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What famous female scientist discovered radiation?
Marie Curie
What famous author just wrote her 185th book? Hint: "Steel" yourself for the answer.
Danielle Steel
She recently won Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards for her portrayal of Judy Garland. What is the actress' name?
Renee Zellweger
This singer celebrated her birthday in style, by performing at this year's Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
Shakira
She was the spouse of the creator of the "New Deal," and she brought women to the White House. What is her name?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Who is the first female black billionaire?
Oprah Winfrey
For Movie Madness, we are playing Pride and Prejudice. Who is the author, of the original book?
Jane Austen
She was the first woman of Asian descent to win an award for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, for the movie The Farewell. Who is it?
Awkwafina
Haley Williams is famous for fronting this band that started in the early 2000s. Hits include "Misery Business," "Ain't It Fun," and "Pressure."
Paramore
Before Gwen Stefani started her solo career and became a judge on The Voice, what band did she front?
No Doubt
What famous sportswoman, who was openly gay beat Bobby Briggs in a male vs. female tennis match?
Billie Jean King
Both a poet and a writer, she famously wrote The Bell Jar and Ariel.
Sylvia Plath
Which TV producer is famous for shows on ABC, like Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice?
Shonda Rhimes
She recently released a Netflix documentary called Ms. Americana, which details the making of her newest album as well as other behind-the-scenes footage. Who is this?
Taylor Swift
At the library, we are celebrating Women's History Month with the slogan A Century of Courage . What major event, are we celebrating a 100 years of?
Women's Right to Vote
What young activist was attacked by the Taliban at 15, won the Nobel Peace prize at 17 and spoke about women's educational rights?
Malala Yousafzai
A famous thriller writer, she wrote 51 books during her career. Her latest book was called Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry, and other notable titles include Where are the Children? and A Stranger is Watching. She recently passed away in January.
Mary Higgins Clark
Who is the only woman who has ever won an Oscar for Best Director?
Kathryn Bigelow
At the Grammys 2020, she became the youngest person to ever win Album of the Year, and the first woman to win all 4 top awards (Album, Record, Song, New Artist). What is her name?
Which female Impressionist painter was the only American women to gain acclaim for her paintings of women and children?
Mary Cassatt
What year was the 19th Amendment ratified? This amendment gave women the right to vote.
1920
What Peruvian writer wrote "House of the Spirits"?
Isabel Allende
Octavia Spencer is starring as Madame C.J. Walker, in the new Netflix series "Self Made: Inspired By The Life of Madam C.J. Walker." Walker was known as the first female self-made millionaire in the US. What did Walker sell, to create her empire?
Hair products
In the early 1990s, an underground feminist punk scene erupted out of Washington, and produced bands like Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and Bratmobile. What was the name of the movement?
Riot Grrrl
Women typically spend what amount per year on beauty products according to a 2017 NY Post article? (correct answers +/- 100 will be considered correct)
$3,756