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Quiz about A Trio Of Actresses
Quiz about A Trio Of Actresses

A Trio Of Actresses Trivia Quiz


Ione Skye, Laura Dern and Bridget Fonda. Three lovely actresses (all from families of performers) who started acting in their teens and continue to have successful careers. See how well you know their movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
195,047
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
635
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Question 1 of 10
1. Trudi and Shade (Fairuza Balk) are teenagers being raised in New Mexico by their single waitress mother. Trudi is rebellious and headstrong, while Shade is helpful and introspective. All three of them are looking to be loved, but go about it in different ways. Which actress played Trudi in "Gas Food Lodging"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies were both friends of Stephen Ward, a British osteopath who invites the girls to party with his high-society friends, in "Scandal". Christine's affair with both the British War Secretary and a Russian attache at the same time caused a scandal in the 1960s. Which character did Bridget Fonda play, Mandy Rice-Davies or Christine Keeler?

Answer: (One word - Mandy or Christine)
Question 3 of 10
3. John Cusack played Lloyd Dobler, a nice guy who decides he's finally going to ask out the school valedictorian, Diane. Lloyd and Diane proceed to fall in love, but she is encouraged by her father to break up with Lloyd because she will be leaving for college in England soon. After Diane finds out that her father has been lying to her, she turns to Lloyd for support. Who played Diane Court in "Say Anything..."? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In "Rambling Rose", Buddy reminisces about a time in the 1930s when he was thirteen and a young woman came to stay with his family. Everyone thought that Rose was simply oversexed, but only Buddy's mother realized that what Rose was looking for was love, and sex was the only way she knew how to try to get it. Which actress was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for playing Rose? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Fifteen-year-old Connie (Laura Dern) and her friends are just beginning to learn that attracting boys can be fun. But things go too far when Connie attracts the attention of a shady young man. Which movie is this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Bridget Fonda starred in the 1989 movie "Shag", about three girls who take their soon-to-be-married friend to Myrtle Beach for some fun. Which character did Bridget play? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ren McCormack moves to a small town in the midwest where dancing and rock music are not allowed. This prohibition is led by the local minister whose wild daughter is attracted to Ren. Who played the minister's daughter, Ariel, in "Footloose"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. A young British man, about to enter Oxford, keeps extensive computer records on all of the women he dates. He sets his sights on a young American woman, played by Ione Skye, and pursues her until she becomes his girlfriend. Too late he realizes that she was more than just one of his conquests. Which movie is this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In "Kiss of the Dragon", Bridget Fonda played a woman who helps a Chinese police officer framed for murder in Paris. What occupation did she have? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which actress played the role of Frieda Riley in "October Sky"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Trudi and Shade (Fairuza Balk) are teenagers being raised in New Mexico by their single waitress mother. Trudi is rebellious and headstrong, while Shade is helpful and introspective. All three of them are looking to be loved, but go about it in different ways. Which actress played Trudi in "Gas Food Lodging"?

Answer: Ione Skye

This independent movie from 1992 was written and directed by Allison Anders, and was based on the novel by Richard Peck entitled, "Don't Look and It Won't Hurt". The movie also starred Brooke Adams, James Brolin, Jacob Vargas and Donovan Leitch (Ione's brother).

Ione Skye is the daughter of 1960s folk singer Donovan. She was born in England in 1971.
2. Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies were both friends of Stephen Ward, a British osteopath who invites the girls to party with his high-society friends, in "Scandal". Christine's affair with both the British War Secretary and a Russian attache at the same time caused a scandal in the 1960s. Which character did Bridget Fonda play, Mandy Rice-Davies or Christine Keeler?

Answer: Mandy

Based on the "Profumo Affair" which resulted in War Secretary John Profumo's resignation after he lied in the House of Commons about his affair with Christine. Stephen Ward was prosecuted for living on immoral earnings, but committed suicide before the trial was finished. From 1989, "Scandal" starred Joanne Whalley, John Hurt and Ian McKellen.

