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Ben McKenzie Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about Ben McKenzie, the major hottie from the television show "The O.C.".

A multiple-choice quiz by cajun24. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cajun24

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,169

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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670

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ben McKenzie plays which character on the television show "The O.C."? Hint

Seth Cohen

Jimmy Cooper

Luke Ward

Ryan Atwood

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what state was Ben born and raised? Hint

California

Texas

Florida

New York

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of Ben's relatives is also a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright? Hint

Andrew Hennings

Timothy Hartgrove

Michael Vanderlenden

Robert Schenkkan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Ben go to college? Hint

Yale

UCLA

University of Virginia

New York University

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ben McKenzie is an only child.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Benjamin McKenzie is Ben's real name.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what other television series did Ben have a STARRING role before appearing on "The O.C."? Hint

One Tree Hill

He did not have any other starring roles

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Alias

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ben attended the same high school as which famous set of twins? Hint

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Ronde and Tiki Barber

Jerry and Charlie O'Connell

Jenna and Barbara Bush

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of character does Ben play in "The O.C."? Hint

an animal lover

a preppy guy

a loner

a jock

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ben McKenzie is most often said to resemble which actor? Hint

Tom Hanks

Adam Brody

James Dean

Russell Crowe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ben McKenzie plays which character on the television show "The O.C."?

Answer: Ryan Atwood

Ben plays Ryan Atwood, a boy who moves from Chino to Orange County and falls for his rich next door neighbor.

2. In what state was Ben born and raised?

Answer: Texas

Ben was born in Austin, Texas on September 12, 1978. He played football in high school, and also took many honor classes. He has two younger brothers. His father is an attorney and his mother is a poet-writer.

3. Which of Ben's relatives is also a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright?

Answer: Robert Schenkkan

Ben's full name is Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan. Robert Schenkkan, who is Ben's uncle, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for his play, "The Kentucky Cycle".

4. Where did Ben go to college?

Answer: University of Virginia

Ben attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Foreign Affairs and Economics.

5. Ben McKenzie is an only child.

Answer: False

Ben is the oldest of three boys in his family. His brother Nate is a Yale graduate and is working in avant-garde theater and his brother Zach, attended Pomona College.

6. Benjamin McKenzie is Ben's real name.

Answer: False

Ben's full name is Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan. He changed it because there was already an actor named Ben Schenkkan registered with the Screen Actors Guild.

7. In what other television series did Ben have a STARRING role before appearing on "The O.C."?

Answer: He did not have any other starring roles

When Ben appeared on "The O.C.", it was his first starring role in a television series, although he did appear on several other shows, but with minor roles.

8. Ben attended the same high school as which famous set of twins?

Answer: Jenna and Barbara Bush

Ben attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas, the same high school as the Bush twins. Ben was a senior in 1997 when the girls were freshman.

9. What kind of character does Ben play in "The O.C."?

Answer: a loner

Ben usually says he has always been a loner, just like his character in "The O.C.".

10. Ben McKenzie is most often said to resemble which actor?

Answer: Russell Crowe

Many magazine articles have included this fact. Ben usually replies with, "I'm flattered, but I just don't see it in the mirror."

Source: Author cajun24

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