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Quiz about Books That Only Exist In Movies

Books That Only Exist In Movies! Quiz

A sequel of sorts to my 'TV Shows That Only Exist In Movies' quiz, this one's all about books that are mentioned (and usually seen) in movies, but don't actually exist. Some tough ones here, so good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by enfranklopedia. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
enfranklopedia

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,960

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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734

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1998's 'Lethal Weapon 4,' several references are made to a certain series of trashy romance novels. What is the name of the author of these books? Hint

Ebony Clarke

Scarlett Howe

Ivory Wayne

Jade Cole

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1982's 'The World According To Garp,' aspiring novelist T.S. Garp is taken aback when his mother manages to write and publish a runaway bestseller despite having no training or experience as a writer. What is it called? Hint

'Sexual Suspect'

'Sex Is A Myth'

'My Illegitimate Son'

'Sex Is the Enemy'

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1984's 'Irreconcilable Differences,' Shelley Long's down-and-out character comes back from poverty when she writes and publishes a book detailing her failed relationship with her ex-husband, a highly successful film director played by Ryan O'Neal. Finish its title: 'He Said It Was Going To Be _______.'

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1996's 'Star Trek: First Contact,' we get a glimpse at Captain Jean-Luc Picard's favorite holodeck program, which is based on a series of novels featuring a certain hard-boiled detective. What is that detective's name? Hint

Rick Dixon

Jake Dixon

Jake Hill

Dixon Hill

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 'Scream 2,' we learn that Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) has written a bestseller detailing the events of 'Scream' called 'The Woodsboro Murders.' What is the name of the film made from Gale's book? Hint

'Slash'

'Stab'

'The Woodsboro Murders'

'Shriek'

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1984's 'Dreamscape,' psychic Alex Gardner (Dennis Quaid) is befriended by horror novelist Charlie Price (George Wendt). What is the name of the novel that Charlie shows Alex in oder to establish his credentials when they first meet? Hint

'Slash'

'Shriek'

'The Woodsboro Murders'

'Stab'

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1995's 'Mallrats,' the precocious Trish 'The Dish' Jones writes a non-fiction book. What is it called? Hint

'Losers: A Study Of American Mall Dynamics'

'Inconvenience: Customer Service In the American Retail Industry'

'Tiara: The Impact Of Wonder Woman On Modern Royalty'

'Bore-gasm: The Study Of 90's Male Sexual Prowess'

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999's 'EdTV,' Ray Pekurny (Woody Harrelson) becomes the unlikely author of a much-publicized book. What is it called? Hint

'My Brother Pissed On Me'

'My Little Brother'

'My Brother's Keeper'

'Brotherly Love'

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1985's 'Romancing the Stone,' romance novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) recalls a detail from one of her books that helps her to realize that there is an enormous jewel hidden inside a ceramic figurine. A plot element of which of her books gives her the idea to break the figurine? Hint

'Treasures Of Lust'

'Sculpted Desire'

'Passion's Secrets'

'The Fires Within'

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1983's 'Twilight Zone: The Movie,' petrified airline passenger John Valentine (John Lithgow) has a book with him that the flight attendant (Donna Dixon) initially mistakes for science fiction. When she asks him about it, he points out that it's actually non-fiction...and that he wrote it himself. What is the name of the book? Hint

'Traversing the Stars: Obstacles and Opportunities'

'Quantum Dancing: Order Set To Chaos'

'Microchip Logic: The Liberation Of the Left Brain'

'Schroedinger's Hamster: The Box Gets Smaller'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1998's 'Lethal Weapon 4,' several references are made to a certain series of trashy romance novels. What is the name of the author of these books?

Answer: Ebony Clarke

Ebony Clarke, it's eventually revealed, is a pseudonym used by Trish Murtaugh, the wife of main character Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover).

Answer: 'Sexual Suspect'

Garp is astonished that a woman who 'has never once felt sexual desire' is capable of authoring a book about the sexual identity of women in modern society.

Answer: forever

The book is a runaway smash.

Answer: Dixon Hill

Picard often used the recreational holodeck to 'become' Dixon Hill throughout the television run of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.'

Answer: 'Stab'

The surviving members of the 'Scream' cast are none too happy about it, either.

Answer: 'Stab'

He even produces a copy of 'Stab' from his bag to show Alex why he finds the man's face familiar.

7. In 1995's 'Mallrats,' the precocious Trish 'The Dish' Jones writes a non-fiction book. What is it called?

Answer: 'Bore-gasm: The Study Of 90's Male Sexual Prowess'

As 'research' for this book, Trish has sex with a wide variety of men aged 14 to 30. (Gee, can you tell that she's the sister of the sexually adventurous Alyssa Jones from 'Chasing Amy'?)

8. In 1999's 'EdTV,' Ray Pekurny (Woody Harrelson) becomes the unlikely author of a much-publicized book. What is it called?

Answer: 'My Brother Pissed On Me'

Ray felt rejected by his brother Ed (Matthew McConaughey), and this book was the result.

Answer: 'Treasures Of Lust'

In 'Treasures Of Lust,' Joan's plucky heroine hid something inside a small sculpture. And sure enough, when Jack Colton (Michael Douglas) smashes the ceramic figurine, out spills a green gem the size of a baseball.

Answer: 'Microchip Logic: The Liberation Of the Left Brain'

Flight Attendant: 'Wow, you really read this stuff?' Valentine: 'I wrote it.' Flight Attendant: 'Ah. So you did.'

Source: Author enfranklopedia

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