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Quiz about Battle of the Sexes
Quiz about Battle of the Sexes

Battle of the Sexes Trivia Quiz


There have been some funny, and pithy, things said on the subject of love and marriage. See if you know who said what in this little collection of gems. This quiz is adapted from the original by romaz.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author romaz

A multiple-choice quiz by Snowman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Snowman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
33,599
Updated
Jan 21 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which diplomat and entrepreneur, not exactly known for his humility, wrote in 1739, 'He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Some might say that getting a husband to complete his chores is like pulling teeth. In her regular newspaper column, American journalist Helen Rowland described a husband as 'what's left of the lover once...' what dental procedure has been completed?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Which stand-up comedian, star of the special "Married Without Children", said 'I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewellery'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The great thinker Socrates was not against marriage but advised that all men should approach it with caution. He is credited with saying, 'By all means marry; if you get a good wife you'll become happy.' But how did he complete the sentence? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which renowned French novelist and feminist, author of "All Men Are Mortal", wrote: 'To catch a husband is an art, to keep him a job'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which American satirist said 'A man may be a fool and not know it - but not if he's married'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which screen sex symbol and star of such films as "She Done Him Wrong" and "My Little Chickadee", said 'Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which star of the big screen, born Sofia Scicolone, said 'Sex appeal is 50 per cent what you've got and 50 per cent what people think you've got'?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Which Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom wrote "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In his autobiography, Harpo Marx quoted the pianist Oscar Levant who had said about his future wife, 'She's a lovely person. She deserves a good husband.' How did he finish his advice? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which diplomat and entrepreneur, not exactly known for his humility, wrote in 1739, 'He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals'?

Answer: Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America as well as being an inventor, writer, diplomat among many strings to his bow. With so many accomplishments in his life it was perhaps not surprising that he held a high opinion of himself. One of his self-published works was "Poor Richard's Almanack", an annual pamphlet of scientific observations, poetry and aphorisms and it was from the 1739 edition that this quote was taken. By this time, Franklin had been married for nine years to the real great love of his life, Deborah Read.
2. Some might say that getting a husband to complete his chores is like pulling teeth. In her regular newspaper column, American journalist Helen Rowland described a husband as 'what's left of the lover once...' what dental procedure has been completed?

Answer: The nerve has been extracted

Rowland was known for her witty observations on love, marriage, and relationships, and her columns were widely read in the early 20th century. Her work often challenged traditional gender roles and societal expectations of women, making her a trailblazer for female writers and journalists of her time.

Despite facing criticism and backlash for her outspoken views, Rowland continued to write and publish until her death in 1950.
3. Which stand-up comedian, star of the special "Married Without Children", said 'I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewellery'?

Answer: Rita Rudner

Having started out as a dancer, Rudner took to stand-up in the late 1970s and became known for her observational comedy. She was a regular performer in Las Vegas, setting records for the longest-running solo stand-up in the city. She has also written several books, including "Naked Beneath My Clothes" and "I Still Have It...I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It: Confessions of a Fiftysomething."
4. The great thinker Socrates was not against marriage but advised that all men should approach it with caution. He is credited with saying, 'By all means marry; if you get a good wife you'll become happy.' But how did he complete the sentence?

Answer: If you get a bad one you'll become a philosopher.

While there is no concrete evidence that Socrates actually said this, it has become a popular quote associated with him. Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. He has been a huge and lasting influence on philosophical thinking for centuries, even though he left no written works.

His thinking has been passed down through the works of his students, particularly Plato, establishing of the Socratic method of questioning dialogue between two parties as a common form of exploring philosophical ideas.
5. Which renowned French novelist and feminist, author of "All Men Are Mortal", wrote: 'To catch a husband is an art, to keep him a job'?

Answer: Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir is best known for her groundbreaking and influential work in feminist theory. She was a contemporary of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, with whom she had a significant personal and intellectual relationship, but they never married.

Her most famous work is "The Second Sex" (1949), which is considered a foundational text in feminist philosophy. In this work, de Beauvoir analyzed the social and cultural construction of gender roles, addressing issues such as women's oppression, the concept of "the Other," and the ways in which women have been historically defined in relation to men.
6. Which American satirist said 'A man may be a fool and not know it - but not if he's married'?

Answer: H L Mencken

H L Mencken, who came to prominence writing for "The Baltimore Sun" in the early 1900s, was known for his wit and his commentary on American society and politics. Mencken was well known for his critical opinions on marriage, calling it "the end of hope" so it was somewhat of a surprise when, at the age of 50, he married women's suffrage campaigner Sara Haardt in 1930.
7. Which screen sex symbol and star of such films as "She Done Him Wrong" and "My Little Chickadee", said 'Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet'?

Answer: Mae West

Known for her quick wit and double entendres, Mae West was a popular figure in the entertainment industry during the 1920s and 1930s. She was controversial in some quarters because her roles were frequently strong, independent women who were unapologetic about their sexuality - uncommon in the media at that time.

Before reaching Hollywood, West spent eight days in prison for "corrupting the morals of youth" following complaints about her 1926 stage play "Sex". West, ever the keen publicist used the stint in jail, which she could have avoided by paying a fine, to raise her public profile.
8. Which star of the big screen, born Sofia Scicolone, said 'Sex appeal is 50 per cent what you've got and 50 per cent what people think you've got'?

Answer: Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren was one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century and won numerous awards for her performances. Already a star in her native Italy, she became world famous following her performance in "Two Women", a role that won her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1961.
9. Which Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom wrote "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"?

Answer: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Though this well-known line is often used to console those who have experienced a romantic break-up, it is in fact from a poem called "In Memoriam A.H.H.", written as a tribute to Tennyson's friend Arthur Henry Hallam. The poem is a reflection on grief, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of death.
10. In his autobiography, Harpo Marx quoted the pianist Oscar Levant who had said about his future wife, 'She's a lovely person. She deserves a good husband.' How did he finish his advice?

Answer: Marry her before she finds one.

Oscar Levant was an American pianist, composer, and actor who was known for his witty remarks and one-liners. He was a frequent guest on television shows and talk shows, where he would often entertain audiences with his humor. Harpo Marx was a comic mime artist, the second eldest of the comedy troupe, the Marx brothers.

The woman to whom Levant was referring was Marx's future wife, actress Susan Fleming.
Source: Author Snowman

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