Neil deGrasse Tyson Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Bronx

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson was born in Manhattan in 1958 and raised in the Bronx, the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is more widely known as the home of the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Dr. Tyson graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1976.

Answer: Hayden Planetarium

The Hayden Planetarium is part of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, New York City. The original planetarium operated from 1935-1997. It was closed for renovations and reopened in 2000 as part of the Rose Center for Earth and Space, with Neil deGrasse Tyson serving as its director.

Answer: People in a Hurry

In 2017, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson published "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry", a book geared towards teaching the basics of astrophysics in a manner people unfamiliar with the topic could understand. The book debuted at number one on the "New York Times" Best Seller list. Dr. Tyson was nominated for a Grammy Award for his narration of the audio version of the book.

Answer: "Exist" by Avenged Sevenfold

Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold released the song "Exist" on the album "The Stage" in 2017. The song itself was inspired by the Big Bang, the phenomenon (in theory) from which the universe was formed. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson recorded a monologue for the song, which is spoken towards the end of the 15-minute long track. The monologue contains passages from "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry".

Answer: StarTalk

"StarTalk" is a science podcast hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson that first aired in 2009. In 2015, "National Geographic" began airing a televised version of the program. Comedian Chuck Nice and fellow scientist Bill Nye have served as co-hosts. The program has also featured numerous celebrity guests, including Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin and late scientist Stephen Hawking.

Answer: Columbia University

Dr. Tyson received his Bachelor's Degree in physics from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1980. He later obtained a Master's Degree in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin in 1983. He finally received his Ph.D. in astrophysics from Columbia University in 1991. Columbia University is located in Manhattan, New York City.

Answer: Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan (1934-1996) was a famous scientist and advocate for scientific education, a role Dr. Tyson has now filled. Carl Sagan was a professor at Cornell University, another Ivy League college located in Ithaca (upstate), New York. He was impressed by Neil deGrasse Tyson and had invited him to study with him at Cornell, before Dr. Tyson eventually decided on Harvard. Carl Sagan was the host of the original "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage" television series in 1980.

The series was revived in 2014 with Neil deGrasse Tyson as the new host.

Answer: True

The discovery of dwarf planet Eris in 2005 sparked debate over Pluto's classification as a planet. Neil deGrasse Tyson supported the notion that Pluto should not be classified as a full size planet. He sparked criticism after he refused to acknowledge Pluto's status as a planet in the museum. Later in 2006, the IAU (International Astronomical Union) reclassified the definition of a planet and determined that Pluto did not comply with the requirements.

It was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Dr. Tyson has received heavy criticism and even hate mail in regards to Pluto's demotion.

Answer: He is an agnostic

Neil deGrasse Tyson has publicly stated that he is specifically an agnostic and not an athiest. An agnostic is defined a "person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God". He has also publicly stated that he often has to correct people's assumptions of his religious views, including editing incorrect information on his own "Wikipedia" page.

Answer: CinemaSins

"CinemaSins" is a channel on YouTube that comically reveals "Everything Wrong With" popular movies, including films that have received positive critical reviews. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson has appeared in several episodes, critiquing the scientific accuracy of several science fiction movies, including "Interstellar", "The Martian" and "Gravity".