Discovering Oprah Winfrey

Where was Oprah Winfrey born?

• Mississippi

• California

• New York

• Illinois

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What was Oprah's first job in media?

• Newspaper reporter

• TV show host

• Radio broadcaster

• News anchor

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What is the name of the famous TV show Oprah Winfrey hosted?

• Oprah's World

• The Oprah Winfrey Network

• The Oprah Winfrey Show

• Oprah & Friends

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Oprah Winfrey opened a school in South Africa. What is the name of the school?

• Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls

• Oprah Winfrey Educational Institute

• Winfrey School for Girls

• The Oprah Academy

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What kind of books did Oprah promote with her book club?

• Only her own books

• Children's books

• A variety of books, including novels and memoirs

• Only bestsellers

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Oprah Winfrey has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Who gives this award?

• The United Nations

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of Canada

• The Queen of England

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What is one of the reasons Oprah Winfrey is considered influential?

• She has won a lot of races

• She has written many books

• She has inspired many people through her talk show and charity work

• She is a famous movie star

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Oprah Winfrey has acted in movies. Which of the following is a movie she has starred in?

• The Lion King

• The Color Purple

• Jurassic Park

• Frozen

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Why is Oprah Winfrey's early life a story of inspiration for many?

• She was always famous

• She overcame poverty and other challenges to become successful

• She was the best student in her school

• She traveled around the world

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What is one way Oprah Winfrey has helped people through her philanthropy?

• By building amusement parks

• By donating books to schools and libraries

• By creating video games

• By starting a music band

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