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Quiz about Dont Call Me Megan
Quiz about Dont Call Me Megan

Don't Call Me Megan Trivia Quiz

Most people know that Maggie is a common nickname for "Margaret." Some are surprised to learn that "Meg" is, as well. This quiz is for my daughter Meg who is not a Megan. Can you identify these well known Megs and Maggies?

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
brewster76
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,747
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1052
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Question 1 of 10
1. She was the oldest of four sisters in the 1868 classic novel "Little Women." Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Meg (Megara) was the girlfriend of the title character in which animated Disney movie? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Rod Stewart sang an allegedly semi-autobiographical song on the 1971 album "Every Picture Tells a Story" about the confused emotions of a young man in love with an older woman named what? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. There's nothing like a dame! Who won an Oscar for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brody" and was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. She was the heroine of the 1977 best seller "The Thornbirds" and was portrayed in the television mini-series by actress Rachel Ward. Who was this fictional Aussie lady who had long-term affair with Father Ralph de Briccassart? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Who was named the first female President and CEO of eBay in 1998? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which Meg or Maggie starred in the films "Secretary", "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Sherry Baby"? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. "Meg Griffin" was the oldest daughter in which animated Fox television series about a wacky, dysfunctional family in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which Meg or Maggie is the American author of almost 50 books for adults and teen-agers including the bestselling series "The Princess Diaries"?

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Question 10 of 10
10. She was born Margaret Mary Hyra, but after starring in movies like "Joe Versus the Volcano", "D.O.A" and "In the Cut" we know her by another name. Which?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. She was the oldest of four sisters in the 1868 classic novel "Little Women."

Answer: Meg March

 "Little Women" is said to be based on author Louisa May Alcott's early life in Concord, Massachusetts, growing up with sisters Elizabeth, Amy and Meg. Meg March has been played on the silver screen by many actresses including Frances Dee, Janet Leigh, Meredith Baxter (television)and Trini Alvarado.
2. Meg (Megara) was the girlfriend of the title character in which animated Disney movie?

Answer: "Hercules"

 Meg was voiced by Susan Egan in the 1997 film "Hercules". Tate Donovan provided the voice of Hercules.
3. Rod Stewart sang an allegedly semi-autobiographical song on the 1971 album "Every Picture Tells a Story" about the confused emotions of a young man in love with an older woman named what?

Answer: Maggie May

 "Maggie May" was originally the B-side or lesser cut on the single "Reason to Believe". Rod Stewart achieved a first in the British pop charts when "Maggie May" and "Every Picture Tells a Story" hit the #1 spot at the same time. Stewart was inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
4. There's nothing like a dame! Who won an Oscar for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brody" and was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990?

Answer: Maggie Smith

 Maggie Smith is beloved by a new generation of movie goers as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" films. Dame Judy Dench, Dame Diana Rigg and Dame Peggy Ashcroft are also acclaimed British actresses.
5. She was the heroine of the 1977 best seller "The Thornbirds" and was portrayed in the television mini-series by actress Rachel Ward. Who was this fictional Aussie lady who had long-term affair with Father Ralph de Briccassart?

Answer: Meggie Cleary

 "The Thorn Birds" was the second-highest rated miniseries of all time in 1983. "Roots" (1977) was #1. Colleen McCullough is the author of "The Thornbirds."
6. Who was named the first female President and CEO of eBay in 1998?

Answer: Meg Whitman

 Meg Whitman's $30 million donation to her alma mater Princeton University has resulted in the building of Whitman College, one of Princeton's six residential housing colleges. Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed "Maggie" was the first female British prime minister. Carly Fiorina was the first female CEO of Hewlett-Packard.
7. Which Meg or Maggie starred in the films "Secretary", "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Sherry Baby"?

Answer: Maggie Gyllenhaal

 Maggie Gyllenhaal received a BA in literature and Eastern Religions from Columbia University. She made her movie debut in "Waterland" in 1992. Her brother Jake Gyllenhaal was a co-star of "Brokeback Mountain."
8. "Meg Griffin" was the oldest daughter in which animated Fox television series about a wacky, dysfunctional family in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island?

Answer: "Family Guy"

 "Party of Five" star Lacey Chabert provided the voice of Meg Griffin during the first season of "Family Guy" (1999). Mila Kunis, who played Jackie Burkhardt on "That 70's Show", took over the role in 2000.
9. Which Meg or Maggie is the American author of almost 50 books for adults and teen-agers including the bestselling series "The Princess Diaries"?

Answer: Meg Cabot

 The movie version of Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" (2002) and it's 2004 sequel starred Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. She is also the author of the "Avalon" and "All American Girl" book series.
10. She was born Margaret Mary Hyra, but after starring in movies like "Joe Versus the Volcano", "D.O.A" and "In the Cut" we know her by another name. Which?

Answer: Meg Ryan

 Meg Ryan's first movie was "Rich and Famous" (1981) in which she played Candice Bergen's teenage daughter. She is said to have turned down the lead roles in "Pretty Woman", "Ghost", "Basic Instinct" and "Silence of the Lambs." Ryan and actress Jodie Foster share the same birthday, November 19th.
Source: Author brewster76

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