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Omar Tyree Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for all of the true fans of Omar Tyree. Come on and give it a try it's not difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by NYKnicksGirl1026. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NYKnicksGirl1026

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,862

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
211

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Omar Tyree born? Hint

Memphis, Tennessee

Charlotte, North Carolina

Philadelphia, Pennslyvania

San Diego, California

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did Omar Tyree graduate from? Hint

Howard University

Florida State University

University of North Carolina

Pennslyvania State University

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which book is the sequel to Tyree's most successful novel 'Flyy Girl'? Hint

For The Love of Money

Flyy Girl: The Sequel

A Do Right Man

Sweet St. Louis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Omar's novel "Colored, On White Campus" was published in 1992, but it was republished in 1995. What is the republished version of the book called? Hint

Battlezone

On White Campus

Capital City

Just Say No

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Question 5 of 10

5. What publishing company is Omar Tyree under? Hint

Avon Books

MARS Productions

Simon and Schuster

Penguin Books

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Question 6 of 10

6. Omar Tyree won the 2001 NAACP Image Award for outstanding literature for which one of his books? Hint

For The Love of Money

Single Mom

Flyy Girl

A Do Right Man

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Question 7 of 10

7. What kind of books does Omar Tyree write? Hint

Westerns

Poetry

Sci-fi

Fiction

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the main character in 'Flyy Girl'? Hint

Trisha

Christine

Karen

Tracy

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Question 9 of 10

9. What audience is Omar Tyree's work geared toward? Hint

Young Adults

Senior Citizens

Middle Aged People

Children

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Question 10 of 10

10. As of August 2001, how many novels are in print by Omar Tyree? Hint

Eight

Four

Seven

Five

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Omar Tyree born?

Answer: Philadelphia, Pennslyvania

Omar now lives in North Carolina with his wife and two sons.

2. What college did Omar Tyree graduate from?

Answer: Howard University

Doesn't he seem like the graduate type?

3. Which book is the sequel to Tyree's most successful novel 'Flyy Girl'?

Answer: For The Love of Money

"For The Love of Money" brings Tracy back to us as a successful Hollywood star.

4. Omar's novel "Colored, On White Campus" was published in 1992, but it was republished in 1995. What is the republished version of the book called?

Answer: Battlezone

"Colored on White Campus" was published by MARS Productions, which was Tyree's own company.

5. What publishing company is Omar Tyree under?

Answer: Simon and Schuster

Simon & Schuster is the publisher of many successful black novels.

6. Omar Tyree won the 2001 NAACP Image Award for outstanding literature for which one of his books?

Answer: For The Love of Money

The Image Award is just one of the many honors Tyree receives.

7. What kind of books does Omar Tyree write?

Answer: Fiction

Omar wants to branch out and reach young black men.

8. Who was the main character in 'Flyy Girl'?

Answer: Tracy

Tracy "Flyy Girl" Ellison became a totally different woman in "For The Love of Money."

9. What audience is Omar Tyree's work geared toward?

Answer: Young Adults

His books are a favorite among teens and young adults.

10. As of August 2001, how many novels are in print by Omar Tyree?

Answer: Eight

They are: "Flyy Girl", "Single Mom", "A Do Right Man", "Sweet St. Louis", "Battlezone", "Capital City", "For The Love of Money", and his newly released novel "Just Say No".

Source: Author NYKnicksGirl1026

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