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Quiz about Charlize Theron
Quiz about Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron Trivia Quiz


Here is a mixture of questions about Charlize Theron covering her life and career.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author wudoc

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
8,712
Updated
Jan 12 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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371
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where was Charlize born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After winning a modelling contract in 1991, Charlize moved to which Italian city?


Question 3 of 10
3. Charlize's next career choice was in dancing, specialising in which of these? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the character Charlize played in the 1999 film 'Cider House Rules'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Charlize married fellow actor Sean Penn in 2015.


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1996 Charlize appeared with Tom Hanks, an actor who she has frequently said she admires, in which film? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Charlize appears in the 2003 version of 'The Italian Job' as the daughter of a main character from the original 1969 British film. What is her surname in the film? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In which 2003 film did Charlize portray real life killer Aileen Wuornos? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 2004 Charlize signed a contract to appear in advertisements for which perfume, created by Dior? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project was set up to provide support with which of these issues? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where was Charlize born?

Answer: South Africa

Charlize was born in 1975 in a town called Benoni, which is not far from Johannesburg in South Africa. Her family has Afrikaner heritage, but her surname is inherited from her Huguenot (Franch Protestant) ancestors. Her father was an alcoholic and died when he was shot by Charlize's mother in self defence in 1991.
2. After winning a modelling contract in 1991, Charlize moved to which Italian city?

Answer: Milan

Charlize entered a competition, held in Johannesburg, to win the contract and this took her to Milan, which is the centre of the fashion industry in Italy. This part of her life was very successful, leading to opportunities around Europe, and she eventually ended up in New York at the age of eighteen.
3. Charlize's next career choice was in dancing, specialising in which of these?

Answer: Ballet

Ballet had always been a love of Charlize's. She had begun studying it at the age of six and even went to a boarding school when aged twelve to further her studies. Having arrived in America with money earned from her modelling, she enrolled at the Joffrey Ballet School, intent on becoming a ballerina.

A series of knee injuries ruined her plans, causing her to despair, but her mother encouraged her to try acting based on the performance skills she already had.
4. What was the name of the character Charlize played in the 1999 film 'Cider House Rules'?

Answer: Candy Kendall

The film was an adaptation of the novel by John Irving, who wrote the screenplay. It also starred Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire, with Charlize playing the part of a woman who has an affair with Tobey's character while her boyfriend is fighting in World War II. The film turns a full circle, with Tobey's character taking over the role of principal at the orphanage where he grew up under the care of Wilbur Larch, portrayed by Michael Caine.

Vivian Ward is from 'Pretty Woman', Sally Albright from 'When Harry Met Sally' and Gracie Hart is Sandra Bullock's character in 'Miss Congeniality'.
5. Charlize married fellow actor Sean Penn in 2015.

Answer: False

Although Charlize was in a relationship with Penn from 2013 until 2015, the couple never married. Prior to that she was with Stephan Jenkins, the lead singer of Third Eye Blind, between 1998 and 2001, and then with actor Stuart Townsend for eight years.
6. In 1996 Charlize appeared with Tom Hanks, an actor who she has frequently said she admires, in which film?

Answer: That Thing You Do

Charlize is on record as having been a fan of Tom Hanks for years and had the opportunity to appear with him in 'That Thing You Do'. Tom wrote and directed the film, as well as acting in it. The plot involves an up-and-coming band for which Hanks becomes the manager.

The film follows their trials and tribulations and the eventual break-up of the band. Charlize plays a small role, being the original girlfriend of the band's drummer.
7. Charlize appears in the 2003 version of 'The Italian Job' as the daughter of a main character from the original 1969 British film. What is her surname in the film?

Answer: Bridger

The 2003 version was not a remake as such - the director, F Gary Gray, described it as 'an homage'. The action was moved primarily to America, to begin with, although the film did find room to include the iconic Mini Coopers. Charlize played Stella Bridger, the daughter of Noel Coward's character from the British film. Donald Sutherland takes the role of Mr Bridger in the new film but only appears in the early part. Bridger and Charlie Croker, played by Michael Caine in the first film and Mark Wahlberg in 2003, are the only characters to appear in both versions Unlike the original, the 2003 film does not leave anyone, or anything, hanging in mid air.
8. In which 2003 film did Charlize portray real life killer Aileen Wuornos?

Answer: Monster

The film was based on the life of a prostitute who, having been raped by a client, kills him as the only way to escape. The stress of this experience leads her to believe every client is a danger and she kills several men, stealing their money to support herself and her female lover. Eventually she is caught and executed for her crimes.

Charlize's performance brought her great acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2004 and many other awards. The film established her reputation as an actress.
9. In 2004 Charlize signed a contract to appear in advertisements for which perfume, created by Dior?

Answer: J'adore

Charlize has appeared regularly on cinema and television screens to promote J'adore on behalf of Dior. One you may recall is of her in a pool of what appears to be liquid gold surrounded by other beautiful women. She has also promoted the watches produced by the Swiss firm Breitling.

Of the other options I gave you, Black Opium is a perfume from YvesSt Laurent, Bloom is by Gucci and No 5 is, of course, Chanel.
10. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project was set up to provide support with which of these issues?

Answer: HIV/AIDS

Charlize set up this project in 2007 targeted, initially, on South Africa but now extending to many other countries in the continent of Africa. Although all the options listed are problems in Africa, it is HIV which is still causing devastation in the continent.

While Europe and the USA can now largely control HIV with drugs, Africa still has a high death rate. According to their website, HIV infections are particularly high among adolescent girls aged between fifteen and nineteen. Education is seen as the key to reducing this toll.
Source: Author rossian

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