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Quiz about Martha Ma Kent Live Action Portrayals

Martha 'Ma' Kent - Live Action Portrayals Quiz

Match the actresses who have played Superman's adoptive Earth mother, Martha Kent, with the movie or television show in which they appeared.

A matching quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
400,385

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. "Superman" (1948 movie serial)		K Callan
2. "The Adventures of Superman" (1952-1958 TV series)		Salome Jens
3. "It's a Bird... It's a plane... It's Superman!" (1975 TV special)		Diane Lane
4. "Superman" (1978 movie)		Virginia Carroll
5. "Superboy" (1988-1992 television series)		Irene Tedrow
6. "Lois & Clark" (1993-1997 TV-series)		Annette O'Toole
7. "Smallville" (2001-2011 TV-series)		Eva Marie Saint
8. "Superman Returns" (2006 movie)		Phyllis Thaxter
9. "Man of Steel" (2013 movie)		Frances Morris
10. "Titans" (TV series beginning in 2018)		Sarah Deakin

Select each answer

1. "Superman" (1948 movie serial)

2. "The Adventures of Superman" (1952-1958 TV series)

3. "It's a Bird... It's a plane... It's Superman!" (1975 TV special)

4. "Superman" (1978 movie)

5. "Superboy" (1988-1992 television series)

6. "Lois & Clark" (1993-1997 TV-series)

7. "Smallville" (2001-2011 TV-series)

8. "Superman Returns" (2006 movie)

9. "Man of Steel" (2013 movie)

10. "Titans" (TV series beginning in 2018)

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Superman" (1948 movie serial)

Answer: Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll also appeared in a 1938 movie serial based on another comic character named Dick Tracy.

2. "The Adventures of Superman" (1952-1958 TV series)

Answer: Frances Morris

In the DC comic books, 'Ma' Kent had several first names before settling permanently on "Martha". Others included Sarah, Marthe, and Mary. In this show, the name Sarah was used.

3. "It's a Bird... It's a plane... It's Superman!" (1975 TV special)

Answer: Irene Tedrow

This was an ABC Television adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name.

4. "Superman" (1978 movie)

Answer: Phyllis Thaxter

This would be Phyllis Thaxter's final feature film performance. She would complete two small episodic television roles before retiring.

5. "Superboy" (1988-1992 television series)

Answer: Salome Jens

Salome Jens continued playing DC characters when she portrayed a female Guardian in the 2011 film, "Green Lantern".

6. "Lois & Clark" (1993-1997 TV-series)

Answer: K Callan

This would be the first time 'Ma' Kent would be a regular cast member of a TV series, rather than a recurring role or guest appearance.

7. "Smallville" (2001-2011 TV-series)

Answer: Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole also played the DC character Lana Lang in the 1983 film, "Superman III".

8. "Superman Returns" (2006 movie)

Answer: Eva Marie Saint

In "Superman Returns", Eva Marie Saint is a continuation of the role of Martha Kent established originally by Phyliss Thaxter in the 1978 "Superman" film.

9. "Man of Steel" (2013 movie)

Answer: Diane Lane

Diane Lane also played Martha Kent in the films "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League".

10. "Titans" (TV series beginning in 2018)

Answer: Sarah Deakin

Sarah was seen in a flashback sequence when Conner Kent is introduced as Superboy.

Source: Author eggman404

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