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Quiz about Squirrels on Film
Quiz about Squirrels on Film

Squirrels on Film Trivia Quiz


I'm Cece Sosquirrely, but please don't worry - this quiz won't rhyme, not this time! I am just back from Squirrel Fest, where I met some of the very best - each squirrel a celebrity, but can you guess in which movie?

A multiple-choice quiz by beergirllaura. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
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353,578
Updated
Jul 23 22
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Question 1 of 10
1. Some consider me the black sheep of the squirrel family, but I think that is a dirty shame. Apparently, so did my co-star in a 1980 movie - Bill Murray, who was clearly impressed with my comic timing. As an experienced actor, my hilarious putting around helped the other actors stay up to par. Do you know which movie I made a comic success? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. No one thinks squirrels are comical, but I was part of a hilarious Christmas movie and, I don't mean to sound immodest, but the scene where I leaped out of a Christmas tree was definitely the funniest scene in the movie. I know, everyone thinks Randy, Doris and Beverly were great, but I stole the show. Have you seen this 1989 classic? Do you know which movie I made great? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I am a country squirrel, residing in Redbud, Vermont. I like things the way they are, so imagine my dismay when I agree to star in this movie, and this city couple tries to upstage me! Andy Farmer wants to write the 'Great American Novel', and I inspire his wife Elizabeth to write a children's book. They end up squabbling and on the verge of a divorce and try to sell their new home, and let things get back to normal for me - in which 1988 film? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I am a very old squirrel, and glad to be starring in a new movie. But, I am so much smaller than everyone else. The other characters - Manny, Sid, Diego, Carl and several more - are way bigger than I, but only their bodies, not their roles. I am clearly the star of which 2002 animated film? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I am Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel - probably the most famous squirrel in the world - and I am choosy about which projects I work on. So, when I was offered the opportunity to work with Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, I decided that their talents could live up to mine, and I said yes. Do you know which 2004 film we made?

Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I am a very musical squirrel, and have always enjoyed vaudeville acts. When the producer of 1950's "The Great Rupert" begged me to take the starring role, I declined - until I heard which singer, and former vaudevillian, would be co-starring with me. Do you know which singer that was? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I am no ordinary squirrel, which is why I believe I was cast as the main character in 2000's "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle". I do believe I am an even better actor than the man who played my Fearless Leader. Do you know which fairly talented actor took on that role? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am a very calm and proper squirrel, so I had a few doubts about taking on a role in which I portrayed a character who was hyperactive. But, I do believe my innate acting abilities made my character - Hammy - quickly leave the others in my dust. Bruce Willis and Gary Shandling did well enough in this 2006 animated film, but I clearly was the star! Have you seen it? Do you know which film I was in? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Being a squirrel can sometimes have its disadvantages in the movie business, but I have found fairly steady work, mostly in animation. In fact, after my very small but important role playing a future king in a 1963 movie, my ability to work with magic, royalty and danger impressed Walt immensely. Do you know which movie - based on a novel written in 1938 - I starred in? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Being a squirrel with a highly developed sense of taste, when I was asked to star in 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", as the Head Squirrel of the Nut Room, I decided to accept the role. Imagine my disgust then, when in my most important scene I was confronted by a truly distasteful child. Do you know which child I decided was a 'bad nut' and sent down the garbage chute? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Some consider me the black sheep of the squirrel family, but I think that is a dirty shame. Apparently, so did my co-star in a 1980 movie - Bill Murray, who was clearly impressed with my comic timing. As an experienced actor, my hilarious putting around helped the other actors stay up to par. Do you know which movie I made a comic success?

Answer: Caddyshack

Directed by Harold Ramis, who also co-wrote the script, "Caddyshack" is a comedy set at the fictitious Bushwood Country Club, and involves a group of characters jostling for fame, acceptance, triumph and sex in a storyline revolving around the golf course. But, gophers have become a problem, and it is up to the lunatic assistant greenskeeper (Bill Murray) to save the course.

The movie also stars Chevy Chase, Ted Knight, Rodney Dangerfield, Cindy Morgan and Michael O'Keefe. The concept for the story originated with Brian Doyle-Murray's (Bill Murray's brother) experiences as a caddy.
2. No one thinks squirrels are comical, but I was part of a hilarious Christmas movie and, I don't mean to sound immodest, but the scene where I leaped out of a Christmas tree was definitely the funniest scene in the movie. I know, everyone thinks Randy, Doris and Beverly were great, but I stole the show. Have you seen this 1989 classic? Do you know which movie I made great?

Answer: Christmas Vacation

A National Lampoon movie, 1989's "Christmas Vacation" features the Griswold family during one particular Christmas. Clark Griswold wants the perfect Christmas for his family, but between decorating disasters, family complications and a boss who decides to give out membership in a "Jelly of the Month Club" instead of a Christmas bonus, nothing seems to be turning out as Clark expects. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Randy Quaid, the movie has become a holiday classic.
Mae Questel, who played Aunt Bethany, began her career as the voice of Betty Boop in 1930.
3. I am a country squirrel, residing in Redbud, Vermont. I like things the way they are, so imagine my dismay when I agree to star in this movie, and this city couple tries to upstage me! Andy Farmer wants to write the 'Great American Novel', and I inspire his wife Elizabeth to write a children's book. They end up squabbling and on the verge of a divorce and try to sell their new home, and let things get back to normal for me - in which 1988 film?

