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Ed Harris's Film Wives Trivia Quiz


See if you remember who played Ed Harris's spouse or ex-spouse in each of the movies that I describe.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
192,014
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Coleman Silk is a college professor who resigns abruptly after being accused of making a racist remark in class. The irony is that he himself is a light-skinned black man, who decided many years ago to portray himself as a Jewish man. After his wife dies, Silk finds himself drifting into an affair with a young woman, working as a janitor, who has a dangerous ex-husband (Ed Harris) and a tragic past. Who played Faunia Farley, Ed's ex-wife, in "The Human Stain"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When her husband Jack (Ed Harris) leaves to fight in WWII, Kay Walsh takes a job in an airplane factory to make ends meet. The men working in the plant are at first resistant to the female invasion, but eventually come to respect the work of the women. Kay makes many new friends while working there, including one man named Lucky, with whom she has an affair. Who played Kay, in 1984's "Swing Shift"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Luke Harrison (Ed Harris) has been dating Isabel (Julia Roberts) for a while, but her relationship with his children is hindered by her career and the children's mother, Jackie, until Jackie is forced to rethink her feelings toward Isabel, for her children's sake. Who played Jackie Harrison in "Stepmom"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Several men from different branches of the armed services, including John Glenn (Ed Harris), converge on a New Mexico clinic for strange medical tests, which they are willing to undergo to become the country's first astronauts. Glenn is a bit strait-laced compared to the rest of them, even his wife Annie thinks he's a Dudley Do-right. Who played Annie Glenn in "The Right Stuff"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After a U.S. submarine mysteriously crashes in the depths of the ocean, personnel from an undersea oil rig are asked to help Navy SEALS investigate the crash site, in "The Abyss". Joining the SEALS for their descent down to the rig is Lindsay Brigman, the engineer who designed the rig and the ex-wife of the rig's foreman, Bud Brigman (Ed Harris). Who played Lindsay? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Although his wife, Linda, and his daughter wish he'd spend more time with them, they understand that Coach Harold Jones (Ed Harris) feels he needs to help James Kennedy, because of a missed chance to help someone in his past, in "Radio". Who played Linda Jones? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. With his wife Lee's help, Jackson Pollock's (Ed Harris) art became known to critics and collectors before his tragic end. Who played Lee Krasner in "Pollock"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. After the murderer of Mack (Ed Harris) and Karen McCann's daughter is released on a technicality, Karen becomes obsessed with serving her own type of justice, in "Eye for an Eye". Who played Karen? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Margaret Lomax is hurt and angry when she discovers that her husband Wayne (Ed Harris) is having an affair with a married friend of theirs, in "Places in the Heart". Meanwhile, her recently-widowed sister, Edna, must bring in a crop of cotton in order to keep her farm. Who played Margaret in "Places in the Heart"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Ed Harris played Charlie Dick, the husband of up-and-coming country singer Patsy Cline, in "Sweet Dreams". Patsy's stardom puts a strain on their marriage which results in a separation shortly before her death. Who played Ed's wife, Patsy? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Coleman Silk is a college professor who resigns abruptly after being accused of making a racist remark in class. The irony is that he himself is a light-skinned black man, who decided many years ago to portray himself as a Jewish man. After his wife dies, Silk finds himself drifting into an affair with a young woman, working as a janitor, who has a dangerous ex-husband (Ed Harris) and a tragic past. Who played Faunia Farley, Ed's ex-wife, in "The Human Stain"?

Answer: Nicole Kidman

Anthony Hopkins, Gary Sinise and Phyllis Newman also starred in "The Human Stain", from 2003. The movie was based on the novel by Philip Roth. Nicole Kidman has also appeared in "Dead Calm", "My Life" and "The Hours", for which she won a Best Actress Oscar.
2. When her husband Jack (Ed Harris) leaves to fight in WWII, Kay Walsh takes a job in an airplane factory to make ends meet. The men working in the plant are at first resistant to the female invasion, but eventually come to respect the work of the women. Kay makes many new friends while working there, including one man named Lucky, with whom she has an affair. Who played Kay, in 1984's "Swing Shift"?

Answer: Goldie Hawn

Directed by Jonathan Demme, "Swing Shift" also starred Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Fred Ward, Holly Hunter, Chris Lemmon and Stephen Tobolowsky. Christine Lahti was nominated for both a Best Supporting Actress Oscar and Golden Globe for her performance.

This movie would have been Viggo Mortensen's film debut, if his scenes hadn't been deleted. Goldie Hawn has also appeared in "HouseSitter", "The First Wives Club" and "Shampoo". She was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for "Private Benjamin", and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "Cactus Flower".
3. Luke Harrison (Ed Harris) has been dating Isabel (Julia Roberts) for a while, but her relationship with his children is hindered by her career and the children's mother, Jackie, until Jackie is forced to rethink her feelings toward Isabel, for her children's sake. Who played Jackie Harrison in "Stepmom"?

