Lester Holt Trivia Quiz: American Journalist & News Anchor

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Lester Holt Trivia Quiz: American Journalist & News Anchor

Lester Holt is one of the known American journalist & news anchor for NBC News. He is the anchor of NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC, and has covered major news events such as Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 attacks, and the Iraq War. Holt has won numerous awards for his journalism and reporting.Here are 10 quiz questions based on Lester Holt’s life. So, let’s play the quiz!

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Which university did Lester Holt attend?

  • Harvard University

  • Yale University

  • California State University

  • Stanford University

Which event did Lester Holt moderate the first presidential debate for in 2016?

  • Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney

  • Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump

  • Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump

  • Bernie Sanders vs. Hillary Clinton

What is Lester Holt's profession?

  • Chef

  • Athlete

  • Journalist

  • Musician

Which award has Lester Holt won for his journalism work?

  • Grammy Award

  • Academy Award

  • Emmy Award

  • Tony Award

Which news program does Lester Holt anchor?

  • Good Morning America

  • CBS This Morning

  • NBC Nightly News

  • ABC World News Tonight

Which musical instrument can Lester Holt play?

  • Piano

  • Guitar

  • Drums

  • Saxophone

What is the name of the news magazine program hosted by Lester Holt?

  • 60 Minutes

  • Dateline NBC

  • 20/20

  • CBS Sunday Morning

In which city was Lester Holt born?

  • San Francisco

  • California

  • Los Angeles

  • Chicago

What is the name of the show that Lester Holt hosted before he became anchor of NBC Nightly News?

  • Weekend Today

  • Today with Lester Holt

  • NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

  • NBC News Special Report

In what year did Lester Holt join NBC News?

  • 1995

  • 2000

  • 2005

  • 2010

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