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Quiz about When I Was Young
Quiz about When I Was Young

When I Was Young... Trivia Quiz


Before most celebrities were famous, they went to college. What do you know about celebrities and their colleges? Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,137
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
635
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which actor starred in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004) and was a student at the University of Southern California? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which "M*A*S*H" star went to Fordham University? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these famous celebrities starred in the movie "Moneyball" (2011) and went to the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1982? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which star of "Furry Vengeance" (2010) went to Princeton University? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which star of "Walk The Line" (2005) went to Stanford University? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these famous celebrities starred in "The Blind Side" (2009) and graduated from East Carolina University? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which actress, known for acting in "The Iron Lady" (2012), got her bachelor's degree at Vassar College? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which actor, from the movie "Hairspray" (2007), went to Hofstra University? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which actress, famous for her role in "Black Swan" (2010), went to Harvard University? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which star of "Our Idiot Brother" (2011) went to the University of Kansas? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which actor starred in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004) and was a student at the University of Southern California?

Answer: Will Ferrell

Will studied Sports Broadcasting at USC. He graduated in 1990. Will became famous for his many roles on the TV show "Saturday Night Live". He played the lead role in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004) and one of the leads in "Step Brothers" (2008).
2. Which "M*A*S*H" star went to Fordham University?

Answer: Alan Alda

Alan graduated from Fordham in 1956. He was born in New York. He won five Emmys for his role in the TV show "M*A*S*H". He also starred in the movie "Tower Heist" (2011).
3. Which of these famous celebrities starred in the movie "Moneyball" (2011) and went to the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1982?

Answer: Brad Pitt

Brad studied journalism in college. However he never graduated. Brad played Billy Beane in "Moneyball" (2011). Brad is also famous for his roles in movies like "Troy" (2004) and "Ocean's Eleven" (2001).
4. Which star of "Furry Vengeance" (2010) went to Princeton University?

Answer: Brooke Shields

Brooke graduated from Princeton in 1987. She studied French literature. She is famous for playing Morticia in the musical "The Addams Family". She also starred in the NBC show "Suddenly Susan" (1996-2000).
5. Which star of "Walk The Line" (2005) went to Stanford University?

Answer: Reese Witherspoon

Reese studied English literature at Stanford, but left after a year to start acting. Reese won an Academy Award for her role in "Walk The Line". Reese is also famous for playing Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde" (2001).
6. Which of these famous celebrities starred in "The Blind Side" (2009) and graduated from East Carolina University?

Answer: Sandra Bullock

Sandra dropped out of East Carolina, but later returned and graduated. She is famous for being in movies like "Speed" (1994) and "The Proposal" (2009).
7. Which actress, known for acting in "The Iron Lady" (2012), got her bachelor's degree at Vassar College?

Answer: Meryl Streep

Meryl majored in drama. She won Academy Awards for her role in "The Iron Lady" (2012) and "Sophie's Choice" (1982). Meryl also starred in the 2006 movie "The Devil Wears Prada".
8. Which actor, from the movie "Hairspray" (2007), went to Hofstra University?

Answer: Christopher Walken

Christopher went to Hofstra, but didn't graduate. Christopher played Wilbur Turnblad in "Hairspray" (2007). Christopher was also in movies like "Click" (2006) and "Pulp Fiction" (1994).
9. Which actress, famous for her role in "Black Swan" (2010), went to Harvard University?

Answer: Natalie Portman

Natalie graduated from Harvard in 2003. She got her degree in psychology. In "Black Swan", Natalie plays Nina, one of the protagonists. She is also famous for being in movies like "No Strings Attached" (2011) and "Thor" (2011).
10. Which star of "Our Idiot Brother" (2011) went to the University of Kansas?

Answer: Paul Rudd

Paul majored in theater at Kansas. Paul played Ned in "Our Idiot Brother". Paul has found great success in movies like "Role Models" (2008) and "I Love You, Man" (2009).
Source: Author triviaking162

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