movie Trivia Quiz # 9
This is Movie Quiz # 9; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Movie Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Movie Trivia Quiz.Movie Trivia Question 1
'Blast From The Past' Trivia Quiz - What drink did Eve make for Adam at her house?
The correct answer is 'champagne cocktail'
Adam seemed to enjoy it.
Movie Trivia Question 2
"Sideways": Days of Wine and Broken Noses - What saint is honored in the name of the hospital that Miles takes Jack to, after Stephanie breaks his nose for lying to her?
The correct answer is 'Santa Ynez'
The name "Santa Ynez" is clearly visible as Miles and Jack walk out of the hospital. Jack is claiming that the only reason he won't sue Stephanie for attacking him is to protect his fiancee. Miles doesn't buy this, and neither do we. Santa Ynez is a real hospital in Solvang, California.
Movie Trivia Question 3
Are You a Goodfella? - What was Morrie's wife's name?
The correct answer is 'Belle'
Great scene when Henry pretends he's willing to go look for Morrie in order to calm down a hysteric Belle, knowing full well Morrie just got whacked. Ba da BING!
Movie Trivia Question 4
Oscars by Numbers - When 'Schindler's List' was voted Best Picture in 1993, how many years had it been since a black and white movie had last won this award?
The correct answer is '33'
Until 1993, 'The Apartment' (1960) had held the distinction of being the last black and white winner of the award for Best Picture. Although 'Schindler's List' won 7 awards, including Best Director and Best Picture, it failed to win any of the acting awards.
Movie Trivia Question 5
The Island - Ewan McGregor played two characters in the movie. What were their names?
The correct answer is 'Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln'
Lincoln Six Echo was Tom Lincoln's clone. There were many scenes with both characters interacting with each other. The character Tom Lincoln was from Scotland, so Ewan was able to speak with his natural accent, unlike the character Lincoln Six Echo, who had an American accent.
Movie Trivia Question 6
10 Things I Hate About The Shrew - What is Patrick's last name in the movie?
The correct answer is 'Verona'
In the play, Pertruchio is from Verona.
Movie Trivia Question 7
A Woman Of Entitlement - What was the name of the 1981 film in which Francois Truffaut directed Gerard Depardieu and Fanny Ardent?
The correct answer is ''The Woman Next Door''
This film was about two neighbors who revived an old relationship, although they were both married.
Movie Trivia Question 8
Apollo 13 - What is the name of the astronaut who was pulled from the Apollo 13 prime crew two days before lift-off?
The correct answer is 'Ken Mattingly'
Don't worry, he eventually did get to fly, on Apollo 16!
Movie Trivia Question 9
The Distinguished Gentleman - What is the name of the leader of the Silverfoxes, the organisation on whose ticket Eddie Murphy is elected?
The correct answer is 'Hattie Rifkin'
Hattie Rifkin is the pull-no-punches leader of the Silverfoxes, a small-time political party comprised mostly of Miami retirees. With her support, Thomas runs for Congress on their ticket but, once he starts living the good life of an elected official, he forgets about those who helped get him there, including Hattie.
Movie Trivia Question 10
"The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956) - The name of the son is George.
The correct answer is 'False'
The name of the son is Hank. I'm sure it was easy for Jimmy Stewart to remember considering that his best friend was Henry Fonda, whose nickname was Hank.