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Gameshows Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about all kinds of gameshows.

A multiple-choice quiz by smile83a. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
smile83a

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
143,581

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3041

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When you answer a question wrong on this gameshow you must pull a lever. What is this gameshow?

Answer: (Two Words 7 & 8 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the show that was recreated as "Whammy!"?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. There are several versions of the game "Jeopardy".

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Oprah Winfrey once appeared on "Press Your Luck".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. On this gameshow you are not allowed to sleep the day before. What is the name of this gameshow?

Answer: (One Word 4 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Weakest Link" is based on a British show.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. "_______ or _________ it pays to know" is the slogan of this gameshow.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Venus and Serena Williams where both on "Hollywood Squares", although not on the same show.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the gameshow that had a former tennis star as a host. To do good on this gameshow, you must keep your pulse rate down. Hint

"The Chair"

"Ball is in Your Court"

"The Chamber"

"The Pulse"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Two Words...Bob Barker.

Answer: (Four Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When you answer a question wrong on this gameshow you must pull a lever. What is this gameshow?

Answer: Russian Roulette

This gameshow is named after a "game" the Russians used to play. They would put one bullet in a six chamber revolver and spin it. They would then put it up to their heads and pull the trigger. If they were lucky they would live.

2. What is the name of the show that was recreated as "Whammy!"?

Answer: Press Your Luck

Double Whammy!

3. There are several versions of the game "Jeopardy".

Answer: True

There is "Rock 'n Roll Jeopardy", "Pennsylvanian Jeopardy", and others.

4. Oprah Winfrey once appeared on "Press Your Luck".

Answer: False

It was actually Jenny Jones who appeared on "Press Your Luck".

5. On this gameshow you are not allowed to sleep the day before. What is the name of this gameshow?

Answer: Cram

The only gameshow in which all of the answers are given to you. But, you must memorize the answers in one night.

6. "Weakest Link" is based on a British show.

Answer: True

There is a local version of the "Weakest Link" in the Philadelphia area.

7. "_______ or _________ it pays to know" is the slogan of this gameshow.

Answer: Friend or Foe

This game you pick your partner for the game at the beginning of the show.

8. Venus and Serena Williams where both on "Hollywood Squares", although not on the same show.

Answer: False

They were on the same show and shared the center square.

9. Name the gameshow that had a former tennis star as a host. To do good on this gameshow, you must keep your pulse rate down.

Answer: "The Chair"

"The Chair" was hosted by John McEnroe. There were only a few episodes of this gameshow.

10. Two Words...Bob Barker.

Answer: The Price is Right

This gameshow was voted #1 by "TV Guide".

Source: Author smile83a

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