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Marilyn's Final Days Trivia Quiz

Marilyn's last days were 'interesting'. Many questions are still unanswered.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,886

Updated
Apr 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5537

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: snhha (10/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marilyn never completed her last film: she was fired. This film was ____________ ? Hint

Bus Stop

The Fan Club

Something's Got To Give

Under the Yum Yum Tree

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Question 2 of 10

2. The last picture that she actually completed was 'The Misfits', written by Arthur Miller. Which actor was NOT in this movie? Hint

Dean Martin

Eli Wallach

Clark Gable

Montgomery Clift

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Question 3 of 10

3. It is generally accepted by most historians that Marilyn was romantically involved at one time or another with all of the following EXCEPT ________ ? Hint

Ted Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

John Kennedy

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the days before her death, Marilyn spent time at a resort on the California Nevada border (appropriately called Cal-Neva). A principal owner of the resort was _________ ? Hint

Peter Lawford

Joe DiMaggio

Frank Sinatra

Sammy Davis Jr.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Marilyn threatened to 'blow the lid off things' shortly before her death - in apparent retaliation for her treatment by the Kennedys. Of particular concern was the fact that Marilyn was: Hint

Entering politics

Conversing with journalists about her life story

Writing her autobiography

Keeping a diary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Marilyn's caretaker was _________ ? Hint

Eunice Murray

Norma Jeanne Baker

Jeanne Carmen

Marilyn Mortensen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Marilyn's psychiatrist was _______ ? Hint

Ralph Greenson

Fred Otash

Robert Slatzer

James Daugherty

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Question 8 of 10

8. The problem with the theory of her death as an accident or suicide is ________ ? Hint

The autopsy findings raised some serious questions

There was no glass present from which to drink water

All of these

The timeline of events didn't make sense

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Question 9 of 10

9. Marilyn is probably best known for light comedy and musicals. Which one does NOT fall into that category? Hint

How to Marry A Millionaire

Niagara

Seven Year Itch

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Marilyn when she died? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marilyn never completed her last film: she was fired. This film was ____________ ?

Answer: Something's Got To Give

It was a light comedy - but she was often absent and falling apart.

2. The last picture that she actually completed was 'The Misfits', written by Arthur Miller. Which actor was NOT in this movie?

Answer: Dean Martin

Dean was the star of the movie that was never completed. (See preceding question)This was also Gable's last film - he died a short while after it was finished.

3. It is generally accepted by most historians that Marilyn was romantically involved at one time or another with all of the following EXCEPT ________ ?

Answer: Ted Kennedy

Joe was a husband at one time, of course. The affairs with JFK and RFK were problems for all concerned.

4. During the days before her death, Marilyn spent time at a resort on the California Nevada border (appropriately called Cal-Neva). A principal owner of the resort was _________ ?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

It was Frank.

5. Marilyn threatened to 'blow the lid off things' shortly before her death - in apparent retaliation for her treatment by the Kennedys. Of particular concern was the fact that Marilyn was:

Answer: Keeping a diary

Marilyn's diary apparently included a lot of 'hot' information that she had learned from the Kennedys. It vanished after her death.

6. Marilyn's caretaker was _________ ?

Answer: Eunice Murray

Eunice gave a lot of interesting - and conflicting - versions of what happened before she passed away.

7. Marilyn's psychiatrist was _______ ?

Answer: Ralph Greenson

As with Murray, Greenson knew more than he was telling.

8. The problem with the theory of her death as an accident or suicide is ________ ?

Answer: All of these

Very, very suspicious.

9. Marilyn is probably best known for light comedy and musicals. Which one does NOT fall into that category?

Answer: Niagara

10. How old was Marilyn when she died?

Answer: 36

Thirty-six is so very young.

Source: Author robert362

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