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  Women of the Year : 1961-1970    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since 1951, the Harvard Hasty Pudding Prize is given annually by Harvard theatrical students to the woman they believe to have made a lasting impact on entertainment. I'll describe the winner, and you name her! Sources: www.imdb.com and "Empire" magazine
Average, 10 Qns, Lazellia, Feb 09 07
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Lazellia
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  Women of the Year : 1951-1960   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since 1951, the Harvard Hasty Pudding Prize is given annually by Harvard theatrical students to the woman they believe to have made a lasting impact on entertainment. I'll describe the winner, and you name her! Sources: www.imdb.com and "Empire" magazine
Average, 10 Qns, Lazellia, Feb 09 07
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Lazellia
815 plays
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  Sex Symbols through the Ages    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess, from a few clues, who the sex-symbol is for each decade?
Average, 10 Qns, nimaine, May 25 22
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nimaine
May 25 22
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  Women of the Year: 1971 - 1980    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since 1951, the Harvard Hasty Pudding Prize is given annually by Harvard theatrical students to the woman they believe to have made a lasting impact on entertainment. I'll describe the winner, and you name her! Sources: www.imdb.com and "Empire" magazine
Average, 10 Qns, Lazellia, Aug 08 11
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Lazellia
673 plays
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  Top 100 Sexiest Women    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Quiz based on FHM's 2003 sexiest women list. A curious mix this year, proving beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy! I did.
Tough, 20 Qns, kristian88, Jan 20 21
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kristian88
Jan 20 21
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  Amber Waves, You Wave Back    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quick quiz on young women named Amber who have risen to celebrity in the last decade or so.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Jan 26 16
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Women of the Year Trivia Questions
1. Who did Amber Benson play on the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Tara Maclay

Amber starred as Tara in 47 episodes of "Buffy" from 1999 to 2002. She and Alyson Hannigan became icons in the lesbian community for their portrayal of Willow and Tara. Posy-Buffy: Willow: Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother CBS) Dawn: Michelle Trachtenberg (Mercy, NBC) Cordelia: Charisma Carpenter (SyFy film House of Bones)

2. At number 93 we have Jodi Albert who was a former member of pop band Girl Thing. She has had brief appearances in "Mr. Bean" and "Eastenders" but in which soap did she first become a regular?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Hollyoaks

She plays the part of Debbie Dean in the soap, which is based and filmed in my home city of Chester.

3. In the 1910s, one of the earliest sex-symbols was the daughter of a tailor in Cincinnati. Who was she?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Theda Bara

Theda Bara was born Theodosia Goodman and she starred in "A Fool There Was" (1915) and "Salome" (1918).

4. Number 84 sees royalty in the shape of Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Which jockey was the tongue-pierced royal dating in 2002, in a fiery on/off relationship?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Richard Johnson

Zara was supposedly named by her uncle Prince Charles and caused a furore in the royal circles as her name was not a Christian one.

5. An Italian heart-throb ruled the screen in the 1920s and reportedly it was his love of wristwatches that saw the end of pocket-watches for men. Who was he?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Rudolph Valentino

When Rudolph Valentino died of a perforated ulcer in 1926, some of his fans committed suicide!

6. What reality TV show did Amber Brkich compete on after "Survivor" in 2005?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: The Amazing Race

Amber and Rob competed as an engaged couple in "The Amazing Race 7" (filmed November and December 2004), where they finished second to Uchenna and Joyce. Rob and Amber won the second, fourth, seventh and tenth legs. They also competed in "The Amazing Race: All-Stars" and finished eighth.

7. 1953 : This lady is one of the few non-actresses to be given the award. She was one of the first-ladies of the United States for a number of years. Her maiden name was Doud. Who was she?

From Quiz Women of the Year : 1951-1960

Answer: Mamie Eisenhower

Mamie Eisenhower, wife of US president Dwight Eisenhower, lived from 1896 to 1979, when she died from a stroke. Mamie was known for her trademark hair, and for her popularity among the male population in her youth. Although the award usually goes to actresses, in this occasion it went to Mamie for her outstanding contribution to entertainment.

8. The ever so lovely songstress Shania Twain entered the chart at number 78. But what was the name of her album, released in 1997, that spent a while at number 1 in the music charts, and has sold over 36 million copies worldwide?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Come On Over

The album has sold over 19 million copies in America and went 20 times platinum in Canada.

9. The 1930s saw the rise of a boxer's daughter from Brooklyn who had a life-jacket named after her. Who was this famous lady?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Mae West

Well-known for her roles in "She Done Him Wrong" (1933) and "Belle of the Nineties" (1934).