Answer: Funny Farm

"Funny Farm" features the Farmers, a couple transplanted from the big city to a small town environment, with all the attending complications that would ensue - plus such quirky troubles as a skeleton-finding dog, a crazed mail carrier, quirky townspeople and marital problems. Not to mention an inspiring stuffed squirrel. Starring Chevy Chase and Madolyn Smith, the movie was not a commercial or popular success.
4. I am a very old squirrel, and glad to be starring in a new movie. But, I am so much smaller than everyone else. The other characters - Manny, Sid, Diego, Carl and several more - are way bigger than I, but only their bodies, not their roles. I am clearly the star of which 2002 animated film?

Answer: Ice Age

"Ice Age" follows a sabertooth tiger, a sloth, and a wooly mammoth who find a human infant, and set off to return him to his tribe - with Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel popping up from time to time. Of course, dangers abound, as do comic coincidences, heart-tugging dangers and sly subplots. Starring the voice talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Goran Visnjiĉ and Jack Black, the movie was a commercial success, and it spawned both sequels and a video game.
5. I am Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel - probably the most famous squirrel in the world - and I am choosy about which projects I work on. So, when I was offered the opportunity to work with Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, I decided that their talents could live up to mine, and I said yes. Do you know which 2004 film we made?

Answer: DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

The comedy "DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story" is centered around two rival gyms, and the desperate financial circumstances of the smaller gym. Unable to meet his mortgage and in danger of foreclosure, the owner, employees and members of the small gym enter a dodgeball tournament, in an attempt to raise enough money to save their gym. Starring Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Rip Torn, the movie also featured cameo appearances by Chuck Norris, Lance Armstrong and David Hasselhoff.
6. I am a very musical squirrel, and have always enjoyed vaudeville acts. When the producer of 1950's "The Great Rupert" begged me to take the starring role, I declined - until I heard which singer, and former vaudevillian, would be co-starring with me. Do you know which singer that was?

Answer: Jimmy Durante

Taken from a story written by Ted Allan, "The Great Rupert" is a movie about two down-on-their-luck families, and a squirrel named Rupert, who brings a bit of hope and love into their lives. Jimmy Durante was originally not part of the cast, but after he joined the film, the script was changed to allow for his distinct performing style and singing.

The movie was later renamed "A Christmas Wish", and re-released. Jimmy Durante, nicknamed Schnozzola, sang, acted and performed in numerous projects during his 52 year career.
7. I am no ordinary squirrel, which is why I believe I was cast as the main character in 2000's "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle". I do believe I am an even better actor than the man who played my Fearless Leader. Do you know which fairly talented actor took on that role?

Answer: Robert De Niro

"The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle" combines live action and animation. It is set 35 years after "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" ended, and things have not gone so well for the duo, nor for their former enemies. But, new adventures are in store for all of them, as Fearless Leader, Boris and Natasha hatch an evil plan to hypnotize America through RBT (Really Bad Television), and turn America's minds to mush. And, it is up to Rocky and Bullwinkle to stop them.

The film has quite a large cast, including Piper Perabo, Rene Russo, Jason Alexander and Randy Quaid, and there are numerous cameo appearances by well-known actors.

While talking to Boris and Natasha, Fearless Leader (Robert De Niro" says, "You talkin' to me?...There's no one else here, so you must be talking to me" - which is a quote from 1976's "Taxi Driver".
8. I am a very calm and proper squirrel, so I had a few doubts about taking on a role in which I portrayed a character who was hyperactive. But, I do believe my innate acting abilities made my character - Hammy - quickly leave the others in my dust. Bruce Willis and Gary Shandling did well enough in this 2006 animated film, but I clearly was the star! Have you seen it? Do you know which film I was in?

Answer: Over the Hedge

Based on a comic strip by the same name, 2006's "Over the Hedge" features a con artist raccoon named RJ who finds himself venturing into human territory, and convincing a group local animals - including a turtle, skunk, squirrel and others - to join him in 'going over the hedge'.

Their foray into the suburban neighborhood results in danger, treachery and mayhem. In addition to Bruce Willis and Gary Shandling, the film features the voice talents of Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte and Eugene Levy. Several movies were spoofed in "Over the Hedge", including 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs".
9. Being a squirrel can sometimes have its disadvantages in the movie business, but I have found fairly steady work, mostly in animation. In fact, after my very small but important role playing a future king in a 1963 movie, my ability to work with magic, royalty and danger impressed Walt immensely. Do you know which movie - based on a novel written in 1938 - I starred in?

Answer: The Sword in the Stone

The last movie to be released before Walt Disney's death in 1966, "The Sword in the Stone" features an 11 year old named Arthur, who wishes to become a knight's squire. During a hunting trip with his foster brother, he literally falls in on the powerful wizard, Merlin. Taking the future king as his student, the wizard tries to teach Arthur to seek out a future beyond being a squire, even as he teaches him other basic subjects.

At one point Merlin changes them both into squirrels to teach Arthur a lesson in gravity.
10. Being a squirrel with a highly developed sense of taste, when I was asked to star in 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", as the Head Squirrel of the Nut Room, I decided to accept the role. Imagine my disgust then, when in my most important scene I was confronted by a truly distasteful child. Do you know which child I decided was a 'bad nut' and sent down the garbage chute?

Answer: Veruca Salt

Based on a novel by Roald Dahl, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" stars Johnny Depp as the reclusive owner of a chocolate factory. He decides to hold a contest in which certain Wonka candy bars, five in total, contain a golden ticket. The winners are to be given a personal tour of the wondrous factory, but there is more at stake than simply sweet fun. Directed by Tim Burton (who used several different techniques to avoid as many computer-generated effects as possible), the film's music is by Danny Elfman - although four of the musical numbers used lyrics written by Roald Dahl. And, the Oompa-Loompas were all played by a single actor named Deep Roy.
Source: Author beergirllaura

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