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Michelle Kwan Trivia Quiz

A quiz on nine-time U.S. Nationals figure skating champion and two-time Olympic medalist, Michelle Kwan.

A multiple-choice quiz by helena411. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
helena411

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
815

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Michelle Kwan's birthdate? Hint

July 7, 1980

June 26, 1980

July 7, 1981

June 26, 1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Michelle Kwan born? Hint

Monterey Park, California

Alhambra, California

Lake Arrowhead, California

Torrance, California

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the names of Michelle Kwan's parents? Hint

Richard and Nancy

Alan and Rebecca

Wilson and Lisa

Danny and Estella

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the names of Michelle Kwan's siblings? Hint

Grace and Andrew

Brian and Jessica

Karen and Ron

Michael and Jennifer

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Question 5 of 10

5. At what age did Michelle Kwan start skating? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which skater did she see competing that inspired her to skate in the Winter Olympics? Hint

Kristi Yamaguchi

Brian Boitano

Scott Hamilton

Nancy Kerrigan

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: Michelle Kwan won the 1997 U.S. National Championship in women's figure skating.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many Winter Olympics did Michelle Kwan attend by the time she was twenty-one? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False: Michelle Kwan was named for the Beatles' song, 'Michelle'.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which jump did Michelle fall on in the Salt Lake City Olympic Games, that ultimately cost her the gold medal? Hint

triple loop

triple salchow

triple flip

triple toe

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Michelle Kwan's birthdate?

Answer: July 7, 1980

Michelle's horoscope sign is Cancer (June 22-July 23).

2. Where was Michelle Kwan born?

Answer: Torrance, California

Torrance is in southern California. Michelle practiced figure skating
for years as a child in Lake Arrowhead. Monterey Park and Alhambra are two suburbs of Los Angeles.

3. What are the names of Michelle Kwan's parents?

Answer: Danny and Estella

Michelle Kwan's parents are immigrants from China.

4. What are the names of Michelle Kwan's siblings?

Answer: Karen and Ron

Michelle Kwan's sister, Karen, was also a highly ranked figure skater.

5. At what age did Michelle Kwan start skating?

Answer: 5

She was inspired to start skating by her brother, Ron, who played hockey.

6. Which skater did she see competing that inspired her to skate in the Winter Olympics?

Answer: Brian Boitano

She watched Boitano compete and win a gold medal in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

7. True or False: Michelle Kwan won the 1997 U.S. National Championship in women's figure skating.

Answer: False

Michelle Kwan lost the title to Tara Lipinski. :-( Michelle Kwan won the U.S. Women's Figure Skating Championships in 1996, 1998-2005). She has tied the record of U.S. national titles won for women's figure skating, with Maribel Vinson. Michelle won the silver medal in the competition in 1994, 1995, and 1997. She also has five Women's World Figure Skating Championship titles.

8. How many Winter Olympics did Michelle Kwan attend by the time she was twenty-one?

Answer: 3

She went as an alternate in the 1994 Olympics at Lillehammer, and was the favorite to win the gold medal at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, and the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City.

9. True or False: Michelle Kwan was named for the Beatles' song, 'Michelle'.

Answer: True

Apparently, her father was a fan of the Beatles.

10. Which jump did Michelle fall on in the Salt Lake City Olympic Games, that ultimately cost her the gold medal?

Answer: triple flip

Sarah Hughes landed seven triple jumps and won the gold medal. Irina Slutskaya came in second, and Michelle came in a disappointing third place. Better luck in the next Olympics, Michelle!

Source: Author helena411

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