Marilyn Monroe is one of the 20th century's most iconic historical and cultural figures. She might have lived only a tragically short 36 years in this world but she turned a lot of heads and made plenty of headlines during that time.
Monroe lived through some truly historical events and interacted with many influential figures. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge not just on Monroe herself but also the broader general trivia related to the time period she lived in and world events going on at that time. All of the questions contained within this quiz are in some way related to Marilyn Monroe.
If you know your history and general knowledge, then you will probably do quite well on this quiz. There is only one way to find out for sure. Go ahead and take this quiz, answer the questions within, and we will see how well you score.
9 in 10 People Canโt Pass This General Knowledge Quiz (feat. ๐ Marilyn Monroe). Can You? Questions
Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles in 1926. The first-ever Academy Awards would take place in Hollywood 3 years later in 1929. What film became the first to win the award for Best Picture?
7th Heaven
Wings
The Circus
The Racket
Marilyn Monroe's films grossed $200 million, the equivalent of $2 billion in today's currency. As of 2021, what actor with a starring role in his films have earned the most money of all time?
Tom Hanks
Samuel L. Jackson
Scarlett Johansson
Robert Downey Jr.
When she was just a teenager, Marilyn Monroe worked in a factory during World War II. The image shown here became a cultural representation of the women who worked during the war. What is the name of the woman in this iconic image?
Rosie the Riveter
Mae the Marvellous
Dottie the Doer
Doris the Woman with Biceps
Marilyn Monroe was the centerfold model in the first edition of Playboy. What famous businessperson created the magazine?
Hugh Hefner
Jerry Falwell
Larry Flynt
Elon Musk
Marilyn Monroe is believed to be one of the first Hollywood stars to study method acting during the 1950s. She studied under someone considered the father of method acting. What is this person's name?
James Dean
Lee Strasberg
John Wayne
Marlon Brando
Marilyn Monroe's second husband was baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio. What team did DiMaggio spend his entire professional career playing for?
New York Yankees
Los Angeles/Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
This image of Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate became an iconic image of her career. What movie is it from?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
The Seven Year Itch
How to Marry a Millionaire
There's No Business Like Show Business
Marilyn Monroe died of a barbiturate overdose in 1962. 7 years later, what other actress also died from a barbiturate overdose?
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
Judy Garland
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe was 36 years old when she died. What celebrity listed below also died at 36 years of age?
Lisa โLeft Eyeโ Lopes
Anna Nicole Smith
Kurt Cobain
Princess Diana
What famous politician was arrested the day after Monroe's death on August 5th, 1962, and would spend the next 27 years in prison?
Aung San Suu Kyi
Michelle Bachelet
Nelson Mandela
Vรกclav Havel
What was Marilyn Monroe's name at birth?
Audrey Kathleen Ruston
Marilyn Monroe
Frances Ethel Gumm
Norma Jeane Mortenson
What famous play was written by Marilyn Monroe's 3rd husband, Arthur Miller?
A Streetcar Named Desire
Death of a Salesman
The Importance of Being Earnest
Angels in America
Marilyn Monroe spent time with 11 foster families growing up. What celebrities listed below also grew up with adoptive parents?
Faith Hill
Frances McDormand
All of them
John Lennon
Jamie Foxx
Steve Jobs
For what perceived offense did the FBI open a file on Monroe in the years before her death?
Drug offences
Corruption of youth
Ties to communism
Money laundering
Marilyn Monroe is buried in the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary. Which of these celebrities listed below is also buried there?