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Quiz about First Name Ryan North American

First Name Ryan (North American) Quiz

As a companion to my "Last Name Ryan", these questions are about people with the first name Ryan.

A multiple-choice quiz by Robert907. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Robert907

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,842

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ryan Newman won the 2008 Daytona 500 NASCAR stock car race. For what nickname is the Daytona 500 best known? Hint

The Great American Race

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing

The Run for the Roses

The Cannonball Run

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actor Ryan O'Neal was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for which 1970 motion picture? Hint

Love Story

Barry Lyndon

Paper Moon

Nickelodeon

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2005, television personality Ryan Seacrest began co-hosting which television show? Hint

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

Fear Factor

American Idol

American Top 40

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2009, Ryan Murphy co-created which Fox television show? Hint

New Girl

Fringe

Glee

Arrested Development

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Question 5 of 10

5. American Olympian Ryan Lochte won his medals in which sport? Hint

Track and Field

Swimming

Gymnastics

Diving

6. American actor Ryan Stiles is remembered for shows like "Whose Line Is It Anyway" and "The Drew Carey Show". Beginning in 2004, Stiles began a recurring role as Dr. Herb Melnick in which television show? Hint

Two and a Half Men

Ugly Betty

Reba

The New Adventures of Old Christine

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2009, American alternative rock singer Ryan Adams married which actress most famous for the movies "A Walk to Remember" and "Chasing Liberty"? Hint

Natalie Portman

Anne Hathaway

Mandy Moore

Amanda Bynes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which fellow Canadian did actor Ryan Gosling co-star with in the 2004 movie "The Notebook"? Hint

Rachel McAdams

Ellen Page

Elisha Cuthbert

Nina Dobrev

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Question 9 of 10

9. For which team did Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun win the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player award? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers

Atlanta Braves

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2011, actor Ryan Reynolds played the part of Hal Jordan in a film adaptation of which comic book hero? Hint

Green Lantern

The Fantastic Four

The Incredible Hulk

Green Arrow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ryan Newman won the 2008 Daytona 500 NASCAR stock car race. For what nickname is the Daytona 500 best known?

Answer: The Great American Race

Newman's win was the first for Penske Racing headed by legendary owner Roger Penske. The race takes place every February at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida and marks the start of the new season for NASCAR.

2. Actor Ryan O'Neal was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for which 1970 motion picture?

Answer: Love Story

O'Neal and Ali MacGraw play the ill-fated young lovers in the film based on the novel by Erich Segal. The line "Love means never having to say you're sorry" has become part of popular culture. Actor Tommy Lee Jones made his film debut in a small supporting role.

3. In 2005, television personality Ryan Seacrest began co-hosting which television show?

Answer: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

Because of the effects of Dick Clark's stroke, Seacrest was brought in to handle most of the hosting of the annual show.

4. In 2009, Ryan Murphy co-created which Fox television show?

Answer: Glee

"Glee" is set in an Ohio high school and follows the adventures of a collection of social misfits who start a glee club. Murphy has also had a hand in creating the shows "Nip/Tuck" and "American Horror Story".

5. American Olympian Ryan Lochte won his medals in which sport?

Answer: Swimming

Born in Rochester, New York, Lochte went to the University of Florida. Lochte's friendly rivalry with Michael Phelps resulted in many of the brightest moments in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

Answer: Two and a Half Men

In 2004, Stiles began playing Alan's ex-wife's second husband and step-father to Jake in "Two and a Half Men".

7. In 2009, American alternative rock singer Ryan Adams married which actress most famous for the movies "A Walk to Remember" and "Chasing Liberty"?

Answer: Mandy Moore

Along with her acting career, Moore has recorded many pop rock albums. Moore also provided the voice for Rapunzel in the 2010 animated movie "Tangled".

8. Which fellow Canadian did actor Ryan Gosling co-star with in the 2004 movie "The Notebook"?

Answer: Rachel McAdams

"The Notebook" follows the tale of an elderly man telling his fellow patient the story of a couple meeting in the 1940's. Afterwards, Gosling and McAdams had a two-year relationship from 2005-2007 with a brief reconciliation in 2008.

9. For which team did Major League Baseball player Ryan Braun win the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player award?

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

Braun also won the 2007 Rookie of the Year award while playing with the Brewers.

10. In 2011, actor Ryan Reynolds played the part of Hal Jordan in a film adaptation of which comic book hero?

Answer: Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively starred in this poorly reviewed and under performing box office version of the DC Comic hero. However, the Reynolds and Lively pairing worked out a bit better in the real world when the duo married September 9, 2012.

Source: Author Robert907

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