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Ben Stein Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the incredibly intelligent and funny star of, "Win Ben Stein's Money".

A multiple-choice quiz by ElmoFringby30. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ElmoFringby30

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,549

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
481

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Ben Stein born? Hint

November 25, 1944

November 25, 1945

November 24, 1944

November 24, 1945

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Ben Stein's father? Hint

Herbert Stein

Albert Einstein

Albert Stein

Herbert Einstein

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college did Ben graduate from, in 1966? Hint

Yale

Michigan State

Harvard

Columbia

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did he graduate from Yale Law School? Hint

1970

1971

1969

1968

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ben worked for both President Nixon and President Ford.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ben was the star of the old "Fernwood Tonight" show that co-starred Martin Mull.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ben's quiz show "Win Ben Stein's Money" began in what year? Hint

1998

1994

1997

1995

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Ben marry in 1968? Hint

Alexandra Denman

Jacqueline Bissett

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Montgomery

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Ben's son? Hint

Timmy

Benjamin

Jimmy

Tommy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ben appeared in the hit Jim Carrey movie "The Mask."

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Ben Stein born?

Answer: November 25, 1944

Ben was born in Washington D.C. on November 25, 1944.

2. Who was Ben Stein's father?

Answer: Herbert Stein

Herbert Stein (27 Aug 1916 - 8 Sep 1999) was a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and was on the board of contributors of The Wall Street Journal.

3. What college did Ben graduate from, in 1966?

Answer: Columbia

Ben graduated with honors in Economics from Columbia University in 1966.

4. In what year did he graduate from Yale Law School?

Answer: 1970

Ben was the Valedictorian of his class by election of his fellow students!

5. Ben worked for both President Nixon and President Ford.

Answer: True

Ben worked as a speechwriter and lawyer for both Presidents.

6. Ben was the star of the old "Fernwood Tonight" show that co-starred Martin Mull.

Answer: False

Ben was one of the creators of "Fernwood Tonight" but not the star.

7. Ben's quiz show "Win Ben Stein's Money" began in what year?

Answer: 1997

A very funny and smart show that co-starred Jimmy Kimmel as Ben's host and disrespectful sidekick.

8. Who did Ben marry in 1968?

Answer: Alexandra Denman

No, Ben is not one of Elizabeth Taylor's ex-husbands. He married Alexandra in 1968, they were divorced in 1974, and re-married in 1977.

9. What is the name of Ben's son?

Answer: Tommy

Ben and Alexandra have one son, Tommy.

10. Ben appeared in the hit Jim Carrey movie "The Mask."

Answer: True

Ben played Doctor Neuman in "The Mask". Congrats on completing this quiz - I hope that it was as fun to take as it was to create!

Source: Author ElmoFringby30

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