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Marilyn Monroe Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Celebrities

A quiz on one of my favorite actresses, Marilyn.

A multiple-choice quiz by lesleymj5. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lesleymj5

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,285

Updated
Sep 30 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4584

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Chavs (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who were Marilyn's two female co-stars in 'How to Marry a Millionaire'? Hint

Jane Russell and Mitzi Gaynor

Betty Grable and Lana Turner

Lauren Bacall and Rita Hayworth

Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the movie that supposedly broke up Marilyn's marriage to Joe DiMaggio?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What size was Marilyn? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dean Martin refused to continue filming 'Something's Got to Give' when Marilyn had been fired?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the fictional novel by Joyce Carol Oates loosely based on Marilyn's life? Hint

Blonde

Mondo Marilyn

Forever Blondie

Sexpot

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Question 6 of 10

6. This novel was turned into a CBS miniseries, who played the title role? Hint

Poppy Montgomery

Ashley Judd

Mira Sorvino

Jennie Garth

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", what was the opening number Marilyn sang with Jane Russell? Hint

There's no Business like Show Business

Runnin' Wild

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Two Little Girls from Little Rock

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the movie 'Bus Stop', who owned the diner that was the bus stop? Hint

Alice

Grace

Margie

Judy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of Marilyn's movies was ranked by AFI as the number one comedy? Hint

How to Marry a Millionaire

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

The Misfits

Some Like it Hot

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which one of Madonna's videos did she recreate the number 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'? Hint

Dress You Up (In My Love)

Lucky Star

Cherish

Material Girl

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 19 2024 : Guest 98: 10/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Apr 05 2024 : Chavs: 5/10
Apr 01 2024 : Fiona112233: 7/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 74: 7/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 86: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 213: 8/10
Mar 13 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 9/10
Mar 13 2024 : Flukey: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were Marilyn's two female co-stars in 'How to Marry a Millionaire'?

Answer: Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable

Marilyn played Pola, the near-sighted model, Betty Grable was Loco, the crazy one, and Lauren Bacall was the only one who actually married a millionaire at the end.

2. What was the name of the movie that supposedly broke up Marilyn's marriage to Joe DiMaggio?

Answer: The Seven Year Itch

He was upset by the subway grating scene. The movie was also made before they had ratings, so a few of the scenes had to be cut due to censorship.

3. What size was Marilyn?

Answer: 12

4. Dean Martin refused to continue filming 'Something's Got to Give' when Marilyn had been fired?

Answer: true

Because of his refusal Marilyn was re-hired.

5. What was the name of the fictional novel by Joyce Carol Oates loosely based on Marilyn's life?

Answer: Blonde

It was a nominee for a book award.

6. This novel was turned into a CBS miniseries, who played the title role?

Answer: Poppy Montgomery

Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd played dual roles as Marilyn in the movie 'Norma Jean and Marilyn'.

7. In "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", what was the opening number Marilyn sang with Jane Russell?

Answer: Two Little Girls from Little Rock

They also reprised it at the very end.

8. In the movie 'Bus Stop', who owned the diner that was the bus stop?

Answer: Grace

9. Which one of Marilyn's movies was ranked by AFI as the number one comedy?

Answer: Some Like it Hot

Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis were her cross-dressing co-stars.

10. In which one of Madonna's videos did she recreate the number 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'?

Answer: Material Girl

Source: Author lesleymj5

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