Q 01/05

What name was he given at birth?

A) Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.

B) Edwin Moon Aldrin

C) Eugene Edwin Aldrin

D) Edward Buzz Aldrin

Answer · why

A) Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.

'Buzz' came from his sister mispronouncing 'brother' as 'buzzer'; it became his legal name in 1988.

Q 02/05

How did Aldrin get the nickname 'Buzz'?

A) A bee sting at a family picnic

B) His sister mispronounced 'brother' as 'buzzer'

C) His reputation for fast, low flying

D) A cadet haircut that stood straight up

Answer · why

B) His sister mispronounced 'brother' as 'buzzer'

He legally changed his first name to Buzz in 1988.

Q 03/05

In which state was Aldrin born?

A) New York

B) New Jersey

C) Pennsylvania

D) Connecticut

Answer · why

B) New Jersey

He was born in Glen Ridge and his parents lived in neighbouring Montclair.

Q 04/05

What was his mother's maiden name?

A) Starr

B) Eagle

C) Skye

D) Moon

Answer · why

D) Moon

Marion Moon Aldrin was the daughter of an Army chaplain.

Q 05/05

From which academy did Aldrin graduate third in the class of 1951?

A) The Citadel

B) Annapolis

C) West Point

D) The Air Force Academy

Answer · why

C) West Point

His father had wanted him to go to the Naval Academy, but Aldrin suffered from seasickness.