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Who is Your Daddy and What Does He Do? Quiz

Ten children describe their famous fathers by describing their jobs. See if you can match the famous dad with the job description.

A matching quiz by bernie73. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bernie73

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
411,234

Updated
Aug 13 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Questions		Choices
1. My name is Jillian and I have a brother and two sisters. My dad sure knows how to kick it up a notch. He is associated with New Orleans, although his work has taken him many other places. Who is he?		Author Rick Riordan
2. My name is Lindsay and my father can often be seen on television in various New England locations demonstrating his master-level skills. A Richard Karn character was loosely inspired by my dad. Who is my dad?		Pitcher Stephen Strasburg
3. My name is Joe and I have one brother and one sister. My dad would take pride in his work being described as "horrible". He dealt with addiction issues and came out on the other side. His career has lasted for decades and can be found nationwide. Who is he?		Defensive Tackle Michael Strahan
4. My name is Reagan and I have one sister. My dad is focused on wins and losses. Some people might not like strikes, but he likes them just fine. The first decade of his career has focused on Washington, DC. Who is my dad?		Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson
5. My name is Kenny and I have five siblings. Our dad worked for others before working for himself. He has played a role in many a person improve their personal surroundings. Who is my dad?		Chef Emeril Lagasse
6. My name is Taylor and I have two sisters. Our dad is sometimes associated with low places. He's won many awards and even had an alter ego. He's not held by no fences or fresh horses. Who is our dad?		Carpenter Norm Abram
7. My name is Murray. My brothers and I have a father who was known for his "Gifted Hands". He wrote many articles that related to his field and also served as a professor for a time. He spent most of his childhood in Detroit but eventually settled in Maryland. Who is he?		Actor Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
8. My name is Isabella and I have two sisters and a brother. Our dad first had an outdoor career and later a second indoor career.		Author Stephen King
9. My name is Simone and I have two sisters. My dad, despite what you might think, is not named "Peter". He has, however, finally returned. You can see him on the big screen or the small screen. Who is our dad?		Country musician Garth Brooks
10. My name is Haley and I have a brother. My dad is known by many young people. He was a teacher before he moved to the career he has now. If you have met Percy or Annabeth, you have met our dad. Who is our dad?		"Home Depot" co-founder Arthur Blank

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1. My name is Jillian and I have a brother and two sisters. My dad sure knows how to kick it up a notch. He is associated with New Orleans, although his work has taken him many other places. Who is he?

2. My name is Lindsay and my father can often be seen on television in various New England locations demonstrating his master-level skills. A Richard Karn character was loosely inspired by my dad. Who is my dad?

3. My name is Joe and I have one brother and one sister. My dad would take pride in his work being described as "horrible". He dealt with addiction issues and came out on the other side. His career has lasted for decades and can be found nationwide. Who is he?

4. My name is Reagan and I have one sister. My dad is focused on wins and losses. Some people might not like strikes, but he likes them just fine. The first decade of his career has focused on Washington, DC. Who is my dad?

5. My name is Kenny and I have five siblings. Our dad worked for others before working for himself. He has played a role in many a person improve their personal surroundings. Who is my dad?

6. My name is Taylor and I have two sisters. Our dad is sometimes associated with low places. He's won many awards and even had an alter ego. He's not held by no fences or fresh horses. Who is our dad?

7. My name is Murray. My brothers and I have a father who was known for his "Gifted Hands". He wrote many articles that related to his field and also served as a professor for a time. He spent most of his childhood in Detroit but eventually settled in Maryland. Who is he?

8. My name is Isabella and I have two sisters and a brother. Our dad first had an outdoor career and later a second indoor career.

9. My name is Simone and I have two sisters. My dad, despite what you might think, is not named "Peter". He has, however, finally returned. You can see him on the big screen or the small screen. Who is our dad?

10. My name is Haley and I have a brother. My dad is known by many young people. He was a teacher before he moved to the career he has now. If you have met Percy or Annabeth, you have met our dad. Who is our dad?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chef Emeril Lagasse

Chef Emeril Lagasse (born 1959) is known for his appearances on various shows where he demonstrates his recipes and cooking skills. His friendly style of delivery often includes catchphrases such as "Bam" and "Kick it up a notch". A native of New Orleans, LA, he worked at other restaurants before opening his own self-named restaurant in his home town in 1990.

Answer: Carpenter Norm Abram

Norm Abram (born 1949) may be best known for his frequent appearances on "This Old House" (which most commonly features homes in New England) and "The Old Yankee Workshop" (which he hosts). The son of a carpenter, Norm Abrams began doing work on job sites at the age of nine.

He first worked for other contractors before starting his own contracting business. Richard Karn's character, Al Borland, from the sit-com "Home Improvement", is seen by many as inspired by Norm Abrams.

Answer: Author Stephen King

Stephen King's (born 1947) first published novel was "Carrie" in 1974 and many novels have followed, primarily in the horror or suspense genres. Several of his novels and short stories have been adapted for film or television. He has been open about his various addictions over the years. Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, have three children: daughter Naomi and sons Joe and Owen.

Answer: Pitcher Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg (born 1988) began his Major League Baseball career as a starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals in 2010. In his debut game, he got an amazing 14 strikeouts. Since then he has added many more. He would earn the MVP award in the 2019 World Series as he led the Washington Nationals to the franchise's first championship.

5. My name is Kenny and I have five siblings. Our dad worked for others before working for himself. He has played a role in many a person improve their personal surroundings. Who is my dad?

Answer: "Home Depot" co-founder Arthur Blank

Arthur Blank (born 1942) co-founded The Home Depot with Bernard Marcus in 1978. They met while employed by another home improvement company. The Home Depot is currently the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, with nearly half a million employees. Arthur Blank also owns the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United (MLS).

Answer: Country musician Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks (born 1962) is a country music artist who has sold over 170 million records. He has countless hit singles, including "Friends in Low Places" (1990). In the late 1990s, he briefly assumed an alternate persona, Chris Gaines, and even released an album under that title.

Answer: Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson

Dr. Ben Carson (born 1951) served as the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. His autobiography, "Gifted Hands" (1996), talked about his educational background and career. His three sons are named Murray, Rhoeyce, and Benjamin, Jr.

8. My name is Isabella and I have two sisters and a brother. Our dad first had an outdoor career and later a second indoor career.

Answer: Defensive Tackle Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan (born 1971) spent 15 seasons (1993-2007) as a defensive tackle with the New York Giants, where he accumulated 141.5 sacks. After his retirement he was employed by FOX NFL for both Thursdays and Sundays. He has hosted "Live!" with Kelly Ripa. He also hosts a revival of the game show "The $100,000 Pyramid".

Answer: Actor Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson

Dwayne Johnson (born 1972) was a defense tackle at the University of Miami before joining World Wrestling Entertainment using the stage name "The Rock" and winning multiple championships. He later transitioned into action films such as "The Scorpion King", "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", and "Hercules".

Answer: Author Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan (born 1964) worked as a school teacher teaching English and Social Studies for eight years. The "Percy Jackson" books started as stories that he told his son Haley who, like Percy, is dyslexic and was diagnosed with ADHD. His books have been based on several world mythologies, including Greco-Roman, Norse, and Egyptian.

Source: Author bernie73

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