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Meryl Streep | 10 Question Celebrities Multiple Choice Quiz

As the actress who has been nominated for the most Oscars, Meryl Streep is widely considered the best actress alive. Here are some questions about this talented woman and her Oscar-nominated performances.

A multiple-choice quiz by ferfer72. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ferfer72

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,977

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. For which movies did Meryl Streep win her first two Academy Awards? Hint

"The Deer Hunter" and "Silkwood"

"Adaptation" and "Silkwood"

"Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice"

"Sophie's Choice" and "Ironweed"

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what movie was Meryl Streep's first appearance on the "Big Screen"? Hint

Manhattan

Holocaust

Ironweed

Julia

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was her name at birth? Hint

Meryl Streep

Mary Louise Streep

Meryl Streepman

Mary Louise Streepman

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Meryl, who deserves credit for launching her career?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. "Charlie's Angels")

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Question 5 of 10

5. Meryl Streep didn't win the first time she was nominated for an Oscar, but Christopher Walken won for the same film. The name of the movie was "The _________ "?

Answer: ( Two Words ... 1978)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which of these films Meryl directed by Wes Craven? Hint

The River Wild

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Death Becomes Her

Music of the Heart

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Question 7 of 10

7. Does Meryl have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Meryl's seventh Oscar nomination found her playing a homeless Helen Archer opposite Jack Nicholson. What was the movie?

Answer: ( One Word ... 1988 ceremony)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Meryl once starred in a movie written by Carrie Fisher of "Star Wars" fame. Which movie was this? Hint

Postcards from the Edge

The Bridges of Madison County

The House of the Spirits

Out of Africa

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Question 10 of 10

10. For what 1978 mini-series did Meryl win an Emmy?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For which movies did Meryl Streep win her first two Academy Awards?

Answer: "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice"

After winning for "Kramer vs. Kramer", she accidentally left her Oscar on the back of a toilet in the ladies' room!

2. In what movie was Meryl Streep's first appearance on the "Big Screen"?

Answer: Julia

As a result of her performance in "Julia", she was listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1977" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 29. "Manhattan" was 1979, "Ironweed" was 1987, and "Holocaust" was a TV mini-series in 1978.

3. What was her name at birth?

Answer: Mary Louise Streep

She was born June 22, 1949 in Summit, NJ.

4. According to Meryl, who deserves credit for launching her career?

Answer: Kate Jackson

Kate Jackson was originally offered the role of Dustin Hoffman's wife in "Kramer vs. Kramer". When her "Charlie's Angels" schedule proved too hectic, Meryl stepped into the role, and won her first Oscar.

5. Meryl Streep didn't win the first time she was nominated for an Oscar, but Christopher Walken won for the same film. The name of the movie was "The _________ "?

Answer: The Deer Hunter

She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for that film.

6. In which of these films Meryl directed by Wes Craven?

Answer: Music of the Heart

Madonna was originally cast in this role. Once again, Meryl took over for another actress and earned an Oscar nomination.

7. Does Meryl have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Answer: Yes

She got her star on September 16, 1998.

8. Meryl's seventh Oscar nomination found her playing a homeless Helen Archer opposite Jack Nicholson. What was the movie?

Answer: Ironweed

"Ironweed" (1987): while there isn't a "typical" role for Meryl, this one was certainly not what some people would expect from her.

9. Meryl once starred in a movie written by Carrie Fisher of "Star Wars" fame. Which movie was this?

Answer: Postcards from the Edge

Meryl finally got a chance to show off her classically-trained singing voice at the end of "Postcards from the Edge". Critics raved about her incredible voice.

10. For what 1978 mini-series did Meryl win an Emmy?

Answer: Holocaust

She played Inga Helms Weiss. I hope you enjoyed my quiz and that you enjoy Meryl Streep's work!

Source: Author ferfer72

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