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Who is Alex Trebek? Trivia Quiz

The answer...the basis of this quiz. This quiz deals with the life and career of "Jeopardy!" host, Alex Trebek. In this quiz, I will give the answer, you choose the proper question the answer is referring to, you know, "Jeopardy!" style! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
162,643

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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812

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Question 1 of 10

1. George Alexander Trebek. Hint

What is Alex's brother's name?

What is Alex's son's name?

What is Alex's real name?

What is Alex's father's name?

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jean Currivan. Hint

What is Alex's third wife's name?

What is Alex's first wife's name?

What is Alex's fourth wife's name?

What is Alex's second wife's name?

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Question 3 of 10

3. Philosophy. Hint

What did Alex earn his degree in from the University of Michigan?

What did Alex earn his degree in from the University of Southern California?

What did Alex earn his degree in from the University of Ottawa?

What did Alex earn his degree in from the University of Cambridge?

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Question 4 of 10

4. May 16th, 2003. Hint

What is the date Alex won his fourth Daytime Emmy Award?

What is the date Alex won his sixth Daytime Emmy Award?

What is the date Alex won his fifth Daytime Emmy Award?

What is the date Alex won his third Daytime Emmy Award?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Masters of Ceremonies in 2001. Hint

What was Alex's job at the 60th anniversary of the USO?

What was Alex's job at the 40th anniversary of the USO?

What was Alex's job at the 50th anniversary of the USO?

What was Alex's job at the 30th anniversary of the USO?

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Question 6 of 10

6. May 17th, 2002. Hint

What is the date of the 2000th episode of "Jeopardy!"?

What is the date of the 1000th episode of "Jeopardy!"?

What is the date of the 3000th episode of "Jeopardy!"?

What is the date of the 4000th episode of "Jeopardy!"?

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time" Hint

What was the topic of the 'People' issue which had Alex & Regis Philbin on the cover?

What was the topic of the 'TV Guide' issue which had Alex & Regis Philbin on the cover?

What was the topic of the 'Entertainment Weekly' issue which had Alex & Regis Philbin on the cover?

What was the topic of the 'GQ' issue which had Alex & Regis Philbin on the cover?

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Question 8 of 10

8. May 17, 1999. Hint

What is the date his son, Matthew, was born?

What is the date he got married for the second time?

What is the date his daughter, Emily, was born?

What is the date he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Alan Quebec" Hint

What was his character's name he did the voice for in "Pepper Ann"?

What was his character's name he did the voice for in "The Simpsons"?

What was his character's name he did the voice for in "Rugrats"?

What was his character's name he did the voice for in "Arthur"?

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Question 10 of 10

10. Creston Farms. Hint

Where does Alex breed and sell thoroughbreds?

Where does Alex rebuild and sell homes?

Where does Alex restore and sell classic cars?

Where does Alex own and breed show dogs?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George Alexander Trebek.

Answer: What is Alex's real name?

George Alexander Trebek was born on July 22, 1940 in Ontario, Canada.

2. Jean Currivan.

Answer: What is Alex's second wife's name?

Alex married Jean Currivan in 1989. They have two children, a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Emily.

3. Philosophy.

Answer: What did Alex earn his degree in from the University of Ottawa?

Although he graduated with a degree in Philosophy, his main goal was to have a career in broadcast news. He joined the CBC and specialized in national news and did a variety of reports of special events for their divisions.

4. May 16th, 2003.

Answer: What is the date Alex won his third Daytime Emmy Award?

On May 16, 2003, the 30th annual Daytime Emmy Awards aired in the U.S. and were held at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. This is Alex's third Daytime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Game Show Host'. His first award was won in 1989. "Jeopardy!" also won for 'Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show'.

5. Masters of Ceremonies in 2001.

Answer: What was Alex's job at the 60th anniversary of the USO?

Alex has done more than ten USO tours since he began touring with them in 1987. He was even given the 'Bob Hope Entertainment Award' in 1998 for all that he's done.

6. May 17th, 2002.

Answer: What is the date of the 4000th episode of "Jeopardy!"?

"Jeopardy!" originally aired in 1964 with Art Fleming as the host. It went off the air in 1975 only to return in 1984 with Alex Trebek as the host.

7. "The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time"

Answer: What was the topic of the 'TV Guide' issue which had Alex & Regis Philbin on the cover?

Alex Trebek and Regis Philbin appeared on the January 27-February 2, 2001 cover of 'TV Guide'. "Jeopardy!" came in at number 2 and "The Price is Right" came in at number 1 in the list of "The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time". Alex also ranked number 4 in the list of the top 10 'Hosts We Love the Most' with Gene Rayburn leading in at number 3, Bob Barker almost at the top at number 2 and Allen Ludden came in at number 1.

8. May 17, 1999.

Answer: What is the date he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Alex's address to his star on the Walk of Fame is 6501 Hollywood Blvd.

9. "Alan Quebec"

Answer: What was his character's name he did the voice for in "Rugrats"?

He appeared in the episode titled, "Game Show Didi/Toys in the Attic" which aired in the U.S. on April 11, 1993. He also did a voice of the character, Alex Lebek, in an episode of "Arthur" titled, "Arthur and the Big Riddle" which aired in the U.S. on February 11, 2000.

He starred as himself in "The Simpsons" episode titled "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace" which aired in the U.S. on December 21, 1997.

10. Creston Farms.

Answer: Where does Alex breed and sell thoroughbreds?

Alex really does own and manage this farm. Located in central California, they breed, train and provide top of the line care for thoroughbreds.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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