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Quiz about The Leading Ladies of Primetime
Quiz about The Leading Ladies of Primetime

The Leading Ladies of Primetime Quiz


Within the last decade or so, strong female characters have become very popular in television shows. Can you figure out which female characters I'm referring to from the following clues?

A multiple-choice quiz by pjbeliever13. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
pjbeliever13
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
176,735
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2155
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (9/10), Guest 124 (7/10), polly656 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This heroine tends to spend her nights in graveyards battling the undead. With this kind of life, you might be surprised her favorite stuffed animal is a pig named Mr. Gordo. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This leading lady has spent some time as a double agent for the C.I.A. Despite her patriotism, some people still believe she is prophesied to destroy the world. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This influential woman is the press secretary to the president of the United States. She also is a big fan of goldfish. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This popular female character likes to keep a home neat, cook, and has a thing with eating Tic-Tacs in even numbers. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sometimes it's nice to have a cynical and outspoken friend. Sometimes it's not. This famous female is a fan of the song 'Witchy Woman'. Careful, if you don't watch out (or should I say 'get out'), she may push you. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This female lead is best known for her involvement in an angsty love triangle. She has an opinion about almost everything and her favorite book is 'Little Women'. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This character brings a whole new meaning to the word 'strong'. After having a child and losing her husband to a 'higher calling', she still manages to keep it together. Did I mention she's a witch? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This strong woman may have been pregnant when she was sixteen, but that hasn't stopped her. She was able to raise her child by herself, on her own terms, while still becoming a successful businesswoman. Plus, she's a pop culture whiz. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This sidekick gal is the perfect example of a strong woman in modern society. She's a lesbian who practices Wicca and helps save the world every now and then. To top that off, she was able to overcome her addiction with magic. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, the last female character on this quiz is a sex columnist who lives in New York City. It's hard to balance a love life, friends, and your own personal matters, but this female leading lady does it quite well!

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 66: 9/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 124: 7/10
Mar 19 2024 : polly656: 6/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Mar 08 2024 : Terri2050: 7/10
Feb 19 2024 : andymuenz: 6/10
Feb 05 2024 : Guest 209: 8/10
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 129: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This heroine tends to spend her nights in graveyards battling the undead. With this kind of life, you might be surprised her favorite stuffed animal is a pig named Mr. Gordo.

Answer: Buffy Summers

Buffy Summers is the lead character in the series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. She is portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, who stayed with the series for its seven year run before calling it quits.
2. This leading lady has spent some time as a double agent for the C.I.A. Despite her patriotism, some people still believe she is prophesied to destroy the world.

Answer: Sydney Bristow

Sydney Bristow is portrayed by actress Jennifer Garner, and appears on the television show 'Alias'. Jennifer has won numerous awards for her role in 'Alias', including a Golden Globe Award in 2002.
3. This influential woman is the press secretary to the president of the United States. She also is a big fan of goldfish.

Answer: C.J. Cregg

C.J. Cregg is a character from the Emmy Award winning show 'The West Wing'. She is played by the accomplished actress Allison Janney, who has been in such movies as 'American Beauty' and 'Nurse Betty'.
4. This popular female character likes to keep a home neat, cook, and has a thing with eating Tic-Tacs in even numbers.

Answer: Monica Geller

Monica Geller is portrayed by Courtney Cox and is from the popular television show 'Friends'.
5. Sometimes it's nice to have a cynical and outspoken friend. Sometimes it's not. This famous female is a fan of the song 'Witchy Woman'. Careful, if you don't watch out (or should I say 'get out'), she may push you.

Answer: Elaine Benes

Elaine Benes is from the popular sitcom 'Seinfeld' and is played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Although Julia is best known for her role in 'Seinfeld', she also has many other movies like 'A Bug's Life' on her list of credits.
6. This female lead is best known for her involvement in an angsty love triangle. She has an opinion about almost everything and her favorite book is 'Little Women'.

Answer: Joey Potter

Joey Potter is from the teen drama 'Dawson's Creek' and is played by Katie Holmes. Katie Holmes was able to use 'Dawson's Creek' to develop a name for herself, and has appeared in such movies as 'The Gift', 'Wonder Boys', 'Abandon', and 'Pieces of April'.
7. This character brings a whole new meaning to the word 'strong'. After having a child and losing her husband to a 'higher calling', she still manages to keep it together. Did I mention she's a witch?

Answer: Piper Halliwell

Piper Halliwell is a character from the series 'Charmed'. She is portrayed by Holly Marie Combs, who was in the 2003 made-for-television movie 'See Jane Date'.
8. This strong woman may have been pregnant when she was sixteen, but that hasn't stopped her. She was able to raise her child by herself, on her own terms, while still becoming a successful businesswoman. Plus, she's a pop culture whiz.

Answer: Lorelai Gilmore

Lorelai Gilmore is played by Lauren Graham on the series 'Gilmore Girls'. Lauren was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2002 for her portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore.
9. This sidekick gal is the perfect example of a strong woman in modern society. She's a lesbian who practices Wicca and helps save the world every now and then. To top that off, she was able to overcome her addiction with magic.

Answer: Willow Rosenberg

Willow Rosenberg is played by Alyson Hannigan on the cult series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. Alyson is also well known for her role as Michelle in the 'American Pie' trilogy.
10. Finally, the last female character on this quiz is a sex columnist who lives in New York City. It's hard to balance a love life, friends, and your own personal matters, but this female leading lady does it quite well!

Answer: Carrie Bradshaw

Carrie Bradshaw is a character from the HBO series 'Sex and the City'. She's portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. 'Sex and the City' has been nominated for a countless number of awards, and has won many of them. Sarah Jessica Parker is an accomplished actress who has been in movies such as 'Life Without Dick', 'Hocus Pocus', 'State and Main', and many more.
Source: Author pjbeliever13

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