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The Mysteries of 'Jessica' Trivia Quiz

It wasn't until I was an adult that I began to appreciate my name. See how much you know about all things Jessica.

A multiple-choice quiz by betterjester. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
betterjester

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
705

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the etymology (cultural/language source) of the name "Jessica"? Hint

Arabic

Old Welsh

Celtic

Hebrew

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first time the name "Jessica" appeared in print was in which Shakespearean play? Hint

A Comedy of Errors

Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Merchant of Venice

Twelfth Night

3. While some sources say that the name "Jessica" means "Gift from God," my older brother never believed that (I think he was just jealous). So I looked the name up in some other sources and really liked what I found. What is the usual meaning given for the name? Hint

Wealthy

Gifted with intelligence

Beautiful

Favorite child

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Question 4 of 10

4. I first began to appreciate my name when I read about Lady Jessica Atreides in which book by Frank Herbert?

Answer: (One Word; First book in a series)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Years later, I came across a fantastic instrumental song called "Jessica". Which of these groups plays that song? Hint

Doobie Brothers

Allman Brothers

Styx

Steve Miller Band

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which actress with the name "Jessica" was a love interest for King Kong? Hint

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Lange

Jessica Walter

Jessica Capshaw

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which Christmas special was Mrs. Claus named "Jessica"? Hint

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The Year Without a Santa Claus

Rudolph's Shiny New Year

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Question 8 of 10

8. The lovely and talented Angela Lansbury played this mystery writer named "Jessica" on a long-running TV show.

Answer: (Two words; first and last names)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Until I started doing some research, I'd blocked out the fact that there was a cow in Vermont named "Jessica". This cow gained media attention for attracting the attention of what unusual male? Hint

Josh the Moose

Joey the Buck (deer)

Jake the Elk

James the Reindeer

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Question 10 of 10

10. This sultry, sexy rabbit named "Jessica" tried to figure out who framed her husband. What was her husband's name?

Answer: (One Word; first name only)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the etymology (cultural/language source) of the name "Jessica"?

Answer: Hebrew

Some references give Shakespeare the credit for creating the name from the Old Testament name Iscah or Jesca.

2. The first time the name "Jessica" appeared in print was in which Shakespearean play?

Answer: The Merchant of Venice

Jessica is the daughter of Shylock, the Merchant of Venice. Finding my name in a play would have made English class go a little easier.

Answer: Wealthy

Now, if only my financial reality and my name can start to agree!

4. I first began to appreciate my name when I read about Lady Jessica Atreides in which book by Frank Herbert?

Answer: Dune

I didn't like her much the first time I read the book, but I've come to appreciate her with time. She is definitely a strong, powerful woman.

5. Years later, I came across a fantastic instrumental song called "Jessica". Which of these groups plays that song?

Answer: Allman Brothers

I've gotten copies of this song twice in my life - from my brother and my brother-in-law. I think they were just trying to get me to stop listening to Duran Duran, but it's a great song anyway.

6. Which actress with the name "Jessica" was a love interest for King Kong?

Answer: Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange, long before she earned two Oscars, had a date with the big ape. It's a good thing for all Jessicas everywhere that she moved on to better things.

7. In which Christmas special was Mrs. Claus named "Jessica"?

Answer: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

I have to admit, as a kid it was wonderful thinking that Mrs. Claus had the same name that I have. For a while I thought it might mean more presents!

8. The lovely and talented Angela Lansbury played this mystery writer named "Jessica" on a long-running TV show.

Answer: Jessica Fletcher

After the show ended, ghost writers began writing mystery novels under her name. Isn't that ironic - ghosts writing about murder?

Answer: Josh the Moose

To quote the Burlington, VT, Channel 3 news site, "Josh the moose wooed Jessica for 76 days before disappearing into the woods. It took some time before the cow would welcome Josh's romantic advances, but she did allow some nuzzling and caresses." Gee, I wonder why I blocked that out?

10. This sultry, sexy rabbit named "Jessica" tried to figure out who framed her husband. What was her husband's name?

Answer: Roger

Oh, to have the appeal of Jessica Rabbit - even if I have to be a cartoon.

Source: Author betterjester

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