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Ronald Reagan I Trivia Quiz

A quiz on one of the 20th century's greatest presidents.

A multiple-choice quiz by operafan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
operafan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,349

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2231

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (2/10), Guest 67 (7/10), kjjones25 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what date was Ronald Reagan born? Hint

December 25, 1917

February 6, 1911

December 7, 1941

November 11, 1918

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Ronald Reagan born? Hint

Dixon, Illinois

Tampico, Illinois

Seattle, Washington

Los Angeles, California

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Ronald Reagan's summer job for many years? Hint

Door-to-door salesman

Store clerk

Waiter

Life guard

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Ronald Reagan's first job after graduating from college? Hint

Store clerk

Sports broadcaster

Movie Actor

Circus clown

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which movie studio did Ronald Reagan sign with when he began his movie acting career? Hint

Warner Brothers

Columbia

Paramount

MGM

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of Ronald Reagan's first non-'B' movie? Hint

Bedtime for Bonzo

Knute Rockne: All American

Casablanca

Kings Row

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ronald Reagan's first marriage only lasted for a few years. To whom was he married? Hint

Greer Garson

Jane Wyman

Myrna Loy

Olivia de Haviland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ronald and Nancy Reagan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002. On what day were they married in 1952? Hint

March 4

March 17

February 6

September 29

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ronald Reagan had a nickname his father gave him when he was a young boy that stuck with him until he began his acting career. What was his nickname? Hint

Moon

Dutch

Duke

Old Hickory

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ronald Reagan served two terms as the governor of California. What year was he first elected? Hint

1958

1970

1966

1962

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was Ronald Reagan born?

Answer: February 6, 1911

At the time of his inauguration, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man to ever assume the presidency of the United States.

2. Where was Ronald Reagan born?

Answer: Tampico, Illinois

Reagan was born in Tampico and later moved with his family to Dixon.

3. What was Ronald Reagan's summer job for many years?

Answer: Life guard

Reagan spent six summers working as a life guard on the Rock River. He worked 12 hours a day, and rescued 77 people from drowning.

4. What was Ronald Reagan's first job after graduating from college?

Answer: Sports broadcaster

Reagan's first job was broadcasting for WHO in Iowa.

5. Which movie studio did Ronald Reagan sign with when he began his movie acting career?

Answer: Warner Brothers

During his career he served as president of the screen actors' guild.

6. What was the name of Ronald Reagan's first non-'B' movie?

Answer: Knute Rockne: All American

"Bedtime for Bonzo" and "Kings Row" were Ronald Reagan movies. Ronald Reagan was an original Warner Brothers' choice to play in "Casablanca," though he was passed over for Humphrey Bogart and Paul Henreid.

7. Ronald Reagan's first marriage only lasted for a few years. To whom was he married?

Answer: Jane Wyman

His marriage to Wyman produced two children: Maureen Reagan and his adopted son Michael Reagan.

8. Ronald and Nancy Reagan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2002. On what day were they married in 1952?

Answer: March 4

Nancy Reagan gave up her acting career to be a wife and mother-and then first lady.

9. Ronald Reagan had a nickname his father gave him when he was a young boy that stuck with him until he began his acting career. What was his nickname?

Answer: Dutch

Moon was actually his brother Neil's nickname. Duke, of course, belongs to movie legend John Wayne.

10. Ronald Reagan served two terms as the governor of California. What year was he first elected?

Answer: 1966

Source: Author operafan

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