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Paul Verhoeven: The Man and His Movies

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Introduction:
"This quiz will concern Paul Verhoeven, the filmaker responsible for such hits as "Robocop", "Total Recall", "Basic Instinct", and "Starship Troopers"."


1. In what country was Paul Verhoeven born?
    The Netherlands
    Sweden
    Germany
    Belgium


2. What college did Verhoeven attend?
    University of Leiden
    University Van Amsterdam
    Vrije University
    Webster University


3. After college, Verhoeven made films for the military.
    True
    False


4. What was the name of Verhoeven's television series which catapulted him into national fame?
    "Twee Machtige Avonturen"
    "De Vijand Te Slim Af"
    "Het Verraad Van Oldenstein"
    "Floris"


5. What was Verhoeven's first Dutch feature film?
    "Turks Fruit"
    "Soldaat Van Oranje"
    "Keetje Tippel"
    "Wat Zien Ik?"


6. What was his first American-financed film?
    "Spetters"
    "The Fourth Man"
    "Flesh and Blood"
    "Robocop"


7. In the theatical trailers for Verhoeven's 1987 film "Robocop", music taken from what film was featured in the background?
    "E.T. The Extraterrestrial"
    "Blade Runner"
    "The Terminator"
    "Aliens"


8. Verhoeven made cameo appearances in "Robocop".
    True
    False


9. Verhoeven's 1990 blockbuster "Total Recall" was based upon a short story by whom?
    Harlan Ellison
    Philip K. Dick
    Robert Heinlein
    Ray Bradbury


10. Verhoeven's 1992 worldwide smash "Basic Instinct", starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, was widely compared to which classic film?
    Sunset Boulevard
    Casablanca
    Vertigo
    Chinatown


11. Verhoeven became the first director to personally accept a "Razzie" Award following the critical lambasting of which of his films?
    Answer: (One Word. I Started in General Hospital as a Reporter and ended up as a......)


12. While filming "Starship Troopers" (1997), what did Verhoeven do on a dare from star Dina Meyers?
    Had Clancy Brown and Michael Ironside say lines from the "Highlander" films
    Directed the shower scene in the nude
    Towel-whipped Casper Van Dien during the shower scene
    Poured a jar of real bugs on Denise Richards


13. More ammunition was used in "Starship Troopers" than in any film that had been made before it.
    True
    False


14. After the filming of the 2000 film "Hollow Man", what was done with the anatomically correct 3D computer model of Kevin Bacon's body?
    It was used in other films, including "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines"
    It was donated to scientific researchers
    It was destroyed
    It was put on display in a shopping mall


15. Obviously, Verhoeven is now a well-known and respected filmmaker around the world. What fellow director, though, initially suggested that the "Mad Dutchman" come to the United States to make movies?
    Stanley Kubrick
    James Cameron
    Wes Craven
    Steven Spielberg


16. Throughout his Hollywood career, Verhoeven has worked with only one cinematographer.
    True
    False


17. Which of Verhoeven's films had the highest adjusted box-office gross?
    "Starship Troopers"
    "Total Recall"
    "Basic Instinct"
    "Robocop"


18. Which of Verhoeven's films had the most successful opening?
    "Hollow Man"
    "Total Recall"
    "Starship Troopers"
    "Basic Instinct"


19. Verhoeven has often said that he is eager to work with Sharon Stone again on a "Basic Instinct" sequel.
    True
    False


20. In March 2004, Paul Verhoeven publicly stated that he will never make another Dutch film.
    True
    False


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