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Celebrity Memoirs Trivia Quiz

Many celebrities have written their autobiographies, or have been the subject of published biographies. I have listed the titles of some of these books. See if you can identify the celebrity or person concerned.

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

Author
Mommakat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,790

Updated
Jun 10 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
746

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (6/10), Guest 67 (3/10), Guest 24 (1/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following actresses penned "By Myself"? Hint

Katherine Hepburn

Lauren Bacall

Barbara Stanwyck

Joan Crawford

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Question 2 of 10

2. We know the moon is a satellite, but according to this author, "The Moon's a Balloon". Hint

Errol Flynn

Michael Wilding

Tyrone Power

David Niven

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Question 3 of 10

3. This one should not present any difficulties to true fans. Whose book was entitled "Jeannie Out of a Bottle"? Hint

Elizabeth Montgomery

Lucille Ball

Agnes Moorhead

Barbara Eden

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actor told his story in "Sparks Fly Upward"? Hint

Errol Flynn

Richard Chamberlain

Anthony Andrews

Stewart Granger

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous author entitled his autobiography "Slide Rule"? Hint

Tom Clancy

Neville Shute

Bryce Courtenay

Dan Brown

6. The writer of "Through My Eyes" had a horrific and unique experience and, as the title suggests, narrates the events from their point of view. Which of the following identities wrote this book? Hint

O.J. Simpson

Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton

Patty Hearst

Tony Bullivant

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Question 7 of 10

7. The title of this book asks "What's it All About?". Which actor is asking the question in this autobiography of his life so far? Hint

Roger Moore

Michael Caine

Sean Connery

Kenneth Moore

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whose autobiography was published with the very humorous and intriguing title, "Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse"? Hint

Phyllis Diller

Mae West

Dolly Parton

Goldie Hawn

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Question 9 of 10

9. This author should not present any problems being identified. Who wrote an account of his experiences so far in the book entitled "You Cannot Be Serious?" Hint

Michael J. Fox

O.J. Simpson

John McEnroe

Michael Jordan

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Question 10 of 10

10. This author wrote an account of her life which she entitled "First Lady from Plains". Can you identify her? Hint

Hilary Clinton

Rosalynn Carter

Nancy Reagan

Barbara Bush

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following actresses penned "By Myself"?

Answer: Lauren Bacall

"By Myself" was the first of three autobiographies written by Lauren Bacall. She will always be remembered for her fine acting and her great and enduring love affair with Humphrey Bogart.

2. We know the moon is a satellite, but according to this author, "The Moon's a Balloon".

Answer: David Niven

David Niven wrote several books, all dealing with his life and experiences during his acting career. Sadly he passed away with motor neurone disease (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in l983 at the age of 73.

3. This one should not present any difficulties to true fans. Whose book was entitled "Jeannie Out of a Bottle"?

Answer: Barbara Eden

Who could forget the antics of the lovable genie from "I Dream of Jeannie" portrayed by Barbara Eden? Though Barbara had other film roles, it will be the mischievous genie for which she will always be remembered.

4. Which actor told his story in "Sparks Fly Upward"?

Answer: Stewart Granger

An English actor, Stewart was a popular leading man, mainly known for playing heroic and romantic roles. He passed away at the age of 80 in 1993.

5. Which famous author entitled his autobiography "Slide Rule"?

Answer: Neville Shute

Although Neville Shute was a successful aeronautical engineer, it is his novels for which he will mainly be remembered. Two of his most popular books, "A Town Like Alice" and "On the Beach", were made into very successful films.

Answer: Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton

The saga of the unusual events that led to the loss of Lindy's baby daughter, Azaria, has been the source of much speculation, and the subject of a movie starring Meryl Streep.

7. The title of this book asks "What's it All About?". Which actor is asking the question in this autobiography of his life so far?

Answer: Michael Caine

One of Michael Caine's early movies, "Alfie", had a theme song which began, "What's it all about, Alfie?", which provided a very appropriate title for his interesting autobiography.

8. Whose autobiography was published with the very humorous and intriguing title, "Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse"?

Answer: Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller will always be remembered for her humor and wit and her facetious references to her husband as "Fang". She appeared from time to time in the long running soapie, "The Bold and the Beautiful". Sadly she passed away in August 2012 at the age of 95.

9. This author should not present any problems being identified. Who wrote an account of his experiences so far in the book entitled "You Cannot Be Serious?"

Answer: John McEnroe

John, a former tennis champion, was known for his on-court tantrums and his famous comment to a court official, when disputing a call - "You cannot be serious" - which lent itself to a very apt title for his book.

10. This author wrote an account of her life which she entitled "First Lady from Plains". Can you identify her?

Answer: Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn is the wife of James Earl Carter, 39th President of the United States of America (1977-81). He was from the state of Georgia and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Source: Author Mommakat

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