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My Name is Robb Trivia Quiz

Robb is a surname of Scottish origin, probably resulting from a shortening of Robert. Who are some renowned people with the surname Robb? Let's find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by jendent. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jendent

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
415,302

Updated
Feb 02 24

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which actor played Dr. Robb in the TV series "In The Heat of The Night"? Hint

William Windom

John Bernadino

Robert Young

Dan Biggars

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Question 2 of 10

2. J. D. Robb is the pen name of what romance author? Hint

Debbie Macomber

Danielle Steel

Nora Roberts

Janet Dailey

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Question 3 of 10

3. President Lyndon Johnson had a daughter whose married name is Robb. Who is she? Hint

AnnaSophia Robb

Lynda Bird Johnson Robb

Lady Bird Johnson Robb

J. D. Robb

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Lynda Bird Johnson Robb marry in 1967? Hint

Doug Robb

David Robb

Tom Robb

Charles (Chuck) Robb

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Robb is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Hoobastank? Hint

Tom Robb

Doug Robb

David Robb

William Robb

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Question 6 of 10

6. BMW's Motorcycle Division had a chief designer named Robb. Which one is he? Hint

Tom Robb

Frank Robb

William Robb

David Robb

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Robb has run security for bands such as Metallica and Linkin Park? Hint

J. D. Robb

William Robb

Tom Robb

Frank Robb

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actress made her movie debut in "Because of Wynn Dixie" (2005) and was featured as Violet Beauregard in Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005)? Hint

AnnaSophia Robb

J. D. Robb

Jennifer Robb

Julia Roberts

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Question 9 of 10

9. The costume department for "The Zack Files" (2000-2002) and "Radio Free Roscoe" (2003) included which designer? Hint

Jennifer Robb

J. D. Robb

AnnaSophia Robb

William Robb

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Question 10 of 10

10. Two European footballers shared this name -- one was born in 1935 and the other in 1927. Hint

Doug Robb

Tom Robb

William Robb

David Robb

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which actor played Dr. Robb in the TV series "In The Heat of The Night"?

Answer: Dan Biggars

Dan Biggars was also an American college official prior to acting. William Windom played Dr. Seth Hazlitt in "Murder She Wrote". Robert Young was "Marcus Welby, M.D." and John Bernandino played Dr. Steve Hardy on the American Soap Opera "General Hospital".

2. J. D. Robb is the pen name of what romance author?

Answer: Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts also writes as Jill March and Sarah Hardesty. Roberts was the first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. The other three ladies are well known romance authors as well.

3. President Lyndon Johnson had a daughter whose married name is Robb. Who is she?

Answer: Lynda Bird Johnson Robb

Lyndon Johnson suggested naming their daughter after both parents. The result was Lynda (for Lyndon) and Bird (from her mother Lady Bird Johnson). J. D. Robb is a pen name. AnnaSophia is an actress.

4. Who did Lynda Bird Johnson Robb marry in 1967?

Answer: Charles (Chuck) Robb

Charles (Chuck) Robb is a politician who was one-time Governor of Virginia and a U.S. Senator. He also had a military career prior to going into politics. The other three are also famous Robbs who are brothers.
Lynda Bird Johnson Robb (born 1944) is the eldest daughter of former U.S. President Lyndon Johnson.

5. Which Robb is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Hoobastank?

Answer: Doug Robb

Doug Robb founded the American Rock bank Hoobastank in 1994. He has two brothers, Tom and David, who both have their own claims to fame!

6. BMW's Motorcycle Division had a chief designer named Robb. Which one is he?

Answer: David Robb

David Robb was chief designer at BMW Motorrad from 1993-2012. He is the brother of Hoobastank's founder and lead singer Doug Robb. David and Doug have a third brother, Tom.

7. Which Robb has run security for bands such as Metallica and Linkin Park?

Answer: Tom Robb

Tom Robb started his security career in 1986. His introduction to the world of security in music began with the band Live. He is credited with upgrading and updating some touring security philosophies. He has two brothers, David and Doug.

8. Which actress made her movie debut in "Because of Wynn Dixie" (2005) and was featured as Violet Beauregard in Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005)?

Answer: AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia is named for her maternal great-grandmother and paternal grandmother. She competed in dance and gymnastics before deciding to focus on acting. There are actresses named Jennifer Robb and Julia Roberts but neither starred in the movies/roles listed. J.D. Robb is a pen name.

9. The costume department for "The Zack Files" (2000-2002) and "Radio Free Roscoe" (2003) included which designer?

Answer: Jennifer Robb

Costume designer Jennifer Robb is from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She is known for reenactment costume design.

10. Two European footballers shared this name -- one was born in 1935 and the other in 1927.

Answer: William Robb

This was a fun find! William R. Robb (born 1895) played goalkeeper in the English Football League and Scottish League. William L. Robb (born 1927) was a wing half who played for English and Scottish leagues between 1949 and 1958.

Source: Author jendent

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