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Quiz about Stephen Colbert
Quiz about Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the actor and comic Stephen Colbert.

A multiple-choice quiz by njoymusic2. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
njoymusic2
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
246,704
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1374
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Stephen Colbert was chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2006.


Question 2 of 10
2. Which TV show has Colbert NOT been involved in? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which recurring animated character did Colbert voice on "Saturday Night Live" (1975)? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. After speaking at the school's commencement ceremony in 2006, Stephen Colbert received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College.


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of Colbert's character on "Strangers With Candy" (1999-2000)? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the segment on "The Daily Show" when Colbert debated with Steve Carell called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What did Viggo Mortensen give Stephen Colbert when he appeared on "The Daily Show"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Did Stephen Colbert's appearance at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner include an audition tape?


Question 9 of 10
9. Which state did Stephen grow up in? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which is false? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Stephen Colbert was chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2006.

Answer: True

Colbert's other honors included being named "2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor" in September 2006 by Maxim Online, being named one of the Sexiest Men Alive by People Magazine in November 2006 and on March 3, 2007, being named "Person of the Year" by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.
2. Which TV show has Colbert NOT been involved in?

Answer: Friends (1994)

He was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" from 1997-2005. Colbert, along with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello, played various characters on "Exit 57"; Colbert played various roles on "The Dana Carvey Show" as well.
3. Which recurring animated character did Colbert voice on "Saturday Night Live" (1975)?

Answer: Ace

Created by Robert Smigel, Ace and Gary were the Ambiguously Gay Duo. Gary was voiced by Steve Carell. Ace was the leader of the duo, with Gary being his sidekick.
4. After speaking at the school's commencement ceremony in 2006, Stephen Colbert received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College.

Answer: True

In 2005, the commencement speaker was U.S. Senator Barack Obama. The choice for the commencement speaker for the class of 2007 was former President Bill Clinton.
5. What was the name of Colbert's character on "Strangers With Candy" (1999-2000)?

Answer: Chuck Noblet

The show was created by Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, and Amy Sedaris. Colbert's character Chuck Noblet was the homosexual science teacher who had a relationship with Dinello's character, Geoffrey Jellineck the art teacher.
6. What was the segment on "The Daily Show" when Colbert debated with Steve Carell called?

Answer: Even Stevphen

Even Stevphen is a combination of Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell's first names. During this segment, the two would debate on a topic, but would often spend most of the time insulting each other instead. It was discontinued when Steve Carell left the show in 2002.
7. What did Viggo Mortensen give Stephen Colbert when he appeared on "The Daily Show"?

Answer: a platter of "Lord of the Rings" characters carved from chocolate

When Viggo Mortensen appeared on "The Daily Show", Colbert recorded an entire biography of Mortensen's "Lord of the Rings" character Aragorn from memory. In return, Mortensen gave him a platter of "Lord of the Rings" characters carved out of chocolate.
8. Did Stephen Colbert's appearance at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner include an audition tape?

Answer: yes

He was in character during the performance, indirectly poking fun at President George W. Bush and his Administration. The audition tape, also featuring Helen Thomas, was for the position of White House Press Secretary. Colbert's entire performance instantly became a hit on the Internet.
9. Which state did Stephen grow up in?

Answer: South Carolina

He was born in Washington D.C. on May 13, 1964, but grew up in Charleston, SC.
10. Which is false?

Answer: At the 2006 Emmys, Colbert beat out Barry Manilow.

Manilow won for Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program. An in-character Colbert angrily noted his loss while presenting an Emmy with Jon Stewart later that night. Manilow would later appear on "The Colbert Report" that year, signing a peace treaty with Colbert in which they agree to joint custody of the award.
The hockey team Saginaw Spirit (Saginaw, Michigan) began doing much better after the introduction of Steagle Colbeagle.
Colbert received the honorary doctorate for giving a speech to the graduates of 2006. Since then, his credit as producer has been listed as "Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A"
Stephen Jr. the eagle hatched on April 17, 2006, and was reintroduced into the wild as a part of the zoo's California Bald Eagle Breeding Program; updates on the bird's development have been featured on the show.
Source: Author njoymusic2

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