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The Colbert Report Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about "The Colbert Report"? Let's find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by njoymusic2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
njoymusic2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,763

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
930

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which show is "The Colbert Report" a satirical spoof of? Hint

"Crossfire"

"Geraldo At Large"

"The O'Reilly Factor"

"Special Report with Brit Hume"

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the space hero in the short animated series?
Hint

Tek Jansen

Russ Lieber

Papa Bear

Killer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What letter of the alphabet is Colbert's desk shaped like? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2006, a bridge in Hungary was named after Stephen Colbert.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is not a recurring segment on "The Colbert Report"? Hint

"Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger"

"The Threatdown"

"The Seat of Heat"

"The Word"

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Question 6 of 10

6. What word did Colbert invent on his show that was named the Word of the Year for 2006 by the American Dialect Society? Hint

Wikiality

Truthiness

Wordinistas

Zeitgeist

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the 435-part series on the show? Hint

"The War on Christmas"

"Better Know a District"

"Formidable Opponent"

"Better Know America"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which animals does Stephen Colbert believe are "godless killing machines without a soul"? Hint

eagles

lions

sharks

bears

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which recurring character on "The Colbert Report" is the show's director? Hint

P.K. Winsome

Bobby

Jimmy

Tad

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Question 10 of 10

10. George Lucas won the Green Screen Challenge.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which show is "The Colbert Report" a satirical spoof of?

Answer: "The O'Reilly Factor"

"The Colbert Report" spoofs both the format and ideology of Bill O'Reilly and his show. Many of Stephen Colbert's attitudes, actions, or program segments are directly inspired by O'Reilly's show.

2. What is the name of the space hero in the short animated series?

Answer: Tek Jansen

It is based on the book "Alpha Squad 7: Lady Nocturne: A Tek Jansen Adventure". Colbert provides Tek's voice in the animated episodes.

3. What letter of the alphabet is Colbert's desk shaped like?

Answer: C

The letter C and the name Colbert are all over the place on the show.

4. In 2006, a bridge in Hungary was named after Stephen Colbert.

Answer: False

Colbert fans bombarded the voting website and won the first round of voting. However, the Hungarian Ambassador to the US announced on the show that Colbert must meet two requirements: he must fluently speak Hungarian and he must be dead. Later, it was announced that the bridge would be named Megyeri Bridge.

5. Which is not a recurring segment on "The Colbert Report"?

Answer: "The Seat of Heat"

"The Seat of Heat" was on "The Daily Show" when Jon Stewart asked the guest a "hard" question.

6. What word did Colbert invent on his show that was named the Word of the Year for 2006 by the American Dialect Society?

Answer: Truthiness

It is defined as "truth that comes from the gut, not books". Wikiality was also another word that originated from "The Colbert Report".

7. What is the name of the 435-part series on the show?

Answer: "Better Know a District"

It is recurring segment that humorously profiles a certain congressional district, and also includes an interview with its representative.

8. Which animals does Stephen Colbert believe are "godless killing machines without a soul"?

Answer: bears

Bears often top "The Threatdown" - lists of (usually 5) things that threaten America.

9. Which recurring character on "The Colbert Report" is the show's director?

Answer: Jimmy

"Jimmy" (director Jim Hoskinson) is the show director.
"Bobby" (writer Eric Drysdale) is the stage manager.
"Tad" (Paul Dinello) is the building manager.
"P.K. Winsome" (Tim Meadows) is a political commentator, entrepreneur, and Black Republican.

10. George Lucas won the Green Screen Challenge.

Answer: False

Colbert ended the Green Screen Challenge, announcing the winner the day George Lucas came on the show. The creator of Stars Wars lost 39.9 points to 40 points.

Source: Author njoymusic2

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