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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 6   best quiz  
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 3   popular trivia quiz  
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel."
Average, 10 Qns, DakotaNorth, Jun 23 08
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 2    
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel."
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 5   great trivia quiz  
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 4   popular trivia quiz  
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 2   popular trivia quiz  
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 1    
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel."
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 1    
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3    
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"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock-n-roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night his car went off a bridge. His body was never found. Now, the mystery of Eddie Wilson is solved...Eddie lives!"
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  Questions on Eddie and The Cruisers    
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This is a simple quiz if you've seen the movie a few times.
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What is the name of the new keyboard player?

From Quiz ""Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3"




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  Take this Eddie and the Cruisers Quiz    
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This is the best movie ever! Test your knowledge on this awesome movie!
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Eddie and The Cruisers Trivia Questions

1. What was written on the banner behind the band when they played the concert for the college?

From Quiz
"Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 5

Answer: Mount Richmond College Presents Rockin' Sounds of The Sixties!

The banner, which was behind the band, and which could be seen as Joe sings, read "Mount Richmond College Presents Rockin' Sounds of The Sixties." During the concert, Joe sees Diane dancing with a student. He gets extremely jealous and gets off stage and grabs Diane; he orders her back to their room. Diane angrily says that he doesn't have to push her around when he's got the band for that. Joe realizes what he did, and immediately apologises to Diane.

2. What is the name of the roller rink that Eddie and Diane go to?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3

Answer: Bobby's Rink

Joe goes to Diane's show (for her paintings), and sees a portrait of himself that Diane painted from memory. He takes it off the easel and goes over to where Diane and her boyfriend are having an argument. Diane's boyfriend says that her show is a disaster and that she only sold two paintings. Joe says that Diane just sold three, and held up the painting he removed from the easel. Diane's boyfriend tells Joe that he can't just rip it down and that if it's damaged, Joe will have to pay for it; he then asked Joe who invited him. Joe tells him that Diane did, and her boyfriend says that was a mistake, and Diane tells her boyfriend that she made two mistakes, one being the show and the other him. Joe takes Diane by the hand and they leave the art gallery, with Joe walking out holding the painting. He asks Diane to help him put it in the car because he didn't want it to get damaged. Joe then asks Diane if she needs a ride home, and Diane says yes. However, instead of taking Diane home, Joe takes her to Bobby's Rink, which is open 7 days a week from 3 PM to 3 AM.

3. When Sal saw Eddie on the beach, he tried to punch him in the face, but Eddie ducked and grabbed him. As Eddie was holding him, what was Sal yelling?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 6

Answer: "You've been dead for 20 years!"

When Sal saw Eddie on the beach, he tried to hit him in the face, but Eddie ducked and grabbed Sal, who was yelling "You've been dead for 20 years!" Eddie told Sal that he has to talk to him. He apologizes to Sal and tells him that he couldn't handle it. The two begin walking on the beach, and Eddie asks Sal for forgiveness, and Sal says, "Come on" and they hug.

4. While Eddie and his co-workers are working on the top floor of the building they're constructing, we hear a radio. What song is being played on the radio?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 2

Answer: Tender Years

As Joe and his co-workers are working on the top floor of the building they're constructing, a radio is in the background playing "Tender Years." Joe stares at the radio, then walks over to it and kicks it off the top of the building. His co-workers look on in astonishment. Then one of Joe's co-workers tells him that he thinks Joe needs a vacation.

5. As the movie begins, we see a handwritten note appear on the screen. The note is written by Eddie Wilson, but what does it say?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 1

Answer: "I want to be remembered for the music or not at all."

The note says: "I want to be remembered for the music or not at all. Eddie Wilson '64" As the message is being shown, the song "On The Darkside" is being played instrumentally.

6. In what year did Maggie say that "On The Dark Side" was the Cruisers' biggest hit?

From Quiz Eddie and the Cruisers

Answer: 1963

Maggie tells us the story about Eddie Wilson and what had happened throughout his career. She also tells us that nobody has found Eddie's body. Hmm, I wonder what that means?

