RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Quiz (Questions & Answers)

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A mainstay of reality TV for years, how much do you really know about RuPaul’s Drag Race? Take this pop quiz to test your knowledge and slay the competition.

This RuPaul’s Drag Race Quiz with questions and answers will test if you know your Cressleys from your Matthews and your Mateos from your O’Haras.

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Note: As with all of our TV quizzes, there are spoilers throughout, so only play if you have watched all seasons.

There are five rounds, each with five questions, making this quiz out of 25 points.

We’ve also included fun RuPaul’s Drag Race trivia so you can learn more about the show.

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Fun Drag Race Quiz

RuPaul’s Drag Race General Knowledge Quiz Questions

1. In which year did RuPaul’s Drag Race first air on American TV?

2. What is the name of the production company that makes RuPaul’s Drag Race?

3. RuPaul’s Drag Race is now shown on VH1, but what was the name of the first TV network to air it?

4. RuPaul always claims to be looking for four things from the contestants; Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and what else?

5. What was the first original RuPaul song to feature on RuPaul’s drag race?

RuPaul’s Drag Race RuPaul Questions

1. What is RuPaul’s surname?

2. Where was RuPaul born?

3. What year was RuPaul Born?

4. Which cosmetics company did RuPaul become a spokesperson for in the 1990s?

5. What is the name of RuPaul’s first studio album?

RuPaul’s Drag Race Early Seasons Questions

1. Who was the first ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season One)?

2. What was the cash prize in the first ever season of RuPaul’s Drag Race?

3. Who did Michelle Visage replace as a main judge on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race?

4. Sharon Needles won Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race; which other famous drag queen was she in a relationship with?

5. The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 was Bianca Del Rio – what was her job before entering the show?

RuPaul’s Drag Race Midseasons Questions

1. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 saw the return of which queen from Season 8?

2. In RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, which queen had to bow out due to an injury sustained in the cheerleading challenge?

3. Who made a memorable exit when she was eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 by walking backwards and repeating her name three times?

4. Who won the title of Miss Congeniality in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12?

5. Complete the name of this Drag Queen who appeared on Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Yvie

RuPaul’s Drag Race Later Season Questions

1. In RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13, what was Gottmik’s occupation before appearing on the show?

2. The opening episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 were different to every other season; why?

3. Which world-famous singer appeared in episode four of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14?

4. Which contestant had to pull out because of an ankle injury part-way through RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14?

5. Name the twins who appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Quiz Answers

RuPaul’s Drag Race General Knowledge Quiz Answers

1. In which year did RuPaul’s Drag Race first air on American TV?

2009

2. What is the name of the production company that makes RuPaul’s Drag Race?

World of Wonder

3. RuPaul’s Drag Race is now shown on VH1, but what was the name of the first TV network to air it?

Logo TV

RuPaul’s Drag Race trivia: the show was first aired in the UK on a very late night slot on E4.

4. RuPaul always claims to be looking for four things from the contestants; Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and what else?

Talent

5. What was the first original RuPaul song to feature on RuPaul’s drag race?

Cover Girl (Put the Bass in your Walk)

RuPaul’s Drag Race RuPaul Answers

1. What is RuPaul’s surname?

Charles

2. Where was RuPaul born?

San Diego

3. What year was RuPaul Born?

1960

4. Which cosmetics company did RuPaul become a spokesperson for in the 1990s?

MAC

5. What is the name of RuPaul’s first studio album?

Supermodel of the World

RuPaul’s Drag Race trivia: RuPaul has released a whopping 61 singles since he started his recording career

RuPaul’s Drag Race Early Seasons Answers

1. Who was the first ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season One)?

Bebe Zehara Benet

2. What was the cash prize in the first ever season of RuPaul’s Drag Race?

$20,000

RuPaul’s Drag Race trivia: the cash prize on the American series is now $100,000, but is £0 on the UK version of the show.

3. Who did Michelle Visage replace as a main judge on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race?

Merle Ginsberg

4. Sharon Needles won Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race; which other famous drag queen was she in a relationship with?

Alaska

5. The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 was Bianca Del Rio – what was her job before entering the show?

Costume Designer

RuPaul’s Drag Race Midseasons Answers

1. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 saw the return of which queen from Season 8?

Cynthia Lee Fontaine

2. In RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, which queen had to bow out due to an injury sustained in the cheerleading challenge?

Eureka O’Hara

3. Who made a memorable exit when she was eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 by walking backwards and repeating her name three times?

Vanessa Vanjie Mateo

4. Who won the title of Miss Congeniality in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12?

Heidi N Closet

5. Complete the name of this Drag Queen who appeared on Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Yvie

Odly

RuPaul’s Drag Race Later Season Answers

1. In RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13, what was Gottmik’s occupation before appearing on the show?

Make-up artist

2. The opening episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 were different to every other season; why?

They were all lip-sync battles

3. Which world-famous singer appeared in episode four of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14?

Jennifer Lopez

4. Which contestant had to pull out because of an ankle injury part-way through RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14?

Kornbread

5. Name the twins who appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15

Sugar and Spice

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