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Quiz about Famous Fionas
Quiz about Famous Fionas

Famous Fionas Trivia Quiz


My friend Fiona challenged me to name more than three famous Fionas. It was a challenge, but here goes. (Ok, maybe some of them aren't THAT famous...)

A multiple-choice quiz by Elanor. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Elanor
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
96,807
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
540
Last 3 plays: Hayes1953 (10/10), rivenproctor (9/10), Guest 31 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This British actress had many roles on TV in the 1980s and played Pola Ivanova in the Bond film, "A View to a Kill." What is her name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The singer-songwriter responsible for the albums "Tidal" and "When the Pawn" is called Fiona... Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The legendary Cyd Charisse played a character named Fiona in which classic movie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which field of the Arts is Fiona Chadwick a well-known name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This Fiona presented Britain's GMTV every morning on ITV. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 2002 film, "About a Boy," starred Hugh Grant as a man who decides the best way to meet women is to pretend to be a single father. He meets a character called Fiona, who is played by which actress? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This actress is best known for her roles in '70s "adult" movies, but also played a tiny role in "Mel Brooks' History of the World." Her name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This Fiona is a classical musician, is a graduate of London's Guildhall, has played with the Allegri Quartet and the Chamber of London. She also duets regularly with pianist Daniel Tong. Her name is Fiona McNaught and she plays the... Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which animated film featured the character of Princess Fiona?

Answer: (One word)
Question 10 of 10
10. Fiona Bruce is a popular and successful BBC journalist and presenter. Which of these has she NOT presented (as of 2002)? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : Hayes1953: 10/10
Mar 23 2024 : rivenproctor: 9/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 31: 1/10
Feb 05 2024 : Guest 82: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This British actress had many roles on TV in the 1980s and played Pola Ivanova in the Bond film, "A View to a Kill." What is her name?

Answer: Fiona Fullerton

Fiona Fullerton was actually born in Nigeria.
2. The singer-songwriter responsible for the albums "Tidal" and "When the Pawn" is called Fiona...

Answer: Apple

I had never heard of her until I started researching this quiz. She was born on September 13th, 1977, in New York City. Her full name is Fiona Apple Maggart.
3. The legendary Cyd Charisse played a character named Fiona in which classic movie?

Answer: Brigadoon

Released in 1954, "Brigadoon" was directed by Vincente Minelli (Liza's dad). Cyd Charrise starred with Gene Kelly. Did you know that her real name was Tula Ellice Finklea?
4. In which field of the Arts is Fiona Chadwick a well-known name?

Answer: classical ballet

Fiona Chadwick was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and danced all the major classical roles during the 1980s and early 1990s. She also starred in the updated version of "Swan Lake" by Adventures in Motion Pictures, dancing alongside the sensational Adam Cooper.
5. This Fiona presented Britain's GMTV every morning on ITV.

Answer: Fiona Phillips

"Highlights" of her career included her hard-hitting interview with Michael Barrymore, her in-depth coverage of showbiz gossip and her witty banter with Eamonn Holmes.
6. The 2002 film, "About a Boy," starred Hugh Grant as a man who decides the best way to meet women is to pretend to be a single father. He meets a character called Fiona, who is played by which actress?

Answer: Toni Collette

Toni Collette is the Australian actress who had her big break with "Muriel's Wedding" and has since starred in "Emma" alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and had roles in "The Pallbearer," "The Sixth Sense," and "Velvet Goldmine."
7. This actress is best known for her roles in '70s "adult" movies, but also played a tiny role in "Mel Brooks' History of the World." Her name?

Answer: Fiona Richmond

Worryingly, one of my male friends, when asked if he knew any famous Fionas, instantly named Fiona Richmond. According to the IMDb, her movies include "Hardcore," "Let's Get Laid," and "Exposé." Lovely.
8. This Fiona is a classical musician, is a graduate of London's Guildhall, has played with the Allegri Quartet and the Chamber of London. She also duets regularly with pianist Daniel Tong. Her name is Fiona McNaught and she plays the...

Answer: violin

This Fiona graduated with first class honours and plays a 1787 Carlo Gagliano violin.
9. Which animated film featured the character of Princess Fiona?

Answer: Shrek

She was voiced by Cameron Diaz. As far as I know, this is the only time there has been a Princess Fiona, either in movies or real life.
10. Fiona Bruce is a popular and successful BBC journalist and presenter. Which of these has she NOT presented (as of 2002)?

Answer: Watchdog

Fiona Bruce began her BBC career on Newsroom South East. She is now the main anchor-woman for the early evening news. Stay away from Watchdog though Fiona, that's my adice!

From what I can see, there seems to be a shortage of Fionas in celebrity circles. They seem to stick to sensible, useful jobs. The ones that get famous either stay low key, or must have changed their name.
Source: Author Elanor

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