7. "Just because we're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after us!" Who said this?

From Quiz Eddie and The Cruisers

Answer: Doc

Doc reminds Frank of their old joke in front of his house. He then concludes that someone is after their missing record, "A Season In Hell".

8. Frank meets up with Kenny on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, and they discuss Eddie and Wendell. According to the flashback that Kenny had, how did Wendell die?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 3

Answer: Drug overdose

After Frank talked with Maggie at the El Marko Room, Frank decided to go talk to Kenny, who was a blackjack dealer in Atlantic City. Kenny and Frank walk on the boardwalk and discuss Eddie and how Frank was treated by Eddie. The discussion goes onto Wendell, whom Frank always believed died of a heart attack, but Kenny tells Frank the truth...that Wendell died of a drug overdose. In Kenny's flashback, he goes to the Ebb Tide Motel and knocks for Wendell. When no one answers the door, Kenny climbs in through a window. He sees alcohol and drugs on the bureau and begins to get worried about Wendell. He calls for Wendell several times, and finally finds him in the bathroom, dressed in a t-shirt and underwear, slumped against the wall with his right hand dangling over the tub. Kenny knew that Wendell was dead. Trivia tidbit: The Ebb Tide Motel is a real motel in Wildwood, New Jersey.

9. As the movie begins, what is being chanted over and over as the words "Eddie and The Cruisers" scroll across the screen?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 1

Answer: Eddie

As the red words "Eddie and The Cruisers" is scrolled across the screen, the name Eddie is chanted over and over again. It starts out low and picks up volume.

10. Which member of The Cruisers was talking to Martha Quinn on "Rock TV News"?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 5

Answer: Sal Amato

Sal was telling Martha Quinn that the voice on the mystery tapes couldn't be Eddie. He told her he would know if it was because Eddie was his best friend.

11. What is the name of the television store with all the televisions showing "Larry King"?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 4

Answer: Atlantique

The name of the television store can be seen when they show people watching "Larry King."

12. As Eddie and Diane pull up outside of the roller rink, Diane doesn't want to go in. Eddie says, "Why not?" Finish the response by Diane: "Because I just screwed up, I'm ______________, and uh, I don't know how to roller skate."

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3

Answer: very depressed

When Joe and Diane pull up in front of Bobby's Rink, Joe gets out of the car and goes to the passenger side and gets Diane by the arm. There, the following conversation takes place: Joe: "Come on. I wanna show you something." Diane: "What are you doing? I thought you were taking me home?" Joe: "Don't you wanna go roller skating?" Diane: "Why in the hell would I want to go roller skating?" Joe: "Why not?" Diane: "Because I just screwed up, I'm very depressed, and uh, I don't know how to roller skate." Joe: "That's perfect, I don't either. Come on." Rick pulls up in a truck as Joe and Diane go into the roller rink.

13. After Eddie and Sal leave the beach, where did they go?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 6

Answer: Lakehurst

After leaving the beach, Eddie and Sal go to the Lakehurst recording studio, where a flashback shows the jam session that became the mystery tape.

14. What is the name of the cafe/bar that Eddie sees the local band at?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 2

Answer: American Rock Cafe

Joe goes to the American Rock Cafe (the name of the cafe can be seen on the waitress' shirt) and listens to the local band playing. To Joe, the band is good, but not good enough. Their lead guitarist seems to be rushing along; they seem to be missing something.

15. What is the name Eddie Wilson is using as an alias?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 1

Answer: Joe West

Eddie Wilson, who supposedly died on March 15, 1964, uses the alias of Joe West and now sports a mustache. He lives in Montreal, Canada, where no one knows who he really is.

16. What is the name of the South Jersey bridge that Eddie ran his car off of?

From Quiz Eddie and the Cruisers

Answer: Raritan Bridge

Eddie Wilson ran off the Raritan Bridge on March 15, 1964. Nobody ever found his body.

17. What magazine was reporter Maggie Foley working for?

From Quiz Eddie and The Cruisers

Answer: Media Magazine

She introduces herself to Frank as "Maggie Foley, Media Magazine."

