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Lucy Lawless Quizverse

Lucy Lawless starred on the popular show 'Xena Warrior Princess' for six years. Since the show ended Lucy has gone on to act in film, TV and the stage. You think you know Lucy but how well do you know her? Test your knowledge of the New Zealand star.

A multiple-choice quiz by LLRocFanatic. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
LLRocFanatic

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
79,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Difficult

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8 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. Lucy Lawless is _________ children? Hint

3 of 7

5 of 7

4 of 8

6 of 8

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Question 2 of 20

2. What was Lucy's nickname in school? Hint

Blondie

Sheena

Unco

Coco

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Question 3 of 20

3. Lucy studied ______________ at Auckland University for one year? Hint

Opera and Languages

Accounting

Drama and Theatre

Marketing

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Question 4 of 20

4. In 1992 which actor did Lucy work with in the made-for-TV movie
'Rainbow Warrior?' Hint

Jon Voight

John Cusack

Anthony Hopkins

Val Kilmer

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which two characters did Lucy portray in the 'Hercules' series? Hint

Lyla and Phoebe

Lysia and Hippolyta

Lysia and Lyla

Lyla and Deianeira

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which actress was originally hired to play Xena? Hint

Melinda Clarke

Vanessa Angel

Roma Downey

Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer

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Question 7 of 20

7. Which tennis player inspired Lucy to dye her hair black because Lucy thought 'She looks like a warrior princess.' ? Hint

Monica Seles

Jennifer Capriati

Gabriella Sabatini

Martini Hingis

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who was Lucy's main stunt double during seasons one and two of 'Xena Warrior Princess'? Hint

Karen Thompson

Gerry Jacobson

Zoe Bell

Carmel O'Loughlin

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Question 9 of 20

9. How long did it take Lucy to get back to work on Xena after falling off a horse and fracturing her pelvis? Hint

5 months

2 months

1 month

3 months

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Question 10 of 20

10. In which episode did Lucy perform her first fire-blowing scene(s)? Hint

Cradle of Hope

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Gabrielle's Hope

Prometheus

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Question 11 of 20

11. What was Lucy referring to when she said, 'They are the foulest creatures I ever touched.' ? Hint

Eels

Centaurs

Rats

Squid

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who was Lucy referring to when she said 'Anything he wants me to say or do, I will do.' ? Hint

Eric Gruendemann

Kevin Sorbo

Charlie Siebert

Rob Tapert

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Question 13 of 20

13. In which episode did Lucy as Xena say, 'This is war Gabrielle, what did you expect? Glamour?' ? Hint

The Price

One Against an Army

Giant Killer

Orphans of War

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Question 14 of 20

14. Lucy is a champion angler who once caught a world-record-breaking pargo (a kind of red snapper). How many pounds was the fish? Hint

52 lbs

23 lbs

15 lbs

44 lbs

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Question 15 of 20

15. What did Lucy admit to once having? Hint

Alcohol problem

Attention Deficit Disorder

Drug addiction

Eating disorder

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Question 16 of 20

16. After XWP came to an end an interviewer asked Lucy which episode was her favorite. What did she say? Hint

Is There a Doctor in the House

Fins, Femmes and Gems

Maternal Instincts

The Bitter Suite

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Question 17 of 20

17. Who did Lucy say Xena would want in her corner to help her fight? Hint

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Wonder Woman

Judge Judy

The Bionic Woman

18. Who did Lucy say this about? 'I met him in New Zealand and asked if he has read how Mariah Carey came into a press conference, tears on her face, and said, 'You've got to forgive me because Michael, the king, has died, and we'll never see his like again. He was a great athlete.' And the press said, 'Ms. Carey, you do know that it was the King of Jordan who died, not Michael Jordan? She just ran from the room.'? Hint

Michael Jordan

Prince Charles

Bill Clinton

Michael Jackson

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Question 19 of 20

19. Lucy's three best girlfriends are what astrological sign? Hint

Taurus

Aries

Aquarius

Gemini

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Question 20 of 20

20. Would Lucy ever consider doing a nude scene?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lucy Lawless is _________ children?

Answer: 5 of 7

Lucy was born Lucille Frances Ryan on March 29th, 1968. She has 5 brothers (four of them older) and one sister.

2. What was Lucy's nickname in school?

Answer: Unco

Some people called Lucy 'Unco' (short for uncoordinated). Guess she showed them!

