FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Just Jennifers
Quiz about Just Jennifers

Just Jennifers Trivia Quiz


My daughter is a Jennifer, and she has a lot of famous namesakes. Here are a few of them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by ozzz2002. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. People Trivia
  6. »
  7. First Names
  8. »
  9. First Names H-J

Author
ozzz2002
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
383,748
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
482
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. Jenny Lind was born in Sweden in 1820. What title was she best known as? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This Jennifer won the Best Actress Oscar for 'The Song of Bernadette', and was nominated for several other Oscars. She was born as Phylis Lee Isley, and died in 2009. What was her stage surname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Jennifer Saunders is a very funny comedienne, who released her autobiography in 2013. What was the tome called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Jennifer is an Irish actress, who plays the daughter of her real-life husband in a very funny and irreverent sitcom. What is the name of the show, which has also spawned a movie, a stage show, and several Christmas specials? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Jeanette (Jennie) Jerome was an American socialite in the late 1800s and early 1900s. She married an English lord, and gave birth to a famous son. What was her married name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Jennifer Maria Capriati was a Olympic gold medallist in 1992 and was rated Number One in the world in 2001. Which country did she represent? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This Jennifer hit the top of the charts twice, both times as half of a duet. She also hit the Number One spot as a soloist with 'Right Time of the Night', and won an Oscar for Best Original Song with 'It Goes Like It Goes'. What is her surname? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. She has had a varied career, starting as a cheerleader for the Newcastle Knights NRL team, and then won the Miss Universe beauty pageant. She appeared on Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice' and was a presenter of the Australian travel show, 'The Great Outdoors' and also 'Make Me a Supermodel'. Who is this very attractive lady? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Jennifer Aniston is probably one of the best-known actresses in the world, especially after her 10-year run as one of the 'Friends'. She has also starred in several movies, but which of these is NOT one of them? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jenny Thompson was a world-class athlete, winning 12 Olympics medals, eight of which were gold. She attended four Games, from 1992 to 2004, and set several world records. What sport did she win all her medals in? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2024 : Hayes1953: 5/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 175: 5/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jenny Lind was born in Sweden in 1820. What title was she best known as?

Answer: Swedish Nightingale

Jenny Lind had a short but stellar career as an opera singer. Her popularity on both sides of the Atlantic rivalled Beatlemania, more than a century later. She unexpectedly retired from opera before she turned 30, and joined with PT Barnum on a 2-year concert tour. Her image appears on several Swedish bank notes, and she even has a Canadian island named after her.

St Bridget was born and died in the 14th century- she founded the Bridgettine Order of nuns.

'La Stupenda' was the name given to Australian opera singer, Dame Joan Sutherland. JLo is Jennifer Lopez, an American entertainer.
2. This Jennifer won the Best Actress Oscar for 'The Song of Bernadette', and was nominated for several other Oscars. She was born as Phylis Lee Isley, and died in 2009. What was her stage surname?

Answer: Jones

Jones had a 35-year acting career, including such films as 'Duel in the Sun' (1946), 'Madame Bovary' (1949), 'Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing' (1955), 'A Farewell to Arms' (1957), and her last role was in one of my favourite movies, 'The Towering Inferno', released in 1974.

She was married to 'Gone with the Wind' producer, David O. Selznick, for many years.
3. Jennifer Saunders is a very funny comedienne, who released her autobiography in 2013. What was the tome called?

Answer: Bonkers: My Life in Laughs

Jennifer starred as Edina, a constantly tipsy fashion designer in the British sitcom, 'Absolutely Fabulous'. Her co-star in the series was Joanna Lumley, who had earlier starred in 'The New Avengers'. In 1989, she released her story, 'Stare Back and Smile: Memoirs'.

'Dear Fatty' belongs to Dawn French, who was Saunders' partner in several hilarious comedy shows. Dawn is probably best known as 'The Vicar of Dibley'.
4. This Jennifer is an Irish actress, who plays the daughter of her real-life husband in a very funny and irreverent sitcom. What is the name of the show, which has also spawned a movie, a stage show, and several Christmas specials?

