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Where Were They Born? Trivia Quiz

I will give you the name of an entertainer, you give me which state they hail from. Sounds easy well then come try it out.

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

Author
Aerowynne

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,679

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1070

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Question 1 of 10

1. Johnny Carson, well known for his long run on the "Tonight Show", was born in which state? Hint

Iowa

Missouri

Nebraska

Kansas

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Question 2 of 10

2. The material girl herself, Madonna, sprouted from which state? Hint

Michigan

Illinois

New Jersey

New York

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Question 3 of 10

3. Richard Gere, star of many movies, is from which state? Hint

Maryland

Ohio

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mel Gibson, star of "Braveheart" and the "Lethal Weapon" series, found himself born in this state. Hint

He was not born in the USA

New York

Utah

Florida

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Question 5 of 10

5. The man in black Johnny Cash was born in which state? Hint

Texas

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Arkansas

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Question 6 of 10

6. Legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in which state? Hint

South Carolina

Alabama

Florida

Georgia

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Question 7 of 10

7. The diet guru Richard Simmons was born in this state. Hint

Louisiana

California

Connecticut

Washington

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Question 8 of 10

8. The famous comedian Dick Van Dyke was born in this state. Hint

Wisconsin

Minnesota

Illinois

Missouri

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Question 9 of 10

9. The legendary Frank Zappa was born in this state. Hint

Vermont

Maine

Maryland

Rhode Island

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roseanne Arnold of the hit show "Roseanne" comes to us from this state. Hint

Utah

Idaho

Nevada

California

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Johnny Carson, well known for his long run on the "Tonight Show", was born in which state?

Answer: Iowa

Johnny Carson was born in Corning, Iowa.

2. The material girl herself, Madonna, sprouted from which state?

Answer: Michigan

Madonna is from Bay City, Michigan.

3. Richard Gere, star of many movies, is from which state?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Richard Gere is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

4. Mel Gibson, star of "Braveheart" and the "Lethal Weapon" series, found himself born in this state.

Answer: New York

Yes believe it or not Mel Gibson is an American citizen. Mel's parents were from Australia and he was raised there as well, But Mel was born in the good old USA. Mel Gibson is from Peekskill, New York.

5. The man in black Johnny Cash was born in which state?

Answer: Arkansas

Johnny Cash is from Kingsland, Arkansas.

6. Legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in which state?

Answer: Florida

Mr. Poitier was born in Miami, Florida.

7. The diet guru Richard Simmons was born in this state.

Answer: Louisiana

Richard Simmons believe it or not is from the bayou. Richard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

8. The famous comedian Dick Van Dyke was born in this state.

Answer: Missouri

Dick Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri. Dicks brother Jerry was born in Illinois.

9. The legendary Frank Zappa was born in this state.

Answer: Maryland

Mr. Zappa was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

10. Roseanne Arnold of the hit show "Roseanne" comes to us from this state.

Answer: Utah

Roseanne was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Source: Author Aerowynne

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