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Quiz about The Queen of Mean
Quiz about The Queen of Mean

The Queen of Mean Trivia Quiz


This infamous woman, known for her tyrannical behavior and crimes, is quite an interesting character...

A multiple-choice quiz by triviamania10. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
345,765
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
555
Last 3 plays: calmdecember (10/10), Guest 66 (6/10), Guest 64 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was known as the Queen of Mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where was the Queen of Mean born? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On what American holiday was the Queen of Mean born? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Queen of Mean never married.


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the Queen of Mean's surname at birth? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Queen of Mean was a college dropout.


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did the Queen of Mean work before becoming infamous? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How old did the Queen of Mean live to be? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What caused the death of Leona Helmsley, aka The Queen of Mean? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. With whom did the Queen of Mean leave a $12,000,000 trust fund? Hint



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Oct 27 2024 : calmdecember: 10/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 66: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was known as the Queen of Mean?

Answer: Leona Mindy Roberts Helmsley

Leona Mindy Roberts Helmsley, after changing her name many times, was known as the "Queen of Mean" due to her tyrannic behavior and her history of crime, including federal tax evasion.
2. Where was the Queen of Mean born?

Answer: Marbletown, New York

This infamous woman didn't spend long in Marbletown, for she had moved six times as a young girl, finally settling in Manhattan, New York.
3. On what American holiday was the Queen of Mean born?

Answer: Fourth of July

Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is an American holiday that marks the celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the freedom of the new nation from Great Britain. The Queen of Mean was born July 4, 1920 in Marbletown, New York.
4. The Queen of Mean never married.

Answer: False

The Queen of Mean married Leo Panzirer in 1938, but divorced him in 1952. She then twice married and divorced a man named Joseph Lubin. For the rest of her life, she was married to Harry Helmsley. Not only had she married, but she had done so four times!
5. What was the Queen of Mean's surname at birth?

Answer: Rosenthal

Though born with the name Lena Mindy Rosenthal, she switched her name many times. Among her "trials" were Lee Roberts, Mindy Roberts, Leni Roberts (after legally changing her surname to Roberts) and finally decided upon Leona Mindy Roberts (before marriage). The "Queen of Mean" was just a nickname she earned through her tyrannical behavior, notorious actions, and infamous personality.
6. The Queen of Mean was a college dropout.

Answer: False

The Queen of Mean was a dropout of the Abraham Lincoln High School (grades 9-12) in Manhattan, New York, so she never even attended college. Her lying, chain-smoking, name-changing, constant moving, and other factors influenced her dropout.
7. Where did the Queen of Mean work before becoming infamous?

Answer: a hotel

The Queen of Mean was a real estate agent who, in 1964, was hired by Abe Hirschfeld - a fellow New York real estate agent - to work in the lobby of 925 Park Avenue. She later married another real estate investor (Harry Helmsley). She continued her hotel career with her husband, and by 1989, The Queen of Mean directly controlled 23 hotels.

In one of her advertising campaigns, she was featured portraying a queen who would only have the best for her clients and visitors.
8. How old did the Queen of Mean live to be?

Answer: 87

The Queen of Mean was born on July 4, 1920 and died 87 years later on August 20, 2007. 18 months of her life, however, was spent in federal prison. She spent the elder years of her life, particularly after her husband's death in 1997, in solitude.
9. What caused the death of Leona Helmsley, aka The Queen of Mean?

Answer: congestive heart failure

Surprisingly, the death of this infamous woman was only of natural causes. Congestive heart failure is when the heart is not able to pump enough blood to sufficiently nourish the body. Heart failure is most common among seniors (65+ years of age).
10. With whom did the Queen of Mean leave a $12,000,000 trust fund?

Answer: her Maltese dog, Trouble

The Queen of Mean left a $12 million trust fund to her dog Trouble, but in the end, the law only allowed the dog $2 million. Harry Helmsley received $15 million, $15 million went to her brother, $100,000 went to her chauffeur, and the rest of the money went to other relatives, organizations, foundations, etc.
Source: Author triviamania10

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