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Marie's the Name Trivia Quiz

Ten questions about the name Marie or Maria.

A multiple-choice quiz by professorjon. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
professorjon

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1830

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who had a hit with the song "My Maria"? Hint

Cat Stevens

Eddie Rabbit

Johnny Rivers

B W Stevenson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following songs was a hit song for Marie Osmond? Hint

Paper Roses

Jolene

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Love Me For a Reason

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rose Marie played writer Sally Rogers in what classic TV series? Hint

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Alice

Rhoda

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Question 4 of 10

4. Maria Callas made her professional debut in 1941 as Beatrice in what Opera? Hint

Aida

Turandot

Boccaccio

Much Ado About Nothing

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following artist had a hit with the song "Take a Letter Maria"? Hint

Sam Cooke

R B Greaves

Johnny Rivers

Roger Miller

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following songs is sung by Maria in the classical 1961 movie "West Side Story"? Hint

I Feel Pretty

Cool

America

Gee, Officer Krupke

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who stars as Maria in "The Sound of Music"? Hint

Natalie Wood

Audrey Hepburn

Julie Andrews

Julie Christie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Actress Maria Conchita Alonso made her Hollywood debut in what movie starring Robin Williams? Hint

Moscow on the Hudson

Dead Poet's Society

Good Morning Vietnam

Awakenings

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the title role in the 1938 movie "Marie Antoinette"? Hint

Ingrid Bergman

Greta Garbo

Norma Shearer

Carol Lombard

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, we end with Elvis. Finish the title to this Elvis song: "Marie's the Name (His Latest _____)"? Hint

Dame

Flame

Claim

Shame

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who had a hit with the song "My Maria"?

Answer: B W Stevenson

B. W. Stevenson (born Louis Stevenson) hit the charts at number 9 with "My Maria" in 1973.

2. Which of the following songs was a hit song for Marie Osmond?

Answer: Paper Roses

The song peaked at number 5 in 1973.

3. Rose Marie played writer Sally Rogers in what classic TV series?

Answer: The Dick Van Dyke Show

"The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-1966) was about the life at home and at work of TV writer Rob Petrie (Van Dyke). Rose Marie (Rose Marie Maxetta) co-starred as writer Sally Rogers, a single woman, who was often portayed as looking for a husband.

4. Maria Callas made her professional debut in 1941 as Beatrice in what Opera?

Answer: Boccaccio

Maria Callas was born in New York in 1923. Her parents had emigrated from Greece shortly before her birth. She also had a highly publicized relationship with Ari Onassis, who broke off their affair after meeting Jackie Kennedy.

5. Which of the following artist had a hit with the song "Take a Letter Maria"?

Answer: R B Greaves

"Take a Letter Maria" peaked at number 2 for Greaves in 1969. Greaves was raised on a Seminole reservation and he was also the nephew of singer Sam Cooke.

6. Which of the following songs is sung by Maria in the classical 1961 movie "West Side Story"?

Answer: I Feel Pretty

All these songs are from "West Side Story." The song "Cool" is sung by the Jets (with Tucker Smith (Ice) singing the lead) and so is the song "Gee, Officer Krupke." The Sharks sing "America," which features George Chakiris and Rita Moreno (Bernardo and Anita).

7. Who stars as Maria in "The Sound of Music"?

Answer: Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal as the Governess to the Von Trapp family.

8. Actress Maria Conchita Alonso made her Hollywood debut in what movie starring Robin Williams?

Answer: Moscow on the Hudson

Maria Conchita Alonso was born in Cuba, but raised in Venezuela. She was crowned 'Miss Teenager of the World' in 1971 and 'Miss Venezuela' in 1975. She starred in several popular soaps in Venezuela before she came to the United States. In "Moscow on the Hudson" she stars as Lucia Lombardo, a saleswoman at Bloomingdale's, who helps Vladmir Ivanoff (Williams) defect to the United States from Russia.

9. Who played the title role in the 1938 movie "Marie Antoinette"?

Answer: Norma Shearer

Directed by Woody Van Dyke, "Marie Antoinette" also starred Tyrone Power and John Barrymore. Other actresses to pay Marie Antoinette include Ursula Andress and Emmanuelle Beart.

10. And finally, we end with Elvis. Finish the title to this Elvis song: "Marie's the Name (His Latest _____)"?

Answer: Flame

"Marie's the Name (His Latest Flame)" peaked at number 4 for Elvis in 1961.

Source: Author professorjon

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