What Do You Know About Ava Gardner?

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Ava Lavinia Gardner was born in the year ....
- 1922
- 1940
- 1910
- 1900

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Ava Lavinia Gardner was born in December 24, 1922 and she died January 25, 1990. She was an American actress and singer. She was signed to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1941, and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew attention with her performance in The Killers in the year 1946.

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2.

She died what year?
- 1990
- 1998
- 2003
- 2010
Correct Answer

A. 1990
3.

She was popularly known as a singer and an ....
- Magician
- Actress
- Model
- Doctor
Correct Answer

A. Actress

Explanation

The given question states that the person in question was popularly known as a singer and an "actress." This suggests that the person had a reputation and recognition in the entertainment industry for her singing abilities as well as her acting skills. Therefore, "actress" is the correct answer as it aligns with the information provided in the question.

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4.

She was signed to a contract with .... in 1941
- Universal Record
- Interscope Record
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Sony Music
Correct Answer

A. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Explanation

The correct answer is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer because it was a major film studio during the 1940s and had a record label under its umbrella. It is likely that the person in question was signed to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's record label in 1941.

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5.

She was offered a standard contract by MGM, and left school for Hollywood in what year?
- 1976
- 1986
- 1973
- 1941
Correct Answer

A. 1941

Explanation

In 1941, she was offered a standard contract by MGM, which led her to leave school and pursue a career in Hollywood.

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6.

She portrayed a duchess, a baroness, and other ladies of royal lineage in her films of the ....
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1970s
- 1980s
Correct Answer

A. 1950s

Explanation

In her films of the 1950s, the actress portrayed various noble and aristocratic characters such as a duchess, a baroness, and other ladies of royal lineage. This suggests that during this specific decade, the actress had multiple roles that required her to play characters from high social classes or royal backgrounds.

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7.

Soon after Gardner arrived in Los Angeles, she met fellow MGM contract player Mickey Rooney; they married in the year ....
- 1942
- 1959
- 1950
- 1975
Correct Answer

A. 1942

Explanation

Gardner arrived in Los Angeles and met fellow MGM contract player Mickey Rooney, and they got married in 1942.

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8.

Largely due to Rooney's serial adultery, Gardner divorced him in ....
- 1959
- 1974
- 1987
- 1943
Correct Answer

A. 1943

Explanation

The correct answer is 1943. This suggests that Gardner divorced Rooney in 1943 primarily because of his repeated infidelity.

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9.

Gardner's third, and last, marriage was to singer and actor called ....
- John Legend
- Frank Sinatra
- Lana Turner
- Paul McCartney
Correct Answer

A. Frank Sinatra

Explanation

Gardner's third and last marriage was to Frank Sinatra.

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10.

Gardner divorced Sinatra in ....
- 1950
- 1969
- 1954
- 1957
Correct Answer

A. 1957

Explanation

The question states that Gardner divorced Sinatra, and the correct answer is 1957. This implies that Gardner and Sinatra were married at some point, and they ended their marriage in 1957.

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