18. The day after Wendell was buried Eddie couldn't perform "Tender Years." Which Cruiser performed the song in his place?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 3

Answer: Joann

The day after Wendell was buried, Eddie was so distraught that he couldn't perform at Tony Marts; he walked off-stage before the first song, "Tender Years," was sung. The Cruisers stood still, as they didn't know what to do. Sal came to the rescue when he made Joann go to the microphone and sing. They changed the music to fit her voice, and she sang the song beautifully.

19. As the movie begins, what song is being played by the Cruisers?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 1

Answer: On The Darkside

As the movie begins, we see Eddie and The Cruisers singing "On The Darkside." However, before the song is finished, news reporter Maggie Foley, who works for Media Magazine, explains who the members of the band are. Then Maggie shows a clip of the Ebb Tide motel, with police cars and an ambulance in the foreground, explaining how the Cruisers' saxophone player, Wendell Newton, died.

20. When Eddie and Diane go back to their room, what song does Diane ask Eddie to sing for her?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 5

Answer: NYC Song

Back in their room, Diane asks Joe to sing the "NYC Song." Joe begins singing, and as he's singing, the scenes change to a snow covered mountain.

21. What is the name of the woman who claims she has two children with Eddie Wilson?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 4

Answer: Wendy Green

Larry had as his guest a woman by the name of Wendy Green. Wendy claims she has been married to Eddie Wilson for the past 10 years. Wendy says she has two children by Eddie, Eddie, Jr., and Edwina. Larry said he was going to take phone calls, and the first caller said that Wendy was lying and that she (the caller) was married to Eddie Wilson and that she has three children by Eddie. Larry ends the show by saying that wherever Eddie Wilson is, he hopes he's making a lot of money to support all those kids.

22. While Eddie and Diane are skating, the rink DJ puts on a newly released song from the Eddie Wilson mystery tape. What is the name of that song?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3

Answer: Emotional Storm

As Joe and Diane are skating, they fall down and a little girl skates around them, laughing. After Joe and Diane get up, he starts coaching Diane on how to skate, which makes Diane realize that she's been duped and that Joe really does know how to skate. Then the rink DJ says he now going to play a newly released song from the Eddie Wilson mystery tape, "Emotional Storm." As the song is playing, Joe tells Diane they're leaving because his legs are tired. Rick shows up and again asks Joe to be in his band. Joe grabs Rick by the shirt collar and pushes him against the wall, and angrily refuses Rick's offer. Then Joe and Diane go back to her apartment.

23. During the jam session that became the mystery tape, the people playing at the session treated that night like any other night. How did that make Eddie feel?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 6

Answer: He thought he wasn't good enough.

Eddie tells Sal that the Lakehurst group treated that night like any other night, and he thought he wasn't good enough. Eddie tells Sal that he felt guilty over Wendell's death, and Sal tells Eddie that Wendell had the monkey on his back long before Eddie met him, and that Eddie shouldn't feel guilty.

24. What kind of drink does Eddie buy for the saxophone player of the local band?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 2

Answer: Irish Mist

As Joe listens to the local band, he seems to like how Hilton, the saxophone player is playing. He calls a waitress over and orders Hilton a drink. After the band is finished with the song, the waitress brings the drink to Hilton and points out Joe to him. Hilton walks over and asks Joe how he knew he liked Irish Mist. Joe told him that he knew a saxophone player who liked the drink and figured he would like it, too. Hilton asks Joe who that saxophone player was, and Joe told him it was Wendell Newton. Hilton then told Joe that he knew Wendell long before he joined Eddie and The Cruisers. Hilton then asks Joe if he plays, and Joe tells him that he plays guitar. Just then, Rick Diesel, the leader of the band comes over and begins taunting Joe. Finally, after Hilton says, "A man's music speaks louder than words," Joe agrees.

25. What is the date when Eddie ran his car off the bridge?

From Quiz Eddie and the Cruisers

Answer: March 15, 1964

Eddie Wilson ran his car off the bridge on Marach 15, 1964. Of course, Maggie was made fun of because she had the theory of Eddie still being alive. Of course, we all know that what she is telling is the truth.

