Famous Burlesque Performers

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Which burlesque performer was known as the "Queen of Burlesque"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Who was the first African-American burlesque performer to achieve mainstream success?

  1. Josephine Baker

  2. Florence Mills

  3. Ethel Waters

  4. Lena Horne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Josephine Baker was a French-American dancer, singer, and actress who was known for her risqué performances and her outspoken activism against racism.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "bumps and grinds"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mae West was a burlesque performer, actress, and screenwriter who was known for her bawdy humor and her voluptuous figure.

Who was the first burlesque performer to appear on the cover of Life magazine?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Rand was a burlesque performer and dancer who was known for her fan dance.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "peep shows"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Who was the first burlesque performer to win a Tony Award?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "striptease"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dita Von Teese is a burlesque performer, model, and actress who is known for her elaborate costumes and her striptease performances.

Who was the first burlesque performer to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dita Von Teese is a burlesque performer, model, and actress who is known for her elaborate costumes and her striptease performances.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "living statues"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Rand was a burlesque performer and dancer who was known for her fan dance.

Who was the first burlesque performer to have her own television show?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "bump and grind"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mae West was a burlesque performer, actress, and screenwriter who was known for her bawdy humor and her voluptuous figure.

Who was the first burlesque performer to appear on the cover of Time magazine?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "fan dance"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Rand was a burlesque performer and dancer who was known for her fan dance.

Who was the first burlesque performer to have her own radio show?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque performer, actress, and writer who was known for her elaborate costumes and witty banter.

Which burlesque performer was known for her "snake dance"?

  1. Sally Rand

  2. Gypsy Rose Lee

  3. Mae West

  4. Dita Von Teese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sally Rand was a burlesque performer and dancer who was known for her fan dance.

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