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Quiz about Greta Garbo A Diva of the 20s

Greta Garbo: A Diva of the 20s Quiz

This quiz is based on the life & career of Greta Garbo. Enjoy!

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

Author
NalaMarie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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788

Last 3 plays: Guest 131 (6/10), Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 217 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Greta's name given to her at birth? Hint

Genevieve Olga Gildehard

Gerda Margarite Germund

Gertrude Klara Gustava

Greta Lovisa Gustafsson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What prestigious academy did Greta attend? Hint

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Royal Arts and Drama Theatre

Royal Art Academy of Drama

Royal Dramatic Theatre Acting School

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many siblings did Greta have? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many of Greta's movies were named in AFI's list of "100 Years ... 100 Passions" (2001)? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Greta's first American movie was : "_________ " (1926)?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is Greta's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located? Hint

6909 Hollywood Blvd

6901 Hollywood Blvd

6631 Hollywood Blvd

6320 Hollywood Blvd

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the set of what film did Greta first work with her future fiancee, John Gilbert? Hint

Flesh and the Devil

The Mysterious Lady

A Woman of Affairs

The Temptress

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many Academy Awards was Greta nominated for in her lifetime? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Greta ranked in the top 5 in AFI's list of the "Top 50 Screen Legends" (1999).

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. On what date did Greta pass away? Hint

April 15, 1992

April 15, 1991

April 15, 1990

April 15, 1989

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Greta's name given to her at birth?

Answer: Greta Lovisa Gustafsson

Greta Lovisa Gustafsson was born on September 18, 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden.

2. What prestigious academy did Greta attend?

Answer: Royal Dramatic Theatre Acting School

Greta was one of only seven students admitted to the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre Academy (Kungliga Dramatiska Teaterns Elevskola) in Sweden. While there, she changed her name, developed her voice, built the foundation for her acting career and made lifelong friendships with other actors and artists.

3. How many siblings did Greta have?

Answer: 2

Her parents, Karl Alfred Gustafsson, (1871-1920), and Anna Lovisa Johnasson, (1872-1944), had three children, Sven, Alva and Greta. Her father died of nephritis in 1920. Her sister, Alva, died of lymphatic cancer in 1926. Her brother, Sven, died of a heart attack in 1967 and in 1944, her mother, Anna, passed away.

4. How many of Greta's movies were named in AFI's list of "100 Years ... 100 Passions" (2001)?

Answer: 3

AFI listed their "100 Years ... 100 Passions" on June 13, 2001. Three of Greta's movies made the list. "Anna Karenina" was listed at #42, "Ninotchka" was listed at #40 and "Camille" was listed at #33.

5. Greta's first American movie was : "_________ " (1926)?

Answer: Torrent

While attending the Royal Dramatic Theatre Academy, she was discovered by Mauritz Stiller, one of Sweden's top film directors. In 1924, he cast her as Countess Elizabeth Dohna in "The Atonement of Gosta Berling". The film was an instant success and Greta's stardom began to rise.

In 1925, Mauritz brought Greta with him to America and with his help, she received her first American role, playing Leonora Moreno in 1926's "Torrent".

6. Where is Greta's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located?

Answer: 6901 Hollywood Blvd

Wayne Newton's star is located at 6909 Hollywood Blvd. Jim Henson's star is located at 6631 Hollywood Blvd and Johnny Cash's star is located at 6320 Hollywood Blvd.

7. On the set of what film did Greta first work with her future fiancee, John Gilbert?

Answer: Flesh and the Devil

"Flesh and the Devil" (1926), not only made Greta a bigger star, but also helped her get to know a man she would have a relationship with for several years, John Gilbert. On the day they were to be married, she got cold feet and left him standing at the altar.

8. How many Academy Awards was Greta nominated for in her lifetime?

Answer: 4

Greta was nominated in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role four times. Greta was nominated twice in 1930, once for her role in "Romance" and again for her role in "Anna Christie". In 1938, she was nominated for her role in "Camille" and in 1940, she was nominated for her role in "Ninotchka".

9. Greta ranked in the top 5 in AFI's list of the "Top 50 Screen Legends" (1999).

Answer: True

The American Film Institute, (AFI), named Hollywood's 50 greatest screen legends, (top 25 males and top 25 females), on June 15, 1999. The top 5 females were, Greta Garbo (#5), Ingrid Bergman (#4), Audrey Hepburn (#3), Bette Davis (#2) and Katharine Hepburn ranked in at #1.

10. On what date did Greta pass away?

Answer: April 15, 1990

Greta Garbo passed away at the age of 84 on April 15, 1990 in a hospital in Manhattan. Her body was cremated and her ashes were buried at the Skogskyrkogarden Cemetery in her hometown of Stockholm, Sweden.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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