Answer: Susan Sarandon

Jena Malone and Liam Aiken played the children, Anna and Ben, in this tear-jerker from 1998. Susan Sarandon was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her performance. She has also appeared in "Thelma and Louise", "The Client" and "Bull Durham".
4. Several men from different branches of the armed services, including John Glenn (Ed Harris), converge on a New Mexico clinic for strange medical tests, which they are willing to undergo to become the country's first astronauts. Glenn is a bit strait-laced compared to the rest of them, even his wife Annie thinks he's a Dudley Do-right. Who played Annie Glenn in "The Right Stuff"?

Answer: Mary Jo Deschanel

Dennis Quaid, Lance Henriksen, Fred Ward, Charles Frank, Scott Glenn, Scott Paulin and Ed Harris played the seven Mercury astronauts. Based on Tom Wolfe's book, "The Right Stuff" was directed by Philip Kaufman, and won four Oscars. Mary Jo Deschanel has also appeared in "The Patriot" and "2010".
5. After a U.S. submarine mysteriously crashes in the depths of the ocean, personnel from an undersea oil rig are asked to help Navy SEALS investigate the crash site, in "The Abyss". Joining the SEALS for their descent down to the rig is Lindsay Brigman, the engineer who designed the rig and the ex-wife of the rig's foreman, Bud Brigman (Ed Harris). Who played Lindsay?

Answer: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Also starring in 1989's "The Abyss" are Michael Biehn, Todd Graff, Leo Burmeister, J.C. Quinn and Chris Elliott. Written and directed by James Cameron, the movie won one Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio has also appeared in "Scarface", "Class Action", "The Perfect Storm", and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Color of Money".

As of 2004, she has the longest last name of anyone ever nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category.
6. Although his wife, Linda, and his daughter wish he'd spend more time with them, they understand that Coach Harold Jones (Ed Harris) feels he needs to help James Kennedy, because of a missed chance to help someone in his past, in "Radio". Who played Linda Jones?

Answer: Debra Winger

"Radio" also starred Cuba Gooding, Jr., Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha Merkerson, Riley Smith and Chris Mulkey. Debra Winger has also appeared in "Urban Cowboy", "Cannery Row", and was nominated for Best Actress Oscars for "An Officer and a Gentleman", "Shadowlands" and "Terms of Endearment".
7. With his wife Lee's help, Jackson Pollock's (Ed Harris) art became known to critics and collectors before his tragic end. Who played Lee Krasner in "Pollock"?

Answer: Marcia Gay Harden

From 2000, "Pollock" was directed by Ed Harris, who earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the troubled artist. Also starring in the movie were Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Madigan, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly and John Heard. Marcia Gay Harden earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Lee Krasner.

She has also appeared in "Flubber", "Space Cowboys" and "Mystic River", for which she earned a second Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination.
8. After the murderer of Mack (Ed Harris) and Karen McCann's daughter is released on a technicality, Karen becomes obsessed with serving her own type of justice, in "Eye for an Eye". Who played Karen?

Answer: Sally Field

"Eye for an Eye" also starred a creepy Kiefer Sutherland, Beverly D'Angelo, Joe Montegna, Philip Baker Hall and Alexandra Kyle. Sally Field also appears in "Forrest Gump", "Murphy's Romance" and "Steel Magnolias".
9. Margaret Lomax is hurt and angry when she discovers that her husband Wayne (Ed Harris) is having an affair with a married friend of theirs, in "Places in the Heart". Meanwhile, her recently-widowed sister, Edna, must bring in a crop of cotton in order to keep her farm. Who played Margaret in "Places in the Heart"?

Answer: Lindsay Crouse

From 1984, "Places in the Heart" also starred Sally Field, John Malkovich, Amy Madigan, Terry O'Quinn and Danny Glover. Sally Field earned her second Best Actress Oscar for her role. Ed Harris and Amy Madigan (she played Viola, the woman he had the affair with in the movie) were married by a justice of the peace in Texas during the filming of "Places in the Heart". Lindsay Crouse also appears in "House of Games", "The Insider" and "The Juror".

She was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Margaret Lomax in "Places in the Heart".
10. Ed Harris played Charlie Dick, the husband of up-and-coming country singer Patsy Cline, in "Sweet Dreams". Patsy's stardom puts a strain on their marriage which results in a separation shortly before her death. Who played Ed's wife, Patsy?

Answer: Jessica Lange

David Clennon, Ann Wedgeworth, John Goodman and James Staley also starred in "Sweet Dreams", from 1985. Jessica Lange was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for the movie. She won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Oscars for "Blue Sky" and "Tootsie", respectively.
Source: Author Polaris101

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