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Shirley Temple Trivia Quiz

This is a tribute to the popular little cute curly hair star of the 1930s. How well do you remember her?

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

Author
txnana

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,526

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2982

Last 3 plays: polly665 (8/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 174 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was she born? Hint

1931

1928

1925

1929

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is her middle name? Hint

Bethany

Gertude

Jane

Lana

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Question 3 of 10

3. What type of advice did her mother always tell her? Hint

sparkle, sparkle, sparkle

keep your chin up

show those dimples

smile pretty

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of her first movie, in which she was credited? Hint

The Little Colonel

Polly Tix in Washington

The Red-Haired Alibi

Kid in Hollywood

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Question 5 of 10

5. At an early age, why did she stop believing in Santa Claus? Hint

she pulled down his beard

he asked her to sing

she recognized his voice

he asked her for her autograph

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Question 6 of 10

6. In several of her films, she had a famous tap dance partner. Who was he? Hint

Gene Kelley

Fred Astaire

Danny Kaye

Bill Robinson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Because of a contract dispute, she missed out starring in what famous film?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did she marry in 1950? Hint

Humphrey Bogart

Charles Black

John Agar

Spencer Tracy

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Question 9 of 10

9. From 1974 to 1976, what did she do? Hint

became a movie critic

became a US Ambassador

did a TV show

campaigned for the presidency

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Question 10 of 10

10. In her political career, she was the first woman in history to do what? Hint

first woman to become Secretary of State

serve as Chief of Protocol

first female Senator

first woman ambassador

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : polly665: 8/10
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Dec 18 2024 : Guest 174: 4/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Dec 10 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 142: 7/10
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 67: 7/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was she born?

Answer: 1928

She was born in Santa Monica, California to George and Gertrude Temple.

2. What is her middle name?

Answer: Jane

3. What type of advice did her mother always tell her?

Answer: sparkle, sparkle, sparkle

This was a line used by her Mother before each filming.

4. What was the name of her first movie, in which she was credited?

Answer: The Red-Haired Alibi

This film was released in 1932 when she was four years old. She played Gloria Shelton. This was her first credited appearance - she made a cameo appearance in "Runt Page" earlier in 1932. "The Little Colonel" was released in 1935, and the other two were released later in 1932.

5. At an early age, why did she stop believing in Santa Claus?

Answer: he asked her for her autograph

She claims when she was six, that her Mom took her to a department store to see him and being asked this, he couldn't be real.

6. In several of her films, she had a famous tap dance partner. Who was he?

Answer: Bill Robinson

Some of these included films such as 'The Littlest Rebel' and 'The Little Colonel' released in 1935.

7. Because of a contract dispute, she missed out starring in what famous film?

Answer: The Wizard of Oz

In 1939 the part was given to Judy Garland because 20th Century Fox refused to lend her to MGM.

8. Who did she marry in 1950?

Answer: Charles Black

After a year breakup from her former husband, John Agar, an Airforce Sgt., she was married on December 16th, 1950 to Charles, a former naval officer.

9. From 1974 to 1976, what did she do?

Answer: became a US Ambassador

10. In her political career, she was the first woman in history to do what?

Answer: serve as Chief of Protocol

She served in this position during the Gerald Ford administration from 1976 through 1977.

Source: Author txnana

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