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Hiding Out Trivia Quiz

"Hiding Out" is one of my favorite movies. Here is a simple quiz on this fun, sweet, entertaining movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by TC1261. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TC1261

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,398

Updated
May 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
341

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Jon Cryer plays Andrew Morinski, a young, successful career man in the city of Boston. What is his occupation? Hint

marketing executive

newspaper reporter

stock trader (broker)

advertising executive

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of car did Andrew drive? Hint

BMW

Maserati

Jaguar

Lexus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Andrew escaped (narrowly) the attempt on his life by hopping aboard a moving train. Where did he go? Hint

South Carolina

North Carolina

Florida

Texas

4. Andrew had to disguise himself for obvious reasons. He shaved his beard and moustache, and cut and dyed his hair. He also needed a new name. Inspired by a coffee label, what name did he come up with? Maxwell ________________. (Easy!)

Hint

Folger

Hauser

Hill

Yuban

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Question 5 of 10

5. The role of Andrew's (Maxwell's) aunt is played by Jon Cryer's real-life aunt.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Andrew's (Maxwell's) cousin, Patrick, was played by Keith Coogan, who also starred in another fun comedy. Complete the title: "Adventures in _________________." (Easy!)
Hint

Music

America

Babysitting

Hollywood

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Question 7 of 10

7. Andrew's (Maxwell's) love interest, Ryan, is played by Anna Beth Gish. Which of the following films was she also featured in? Hint

Kindergarten Cop

Steel Magnolias

Mystic Pizza

Flatliners

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the high school in the movie? Hint

Lincoln High

Topsail High

Central High

Washington High

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which comedienne turned talk-show host had a cameo role as a waitress in a short diner scene? Hint

Jenny Jones

Ricki Lake

Rosie O'Donnell

Joy Behar

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Hiding Out" was directed by Bob Giraldi, who was known mostly for his work on music videos. Which of the following videos did he NOT direct?
Hint

"Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar

"Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club

"Hello" by Lionel Richie

"Beat It" by Michael Jackson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jon Cryer plays Andrew Morinski, a young, successful career man in the city of Boston. What is his occupation?

Answer: stock trader (broker)

Andrew is a successful stock trader (broker). Unfortunately, his firm is laundering money for a client, who happens to be in the mafia. Because he is one of the employees directly responsible for accomplishing this task, he is approached and asked to testify against the firm's client. Andrew agrees, naively believing that he will be safe. Naturally, his life is put in jeopardy.

2. What kind of car did Andrew drive?

Answer: Maserati

3. Andrew escaped (narrowly) the attempt on his life by hopping aboard a moving train. Where did he go?

Answer: North Carolina

Andrew went to the home of his aunt in North Carolina.

Answer: Hauser

Of course, the name was a variation of the Maxwell House brand.

5. The role of Andrew's (Maxwell's) aunt is played by Jon Cryer's real-life aunt.

Answer: False

The role is played by his real-life mom, Gretchen Cryer. She's a writer, lyricist and Broadway performer.

6. Andrew's (Maxwell's) cousin, Patrick, was played by Keith Coogan, who also starred in another fun comedy. Complete the title: "Adventures in _________________." (Easy!)

Answer: Babysitting

Keith starred in the film along with Elisabeth Shue, Penelope Ann Miller and Maia Brewton.

7. Andrew's (Maxwell's) love interest, Ryan, is played by Anna Beth Gish. Which of the following films was she also featured in?

Answer: Mystic Pizza

Anna Beth was featured in the film which also featured Julia Roberts.

8. What is the name of the high school in the movie?

Answer: Topsail High

The movie was filmed on location in the real-life Topsail High School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina.

9. Which comedienne turned talk-show host had a cameo role as a waitress in a short diner scene?

Answer: Joy Behar

Joy Behar of "The View" had a brief scene as a waitress named Gertrude.

10. "Hiding Out" was directed by Bob Giraldi, who was known mostly for his work on music videos. Which of the following videos did he NOT direct?

Answer: "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club

Known for his lavish artistry, Giraldi directed videos that were considered "mini-dramas." He also co-directed the socially-conscious, "Hands Across America."

Source: Author TC1261

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