Answer: Mrs. Brown's Boys

She is Jennifer Gibney, who plays Cathy Brown, the only daughter of Mrs. Agnes Brown (who is portrayed by Brendan O'Carroll.) 'Mrs. Brown's Boys' debuted on the BBC in 2011, and was roundly panned by the critics, but it still rated its socks off!

The three wrong answers were all British comedies.
5. Jeanette (Jennie) Jerome was an American socialite in the late 1800s and early 1900s. She married an English lord, and gave birth to a famous son. What was her married name?

Answer: Churchill

She became Lady Randolph Churchill in 1874, and gave birth to Winston six months later, at Blenheim Palace.

Jennie remarried twice after Randolph died, both times to much younger men.
6. Jennifer Maria Capriati was a Olympic gold medallist in 1992 and was rated Number One in the world in 2001. Which country did she represent?

Answer: USA

Capriati was a teenage sensation, starting on the pro tennis circuit at the age of only 13! She beat superstar, Martina Navratilova, at Wimbledon when she was only 15, and was soon mixing it with the best players in the world. She won three Grand Slams in 2001 and 2002, and was a finalist in several more. She retired in 2004, because of a back injury.
7. This Jennifer hit the top of the charts twice, both times as half of a duet. She also hit the Number One spot as a soloist with 'Right Time of the Night', and won an Oscar for Best Original Song with 'It Goes Like It Goes'. What is her surname?

Answer: Warnes

She duetted with Joe Cocker in 1982 to release 'Up Where We Belong', the theme song for 'An Officer and a Gentleman', and in 1987 she was with Bill Medley doing '(I've Had) The Time of My Life', from 'Dirty Dancing'. The Oscar song was from the 1979 movie, 'Norma Rae'.

Jennifer Dunn is the drummer with punk band, Mindless Self Indulgence. Jennifer Sullivan is a Welsh author of children's literature. 'Jennifer Eccles' is a song performed by The Hollies, in 1967.
8. She has had a varied career, starting as a cheerleader for the Newcastle Knights NRL team, and then won the Miss Universe beauty pageant. She appeared on Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice' and was a presenter of the Australian travel show, 'The Great Outdoors' and also 'Make Me a Supermodel'. Who is this very attractive lady?

Answer: Jennifer Hawkins

She is the spokeswoman for Australian fashion store, Myer, and has advertising contracts with several other fashion-related companies.

Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress, probably best known for her role in the 'Hunger Games' franchise. Jennifer Winget is an Indian 'Bollywood' actress.

Jennifer Carlisle was a New Zealand international soccer player in the 1990s.
9. Jennifer Aniston is probably one of the best-known actresses in the world, especially after her 10-year run as one of the 'Friends'. She has also starred in several movies, but which of these is NOT one of them?

Answer: No Country for Old Men

In 'Bruce Almighty', Jennifer plays Jim Carrey's girlfriend, whilst he is playing God. She is part of an all-star cast in the 2009 comedy, 'He's Just Not That Into You', and is one of the titular bosses in 'Horrible Bosses'.

'No Country for Old Men' won the Best Picture Oscar in 2008, and has been classified as a 'crime western noir horror comedy', whatever that means!
10. Jenny Thompson was a world-class athlete, winning 12 Olympics medals, eight of which were gold. She attended four Games, from 1992 to 2004, and set several world records. What sport did she win all her medals in?

Answer: Swimming

She was a relay specialist, winning all but two of her medals in 100m and 200m relays. She also won a huge 45 gold medals in World Championships and Pan-Pacific games, and was named Female World Swimmer of the Year in 1998.

She retired from competitive swimming in 2004, and qualified as an anaesthesiologist.
Source: Author ozzz2002

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. Not So Plain Janes Average
2. Famous Johns Easier
3. Jack of All Trades Average
4. Johnny B Good Easier
5. Famous 'J's Easier
6. Where's the John? Easier
7. People called Jack.... Average
8. Jim, Jimmy, James Average
9. Do You Know Jack? Easier
10. Who am I? James, Jim or Jimmy Very Easy
11. John Who? Tough
12. Who am I? Joseph, Joe or Joey Very Easy

3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us