10. Amber Tamblyn received both Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for playing a character named Joan who spoke with God. Where did Joan live?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Arcadia

"Joan of Arcadia" was on CBS from September 2003 to April 2005. The rest of the cast included Joe Mantegna as police chief Will Girardi, Mary Steenburgen as art teacher Helen Giradi and Jason Ritter as Joan's brother Kevin Girardi. God appeared in many forms to Joan: Russ Tamblyn (Amber's father) was a dog walker. Zachary Quinto (Sylar, Heroes), Kathryn Joosten (Mrs Landingham, The West Wing) and Phill Lewis (Mr Mosby, Suite Life series) all had turns playing God on different episodes.

11. 1974 This actress, real name Dorothy, was born in 1941. She had a brief relationship with Lenny Bruce. She appeared in a 1999 remake of one of her earlier films, making her the only person to have appeared in both. Who was she?

From Quiz Women of the Year: 1971 - 1980

Answer: Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway is probably best known for her role as Bonnie Parker in "Bonnie And Clyde" (1967), with Warren Beatty's Clyde. She appeared in both the 1968 and the 1999 versions of "The Thomas Crown Affair". She has appeared in nearly 100 roles, and has also been a producer, a director, and a writer.

12. Liv Tyler is in at number 75. This "Lord of the Rings" actress found out her real father was Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, when she was 8. Which rocker did she believe was her father up until this time?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Todd Rundgren

Todd brought Liv up as his own daughter and Liv only found out who her real dad was when Todd left her mother, model Bebe Buell. Liv married musician Royston Langdon, from band Spacehog, in 2003. She also had a fling with actor Joaquin Phoenix in 1998.

13. In the 1940s, which tall handsome guy from Montana dominated the screen in "The Westerner", "Meet John Doe" and "Pride of the Yankees"?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper was chosen by Ernest Hemingway personally for "For Whom the Bell Tolls".

14. Amber Tamblyn is not just an actress but a writer as well. Her books "The Loneliest" and "Free Stallion" are in what literary genre?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Poetry

"The Loneliest" is a volume of poetry inspired by Thelonious Monk, and was published in 2005. "Free Stallion" is a collection of poetry she wrote as a teenager. Being the daughter of Russ Tamblyn has some advantages - her godfathers are Dean Stockwell, Dennis Hopper and Neil Young.

15. 1975 This actress, born in 1940, is known for her comedic roles. She and her ex-husband wrote a script for the series "Love, American Style" in 1969. She also has many theatre roles, particularly on Broadway. Who was she?

From Quiz Women of the Year: 1971 - 1980

Answer: Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper is a staple of television, film, and theatre. Her first husband was actor Richard Schaal, whom she formed a writing team with. She is well known for playing the title role in "Rhoda" (1974).

16. Singer Pink is at number 67. Born Alecia Moore in Doylestown, Pennsylvania in 1979. Her second album, "Missundaztood" launched her into the limelight in 2001. What was the name of her debut album in 2000?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Can't Take Me Home

Pink won a Grammy in 2002 for her participation in the hit song "Lady Marmalade".

17. THE sex symbol of the 1950s was born Mortensen, but her mother changed surnames. The girl went onto become the most famous blonde of all time. Who was she?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe is remembered for her roles in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), "Some Like it Hot" (1959) and for singing a breathless "Happy Birthday, Mr President" to President John F Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, on May 19th, 1961.

18. Actress Amber Heard played Jesse Eisenberg's fantasy girlfriend turned zombie fiend in the 2009 film "Zombieland". What was the name of her character?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: 406

Heard's character was 406. This comes from the number of her dorm room. The other characters didn't use real names either, but locations: Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock. Strange fact: Woody Harrelson agreed to do the film if director Reuben Fleischer became a vegetarian; he did, for eleven months. 409: Formula number of popular household cleaner 411: Phone number for information in the United States 10-4: Code for ok/understood; "I understand your transmission"

19. Number 56 sees an actress whose films include "Clueless", "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and "Girl, Interrupted". She has also starred opposite Eminem in "8 Mile". Who is this actress?

From Quiz Top 100 Sexiest Women

Answer: Brittany Murphy

The Atlanta, Georgia beauty plays the part of Alex in Eminem's film "8 Mile".

20. Born in 1925, this handsome actor enjoyed his heyday in the 1960s with three Oscar nominations as well as directing his first film. Which cool dude is he?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Paul Newman

Paul Newman is famous for films like "The Hustler" (1961), "Harper" (1966), and "Cool Hand Luke" (1967).

