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Women in Media and History

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Attempt a diverse range of questions highlighting the achievements of women in history, global media, politics, and literature. The set covers famous celebrities, historical firsts, influential leaders, and notable authors. This material helps build a strong foundation for the general knowledge sections of various competitive exams.

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Women in Media and History Questions

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first woman to fly on a space shuttle?

  1. Sally Ride

  2. Judith Resnik

  3. Kathryn Sullivan

  4. Svetlana Savitskaya
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Sally Ride was the first woman to fly on a space shuttle, as a mission specialist on the STS-7 mission in 1983.

Multiple choice

In the television series 'Scandal', which powerful fixer, played by Kerry Washington, uses her connections and expertise to manipulate events and protect her clients?

  1. Olivia Pope

  2. Mellie Grant

  3. Cyrus Beene

  4. Fitzgerald Grant
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Olivia Pope, played by Kerry Washington, is a powerful fixer and crisis manager who uses her connections and expertise to manipulate events and protect her clients in 'Scandal'.

Multiple choice

In the television series 'The Good Wife', which ambitious politician, played by Julianna Margulies, faces personal and professional challenges as she navigates the world of politics?

  1. Alicia Florrick

  2. Kalinda Sharma

  3. Will Gardner

  4. Diane Lockhart
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Alicia Florrick, played by Julianna Margulies, is an ambitious politician who faces personal and professional challenges as she navigates the world of politics in 'The Good Wife'.

Multiple choice

In the television series 'Veep', which foul-mouthed and unpredictable Vice President, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, struggles to maintain her position in the White House?

  1. Selina Meyer

  2. Gary Walsh

  3. Amy Brookheimer

  4. Jonah Ryan
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Selina Meyer, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is a foul-mouthed and unpredictable Vice President who struggles to maintain her position in the White House in 'Veep'.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Queen of Woodstock' for her iconic performance at the 1969 festival?

  1. Joan Baez

  2. Grace Slick

  3. Janis Joplin

  4. Melanie Safka
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Joan Baez earned the title 'Queen of Woodstock' for her mesmerizing performance at the 1969 festival, captivating the audience with her soulful renditions of protest songs and traditional folk melodies.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Queen of Reading Festival' for her electrifying performances at the festival over the years?

  1. Florence Welch

  2. Billie Eilish

  3. Lorde

  4. Dua Lipa
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Florence Welch has earned the title 'Queen of Reading Festival' for her energetic and captivating performances, known for her powerful vocals, theatrical stage presence, and connection with the audience.

Multiple choice

Which film is based on the true story of a group of African American women who worked as mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race?

  1. Hidden Figures

  2. The Help

  3. Selma

  4. 12 Years a Slave
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Hidden Figures is a 2016 biographical drama film based on the true story of a group of African American women who worked as mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Multiple choice

In the book "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, what does Starr Carter overcome?

  1. Her fear of speaking out

  2. Her desire for justice

  3. Her need for love and support

  4. Her desire to make a difference
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Starr Carter in the story overcomes her fear of speaking out by testifying against the police officer who killed her friend Khalil, ultimately fighting for justice and making a difference in her community.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity stunned the world with their appearance at the 2015 Met Gala in a custom-made, yellow Guo Pei gown that resembled a massive omelette?

  1. Rihanna

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Kim Kardashian

  4. Katy Perry
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Rihanna's Guo Pei gown, with its vibrant yellow color and intricate embroidery, became an instant sensation, earning her the title of "Omelette Queen" and cementing her status as a fashion icon.

Multiple choice

Which iconic actress wore a stunning, white Givenchy gown to the 1994 Academy Awards, forever etching her name in fashion history?

  1. Audrey Hepburn

  2. Elizabeth Taylor

  3. Grace Kelly

  4. Julia Roberts
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Julia Roberts' Givenchy gown, with its clean lines and elegant simplicity, became an instant classic and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic Oscar dresses of all time.

Multiple choice

Which celebrity wore a custom-made, crystal-embellished Zuhair Murad gown to the 2015 Academy Awards, resembling a glittering mermaid?

  1. Jennifer Lawrence

  2. Lupita Nyong'o

  3. Cate Blanchett

  4. Marion Cotillard
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Lupita Nyong'o's Zuhair Murad gown, with its intricate beading and shimmering crystals, created the illusion of a mermaid emerging from the sea.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the young woman who falls in love with a vampire in "Carmilla"?

  1. Laura

  2. Carmilla

  3. Millarca

  4. Mircalla
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The young woman who falls in love with a vampire in "Carmilla" is Laura.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Golden Girl' of track and field and won three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics?

  1. Wilma Rudolph

  2. Fanny Blankers-Koen

  3. Irena Szewinska

  4. Marita Koch
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Wilma Rudolph, an American sprinter, earned the nickname 'Golden Girl' after winning three gold medals in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and 4x100-meter relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which film won the Best Actress Award at the 2013 São Paulo International Film Festival?

  1. Cate Blanchett

  2. Marion Cotillard

  3. Meryl Streep

  4. Naomi Watts
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Cate Blanchett won the Best Actress Award at the 2013 São Paulo International Film Festival for her performance in the film Blue Jasmine.

Multiple choice

Who was the first recipient of the Pavlova Award?

  1. Margot Fonteyn

  2. Alicia Alonso

  3. Maya Plisetskaya

  4. Suzanne Farrell
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Margot Fonteyn, the iconic British ballerina, was the first recipient of the Pavlova Award in 1991.