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Quiz about Life and Times of Jerry Springer

Life and Times of Jerry Springer Quiz

This quiz has questions that deal with the life of Jerry Springer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,035

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1095

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. From what part of the world is Jerry originally from? Hint

England

Canada

USA

France

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Question 2 of 10

2. What city is Jerry a former mayor of? Hint

Portland

Cincinnati

Wichita

Chicago

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what major did Jerry earn a Bachelor of Arts degree? Hint

Political Science

English

Drama

Law

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did Jerry receive his law degree? Hint

1970

1971

1966

1968

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Question 5 of 10

5. For which Kennedy did he once work for? Hint

John

John Jr.

Robert

Ted

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did his book, 'Ringmaster', get published and released? Hint

1995

1997

1998

1996

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are Jerry's parents' names? Hint

Fred and Marjorie

Harold and Marion

Davd and Martha

Richard and Margot

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or false: Jerry has a son named Corin?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did he and his ex-wife, Mickie, meet? Hint

His producer from his radio show set them up.

They were childhood sweethearts.

They met in college.

On a blind date.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what month and year was Jerry born? Hint

February 1945

February 1943

February 1944

February 1942

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From what part of the world is Jerry originally from?

Answer: England

2. What city is Jerry a former mayor of?

Answer: Cincinnati

In 1971, Jerry ran for Cincinnati City Council in 1971. Jerry became one of the country's youngest mayors at the age of 33. He married Micki Veltan in 1973, but was also a frequent client of a prostitute. He paid her with his own personal checks, and before he was caught, he admitted to the scandal, and resigned.

Instead of turning their backs on him, the people of Cincinnati praised him for his honesty and elected him mayor in 1977. He resigned in 1981 to run for governor, but lost.

3. In what major did Jerry earn a Bachelor of Arts degree?

Answer: Political Science

He received it from Tulane University.

4. In what year did Jerry receive his law degree?

Answer: 1968

After Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts degree, he attended Northwestern University, where he received his law degree in 1968.

5. For which Kennedy did he once work for?

Answer: Robert

His first job after law school was working as one of Senator Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign aides.

6. In what year did his book, 'Ringmaster', get published and released?

Answer: 1998

Jerry also released a CD, 'Dr. Talk'.

7. What are Jerry's parents' names?

Answer: Richard and Margot

His father was a stuffed animal manufacturer and his mother worked in a bank.

8. True or false: Jerry has a son named Corin?

Answer: false

Jerry has one daughter, Katie, born in 1976.

9. How did he and his ex-wife, Mickie, meet?

Answer: On a blind date.

10. In what month and year was Jerry born?

Answer: February 1944

Jerry was born a day before Valentine's Day on February 13, 1944.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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