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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary... Trivia Quiz

There is something about Mary that is intriguing! This quiz will test how well you know these contrary women.

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

Author
RufusDufus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,461

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
750

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. There is no lack of websites that claim that the Mary referred to in 'Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary' is really Mary I of England ('Bloody Mary'), that the 'pretty maidens' are really execution devices and that the cockleshells are genital torture instruments. What is the *main* problem with this claim?
Hint

The claim is just too spicy.

The earliest printed version of the nursery rhyme dates from 1744.

There is no evidence to support it.

Some say that the Mary refers to Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1963, Ms. Ash started her own direct sales company, selling beauty products. Named by Fortune magazine as one of "the 100 best companies to work for in America," what is the name of the company that Ms. Ash started? Hint

Mary Kay

Mary Amway

Mary Avon

Mary May

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Question 3 of 10

3. This lady suffered headaches and depression for most of her life. She was the 17th First Lady of the United States. What was her maiden name? Hint

Mary Lucy Hayes

Mary Sarah Taylor

Mary Eliza McCardle

Mary Ann Todd

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Question 4 of 10

4. This contrary Mary was a schoolteacher convicted of raping a 13 year old student. Claiming he was the "love of her life," she not only defied court "no contact" orders, she had two of his children while she was incarcerated. She is known as? Hint

Mary K. Letourneau

Mary K. Contra

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Lincoln

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Question 5 of 10

5. She began her career writing music for musicals such as "Once Upon A Mattress." Later, she wrote children's books such as "Freaky Friday" which has been adapted into several films. Who is she? Hint

Mary Soussa

Mary Hammerstein

Mary Rodgers

Mary J. Blige

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Question 6 of 10

6. A renowned singer and Broadway actress, she is best known for playing "Peter Pan." She is also the mother of actor Larry Hagman, and her name is? Hint

Mary Murphy

Mary Martin

Mary Mason

Mary Manson

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the first female spin-offs of a comic book superhero, Mary Batson is the twin sister of Billy Batson. Shazam, who is this girl? Hint

Mary Kent

Mary Lantern

Mary Wayne

Mary Marvel

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Question 8 of 10

8. Though quite a prolific author, this Mary is best known for her creation of a monster. Though initially the "other" woman, she eventually married Percy after the suicide of his first wife. And this contrary Mary's name was? Hint

Mary Byron

Mary Bishop

Mary Keats

Mary Shelley

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Question 9 of 10

9. This woman, born in New Hampshire, and credited with the ability to heal instantly, was the founder of Christian Science. What is her name? Hint

Mary Eddy Baker

Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Ann Christian

Mary Lynne Foster

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell are the duo responsible for broadening the fan base of contemporary gospel music. They are known as? Hint

The Honeycombs

Mother of God

Mary Mary

Marry Christian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: There is no evidence to support it.

The key problem is the failure to give any evidence. The sites in question simply assert that the rhyme refers to Mary I. Clearly, the rhyme cannot be 'really' about both Mary I and Mary, Queen of Scots.

Answer: Mary Kay

Mary Kay Ash grew up in Hot Wells, Texas, where she learned the "can do" attitude that lead to her success. She is an inspiration to millions of women worldwide.

3. This lady suffered headaches and depression for most of her life. She was the 17th First Lady of the United States. What was her maiden name?

Answer: Mary Ann Todd

Though married to the 16th President, Mary Todd Lincoln was actually the 17th First Lady. President John Tyler's wife Letita died while he was in office, and he then married Julia Gardiner, thus he had two First Ladies.

Answer: Mary K. Letourneau

After her release from prison, Mary K. Letourneau married her ex-student, Vili Fualaau, who was then over 21, and they settled down to raise their two children but she is required to register as a Level 2 sex offender.

5. She began her career writing music for musicals such as "Once Upon A Mattress." Later, she wrote children's books such as "Freaky Friday" which has been adapted into several films. Who is she?

Answer: Mary Rodgers

Daughter of composer Richard Rodgers, Mary majored in music at Wellesley College. In addition to writing music and children's books, Mary spent several years as chairman of the Julliard School.

6. A renowned singer and Broadway actress, she is best known for playing "Peter Pan." She is also the mother of actor Larry Hagman, and her name is?

Answer: Mary Martin

Mary Martin has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for recording and one for radio.

7. One of the first female spin-offs of a comic book superhero, Mary Batson is the twin sister of Billy Batson. Shazam, who is this girl?

Answer: Mary Marvel

Yes, Captain Marvel had a twin sister. Mary and Billy were raised seperately. Their parents were killed and Mary was kidnapped. Mary's first appearance was in "Power of Shazam!" where she first meets Billy.

Answer: Mary Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelley was married, and Mary's father disapproved, so in the beginning of their relationship, they would meet in the cemetary at the grave of her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft. It certainly makes one wonder if this is where the beginnings of "Frankenstein" lie.

9. This woman, born in New Hampshire, and credited with the ability to heal instantly, was the founder of Christian Science. What is her name?

Answer: Mary Baker Eddy

Born Mary Morse Baker, she first married George Washington Glover who died of yellow fever 6 months later. Her second husband was philandering dentist, Daniel Patterson, who later deserted her. She married Asa Gilbert Eddy after healing him of a heart condition.

10. Sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell are the duo responsible for broadening the fan base of contemporary gospel music. They are known as?

Answer: Mary Mary

Mary Mary's debut album went platinum. They also have three gold albums. The sisters are married to unrelated men surnamed Campbell.

Source: Author RufusDufus

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