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Quiz about Housewives Lives Before They Were Desperate

Housewives' Lives, Before They Were Desperate Quiz

This is a quiz on the careers of the four main actresses, before they became the "Desperate Housewives". I give you a fact, you tell me which actress it applies to. Good luck and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaGuy21. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
TriviaGuy21

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,710

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
6997

Last 3 plays: ramses22 (7/15), Guest 96 (8/15), Guest 99 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. She starred on the primetime soap "Melrose Place". Hint

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Eva Longoria

Felicity Huffman

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Question 2 of 15

2. This housewife guest starred on eight episodes of "Frasier" in 2003. Hint

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

Marcia Cross

Eva Longoria

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Question 3 of 15

3. This actress played Lois Lane on "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman". Hint

Felicity Huffman

Teri Hatcher

Eva Longoria

Marcia Cross

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 1986, she starred on "Another World". Hint

Eva Longoria

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

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Question 5 of 15

5. In the drama series "Beverly Hills, 90210", she played Flight Attendant #3. Hint

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

Eva Longoria

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Question 6 of 15

6. She was in the film "Spy Kids". Hint

Marcia Cross

Felicity Huffman

Teri Hatcher

Eva Longoria

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Question 7 of 15

7. On "The Love Boat", she played Amy. Hint

Eva Longoria

Felicity Huffman

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 2001, this actress played Ann Stark on "The West Wing". Hint

Eva Longoria

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

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Question 9 of 15

9. This actress could be seen as Brenda's Look-A-Like on "General Hospital". Hint

Eva Longoria

Felicity Huffman

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

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Question 10 of 15

10. She did a voice for the Disney Channel original animated series, "Kim Possible". Hint

Felicity Huffman

Eva Longoria

Teri Hatcher

Marcia Cross

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Question 11 of 15

11. Dr. Linda Abbott, on the WB drama "Everwood", was played by this actress. Hint

Eva Longoria

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

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Question 12 of 15

12. You can find this actress on "Murphy Brown" in the episode "Fax or Fiction". Hint

Marcia Cross

Eva Longoria

Felicity Huffman

Teri Hatcher

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Question 13 of 15

13. She was the only housewife to guest star on "Ally McBeal". Hint

Marcia Cross

Felicity Huffman

Eva Longoria

Teri Hatcher

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Question 14 of 15

14. From February in 2001 until August of 2003, she was a regular on the daytime soap opera, "The Young and the Restless". Hint

Eva Longoria

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

Felicity Huffman

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Question 15 of 15

15. This actress could be seen in the movie "Raising Helen", just prior to her role on "Desperate Housewives". Hint

Eva Longoria

Felicity Huffman

Marcia Cross

Teri Hatcher

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Nov 17 2024 : ramses22: 7/15
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 96: 8/15
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 99: 7/15
Oct 20 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 12/15
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 206: 11/15
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 1: 7/15
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 31: 11/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. She starred on the primetime soap "Melrose Place".

Answer: Marcia Cross

"Melrose Place" premiered July 8, 1992 and ended May 24, 1999. Marcia's first television job was on the daytime drama, "The Edge of Night".

2. This housewife guest starred on eight episodes of "Frasier" in 2003.

Answer: Felicity Huffman

The eight episodes were "The Harassed", "Trophy Girlfriend", "Fraternal Schwinns", "Farewell Nervosa", "Analyzed Kiss", "A New Position For Roz", "A Man, A Plan And A Gal: Julia" and "No Sex Please, We're Skittish". Some of Felicity's film roles include "Arlington Road" and "Magnolia".

3. This actress played Lois Lane on "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

Answer: Teri Hatcher

"Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" lasted for 88 episodes. She was voted E! Entertainment Television's "Best Dressed Women of 1996".

4. In 1986, she starred on "Another World".

Answer: Marcia Cross

"Another World" first debuted in 1964. Marcia Cross played Tanya. Marcia attended the Juilliard School in New York.

5. In the drama series "Beverly Hills, 90210", she played Flight Attendant #3.

Answer: Eva Longoria

The episode was called "I Will Be Your Father Figure". Eva appeared in the series in the year 2000. Eva was born on March 15, 1975.

6. She was in the film "Spy Kids".

Answer: Teri Hatcher

Teri's character was Ms. Gradenko in the 2001 film. Teri was born in Sunnyvale, California. Teri also hosted "Saturday Night Live".

7. On "The Love Boat", she played Amy.

Answer: Teri Hatcher

Teri played Amy from 1985-1986. Teri has a daughter named Emerson Rose. Teri Hatcher was honored with the 1996 "Spirit of Compassion" award.

8. In 2001, this actress played Ann Stark on "The West Wing".

Answer: Felicity Huffman

The episode was titled "The Leadership Breakfast". Felicity is married to actor, William H. Macy.

9. This actress could be seen as Brenda's Look-A-Like on "General Hospital".

Answer: Eva Longoria

The episodes with Eva guest starring were aired in August of 2000. Eva was born in Corpus Christi, Texas.

10. She did a voice for the Disney Channel original animated series, "Kim Possible".

Answer: Felicity Huffman

Felicity was the character Dr. Director in the episode "Number One". Felicity can also be seen in the 2004 holiday film, "Christmas With The Kranks".

11. Dr. Linda Abbott, on the WB drama "Everwood", was played by this actress.

Answer: Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross was on "Everwood" for its second season. Marcia has two sisters named Susan and Ellen. She also guest starred in "Cheers", where she played the younger sister to Kirstie Alley's character.

12. You can find this actress on "Murphy Brown" in the episode "Fax or Fiction".

Answer: Teri Hatcher

She played Madeline Stillwell in 1990. Teri also starred in the James Bond movie "Tomorrow Never Dies".

13. She was the only housewife to guest star on "Ally McBeal".

Answer: Marcia Cross

Marcia played Myra Robbins in the episode "Girls' Night Out". Marcia was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Marcia has appeared on the comedies "Ally McBeal", "Spin City" and "King of Queens".

14. From February in 2001 until August of 2003, she was a regular on the daytime soap opera, "The Young and the Restless".

Answer: Eva Longoria

Eva's character was Isabella Brana Williams. Eva's middle is Jacqueline.

15. This actress could be seen in the movie "Raising Helen", just prior to her role on "Desperate Housewives".

Answer: Felicity Huffman

Felicity played Lindsay Davis in the 2004 film. Among Felicity's other guest appearances were "The X-Files", "Law and Order" and "Chicago Hope".

Source: Author TriviaGuy21

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