The Ultimate 'Sex and the City' Quiz

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The Ultimate 'Sex and the City' Quiz
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Are you a die-hard 'Sex and the City' fan? Put your knowledge to the test with the ultimate quiz created by Sarah Gleim. From iconic fashion moments to unforgettable friendships, this quiz will challenge your memory of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte.

Travel back in time to the world of Manolos and Cosmopolitans as you answer questions about your favorite ladies New York City character. Whether you binge-watched the series or still quote lines from the show, this quiz is sure to keep you entertained and nostalgic for the iconic TV series.

So grab your girls, pour yourself a cocktail, and get ready to prove your 'Sex and the City' expertise. Don't miss out on this fun and exciting sex and the city quiz that celebrates the timeless appeal of one of the most beloved TV shows of all time. Test your knowledge now and see if you truly are a 'Sex and the City' aficionado!

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"Sex and the City" main characters.
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"Sex and the City" was an HBO series based on a book by:
Janice Kaplan
Candace Bushnell
Jennifer Weiner
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Wrong Answer

"Sex and the City" was based on the book by the same name by Candace Bushnell.

How many seasons was "Sex and the City" on the air?
5
6
7
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Wrong Answer

"Sex and the City" aired for six seasons.

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Which actress had a no-nudity clause in her contract?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Kristin Davis
Cynthia Dixon
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Sarah Jessica Parker was never seen nude on the show, thanks to the no-nudity clause in her contract.

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Belly up to the bar and have a potion...
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What drink made a huge comeback thanks to it being the girls' drink of choice?
Cosmo
martini
cappuccino
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Wrong Answer

The girls' favorite drink was the pink, vodka-sipping Cosmopolitan.

Who played the role of Big's second wife Natasha?
Maria Bello
Bridget Moynahan
Gisele Bündchen
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Wrong Answer

Bridget Moynahan appeared in just seven episodes as Big's second wife Natasha.

Matthew McConaughey had a guest role on "Sex and the City." It was first offered to three actors who turned it down. Who were they?
George Clooney, Warren Beatty and Alec Baldwin
George Clooney, Warren Beatty and Tom Selleck
Warren Beatty, Alec Baldwin and Tom Selleck
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Wrong Answer

Alec Baldwin, George Clooney and Warren Beatty all turned down the role before it was offered to Matthew McConaughey.

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Where does Trey propose to Charlotte?
at home
at Per Se
in front of Tiffany
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Wrong Answer

Trey proposes to Charlotte in front of Tiffany. However, it was a fake Tiffany window because Tiffany & Co. wouldn't allow the real store to be filmed.

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True or false? Victoria Beckham was offered a cameo role in the first "Sex and the City" movie.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

She had to turn it down because of scheduling conflicts with Spice Girls tour rehearsals.

In the first season, Miranda is dating 27-year-old Skipper Johnston. What does he do for a living?
web developer
lawyer
doorman
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Wrong Answer

Skipper is a slightly clueless website developer.

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What name does Charlotte have picked out for her future daughter?
Lily
Rose
Shayla
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Wrong Answer

Although she ends up naming her two daughters Lily and Rose, she has the name Shayla picked out and even embroidered on a pillow.

What newspaper does Carrie Bradshaw write her "Sex and the City" columns for?
The York Post
The New York Star
The New York Observer
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Wrong Answer

Carrie's "Sex and the City" column runs in The New York Star.

Miranda's eventual husband Steve Brady survived what type of cancer?
lung
testicular
prostate
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Wrong Answer

Steve survived testicular cancer.

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Miranda Hobbes and Steve have a son. What is his name?
King
Jack
Brady
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Wrong Answer

Their son is named Brady.

Is a day of shopping with the girls your idea of heaven or hell?
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True or false? None of the girls wear the same outfit twice.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

Carrie's Dior newspaper print dress shows up on two separate occasions.

True or false? Charlotte converts to Judaism to marry her true love, divorce attorney Harry Goldenblatt.
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True or false? Charlotte converts to Judaism to marry her true love, divorce attorney Harry Goldenblatt.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

The two marry after Charlotte converts to Judaism, and they adopt a girl from China.

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Carrie Bradshaw has a relationship with Steve's best friend and partner at his bar. Who is it?
Aidan
Alex
Art
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Wrong Answer

Carrie and Aidan are together until she runs into Big, and they begin an affair, again.

Who is Carrie's best friend outside of Miranda Hobbies, Samantha Jones and Charlotte?
Stanford Blatch
Anthony Marantino
Smith Jerrod
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Wrong Answer

Stanford Blatch is Carrie's well-dressed and classy gay best friend.

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True or false? Big's true name was not revealed in the TV series until the series finale.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

True. We finally learn his first name is John in the last episode of the TV show.

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What is Big's full name?
John James Preston
John Preston Johnson
John Peter James
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Wrong Answer

Big's full name, John James Preston, is finally told in "Sex and the City: The Movie."

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True or false? Samantha Jones is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the last season.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

She's diagnosed with breast cancer and ends up losing her hair to chemotherapy.

In the two-part series finale, who does Carrie run away with to Paris?
Big
Samantha
Aleksandr Petrovsky
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Wrong Answer

Carrie moves to Paris with her boyfriend, Russian artist Aleksandr Petrovsky.

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Samantha ends up "falling" for a hot, younger man. What was his name?
James
Richard
Jerry
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Wrong Answer

Samantha falls for Jerry, a 20-something model/actor. She helps jumpstart his career, changes his name to Smith, and he becomes one of hottest celebrities around.

Who plays the role of Carrie's suitor Aleksandr Petrovsky?
Willem Dafoe
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Liam Neeson
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Wrong Answer

Famed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov guest starred as Aleksandr Petrovsky in the two-part series finale.

How many Emmys was "Sex and the City" nominated for?
45
50
55
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Wrong Answer

"Sex and the City" was nominated for 55 Emmys while on the air.

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In the "Sex and the City" movie, which of Carrie's girlfriends tells Big -- "you two are crazy to get married. Marriage ruins everything" -- on the night before their wedding?
Miranda
Charlotte
Samantha
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Wrong Answer

It's Miranda. After running into Steve, whom she's separated from, she blurts out to Big that he and Carrie are crazy to get married.

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True or false? "Sex and the City" was the first cable series to win an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

True!

In the "Sex and the City" movie, when does Miranda finally tell Carrie about her conversation with Big about marriage?
Valentine's Day
on the honeymoon
the next day
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Wrong Answer

Miranda admits to Carrie about her conversation with Big when the two women are dining together on Valentine's Day.

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True or false? "Sex and the City" was the first cable series to win a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Comedy.
TRUE
FALSE
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Wrong Answer

True. The show won in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

What does Big end up proposing to Carrie with at the end of the "Sex and the City" movie?
a Tiffany diamond ring
a pair of peacock blue Manolo Blahnik satin heels
an H.Stern love keychain
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Wrong Answer

Big proposes to Carrie with a pair of peacock blue Manolo Blahnik satin heels.

Actor Christopher Walken speaks onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
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How many award nominations did "Sex and the City" receive during its time on air?
129
145
163
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"Sex and the City" was nominated for a total of 163 different awards, including a slew of Emmys, Golden Globes and SAG awards.

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