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Name the Source of that Offensive Remark, volume II (a quiz)

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Who said, “It was so cold I almost got married.”





Who wrote, “Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after you cease to struggle.”





On which site, will you find the following, “Marriage is for life, if your pet is your wife.”





Name the Socialite who said, “Women were born to be taken care of by men...There are many, many unfortunate cases where there isn’t a man, and I feel a great compassion for those who do not have a man in their lives.”





In which periodical was written, "The news that 51 percent of all women live without a spouse might be enough to make you invest in cat futures."





Who composed the following song:

And when they played "Here Comes the Bride"

Four old maids sat down and cried

Someone hollered "There's a man outside"

And broke up the old maid's ball 





Who wrote: “Women...have but small and narrow chests, and broad hips, to the end that they should remain at home, sit still, keep house, and bear and bring up children.”





From which book is the following: “The single woman, far from being a creature to be pitied and patronized, is emerging as the newest glamour girl of our times.''





Which woman said: “Many a housewife staring at the back of her husband's newspaper, or listening to his breathing in bed is lonelier than any spinster in a rented room.”





Who wrote, “Independence in happiness.”






Discussion

7 comments for “Name the Source of that Offensive Remark, volume II (a quiz)”

  1. Mary Davies says:

    So is that Germaine Greer in the photo? Whoever it is looks wonderful.

  2. Corbin Smith says:

    So I scored 8 of 10! Whoo Ha! And what’s this about “….your performance have [sic] been rated….” – and on Strunk and White’s 50th birthday, no less!

  3. wendy says:

    The quiz designer must have been outsourced.

  4. Onely says:

    Hm I did the quiz but I didn’t find my results. I think I’m happy I didn’t see the results, because I’m pretty sure I failed. . .

    Fun quiz to fail, though!
    = )
    Christina

  5. That was FUN! I failed too 5/10. I think that is definitely below average.

  6. Matty Sterenchock says:

    Much better than any Facebook quiz!

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