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Jackie Susann Characters Trivia Quiz

A tribute to Jackie Susann, the first and the best of the profilic trash fiction queens...

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

Author
sergexa

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,011

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
489

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Name the character who commits suicide in 'Valley of the Dolls'? Hint

Neely

Jennifer

Anne

Miriam

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Question 2 of 15

2. Helen Lawson, the aging Broadway star in 'Valley of the Dolls' was modeled after which real-life singer? Hint

Judy Garland

Ethel Merman

Liza Minelli

Sophie Tucker

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which actress was not featured in the film version of Valley of the Dolls? Hint

Lee Grant

Patty Duke

Judy Garland

Sharon Tate

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 'The Love Machine', name the character Robin Stone does not sleep with. Hint

Maggie

Amanda

Sergio

Judith

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Question 5 of 15

5. What character ran Gloss Magazine in 'Once is Not Enough'? Hint

Dee

January

Karla

Linda

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Question 6 of 15

6. Name the stage musical Helen, Neely and Jennifer worked on in Valley of the Dolls.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was the comedian in 'The Love Machine'? Hint

Christy Lane

Dip Nelson

Buddy Parker

Jerry Sanders

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Question 8 of 15

8. How old was Jackie Susann when she moved to NYC to try for a career in acting? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. Jacqueline Susann wrote a book about her poodle, it was titled: Hint

Josie and Me

Josie the Poodle

Every Night Josephine

Jo Jo Rules

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which one of Susann's novels featured the character Tom Colt? Hint

Delores

Valley of the Dolls

Once is Not Enough

The Love Machine

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which male character in 'The Love Machine' was rumored to be sleeping with Robin Stone? Hint

Gregory

Jerry

Christy

Dip

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Question 12 of 15

12. What were the names of Neely's twin boys in Valley of the Dolls? Hint

Lyon and Henry

Sam and Dave

Bud and Jud

Ted and Fred

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Question 13 of 15

13. Give the last name of character Neely in Valley of the Dolls? Hint

O'Hara

Burke

Wells

Bellamy

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Question 14 of 15

14. Anne was known as The ___________ Girl, during her modeling career.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 15

15. What item of Helen's did Neely try to flush down the toilet? Hint

Her money

Her mink stole

Her wig

Her contact lenses

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the character who commits suicide in 'Valley of the Dolls'?

Answer: Jennifer

Jennifer took an overdose because she had breast cancer.

2. Helen Lawson, the aging Broadway star in 'Valley of the Dolls' was modeled after which real-life singer?

Answer: Ethel Merman

Jackie often referred to Helen as Ethel among friends.

3. Which actress was not featured in the film version of Valley of the Dolls?

Answer: Judy Garland

Judy was signed to play Helen Lawson but was fired for drug use. (Editor:How ironic...)

4. In 'The Love Machine', name the character Robin Stone does not sleep with.

Answer: Sergio

Sergio took care of Robin's mother Kitty and had an unfulfilled crush on Robin.

5. What character ran Gloss Magazine in 'Once is Not Enough'?

Answer: Linda

Linda was played by Brenda Vacarro in the film version.

6. Name the stage musical Helen, Neely and Jennifer worked on in Valley of the Dolls.

Answer: Hit the Sky

Neely upstaged Helen during the play thus incurring Helen's wrath.

7. Who was the comedian in 'The Love Machine'?

Answer: Christy Lane

Christy loved Amanda but married Ethel.

8. How old was Jackie Susann when she moved to NYC to try for a career in acting?

Answer: 16

Jackie lived in a women's residence hotel, similar to when Anne and Neely lived in 'Valley of the Dolls'.

9. Jacqueline Susann wrote a book about her poodle, it was titled:

Answer: Every Night Josephine

Josephine traveled the world with Jackie and her husband Irving Mansfield.

10. Which one of Susann's novels featured the character Tom Colt?

Answer: Once is Not Enough

Tom Colt was based on Norman Mailer, whom Jackie was rumored to dislike.

11. Which male character in 'The Love Machine' was rumored to be sleeping with Robin Stone?

Answer: Dip

Dip Nelson was a Robin 'hanger-on', but not sexually involved with him.

12. What were the names of Neely's twin boys in Valley of the Dolls?

Answer: Bud and Jud

Neely had her children with second husband, bisexual designer Ted Casablanca.

13. Give the last name of character Neely in Valley of the Dolls?

Answer: O'Hara

Neely chose O'Hara as a stage name because she had just finished reading 'Gone with the Wind' and her favorite character was Scarlett O'Hara.

14. Anne was known as The ___________ Girl, during her modeling career.

Answer: Gillian

Anne began as a secretary but made her money modeling for Kevin Gilmore.

15. What item of Helen's did Neely try to flush down the toilet?

Answer: Her wig

It is said Susann borrowed heavily from the Claire Booth Luce play 'The Women' when writing this scene.

Source: Author sergexa

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