A Trivia Quiz On Meryl Streep

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A Trivia Quiz On Meryl Streep - Quiz

Meryl Streep is one of the greatest actresses to have ever lived. One of the most awarded actresses, she has over 20 Oscar nominations. She turned 69 on June 22 2018. Here is a trivia quiz on her. Good luck!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Meryl Streep won the 1982 best actress Oscar for which film?

    • A.

      Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

    • B.

      Gaslight

    • C.

      Sophie's Choice

    • D.

      The Song Of Bernadette

    Correct Answer
    C. Sophie's Choice
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep won the 1982 best actress Oscar for the film "Sophie's Choice."

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  • 2. 

    What year was Meryl Streep born?

    • A.

      1958

    • B.

      1949

    • C.

      1940

    • D.

      1934

    Correct Answer
    B. 1949
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep was born in 1949.

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  • 3. 

    What actress was in both "Sophie's Choice" and "The Bridges of Madison County"?

    • A.

      Meryl Streep

    • B.

      Michelle Pfeiffer

    • C.

      Kate Winslet

    • D.

      Susan Sarandon

    Correct Answer
    A. Meryl Streep
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep is the correct answer because she is the only actress who has appeared in both "Sophie's Choice" and "The Bridges of Madison County." Meryl Streep is known for her versatility and has had a successful career in Hollywood, earning numerous accolades and awards for her performances. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation.

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  • 4. 

    What movie released in the 1990's featured both Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine?

    • A.

      Anna And The King

    • B.

      What Dreams May Come

    • C.

      The Crying Game

    • D.

      Postcards From The Edge

    Correct Answer
    D. Postcards From The Edge
    Explanation
    "Postcards From The Edge" is the correct answer because it is a movie released in the 1990's that features both Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine.

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  • 5. 

    Who is Meryl Streep?

    • A.

      Plays Liam Kincaid On Gene Roddenberry's "Earth: Final Conflict"

    • B.

      Brainy Actress In Films Including "The Bridges Of Madison County"

    • C.

      Plays Ty On "Wasteland" And Walt On "Newsradio"

    • D.

      Booger In "Revenge Of The Nerds" Movies

    Correct Answer
    B. Brainy Actress In Films Including "The Bridges Of Madison County"
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep is known for being a brainy actress in films, including "The Bridges of Madison County". This suggests that she is known for her intelligence and her roles in various movies, particularly for her performance in "The Bridges of Madison County".

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  • 6. 

    What was actress Meryl Streep's given name at birth?

    • A.

      Natalie Kay Hedren

    • B.

      Kathleen Sue Nail

    • C.

      Anna Maria Luisa Italiano

    • D.

      Mary Louise Streep

    Correct Answer
    D. Mary Louise Streep
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mary Louise Streep. This is Meryl Streep's given name at birth.

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  • 7. 

    In which film was Meryl Streep terrorized by Kevin Bacon?

    • A.

      The River Wild

    • B.

      The French Lieutenant's Woman

    • C.

      The Deer Hunter

    • D.

      A Few Good Men

    Correct Answer
    A. The River Wild
    Explanation
    In the film "The River Wild," Meryl Streep's character is terrorized by Kevin Bacon.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these Meryl Streep movies was in theaters the earliest?

    • A.

      Silkwood

    • B.

      The French Lieutenant's Woman

    • C.

      Kramer Vs. Kramer

    • D.

      Sophie's Choice

    Correct Answer
    C. Kramer Vs. Kramer
    Explanation
    Kramer Vs. Kramer was released in theaters in 1979, making it the earliest Meryl Streep movie among the given options.

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  • 9. 

    In 2002, Meryl Streep starred in an HBO adaptation of which play?

    • A.

      Our Town

    • B.

      Doubt

    • C.

      Angels In America

    • D.

      Wit

    Correct Answer
    C. Angels In America
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep starred in an HBO adaptation of the play "Angels In America" in 2002.

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  • 10. 

    Meryl Streep was once engaged to which star of "The Godfather"?

    • A.

      James Caan

    • B.

      John Cazale

    • C.

      Robert Duvall

    • D.

      Al Pacino

    Correct Answer
    B. John Cazale
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep was once engaged to John Cazale, who was a star in "The Godfather".

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  • 11. 

    Meryl Streep holds an MFA in Drama from which Ivy League college?

    • A.

      Harvard University

    • B.

      Cornell University

    • C.

      Columbia University

    • D.

      Yale University

    Correct Answer
    D. Yale University
    Explanation
    Meryl Streep holds an MFA in Drama from Yale University. Ivy League colleges are known for their prestigious programs in the arts, and Yale University is one of the top institutions in the Ivy League. Streep's MFA degree from Yale further solidifies her credentials as a highly trained and accomplished actress.

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