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A Sigourney Weaver Tapestry Trivia Quiz

I couldn't believe there weren't any quizzes on the fabulous Sigourney Weaver, so I decided to 'weave' a short tapestry on her, i.e., make up a short quiz. Hope you have fun with it!

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TC1261

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,735

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1126

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Question 1 of 10

1. Place: a New York City, New York hospital maternity ward. A beautiful baby girl, destined to become famous as Sigourney Weaver, makes her initial debut. What day is it? Hint

August 7, 1949

November 9, 1949

October 8, 1949

October 10, 1950

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Question 2 of 10

2. When baby Sigourney made her debut, she was given a different first name. (Being the unique and fascinating person that she is, Sigourney decided that she wanted a more unique name for herself. She would choose her 'new' name as a teenager.) What is the first name that she was given at birth? Hint

Sybill

Sarah

Sylvia

Susan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Both of Sigourney's parents are show business veterans. Her mother, Desiree (Elizabeth) Inglis, was an actress, and her dad, the legendary Sylvester "Pat" Weaver, was president of the NBC network from 1953 to 1955. Mr. Weaver, who was credited with creating both the "Today" show and the "Tonight" show, is also credited with starting what tradition among talk show hosts that is still in effect today? Hint

Starting with an opening monologue

Use of the desk and couch format

Starting a Top Ten List

Booking animal acts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Young Sigourney had an extensive and impressive educational background. Which two colleges/universities have awarded her degrees? Hint

Princeton and Harvard

Stanford and Yale

Harvard and Yale

Stanford and Princeton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sigourney is perhaps best known for her work on film, though she has worked in television and the theater as well. Of course, any good tapestry contains a variety of thread colors. An interesting and seemingly unlikely 'thread' in Sigourney's tapestry is her role on a now-defunct daytime drama (i.e. 'soap opera'). The show was called what? Hint

Capitol

Somerset

The Doctors

Santa Barbara

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which film did Sigourney make her cinematic debut? Hint

Annie Hall

Alien

Madman

Eyewitness

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sigourney appeared on the Public Broadcasting System in shows on "Masterpiece Theatre".

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sigourney demonstrated her natural versatility, turning in a brilliant comedic performance in this film and its sequel with comic actor Bill Murray. The film is ________. Hint

Dave

Funny Farm

Deal of the Century

Ghostbusters

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sigourney won an Academy Award for her portrayal of primatologist/animal rights activist Dian Fossey in the film "Gorillas in the Mist"?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1999, the film "Galaxy Quest" was released. Billed as a sci-fi spoof/farce, Sigourney played the parts of actress Gwen DeMarco and Galaxy Quest crew member Lt. Tawny Madison. What was Sigourney's primary motivation for wanting the role of Lt. Madison? Hint

They paid her big bucks

Madison was the complete opposite of Ripley from "Alien"

Her agent suggested it would be good for her career

She thought it would look good on her list of acting credits

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Place: a New York City, New York hospital maternity ward. A beautiful baby girl, destined to become famous as Sigourney Weaver, makes her initial debut. What day is it?

Answer: October 8, 1949

Sigourney's entry into the world occurred on this historic day, October 8, 1949. Sources disagree over whether she was born in Lenox Hospital or LeRoy Hospital!

Answer: Susan

Sigourney was born Susan Alexandra Weaver. She was named after one of her mother's best friends. Sigourney has said that the people in her family had more interesting names, and that she felt 'left out'. As a young teenager, she chose the name 'Sigourney' from the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel "The Great Gatsby". The character's name is Sigourney Howard, by the way.

Answer: Use of the desk and couch format

According to the Internet Movie Database, Mr. Weaver is credited as being the pioneer of the desk and couch format for talk shows.

4. Young Sigourney had an extensive and impressive educational background. Which two colleges/universities have awarded her degrees?

Answer: Stanford and Yale

Stanford University conferred a Bachelor of Arts in English, and Yale University awarded her a Master of Fine Arts in Drama. (Impressive credentials, indeed!)

Answer: Somerset

Sigourney's credits include the role of Avis Ryan on the daytime drama "Somerset", which ran on the NBC network from 1970 to 1976. Sigourney was part of the cast in 1976.

6. In which film did Sigourney make her cinematic debut?

Answer: Annie Hall

Sigourney made her big screen debut as Woody Allen's date in his classic 1977 film "Annie Hall". Her appearance lasted six seconds! She next appeared in the film "Madman" in 1978. Of course, 1979's "Alien" would showcase her breakthrough performance.

She played the role of Lt. Ellen Ripley, the only survivor of the lethal title creature. Ironically, the role was intended for actress Veronica Cartwright, who ended up playing the character Lambert. Sigourney next appeared as television reporter Tony Sokolow in the 1981 film "Eyewitness". William Hurt was her co-star.

7. Sigourney appeared on the Public Broadcasting System in shows on "Masterpiece Theatre".

Answer: True

Sigourney has appeared on PBS' "Masterpiece Theatre" in the shows "O Youth and Beauty" and "Sorrows of Gin", which were part of the trilogy "Three by Cheever". She played the character "Marcia Lawton".

8. Sigourney demonstrated her natural versatility, turning in a brilliant comedic performance in this film and its sequel with comic actor Bill Murray. The film is ________.

Answer: Ghostbusters

Sigourney played the part of apartment tenant Dana Barrett, who becomes demon-possessed, in "Ghostbusters" and "Ghostbusters II". She also appeared in the film "Dave" with Kevin Kline and "Deal of the Century" with Chevy Chase. She did not appear in "Funny Farm".

9. Sigourney won an Academy Award for her portrayal of primatologist/animal rights activist Dian Fossey in the film "Gorillas in the Mist"?

Answer: False

Though she was nominated as Best Actress in 1988 for her passionate portrayal, Sigourney didn't win the Oscar. The honor went to Jodie Foster for her performance in "The Accused". That same year, Sigourney was also nominated as Best Supporting Actress for her performance as "Katherine Parker" in the film, "Working Girl".

She lost that honor to actress Geena Davis for her performance in "The Accidental Tourist". However, Sigourney had previously received the exact same nominations for the Golden Globe Awards, and she won both! She was in a three-way tie for Best Actress with Jodie Foster, "The Accused", and Shirley MacLaine, "Madame Sousatzka".

She had the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe all to herself, however!

Answer: Madison was the complete opposite of Ripley from "Alien"

Though she was almost certainly well-compensated for her portrayal, Sigourney's primary motivation in accepting the part was that Lt. Madison was the complete opposite of Ripley, the heroine of the "Alien" films. Sigourney has described Lt. Madison, who was characterized as a somewhat 'ditzy blonde', as the "anti-Ripley" in an interview with writer, Patrick Lee. Of course, the tapestry continues ...

Source: Author TC1261

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