Some Talk of Alexander Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fleming

Sir Alexander Fleming shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Howard Floery and Ernst Chain. The Scottish physician and microbiologist was responsible for discovering penicillin and the use of it to cure infectious diseases. His discovery has saved countless lives.

Answer: Hamilton

The hottest ticket on Broadway beginning in 2015 was "Hamilton". The play paid homage to one of the founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, and was created by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda. Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, and was honored by being placed on the ten dollar bill.

Answer: Skarsgard

The television vampire series, "True Blood" was based on "The Southern Vampire Mysteries" by author Charlaine Harris. The HBO television series was based around three main characters, Sookie Stackhouse, Eric Northman, and Bill Compton. The role of Eric was played by Swedish actor, Alexander Skarsgard, son of Stellan Skarsgard. Alexander's other prominent acting roles include "The Legend of Tarzan" and "Big Little Lies".

Answer: The Great

Probably the most famous Alexander of all-time is fittingly Alexander the Great. At the age of 20, he took over as King of Macedonia. During his reign, he led many military battles and grew the Macedonian empire into areas like Egypt, Persia, and all the way to the Indus River Valley.

Answer: Shai Gilgeous

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the National Basketball League most valuable player award for the 2024-2025 season. The point guard led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA title the same year. Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada, and played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Answer: Graham Bell

While most remember Alexander Graham Bell for his invention of the telephone, he was a master inventor and responsible for many discoveries in communications and technology. He created a metal detector capable of finding a bullet in the human body, and discovered technology to help the deaf. His famous first phone call was, "Mr. Watson, come here-I want to see you."

Answer: Jason

Jason Alexander's role on the television series, "Seinfeld", was an iconic portrayal of a neurotic, energetic man named George Costanza. Alexander modeled his performance of George on that of the show's co-writer, Larry David. Alexander is an Emmy and Tony Award winning actor.

Answer: Ovechkin

Nicknamed "The Great 8" or "Ovi", Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's long time record of most goals in a National Hockey League career in April of 2025. Ovechkin is the only NHL player to score over 200 goals in three different decades. Alex played for the Russian national team in multiple Olympic games and spent his entire NHL career with the Washington Capitals.

Answer: Trebek

His full name is George Alexander Trebek, but the face of the television game show series, "Jeopardy!" is best known as Alex Trebek. Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Trebek became a television broadcaster and game show host. Then, in 1984, he landed the role on "Jeopardy!".

He was a constant face on television for almost four decades, and continued working until his passing from pancreatic cancer in 2020.

Answer: Van Halen

When you say Van Halen, most think of Eddie, the California rock band's guitar virtuoso. But Alex Van Halen is one of the most talented drummers in rock and roll history, and was a co-founding member of Van Halen. Both brothers were born in Amsterdam and came to the U.S. in 1962. Some of Alex's greatest drum solos include "Hot For Teacher", "I'm The One", and "You Really Got Me".