How Much Do You Know About Greta Garbo?

Silver screen icon Greta Garbo is a treasured part of cinema history. Do you think you know all there is to know about Miss Garbo? Take these 12 questions and put your cinema knowledge to the test!
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Which country does Greta Garbo hail from?
Sweden
Germany
France

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Which major studio first developed interest in Garbo?
Warner Brothers
Universal
MGM

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What was the name of Greta Garbo's first US film?
Torrent
Anna Christie
Romance

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True or false: As a child, Garbo was shy, reserved, and performed poorly in school.
True
False

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What was Greta Garbo's first job?
Soap girl at a barber shop
Perfume girl at a department store
Bakery assistant

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True or false: After arriving in Los Angeles, Garbo missed Sweden so much that she intended to leave and go back home.
True
False

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After 1931, how much money did Garbo make per film?
$30,000
$300,000
$100,000

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True or false: Garbo always avoided Hollywood social functions, award ceremonies, and public appearances.
True
False

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What was the name of Garbo's first comedy movie?
Camille
Grand Hotel
Ninotchka

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What year did Garbo make her final film?
1941
1945
1950

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How many times was Garbo nominated for an Academy Award for best actress?
3
4
1

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What year did Greta Garbo pass away?
1999
2000
1998
You are Garbo grand! It's clear that you know and love the work of Greta Garbo. Even though you missed a few questions, we still believe you to be a total Garbo cinema file! With a storied career and personal life, it's no wonder you love this screen icon.

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You are Garbo Great! When it comes to this brazen beauty, you know your stuff. Not only are you familiar with Garbo's silent film work and talking work, but you are also well versed on her personal life. Well done!

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You are a Garbo genius! Greta Garbo is undoubtedly one of the most legendary actresses of all times. With unique beauty and unbridled talent, it's no wonder you know and love this Hollywood icon. You passed our Greta Garbo quiz with flying colors! Well done!

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Right!
1
Which country does Greta Garbo hail from?
Sweden
Germany
France
2
Which major studio first developed interest in Garbo?
Warner Brothers
Universal
MGM
3
What was the name of Greta Garbo's first US film?
Torrent
Anna Christie
Romance
4
True or false: As a child, Garbo was shy, reserved, and performed poorly in school.
True
False
5
What was Greta Garbo's first job?
Soap girl at a barber shop
Perfume girl at a department store
Bakery assistant
6
True or false: After arriving in Los Angeles, Garbo missed Sweden so much that she intended to leave and go back home.
True
False
7
After 1931, how much money did Garbo make per film?
$30,000
$300,000
$100,000
8
True or false: Garbo always avoided Hollywood social functions, award ceremonies, and public appearances.
True
False
9
What was the name of Garbo's first comedy movie?
Camille
Grand Hotel
Ninotchka
10
What year did Garbo make her final film?
1941
1945
1950
11
How many times was Garbo nominated for an Academy Award for best actress?
3
4
1
12
What year did Greta Garbo pass away?
1999
2000
1998