3. Lucy studied ______________ at Auckland University for one year?

Answer: Opera and Languages

Although Lucy studied Opera said she didn't have the same passion for music that she had for acting. Besides English Lucy speaks German, French and some Italian.

4. In 1992 which actor did Lucy work with in the made-for-TV movie 'Rainbow Warrior?'

Answer: Jon Voight

The 'Rainbow Warrior' was a made-for-TV movie about a Greenpeace ship that was sunk in New Zealand by the French. Lucy had a bit part as Jane Redmond.

5. Which two characters did Lucy portray in the 'Hercules' series?

Answer: Lysia and Lyla

Lucy's first appearance was that of the menacing Amazon enforcer Lysia in 'Hercules and the Amazon Women'. Her second role on
'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' was playing Lyla, the courageous young bride of Deric the Centaur. Of course Lucy also premeired as Xena on 'Hercules' leading to the creation of 'Xena Warrior Princess'.

6. Which actress was originally hired to play Xena?

Answer: Vanessa Angel

Vanessa Angel was originally cast(hired)in the role but had to bow out due to illness. Roma Downey was the producers first choice but she declined. Roma never signed a contract and she was never hired. Downey stars in the hit series 'Touched By An Angel'.

7. Which tennis player inspired Lucy to dye her hair black because Lucy thought 'She looks like a warrior princess.' ?

Answer: Gabriella Sabatini

8. Who was Lucy's main stunt double during seasons one and two of 'Xena Warrior Princess'?

Answer: Gerry Jacobson

Gerry Jacobsen became a Xena double after she did a stunt as Xena in an episode of 'Hercules'. She spent 9 months of the year as Lucy's double on XWP during seasons one and two. In later seasons Zoe Bell took over as the main stunt double.

9. How long did it take Lucy to get back to work on Xena after falling off a horse and fracturing her pelvis?

Answer: 1 month

Lucy was seriously injured on October 8th, 1996 while filming a stunt for the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno'. Lucy's horse slipped on the concrete and she hit the pavement. As a result Lucy suffered four fractures in her pelvis. But within 4 weeks (1 month) she was back on the set.

10. In which episode did Lucy perform her first fire-blowing scene(s)?

Answer: Cradle of Hope

Lucy did this stunt herself.

11. What was Lucy referring to when she said, 'They are the foulest creatures I ever touched.' ?

Answer: Eels

Lucy was referring to the eels in 'A Day in the Life.' They looked pretty slimy.

12. Who was Lucy referring to when she said 'Anything he wants me to say or do, I will do.' ?

Answer: Charlie Siebert

Lucy was referring to director Charlie Siebert. Not only did Mr. Siebert direct a number of Xena episodes but he played King Sisyphus in 'Ten Little Warlords' and was the voice of Poseidon in season two.

13. In which episode did Lucy as Xena say, 'This is war Gabrielle, what did you expect? Glamour?' ?

Answer: The Price

Lucy admits that she ad-libbed the word 'glamour' because she was trying to tell people that war is not glamourous.

14. Lucy is a champion angler who once caught a world-record-breaking pargo (a kind of red snapper). How many pounds was the fish?

Answer: 44 lbs

Lucy set the record in Mexico. 44 pounds, now that's a big fish!

15. What did Lucy admit to once having?

Answer: Eating disorder

Lucy admitted that she was once a bulimic.

16. After XWP came to an end an interviewer asked Lucy which episode was her favorite. What did she say?

Answer: Is There a Doctor in the House

Lucy said that she always liked the episode because it was the first time she had 'given it all up on screen'. She 'let go of all control,' and couldn't worry about how she appeared or if she was being pretty.

17. Who did Lucy say Xena would want in her corner to help her fight?

Answer: Judge Judy

In an interview Lucy said, 'Judge Judy would get them to eat my (Xena's) shorts.'

Answer: Bill Clinton

Lucy cracked up the former U.S. President with this comment.

19. Lucy's three best girlfriends are what astrological sign?

Answer: Taurus

According to a Sunday Star Times article (May 10th, 1998). Lucy is an Aries.

20. Would Lucy ever consider doing a nude scene?

Answer: Yes

According to early interviews Lucy said, 'No.' But subsequently Lucy has said she would consider doing nude scenes if it was done tastefully and required for the part.

Source: Author LLRocFanatic

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