26. What kind of car did Eddie drive?

From Quiz Eddie and The Cruisers

Answer: '57 Chevrolet

It is mentioned several times in the film that Eddie drives a '57 Chevrolet.

27. Which song did Frank perform an extremely long ending to?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 2

Answer: Tender Years

Immediately following the practice session on the rooftop, the next scene we see is of the Cruisers performing in Tony Marts. They perform "Wild Summer Nights," much to their fans liking, and when the song was over, they went on to play "Tender Years." The song went over huge with the fans, but after Eddie finished singing the song, Frank kept on playing keyboard. It seemed he didn't know when or how to end the song. Seeing that Eddie couldn't do anything but stand at the microphone with his head down, waiting for the song to play, Wendell walked over to the keyboard and leaned against it, making Frank aware of his presence. Finally, Frank finished the song and the rest is history.

28. According to Maggie, in which year was "On The Darkside" the number one song in the country?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers" For Diehards 1

Answer: 1963

According to Maggie Foley, "On The Darkside" was the number one song in the country during the summer of 1963, and came off of the Cruisers hit album, "Tender Years."

29. What state is Eddie talking about when he tells Diane, "You got miles of swamps and mountains of dumps. Different colored rivers, automobile graveyards, breweries, factories, ballparks, all mixed up together"?

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 5

Answer: New Jersey

When the band is playing in the snow, we see Diane and Joe talking. Diane: "You really enjoy this life, don't you? Always traveling." Joe: "I still miss Jersey." Diane: "Oh, and what's so special about Jersey?" Joe: "Baby! There's no where else in the world like the Garden State. You got miles of swamps and mountains of dumps. Different colored rivers, automobile graveyards, breweries, factories, ballparks, all mixed up together. It's the best place to live." Diane: "Uh huh. Then why does the Statue of Liberty face the other way?" Joe: "Oooh. That was cruel." Joe then tells Diane to listen, and then he points to the mountain when they see Hilton playing the saxophone.

30. Eddie and Diane go back to her apartment and make love. Eventually, Eddie tells her who he really is. Finish this quote by Eddie: "Yeah. People like Lew Eisen, so he can get rich off an Eddie Wilson __________."

From Quiz "Eddie and The Cruisers 2" For Diehards 3

Answer: freak show

Joe and Diane go back to her apartment and make love. In the morning, Diane sees that Joe is not in bed and finds him in the kitchen. She sees that something is bothering him and asks him what's wrong. Joe tells Diane. Joe: "A long time ago, I had a band. I wanted to create the perfect sound...the perfect music. I spent a whole year working on this album, and when I was done, I was proud of it; and then I handed it in and this guy at Satin Records told me it was garbage. He said I was finished. The album was unreleasable. I can't go through that again." Diane: "I'm sure people have forgotten your old band by now. You could start..." Joe (shaking his head): "No! That's the point! Nobody's forgotten! I hear it and see it every damn day on radio and television. It's driving me crazy. They like me better dead than alive!" Diane: "What do you mean dead? What band are you talking about?" Joe: "The Cruisers. Eddie and The Cruisers." Diane: "What are you saying, Joe?" Joe: "I'm Eddie Wilson." Diane: "Oh, come on! You and ten other guys, right? I've seen those look-alike contests. Eddie Wilson died when his car went over a bridge. Didn't he? Didn't he?" Joe: I still don't remember what happened. I was driving. The car hit the guardrail of the bridge, and I lost control. I remember swimming...I was thinking about Wendell Newton, the sax player from The Cruisers, that he was dead. He got out. I just split. I left everyone and everything behind, and I hurt a lot of people. For 20 years it's ben tearing me apart, and everybody thinks I'm dead. I don't know what I'm gonna do." Diane: "Why not just tell everyone? I mean people want Eddie to be alive, Joe." Joe: "Yeah. People like Lew Eisen, so he can get rick off an Eddie Wilson freak show." Diane: "Then don't say who you are. Just play." Joe: "I won't measure up." Diane: "You should do it. You should do it."

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