Bridget Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, and granddaughter of Henry Fonda. She was born in California in 1964.
3. John Cusack played Lloyd Dobler, a nice guy who decides he's finally going to ask out the school valedictorian, Diane. Lloyd and Diane proceed to fall in love, but she is encouraged by her father to break up with Lloyd because she will be leaving for college in England soon. After Diane finds out that her father has been lying to her, she turns to Lloyd for support. Who played Diane Court in "Say Anything..."?

Answer: Ione Skye

"Say Anything..." was written and directed by Cameron Crowe ("Almost Famous"), and also starred John Mahoney, Lili Taylor, Joan Cusack and Loren Dean.
4. In "Rambling Rose", Buddy reminisces about a time in the 1930s when he was thirteen and a young woman came to stay with his family. Everyone thought that Rose was simply oversexed, but only Buddy's mother realized that what Rose was looking for was love, and sex was the only way she knew how to try to get it. Which actress was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for playing Rose?

Answer: Laura Dern

Also starring in "Rambling Rose" were Robert Duvall, Diane Ladd and Lukas Haas. Laura Dern and her mother, Diane Ladd were both nominated for Best Actress Oscars, the first time a mother and daughter received nominations for the same movie.

Laura Dern is the daughter of Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. She was born in California in 1967.
5. Fifteen-year-old Connie (Laura Dern) and her friends are just beginning to learn that attracting boys can be fun. But things go too far when Connie attracts the attention of a shady young man. Which movie is this?

Answer: Smooth Talk

From 1985, "Smooth Talk" also starred Treat Williams, Mary Kay Place, Levon Helm and Elizabeth Berridge. Laura Dern and Treat Williams were nominated for Independent Spirit Awards for Best Female Lead and Best Male Lead, respectively.
6. Bridget Fonda starred in the 1989 movie "Shag", about three girls who take their soon-to-be-married friend to Myrtle Beach for some fun. Which character did Bridget play?

Answer: Melaina

Taking place in the early 1960s, the shag in the title refers to the dance (not that other thing, baby). Bridget played Melaina Buller, the fun-loving daughter of a minister. The other girls were played by Annabeth Gish, Page Hannah and Phoebe Cates. Also starring in this fun movie were Scott Coffey, Robert Rusler, Jeff Yagher and Tyrone Power, Jr. Bridget appeared in three one word movies starting with an 'S' in 1989, "Shag", "Strapless" and "Scandal".
7. Ren McCormack moves to a small town in the midwest where dancing and rock music are not allowed. This prohibition is led by the local minister whose wild daughter is attracted to Ren. Who played the minister's daughter, Ariel, in "Footloose"?

Answer: None of them

Lori Singer played Ariel Moore in "Footloose", from 1984. The movie starred Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Chris Penn.
8. A young British man, about to enter Oxford, keeps extensive computer records on all of the women he dates. He sets his sights on a young American woman, played by Ione Skye, and pursues her until she becomes his girlfriend. Too late he realizes that she was more than just one of his conquests. Which movie is this?

Answer: The Rachel Papers

Dexter Fletcher starred as the lovable Charles Highway who has wooing down to a science, and Ione played Rachel. Also starring in this 1989 movie were Jonathan Pryce, James Spader and Michael Gambon.
9. In "Kiss of the Dragon", Bridget Fonda played a woman who helps a Chinese police officer framed for murder in Paris. What occupation did she have?

Answer: Prostitute

In return for her help, the man, Liu Jian (Jet Li), helps Jessica (Fonda) get her daughter back from the French police chief who is forcing her to be a prostitute. The movie also starred Tcheky Karyo and Burt Kwouk.
10. Which actress played the role of Frieda Riley in "October Sky"?

Answer: Laura Dern

"October Sky" is the story of Homer Hickam and his friends who live in a coal mining town and are pretty much expected to follow their fathers into the coal mine. When they become interested in rocketry, they realize that it isn't just a hobby but a way to improve their futures. Miss Riley is one of their teachers who encourages them to aim high.

The movie also starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper.
Source: Author Polaris101

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