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Quiz about American Horror Story Characters

"American Horror Story": Characters Quiz

One of the things we love about this show is the recurring actors and characters that return each season. It is interesting to see what type of role they will play next. This quiz focuses on these.

A multiple-choice quiz by amyf2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
amyf2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,546

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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251

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Question 1 of 10

1. Cordelia Goode is a character who originated in the season, "Coven". She also appears in several seasons that follow. Who plays this dynamic role? Hint

Sarah Paulson

Kathy Bates

Jessica Lange

Frances Conroy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Season 1 is titled "Murder House". It features a family who move into an infamous house in Los Angeles. Who plays the role of Violet Harmon? Hint

Billie Lourd

Emma Roberts

Taissa Farmiga

Lily Rabe

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the season titled "Hotel", who plays the role of the Countess? Hint

Angela Bassett

Mare Winningham

Sarah Paulson

Lady Gaga

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the season "Cult", we see another recurring actor as the character Beverly Hope. Who played this role? Hint

Leslie Grossman

Adina Porter

Alison Pill

Frances Conroy

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Question 5 of 10

5. The fourth season, entitled "Freak Show", featured the self serving, yet sympathetic character of Elsa Mars. Who played this role? Hint

Kathy Bates

Jessica Lange

Frances Conroy

Lily Rabe

6. The second season of "American Horror Story" titled "Asylum", centered on an institution for the criminally insane. At the heart of the asylum was Dr. Arthur Arden, who was known for his sinister medical practices. Who played this role? Hint

Zachary Quinto

Denis O'Hare

James Cromwell

Eric Close

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Question 7 of 10

7. Season 6 of the series, titled "Roanoke", was based on a reality show with a haunted house motif. Who played the role of the actor portraying Elias Cunningham? Hint

Wes Bentley

Cheyenne Jackson

Denis O'Hare

Dylan McDermott

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Question 8 of 10

8. In season 5, "Hotel", who plays the original owner of the hotel, James P. March? Hint

Matt Bomer

Cheyenne Jackson

Wes Bentley

Evan Peters

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Question 9 of 10

9. In season 7 titled "Cult", who played the role of Winter Anderson? Hint

Emma Roberts

Leslie Grossman

Alison Pill

Billie Lourd

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Question 10 of 10

10. In season 4, "Freak Show", there was a character named Desiree Dupree who was known for her particular physical characteristics. Who played Desiree? Hint

Kathy Bates

Frances Conroy

Angela Bassett

Sarah Paulson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Cordelia Goode is a character who originated in the season, "Coven". She also appears in several seasons that follow. Who plays this dynamic role?

Answer: Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson is one of the original cast of the series. She began in season 1 as medium Billie Dean Howard. She reprises this role again in future seasons as well. She is the recipient of several Critic's Choice awards.

2. Season 1 is titled "Murder House". It features a family who move into an infamous house in Los Angeles. Who plays the role of Violet Harmon?

Answer: Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga is the sister of actress Vera Farmiga. Vera Farmiga has played in her fair share of horror movies. Of the most noted are "The Conjuring" and "Orphan".

3. In the season titled "Hotel", who plays the role of the Countess?

Answer: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga can also be seen portraying the Witch in "Roanoke". She won a Golden Globe award for her performance as the Countess on "American Horror Story".

4. In the season "Cult", we see another recurring actor as the character Beverly Hope. Who played this role?

Answer: Adina Porter

"Cult" was especially eerie. It's parallels with current events and modern society were unsettling and thought-provoking.

5. The fourth season, entitled "Freak Show", featured the self serving, yet sympathetic character of Elsa Mars. Who played this role?

Answer: Jessica Lange

"Freak Show' features some of the more impressive special effects, as well as the intricate and difficult make up and costuming.

Answer: James Cromwell

James Cromwell has been nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy awards and Screen Actors Guild awards. The role of Dr. Arden was his first win for an Emmy award.

7. Season 6 of the series, titled "Roanoke", was based on a reality show with a haunted house motif. Who played the role of the actor portraying Elias Cunningham?

Answer: Denis O'Hare

This role is based on a reality portrayal of the character. Due to his untimely death, there is no role for the original Elias Cunningham.

8. In season 5, "Hotel", who plays the original owner of the hotel, James P. March?

Answer: Evan Peters

Evan Peters has appeared on and off throughout the beginning of "American Horror Story". He can also be seen in several of the "X-Men" films as well as the horror movie "The Lazarus Effect".

9. In season 7 titled "Cult", who played the role of Winter Anderson?

Answer: Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd began her tour of "American Horror Story" in season 7, and continued on to play in future seasons. She was also known for her role on the horror/comedy series "Scream Queens".

10. In season 4, "Freak Show", there was a character named Desiree Dupree who was known for her particular physical characteristics. Who played Desiree?

Answer: Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett made her debut on the series in season 3, "Coven". She has been a recurring star and has been nominated for several Emmy awards for her roles on the series.

Source: Author amyf2

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