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The Dish on Dolly! Trivia Quiz

Some basic questions about the great Dolly Parton!

A multiple-choice quiz by buttrfli. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
buttrfli

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,184

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1783

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Dolly born? Hint

July 1946

January 1946

January 1948

July 1948

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Dolly's middle name?

Answer: ( seven letters ... starts with R)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dolly had how many siblings? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where is Dolly's birthplace? Hint

Butcher Holler, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Sevierville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of Dolly's husband?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or just first name!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many children does Dolly have? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the title of Dolly's most famous, best-selling song? Hint

Love Is Like a Butterfly

Coat of Many Colors

I Will Always Love You

My Tennessee Mountain Home

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Dolly's theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what movie did Dolly star with Burt Reynolds? Hint

Rhinestone

Nine to Five

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Steel Magnolias

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Question 10 of 10

10. On his nationally syndicated music show Dolly's "claim to fame" became apparent. (late 60's - early 70's) Who was he?

Answer: (First and last name please...)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Dolly born?

Answer: January 1946

Dolly was born on January 19, 1946 to Robert Lee and Avie Lee Parton.

2. What is Dolly's middle name?

Answer: Rebecca

Dolly's father couldn't afford to pay the doctor for her delivery so he gave him a sack of cornmeal.

3. Dolly had how many siblings?

Answer: 11

Dolly's mother had 12 children by the time she was 35. Dolly was the fourth. In order they are: Willadeene, David, Denver, Dolly, Bobby, Stella, Cassie, Larry (died at birth), Randy, Floyd and Freida (twins), and Rachel.

4. Where is Dolly's birthplace?

Answer: Sevierville, Tennessee

In 1987, the people of Sevier County erected a statue of Dolly in the courthouse yard. Dolly overcame poverty and hardships in the Great Smoky Mountains to pursue her dreams.

5. What is the name of Dolly's husband?

Answer: Carl Dean

Dolly and Carl were married on Memorial Day, May 30, 1966. Most people don't realize that Dolly has been married to one man for 36 years due to her "trashy" talking.

6. How many children does Dolly have?

Answer: 0

Dolly and Carl decided not to have children. To Dolly, all of her nieces and nephews are her children.

7. What is the title of Dolly's most famous, best-selling song?

Answer: I Will Always Love You

Dolly wrote this song in tribute to her days with Porter Wagoner. Porter was in many ways responsible for Dolly becoming the star she is today.

8. What is the name of Dolly's theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

Answer: Dollywood

Dolly quotes, "The theme park is much more about the mountains and the culture of the people who live there than it is about Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton simply happens to be the most famous hillbilly from those particular hills." (From "My Life and Other Unfinished Business")

9. In what movie did Dolly star with Burt Reynolds?

Answer: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

This was not one of Dolly's best experiences as an actress. It is also not one of the best experiences as a movie-goer.

10. On his nationally syndicated music show Dolly's "claim to fame" became apparent. (late 60's - early 70's) Who was he?

Answer: Porter Wagoner

In Dolly's words "Whatever Porter did to me, I will always be grateful for what he did for me. He gave me my first big break in show business. Who knows, I might have made it some other way, but he was the only person who could have given me that opportunity at that time and in that place." (From "My Life and Other Unfinished Business")

Source: Author buttrfli

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