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Lucille Ball: Ball of Energy Trivia Quiz

Lucille Ball was one of the great actresses to ever live. She was well known for her comedy.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviagoddess7. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
triviagoddess7

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3794

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: peg-az (9/10), Guest 167 (8/10), Guest 184 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lucy was born in what New York city? Hint

St. Claire

Bronx

Jamestown

Albany

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Lucy's first husband? Hint

Ricky Ricardo

Desi Arnaz

Vernon Cliff

She never married.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lucy was well-known for her hair color. What color was it? Hint

White blonde

Red

Sepia

Jet black

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Question 4 of 10

4. Lucy was first a _______ before she became an actor. Hint

model

artist

waitress

dress shop assistant

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the couple in "I Love Lucy" (1951)? Hint

Lucita and Andreas Colombo

Lucia and Roberto Costas

Lucille and Ricky Ricardo

Lucy and Enrique Santiago

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "I Love Lucy" (1951), what was the name of Lucy Ricardo's best friend and landlady? Hint

Phyllis

Olivia

Ethel

Martha

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lucy was accused of being a communist.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. On "I Love Lucy" (1951), Lucy Ricardo was commonly addressed as what? Hint

That crazy redhead

That ball of energy

That snooping screwball

That insane character

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lucy and Desi divorced in 1960, because they were unable to run a stable family home. Who did Lucy then marry? Hint

Langston Michaels

Did not marry again

Gary Morton

Robert Cliff

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Question 10 of 10

10. "I Love Lucy" was Ball's last show as Lucy.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lucy was born in what New York city?

Answer: Jamestown

Lucy was born to Desiree Ball, her father having passed away before her birth. She was born in 1911 in Celeron, a suburb of Jamestown.

2. Who was Lucy's first husband?

Answer: Desi Arnaz

Lucy and Desi eloped to get married in 1940. He was a Cuban who had escaped from the rebellions. Desi was a Latin Jazz musician, and she a fiery farmgirl. Their marriage lasted for twenty years.

3. Lucy was well-known for her hair color. What color was it?

Answer: Red

Lucy dyed her hair to change her look, and it stuck. There were several jokes in "I Love Lucy" (1951) about her dying her hair.

4. Lucy was first a _______ before she became an actor.

Answer: model

Lucy, in her modeling career, chose to dye her hair red. It was a new look.

5. What was the name of the couple in "I Love Lucy" (1951)?

Answer: Lucille and Ricky Ricardo

The two are still a symbol of true love. The Ricardos always made up, and were very loving, though Lucy often got herself into trouble! Ricky and Lucy had a son named Little Ricky and lived in NY.

6. In "I Love Lucy" (1951), what was the name of Lucy Ricardo's best friend and landlady?

Answer: Ethel

Ethel was portrayed by Vivian Vance, who went on to become one of Lucy's dearest friends. Ethel owned the building, and often got caught up in Lucy's schemes. Often addressed as "the middle-aged dishwater blonde". Vivian continued on with Lucy to the "Lucy Show", playing a character named Viv.

7. Lucy was accused of being a communist.

Answer: True

Lucy's grandfather, who was a socialist, had pressured her into registering to vote in the Communist Elections. This card was found, but Lucy denied it. Desi was quoted for saying, "The only thing red about Lucy is her hair, and even that's not authentic."

8. On "I Love Lucy" (1951), Lucy Ricardo was commonly addressed as what?

Answer: That crazy redhead

Ricky, Ethel, Fred, and several others often referred to Lucy by "that crazy redhead". Jokes were also made about Lucy being a brunette at the roots.

9. Lucy and Desi divorced in 1960, because they were unable to run a stable family home. Who did Lucy then marry?

Answer: Gary Morton

Lucy and Desi divorced, although they were still very fond of each other, because the home life was not working for them and the children. Morton was a stand-up comedian who was thirteen years Lucy's junior.

10. "I Love Lucy" was Ball's last show as Lucy.

Answer: False

She went on to star in several shows, such as "Here's Lucy" and "The Lucy Show". They are still available today.

Source: Author triviagoddess7

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