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The Name Behind the Name Trivia Quiz

Tons of famous people go by nom de plums, pseudonyms, aliases, stage names and the like. Here's a quiz on the best of the nomers.

A multiple-choice quiz by hitachi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hitachi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2095

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Michael J. Fox's real middle initial? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Eminem's real name is what?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Samuel Clemens wrote which of the following novels? Hint

Of Mice and Men

White Fang

The Scarlet Letter

The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Marilyn Monroe's birth name? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Marily Mortensen

Norma Jean Monroe

Norma Jean Mortenson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the true last name of Acton, Currer and Ellis Bell? Hint

Baldwin

Bronte

Estevez

Windsor

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Question 6 of 10

6. Julia Roberts shares a name with the singer of the 1998 song 'Criminal.' What is it? Hint

Michel

Fiona

Alanis

Gian

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the man who is commonly referred to as 'Mr. Television'? Hint

Desi Arnaz

Aaron Spelling

Milton Berle

George Burns

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Muhhamed Ali's birth name?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which actor was born Carlos Estevez?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... he's from a family of actors)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Dylan McDermott's first name at birth? Hint

Tony

Mark

Brad

Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Michael J. Fox's real middle initial?

Answer: A

'A' is for Andrew. When someone else in the Actor's Guild already had the name Michael Fox, he had to find a new name. He didn't like his middle initial, so he adopted the 'J' in homage to character actor Michael J. Pollard.

2. Eminem's real name is what?

Answer: Marshall Mathers

Hence 'M and M.'

3. Samuel Clemens wrote which of the following novels?

Answer: The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

Samuel Clemens grew up to become Mark Twain.

4. What was Marilyn Monroe's birth name?

Answer: Norma Jean Mortenson

She is also commonly known as Norma Jean Baker, although she acquired that last name from her mother some time after her birth. (Thank you Groundskeeper-Willy) She is the inspiration for Elton John's original "Candle in the Wind".

5. What was the true last name of Acton, Currer and Ellis Bell?

Answer: Bronte

The writing trio's real names were Anne, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, respectively.

6. Julia Roberts shares a name with the singer of the 1998 song 'Criminal.' What is it?

Answer: Fiona

Fiona is Julia Roberts middle name. She was born Julie Fiona Roberts.

7. What is the name of the man who is commonly referred to as 'Mr. Television'?

Answer: Milton Berle

He passed away in 2002. His birth name is Mendel Berlinger (Milton Berle was his stage name).

8. What was Muhhamed Ali's birth name?

Answer: Cassius Clay

He changed his name to the most popular first name in the world after converting to Islam.

9. Which actor was born Carlos Estevez?

Answer: Charlie Sheen

His siblings Renee, Emilio and Ramon (all of whom act) kept their given last name. He adopted the stage names Charlie (the Anglicized version of Carlos) and Sheen (like his father) after he became an actor.

10. What was Dylan McDermott's first name at birth?

Answer: Mark

He changed his name to honor his step-mother, Eve Ensler. She miscarried, but had planned to name her unborn child Dylan. It is often rumored that he is named after Bob Dylan, which is untrue. Eve later went on to adopt Dylan.

Source: Author hitachi

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