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Tyra Banks Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the supermodel named Tyra Banks. Have fun!

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

Author
NalaMarie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tyra was the 1st African American female to appear on a cover of the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition'

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what month and year was Tyra born? Hint

January 1972

December 1973

April 1971

May 1974

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was her role in the film 'Higher Learning'? Hint

Deeva

Deja

Danice

Dana

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of the following videos can Tyra be seen in? Hint

Michael Jackson ('Black or White')

Janet Jackson ('Come Back to Me')

Madonna ('Music')

Aaliyah ('One in a Million')

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the make-up company Tyra is an endorser for? Hint

Cover Girl

L'Oreal

Maybelline

Avon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the company she is the CEO of? Hint

Tyra Inc.

Banks Inc.

Models Inc.

TYInc.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was her character's name in the movie 'Coyote Ugly'? Hint

Chloe

Michele

none of these

Donna

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Question 8 of 10

8. What color are Tyra's eyes? Hint

blue-green

black

greenish-brown

brown

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Question 9 of 10

9. What modeling agency signed Tyra that started her career?

Answer: (One word ... starts with an E)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following has Tyra promoted to help abused and neglected kids? Hint

greeting cards

an infomercial

a cartoon

a web site

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tyra was the 1st African American female to appear on a cover of the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition'

Answer: True

She appeared standing back to back with Valeria Mazza in 1996, and in the 1997 issue she appeared on the cover solo. (The first time ever for an African American). She was also the first black woman and model to be on the Cover of 'GQ' magazine and the first African American woman to be featured on a Victoria's Secret catalogue.

She was also the third African American woman to sign with a major cosmetic agency (Cover Girl).

2. In what month and year was Tyra born?

Answer: December 1973

Tyra was born on December 3, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA.

3. What was her role in the film 'Higher Learning'?

Answer: Deja

4. In which of the following videos can Tyra be seen in?

Answer: Michael Jackson ('Black or White')

Tyra was in Michael Jackson's video for his song 'Black or White.'

5. What is the make-up company Tyra is an endorser for?

Answer: Cover Girl

Tyra can be seen in commercials for Cover Girl as well as others like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret and Nike.

6. What is the name of the company she is the CEO of?

Answer: TYInc.

7. What was her character's name in the movie 'Coyote Ugly'?

Answer: none of these

Her name was Zoe in the movie.

8. What color are Tyra's eyes?

Answer: greenish-brown

Some will say they are green but they are actually greenish-brown.

9. What modeling agency signed Tyra that started her career?

Answer: Elite

She then moved to Paris for a year where she had assignments from Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurant, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta and many other top designers.

10. Which of the following has Tyra promoted to help abused and neglected kids?

Answer: greeting cards

Tyra has promoted a line of greeting cards for children and families, an organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected kids.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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