publication date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 (part of Spring 2013)

category: Literature

clue: The genetic bond between these writers has led to critics interpreting Frankenstein as a feminist text.

explanation: Wollstonecraft was a major feminist writer. Her daughter's writing included the horror novel Frankenstein. more…

multiple: This goo was of multiple famous people. Players were required to guess all names for their answers to be correct.

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn

trivia: The source image is two actors in a play, portraying the famous women.

Mothers and Daughters: Some great women had a role model for their success. In honor of Mother's Day, here are ten famous mother-daughter pairs who achieved fame in the same profession. For each goo, you must guess both names to be correct.

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