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Alessandra Mussolini Trivia Quiz

Alessandra Mussolini is one of Italy's best known female politicians and a member of the European Parliament. Here are some questions about her life and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by queenofsheba. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
queenofsheba

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,755

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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273

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Question 1 of 10

1. What's the relationship between Alessandra and Benito Mussolini? Hint

She's his granddaughter

She's his niece

She's his daughter

They're not related at all

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which famous Italian actress is Alessandra Mussolini's aunt? Hint

Claudia Cardinale

Ornella Muti

Gina Lollobrigida

Sophia Loren

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Alessandra Mussolini's profession before she went into politics? Hint

Singer

Actress

Lawyer

Plumber

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which city was Alessandra Mussolini born? Hint

Naples

Rome

Venice

Bologna

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the political party founded by Alessandra Mussolini in 2003? Hint

Lega Nord

Alleanza Nazionale

Azione Sociale

Forza Italia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alessandra Mussolini went on a hunger strike in 2005.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why does Alessandra Mussolini dislike Vladimir Luxuria, a member of the Italian parliament? Hint

He called her a fascist

He took the initiative for a naturalization law

He published an offensive book about her

He is transgender

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Question 8 of 10

8. What's the name of Alessandra Mussolini's eldest child? Hint

Clara Petacci

Coco Bandito

Romano Mussolini

Caterina Floriani

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Question 9 of 10

9. What party, led by Gianfranco Fini, did Alessandra Mussolini leave in 2003? Hint

Alleanza Nazionale

Lega Nord

Azione Sociale

Forza Italia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Alessandra Mussolini was in favour of Italian troops being sent to Iraq.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What's the relationship between Alessandra and Benito Mussolini?

Answer: She's his granddaughter

She's the daughter of Anna Maria Scicolone and Romano Mussolini. Romano was Benito's third son. Romano was a jazz pianist, he died on Febraury 3, 2006.

2. Which famous Italian actress is Alessandra Mussolini's aunt?

Answer: Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren's real name is Sofia Villani Scicolone. Anna Maria Scicolone is Alessandra's mother and Sophia's sister. The Playboy of 1983 said she had "the boldness of grandfather Benito and the sex appeal of aunt Sophia Loren". In 2006 she protested when Sophia Loren was not invited for the film festival at Venice.

3. What was Alessandra Mussolini's profession before she went into politics?

Answer: Actress

She was an actress and a nude model. Two of her films are "Una Giornata Particolare" and "Qualcosa di Biondo". In "The Assisi Underground" (1985) she played an anti-fascist nun.

4. In which city was Alessandra Mussolini born?

Answer: Rome

She was born on December 30, 1962. The first time she was elected to the Italian parliament was in 1992. In 2006 she was a candidate for mayor of Rome.

5. What is the name of the political party founded by Alessandra Mussolini in 2003?

Answer: Azione Sociale

Originally it was called Libert� di Azione, but soon it was renamed Azione Sociale. In the elections for the European Parliament in 2004 it was a part of the so-called Alternativa Sociale. They obtained 1.2% of the votes, enough for her to become a MEP.

6. Alessandra Mussolini went on a hunger strike in 2005.

Answer: True

During her hunger strike she drank only cappuccino with sugar. The reason she went on strike was the exclusion of her party from the regional elections for presenting a fraudulent signature list. Later, the decision was annulled by the Council of State, and she could stand for elections.

7. Why does Alessandra Mussolini dislike Vladimir Luxuria, a member of the Italian parliament?

Answer: He is transgender

In 2006 Vladimir Luxuria became the first transgender parliament member in Europe. Alessandra Mussolini said then: "Meglio fascista che frocio" (better a fascist than a faggot).

8. What's the name of Alessandra Mussolini's eldest child?

Answer: Caterina Floriani

She married Mauro Floriani in 1989. The names of their other two children are Clarissa and Romano. Clara Petacci was Benito Mussolini's mistress, who was executed together with him on April 28, 1945.

9. What party, led by Gianfranco Fini, did Alessandra Mussolini leave in 2003?

Answer: Alleanza Nazionale

Gianfranco Fini made anti-fascist and pro-American statements during his visit to Israel in 2003. She left the party because of this and founded Libert� di Azione, later renamed Azione Sociale.

10. Alessandra Mussolini was in favour of Italian troops being sent to Iraq.

Answer: False

In a 2005 interview with Antonella Ricardi she said: "I have always expressed my feelings against wars, also against the Italian mission in Iraq."

Source: Author queenofsheba

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