Are You a Stand-up Comedy Guru?

Question 1

1/11

Who is considered the 'Father of Stand-up Comedy'?

Lenny Bruce

Answer

Jerry Seinfeld

Answer

Eddie Murphy

Answer

Richard Pryor

Question 2

2/11

Which comedian starred in the sitcom 'Seinfeld'?

Jerry Seinfeld

Answer

Dave Chappelle

Answer

Chris Rock

Answer

George Carlin

Question 3

3/11

What is the term used for a comedian's on-stage performance?

Acting

Set

Scene

Show

Answer

Louis C.K.

Answer

Amy Schumer

Answer

The Improv

Answer

The Laugh Factory

Answer

The Comedy Store

Answer

George Carlin

Answer

Robin Williams

Answer

Bill Hicks

Answer

Talking back

Answer

Crowd interaction

Answer

Interactive comedy

Answer

Stephen Colbert

Answer

John Oliver

Answer

Jimmy Fallon

Answer

Chris Rock

Answer

Louis C.K.

Answer

Chris Rock

Answer

Jim Gaffigan

Answer

Mitch Hedberg

Answer

Iliza Shlesinger

Answer

Amy Schumer

Question 4

4/11

Which stand-up comedian released the popular comedy special 'Killin' Them Softly'?

Dave Chappelle

Bill Burr

Question 5

5/11

What is the name of the famous stand-up comedy club located in New York City?

The Comedy Cellar

Question 6

6/11

Which comedian is known for his famous 'Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television' routine?

Richard Pryor

Question 7

7/11

What is the term used when a comedian interacts with the audience during their performance?

Crowd work

Question 8

8/11

Who was the host of 'The Daily Show' before Trevor Noah?

Jon Stewart

Question 9

9/11

Which stand-up comedian won the 2016 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor?

Bill Murray

Tina Fey

Question 10

10/11

Who is known for his famous catchphrase 'What's the deal with...?'

Jerry Seinfeld

Question 11

11/11

Which stand-up comedian released the special 'Nanette' on Netflix?

Ali Wong

Hannah Gadsby