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1. One of my favorite scenes in the film involves Sheriff Bart and his sidekick Jim adorned in the white robes of the Ku Klux Klan in order that they may infiltrate Hedley Lamarr's criminal syndicate. While discussing his criminal qualifications, the color of Bart's skin is noticed by Lamarr and his cronies. Just before running off, Bart says, 'For my next impression, ____________!' What person's name goes in the blank?
2. Near the beginning of the film, one of Hedley Lamarr's head lackies, Lyle, ridicules the railroad workers that toil away in the scorching heat. Lyle is quoted as saying, 'The way you was lolly gagging with them picks and shovels, you would think it was a hundred and twenty degrees out here. Can't be more 'n ______________!' Which temperature fits the blank?
3. Lili Von Shtupp, played marvelously by Madeline Kahn, entertains us with a lovely and plaintive song, describing the rigors of her 'profession'. What is the first line of lyrics that she sings?
4. In a certain scene we see Bart and Jim in the sheriff's office, with Jim consoling poor Sheriff Bart about the ignorance of the townspeople. Finish the following quote from Jim, 'You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know, ______.'
5. In his quest to rid himself of the people of Rock Ridge, Hedley Lamarr attends a meeting Governor William J. Le Petomane, played by Mel Brooks. During the meeting, what term/phrase signifies agreement amongst the Governor's cronies?
6. After Hedley Lamarr says, 'My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening thru a cosmic vapor of invention!' what is his toady Taggart's response to this?
7. Which character in "Blazing Saddles" laments his pitiable situation by claiming that he is 'only pawn in game of life'?
8. Which cliche, uttered by the unwitting Taggart, is apparently Hedley Lamarr's least favorite?
9. Several great musical numbers adorn the film 'Blazing Saddles', including the opening tune. Fill in the missing word(s) to the beginning of this song: 'He rode a blazing saddle, he wore a shining star, he came to offer battle to _________ near and far!'
10. Near the end of the film, the big fight scene in Rock Ridge spills over to another movie set where men in tuxedos and top hats are performing a ridiculous song and dance, led by Dom Deluise. What is the missing word to this incredible production number that begins, 'Throw out your hands, stick out your tush, hands on your hips, give 'em a push. Don't be surprised, you're doin' the _______ ...'?
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