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Quiz about Saturday Night Live Maya Rudolph

"Saturday Night Live" - Maya Rudolph Quiz

Here is a quiz about Maya Rudolph, one of the best all time "SNL" performers. Test out your knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by shanmcg. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shanmcg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,333

Updated
Feb 17 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
294

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Maya first appeared on "SNL" on what date? Hint

September 22, 2001

May 6, 2000

February 15, 2001

October 1, 1999

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is NOT a Maya character? Hint

Megan

Jonette

Glenda Goodwin

Marta Mercardo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prior to joining to cast of "SNL", where was Maya a performer? Hint

Second City Chicago

The Groundlings

Second City Toronto

Upright Citizens Brigade

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Question 4 of 10

4. Maya's vocal track can be heard on which album? Hint

Wheezer: Pinkerton

The Rentals: Seven More Minutes

Duets: The Soundtrack

Beck: Odelay

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the first Glenda Goodwin sketch, which of the following was NOT listed a potential threat to her clients? Hint

Fuzzy Numscrulls

Alien Dudes

Big Bird

Lou Ferrigno

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the profession of Leilanie Burke? Hint

School talk show host

Singer

Pet Psychic

Airport Security Officer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Scott Joplin likes to talk about what topic? Hint

Tennis

Hair styles

Rag time

Books

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is NOT one of Maya's close friends (in real life)?: Hint

Gywneth Paltrow

Melissa Auf der Maur

Natasha Lionne

Heidi Klum

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why did Maya turn down her first opportunity to audition for "SNL"? Hint

She had been hired by "Mad TV"

There was an illness in the family at the time

She wanted to focus on her music career

She was cast in another TV show

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Question 10 of 10

10. Maya sang live on "SNL" with Gwyneth Paltrow. What song did they sing? Hint

Footloose

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Karma Chameleon

What a Feeling

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Maya first appeared on "SNL" on what date?

Answer: May 6, 2000

Maya debuted as a featured player on May 6, 2000 on a show hosted by John Goodman. Her first "part" was as Ananda Lewis in the "Wanna be a VJ" sketch. Not bad for a first timer!

2. Which of the following is NOT a Maya character?

Answer: Jonette

Jonette was the character played by Ana Gasteyer in the Gemini's twin sketch. Maya played Britannica.

3. Prior to joining to cast of "SNL", where was Maya a performer?

Answer: The Groundlings

Maya enrolled in improv classes at The Groundlings in LA in the late 1990's and quickly got attention. It was while she was performing at The Groundings that she was approached for an audition by "SNL" producers.

4. Maya's vocal track can be heard on which album?

Answer: The Rentals: Seven More Minutes

Before joining "SNL" and The Groundlings Maya was a member of the Matt Sharp (Wheezer) band "The Rentals". Her vocals can be heard on "Barcelona" and "My Head is in the Sun".

5. In the first Glenda Goodwin sketch, which of the following was NOT listed a potential threat to her clients?

Answer: Big Bird

Glenda Goodwin, Attorney advertized that she would help clients receive compensation from trauma inflicted by manitars, sleestacks, alien dudes, Lou Farigno, portraits with moving eyeballs, etc.

6. What is the profession of Leilanie Burke?

Answer: Pet Psychic

Leilanie hosted her own TV show where guests brought in their pets and she spoke to them telepathically.

7. Scott Joplin likes to talk about what topic?

Answer: Tennis

Time travellin' Scott Joplin visits from the past to speak with current tennis stars on his show.

8. Which of the following is NOT one of Maya's close friends (in real life)?:

Answer: Heidi Klum

Maya counts Gywneth Paltrow (went to elementary school together), Natasha Lionne and Melissa Auf der Maur among her close friends.

9. Why did Maya turn down her first opportunity to audition for "SNL"?

Answer: She was cast in another TV show

When initially approached by "SNL" producers to audition for the show, Maya was cast in the dramatic series "City of Angels", where she played nurse Grace. The show only lasted one season.

10. Maya sang live on "SNL" with Gwyneth Paltrow. What song did they sing?

Answer: What a Feeling

While reminising about their childhood, Maya and Gwyneth talked about their love of the movie "Flashdance" which prompted them to break out into their rendition of "What a Feeling".

Source: Author shanmcg

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