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Famous People Named Matthew Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about people known as Matthew. You won't find anyone known as Matt, Matty, or any other derivative.

A multiple-choice quiz by panatv221. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
panatv221

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
425

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Matthew was a disciple of Christ. He had a job that was generally despised by the masses, and is mostly disliked even today. What was his job? Hint

thief

police officer

tax collector

telemarketer

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Matthew was portrayed by Ben Foster in the movie "Lone Survivor". He was a United States Navy SEAL that was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings. Who is this Matthew? Hint

Matthew Axelson

Matthew Driggs

Matthew Perry

Matthew Frazer

3. Every once in a while, a kid will make a name for himself/herself while playing sports. Danny Almonte (Little League baseball), Mo'Ne Davis (Little League baseball), and Raelin Chaffin (Little League softball) are but a few. Who is the Pop Warner Football player who made a name for himself as a defensive standout while accumulating a blocked kick, three fumble recoveries, and eight sacks while becoming a media darling? Hint

Matthew Hawkins

Matthew Whaley

Matthew Faulk

Matthew McKee

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Question 4 of 10

4. Alright, alright, alright. Which Matthew got his film career started in a movie about the last day of school in a Texas town in 1976? Hint

Matthew Bickford

Matthew Fox

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew Lillard

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Matthew is an NFL quarterback and was drafted in 2009 by the Detroit Lions with the first overall pick. Who is this? Hint

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Radakovich

Matthew Shields

Matthew Walker

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Matthew, born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, had the nickname "Pathfinder of the Seas" for his extensive work on charting ocean currents and mapping oceanic shipping lanes. Which Matthew is this? Hint

Matthew Robert Aylor

Matthew Morgan Taylor

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Matthew Davidson Wilde

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Matthew portrayed Ronald Speirs in the mini-series "Band of Brothers" and also played Rufus in the television show "Gossip Girl? Hint

Matthew Roberts

Matthew Wilson

Matthew Warner

Matthew Settle

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Matthew is a musician. He sang the 1991 smash hit "Girlfriend" and once was in a group with R.E.M. lead singer Michale Stipe named Community Trolls. What is this musical Matthew's name? Hint

Matthew Marinovich

Matthew Sour

Matthew Sweet

Matthew Tart

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Matthew is a writer and actor, but is best known for his "expertise" in the realm of fantasy sports, often appearing on ESPN. What is this Matthew's name? Hint

Matthew Ellis

Matthew Schultz

Matthew Berry

Matthew Abdul-Jabbar

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following Matthews was once a mixed martial artist that appeared on the seventh season of "The Ultimate Fighter" and had a respectable UFC record before having two victories overturned due to testing positive for banned substances?
Hint

Matthew Riddle

Matthew Hopkins

Matthew Grinnan

Matthew Black

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Matthew was a disciple of Christ. He had a job that was generally despised by the masses, and is mostly disliked even today. What was his job?

Answer: tax collector

The masses hated tax collectors due to their "creativity" in finding ways to tax people. There were taxes on axles, wheels, animals, roads, admissions to markets, and even a pedestrian tax. Basically, Matthew went from serving money to serving the Lord. Matthew 9:9 says "As Jesus passed; He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And he said to him, 'Follow Me.' So he arose and followed Him".

2. This Matthew was portrayed by Ben Foster in the movie "Lone Survivor". He was a United States Navy SEAL that was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings. Who is this Matthew?

Answer: Matthew Axelson

Axelson enlisted in December 2000 and was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2005. During his military career, Axelson was awarded the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart, among other decorations.

Answer: Matthew Hawkins

Matthew Hawkins gained notoriety by dominating the other nine and ten year-olds at American football. Unlike most modern football players, he was shy and unassuming and that, along with his dominant play, led to him becoming a Youtube sensation.

4. Alright, alright, alright. Which Matthew got his film career started in a movie about the last day of school in a Texas town in 1976?

Answer: Matthew McConaughey

The movie was "Dazed and Confused". The character was one that will live forever; David Wooderson. McConaughey has gone on to be one of the biggest movie stars of this generation. He has done numerous films including "The Wolf of Wall Street", "Dallas Buyers Club", and and "U-571", among others.

5. This Matthew is an NFL quarterback and was drafted in 2009 by the Detroit Lions with the first overall pick. Who is this?

Answer: Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford played college football at the University of Georgia before he was drafted by the Lions. Though he has a few Detroit Lions passing records, he has failed to live up to the expectations of a number one pick through his first five professional seasons.

Answer: Matthew Fontaine Maury

Maury resigned his US Navy commission when the Civil War broke out. As a member of the Confederacy he perfected the "electric torpedo" which decimated the Union fleet. He is also a renowned astronomer and meteorologist in addition to being an unparalleled cartographer.

7. Which Matthew portrayed Ronald Speirs in the mini-series "Band of Brothers" and also played Rufus in the television show "Gossip Girl?

Answer: Matthew Settle

Matthew Settle has been in such films as "U-571", "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer", and "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" as well as having a recurring role in the television show "ER". He was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards (one in 1999 and one in 2000), but unfortunately he didn't win.

8. This Matthew is a musician. He sang the 1991 smash hit "Girlfriend" and once was in a group with R.E.M. lead singer Michale Stipe named Community Trolls. What is this musical Matthew's name?

Answer: Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" reached number four on the "US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks" chart in 1991 and was even featured in the Britney Spears movie "Crossroads". Though never attaining the commercial success of "Girlfriend" again, Sweet has churned out a multitude of albums and has collaborated with some of music's biggest names, including Susanna Hoffs, Darius Rucker, and Brian Wilson.

9. This Matthew is a writer and actor, but is best known for his "expertise" in the realm of fantasy sports, often appearing on ESPN. What is this Matthew's name?

Answer: Matthew Berry

Matthew Berry has been a writer for the television show "Married...With Children" and the movie "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles". He has also acted in the shows "The League" and "One Life to Live" and has even made a guest appearance on "Dancing With The Stars".

Answer: Matthew Riddle

Matthew Riddle won his debut UFC fight defeating Dante Rivera by decision. Other notable victories for Riddle include wins over Dan Cramer and DeMarques Johnson. After his stint in the UFC, Riddle signed with Bellator MMA and Titan FC, but never achieved the same level of success as he had in the UFC.

Source: Author panatv221

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