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Quiz about The great Pam Grier aka Foxy Brown

The great Pam Grier, aka Foxy Brown Quiz

This quiz I dedicate to one of my most favorite actress, Pam Grier.

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

Author
ntzake

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
90,563

Updated
Mar 21 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
326

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (7/15), marianjoy (14/15), Guest 209 (2/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. When and where was Pam Grier born? Hint

June 12, 1950, in Harlem New York

June 1, 1952, in Trenton, New Jersey

May 26, 1949, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

May 15, 1948, in Hell's Kitchen, New York

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Question 2 of 15

2. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" was Pam Grier's first movie?

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. Can you name which comedian Pam Grier dated? Hint

Eddie Griffith

Eddie Murphy

Richard Pryor

Jeff Foxworthy

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which movie was released first, "Coffy" or "Foxy Brown"?

Answer: ( Coffy or Foxy Brown ... C or FB)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Was "Foxy Brown" about a woman who was out to avenge her boyfriend's death?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. What type of character did Pam play in "Friday Foster"? Hint

ace photographer

model

hooker

undercover agent

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Question 7 of 15

7. Back in 1988, Pam was diagnosed with what disease? Hint

Cervical Cancer

Scurvy

AIDS

Lupus

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Question 8 of 15

8. Pam was the first African-American women to grace which magazine cover? Hint

Harper's Bazar

Cosmo

Vogue

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Question 9 of 15

9. At one point in her life she was a back up singer. Can you name the man that she sang back up for? Hint

Bobby 'Blue' Bland

Jimmy Hendrix

Johny 'Guitar' Watson

Bobby Womack

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the name of the movie that Pam Grier got a Golden Globe nomination for? Hint

3 A.M.

Jackie Brown

Original Gangstas

Ghost of Mars

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film that Pam Grier starred in?

Answer: ( Two Words)

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 1999, Pam Grier was in a dark comedy starring Rose McGowen, Rebecca Gayheart, and Julie Benz. What was the name of that movie?

Answer: (One Word. Think hard candy)

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the name of the sci-fi thriller that was released in 2001 that Pam starred in?

Answer: (Three Words. Think Mars candy bars and something like a buster.)

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 2001 Pam Grier starred in a movie that was a suspense/horror/action type movie called "Bones". In that movie she worked with a very well known rapper. What is that rappers name? Hint

Too Short

Lil' Bow Wow

Snoop Dogg

Eminem

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the name of the 2002 movie that Pam Grier starred in with Eddie Murphy: "The Adventures of ____________ " ?

Answer: ( Two Words ... one of the planets in the solar syster and think of a TV show with Bridges)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When and where was Pam Grier born?

Answer: May 26, 1949, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 26, 1949.

2. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" was Pam Grier's first movie?

Answer: True

She made her film debut in the 1970 Russ Meyer cult classic "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls".

3. Can you name which comedian Pam Grier dated?

Answer: Richard Pryor

4. Which movie was released first, "Coffy" or "Foxy Brown"?

Answer: Coffy

"Coffy" was released first. It came out in 1973. "Coffy" was about a nurse, played by Pam who had a little sister that was severely injured by some drug pushers, and she was out to seek revenge on all neighborhood drug pushers. "See it was easy for him 'cause he didn't really believe it was comin'."

5. Was "Foxy Brown" about a woman who was out to avenge her boyfriend's death?

Answer: yes

"Foxy Brown" was released in 1974. This movie is one of my personal favorites. The movie was about Foxy Brown, who went to seek revenge for boyfriend who had been murdered. If it weren't for Foxy's dumb, dope pushing brother, her man would have lived!

6. What type of character did Pam play in "Friday Foster"?

Answer: ace photographer

Pam played Friday, an ex-fashion model now working as an ace photographer. This movie was released in 1975.

7. Back in 1988, Pam was diagnosed with what disease?

Answer: Cervical Cancer

Pam Grier was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1988 and was given 18 months to live. She has beaten those odds.

8. Pam was the first African-American women to grace which magazine cover?

Answer: Ms

She was the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of Ms. magazine.

9. At one point in her life she was a back up singer. Can you name the man that she sang back up for?

Answer: Bobby Womack

In college, she was a backup singer for Bobby Womack. By the time Jimmy Hendrix hit the scene, she was already out of college.

10. What is the name of the movie that Pam Grier got a Golden Globe nomination for?

Answer: Jackie Brown

Although her performance in "Jackie Brown" won her a Golden Globe nomination, she did not get the award. :(

11. What was the name of the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film that Pam Grier starred in?

Answer: Jackie Brown

The movie was "Jackie Brown". This movie had Hollywood hard hitters like Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Tucker, Michael Keaton, and Bridget Fonda.

12. In 1999, Pam Grier was in a dark comedy starring Rose McGowen, Rebecca Gayheart, and Julie Benz. What was the name of that movie?

Answer: Jawbreaker

"Jawbreaker" is considered to be a hybrid of teen movies. It is most often called a hybrid between "Clueless" and "Heathers". In this movie, Pam plays a detective.

13. What was the name of the sci-fi thriller that was released in 2001 that Pam starred in?

Answer: Ghosts of Mars

John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars'. This movie is starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, and Clea DuVall.

14. In 2001 Pam Grier starred in a movie that was a suspense/horror/action type movie called "Bones". In that movie she worked with a very well known rapper. What is that rappers name?

Answer: Snoop Dogg

She worked with Snoop Dogg. In the 1970s, Jimmy Bones (Snoop Dogg) is a legendary protector and patron of his thriving neighborhood. Cool, handsome and respected - Bones is the benevolent caretaker of his people until he is betrayed by those closest to him.

15. What is the name of the 2002 movie that Pam Grier starred in with Eddie Murphy: "The Adventures of ____________ " ?

Answer: Pluto Nash

"The Adventures of Pluto Nash" is the name of the movie. It stars Eddie Murphy as Pluto Nash, Rosario Dawson of "Kids" fame, Rady Quaid, and Joe Pantoliano.

Source: Author ntzake

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