7. The host of "Dirty Jobs" did a job in South Africa at the Animal Protection and Environmental Sanctuary and encountered a feisty Vervet monkey. What was the name of the monkey that held the crew hostage?

Answer: Paddy

Many of the "Dirty Jobs" staff were attacked, bitten, and scratched. Mike said that "the monkeys are running the asylum."
8. The host has been to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help an exterminating crew do some "dirty" work. What is the name of this black clad company he works with?

Answer: Vexcon

The Vexcon crew, comprised of Bill, Mary and Bump, explains the science behind exterminating. Bill explains that even though traps seem inhumane, they are better than poisons. Traps are an instant death, and does not cause secondary poisoning. Secondary poisoning is when a rodent eats poison, wanders off and dies, and then is eaten by another animal, which in turn is poisoned as well.
9. When the host painted bridges in Michigan, what is the name of the bridge that he helped paint?

Answer: Mackinac Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge is the bridge that connects the mitten to the U.P. He actually paints the supporting wires, in the towers, and changes light bulbs.
10. In the episode where the host assisted as an alligator egg collector, the crew's air boat overturns. What was the estimated value of all the equipment lost and/or destroyed?

Answer: $100,000

In the aftermath of the crew's air boat crash, they determined that they lost three cameras and lenses, an audio mixer, microphones, lens filters, wireless transmitters and personal cell phones and pagers. Mike estimated that the total cost of the ruined equipment was about $100,000.
Source: Author strehlow

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