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Weird Al's Life Trivia Quiz

I didn't think that there were enough quizzes on Weird Al, so I came up with a new one! Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by beath2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beath2002

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,524

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1525

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Southern California city was the childhood home to Weird Al Yankovic? Hint

Downey

Lynwood

Whittier

Lakewood

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Al's birthday? Hint

October 23, 1959

March 11, 1945

September 30, 1958

June 6, 1976

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are his parent's names? Hint

Rick and Shawna

Matthew and Christina

Nick and Mary

Perry and Alyssa

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Question 4 of 10

4. True or False: Al is related to Frankie Yankovic.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How old was Al when he started playing the accordion? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How old was Al when he graduated from high school? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: Al was his class's valedictorian.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What college did Al go to? Hint

California Polytechnic University

Harvard

UCLA

USC

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was his major in college? Hint

Humanities

Music

Architecture

Drama

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the song "My Bologna" recorded? Hint

A professional recording studio

Al's dormroom

A bathroom

A bus station

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Southern California city was the childhood home to Weird Al Yankovic?

Answer: Lynwood

2. What is Al's birthday?

Answer: October 23, 1959

He's a little too young to be born in '45, too old for '76, but I had to put in one that was close to the actual year.

3. What are his parent's names?

Answer: Nick and Mary

They have been known to introduce him at his concerts.

4. True or False: Al is related to Frankie Yankovic.

Answer: False

Although Frankie Yankovic was also known for his accordion talents, there is no genetic connection between him and Al.

5. How old was Al when he started playing the accordion?

Answer: 6

According to biographies, his first time playing was the day before he turned 7.

6. How old was Al when he graduated from high school?

Answer: 16

He skipped two grades in elementary school and graduated two years ahead of his own age group.

7. True or False: Al was his class's valedictorian.

Answer: True

He also was the recipient of one of the Bank of America awards.

8. What college did Al go to?

Answer: California Polytechnic University

He was the DJ at the radio station, which is where he got the name "Weird Al."

9. What was his major in college?

Answer: Architecture

It's been said that he chose it because it was the first in the list of majors when he had to pick one.

10. Where was the song "My Bologna" recorded?

Answer: A bathroom

It was the bathroom across the hall from the aforementioned radio station.

Source: Author beath2002

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