21. Amber Valletta played the love interest of Kevin James in what 2005 film?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Hitch

Amber played Allegra Cole in the 2005 Will Smith film Hitch. She and Albert Brenneman (James) get married at the end of the film. "Raising Helen": Amber played Martina Allegretta; film came out in 2004. "Transporter 2": Came out in 2005, but Amber played the wife of Matthew Modine. "Man About Town": Came out in 2006, Amber played Brynn Lilly.

22. 1977 This very famous actress was born in England, in 1932, to American parents. She is as well known for her marriage record as she was for her acting. In 1999 she was made a Dame. Who was she?

From Quiz Women of the Year: 1971 - 1980

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor & Liz Taylor

Dame Elizabeth Taylor was the first actress to earn US$1,000,000, for her famous role in "Cleopatra" (1963). Her marriage history, which she is well known for, runs as follows: 1950 - married Conrad Hilton Junior 1951 - divorced Conrad Hilton Junior 1953 - married Michael Wilding 1957 - divorced Michael Wilding, married Michael Todd 1958 - Michael Todd died 1959 - married Eddie Fisher 1964 - divorced Eddie Fisher, married Richard Burton 1974 - divorced Richard Burton 1975 - re-married Richard Burton 1976 - divorced Richard Burton, married John W Warner 1982 - divorced John W Warner 1991 - married Larry Fortensky 1996 - divorced Larry Fortensky

23. An icon for feminism, she ruled the screen in the 1970s after being discovered behind the switchboard at American International Pictures. Who debuted in "Beyond The Valley of the Dolls" (1970)?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Pam Grier

Pam Grier starred in "Coffy" (1973), "Foxy Brown" (1974), "Sheba, Baby" (1975), and "Jackie Brown" (1997).

24. German singer Amber Cremers sang a cover version of what 1979 Captain and Tennille hit?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Do That to Me One More Time

"Do That to Me One More Time" was the Captain and Tennille's only hit in 1979. "Love will Keep Us Together" was #1 in 1975, while "Muskrat Love" and "Shop Around" were hits in 1976. As for Cremers herself, her biggest hits have been on the dance charts, especially her 2001 album Naked, which includes the track "The Need to be Naked."

25. The biggest star of his generation in the 1980s, which actor debuted in "Endless Love" (1981)?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Tom Cruise

In 1976 Tom Cruise was a student at the Franciscan Seminary School and originally wanted to become a priest!

26. What was the last name of the Amber who played a key role in the Laci Peterson murder investigation in 2004?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Frey

Amber FREY was a massage therapist who had an affair with Scott Peterson, who was accused of killing his wife and unborn child in December 2002. Frey was a key informant for the police, taping telephone conversations with Peterson.

27. Who was born in 1958 and was a sex-symbol in the 1990s co-starring with Michael Douglas, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kathy Bates?

From Quiz Sex Symbols through the Ages

Answer: Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone really paid her dues in the 1980s with movies like "Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold", "Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol" and "King Solomon's Mines".

28. Amber Lee Ettinger gained internet stardom as a passionate supporter of what presidential candidate in 2008?

From Quiz Amber Waves, You Wave Back

Answer: Barack Obama

Ms. Ettinger became famous as "Obama Girl," singer of "I Got a Crush... on Obama." The actress and model is a native of Hazelton, Pennsylvania who came to the big city (New York) to seek fame and fortune. She did several parodies of her famous video with Mike Gravel and Ralph Nader later in 2008.

29. 1980 This very famous and very prolific actress was born in 1949, and is often known for her ability to master a wide variety of accents. She has four children with her husband, who she married in 1978. Who is she?

From Quiz Women of the Year: 1971 - 1980

Answer: Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep is frequently selected in polls of greatest actresses and greatest film roles. She won an Oscar for her role in "Kramer vs Kramer" (1979), and subsequently left it behind in a toilet. Bette Davis remarked that Meryl Streep was her successor, but Katharine Hepburn seriously disliked her.

30. 1970 : This singer and actress, born in 1940 with her real name, Marie, was the first black woman to win the Hasty Pudding prize. One of her songs was nearly the theme tune for a Bond film, before it was replaced with a Tom Jones song. Who was she?

From Quiz Women of the Year : 1961-1970

Answer: Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick originally spelt her name "Warrick", but decided to keep her current spelling after it was written that way in error on her first record. Her song "Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was replaced by Tom Jones' "Thunderball" on the 1965 film of the same name.

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