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What's in a Name ? Trivia Quiz


All of these movies have a name in the title. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,958
Updated
Jul 29 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2289
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (7/10), Guest 51 (9/10), Guest 73 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Cool Hand Luke" (1967) is a story of a man who refuses to conform to the rules of the rural prison he is an inmate in. He tries to escape many times and the guards continue to try and crush his spirits. Who plays Luke? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Harrison Ford plays a highly ambitious and cold hearted man who is shot in a store robbery. He survives but is left brain damaged. He has to regain his memory and learn how to speak and walk again. With help from his wife and daughter he begins to realise how much he dislikes the man he used to be. Name this movie. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Broken hearted Peter decides to take a trip to Hawaii so he can try and deal with the break-up with his television star girlfriend. When he arrives he sees his ex checking in with her new boyfriend! He becomes more depressed until hotel clerk Rachel consoles him and tries to cheer him up. Name this movie.

Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Annie Hall" (1977) stars Woody Allen as a neurotic comedian who falls in love with dizzy Annie Hall. The movie follows their relationship from their first meeting through to them moving into together. Who plays the role of Annie Hall? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This British movie stars Jamie Bell as a young boy who develops a keen interest in dance, despite the objections raised by his miner father and older brother. Set in the 1980s amidst the miners strikes, the film explores a boy's interest in ballet and a turbulent father and son relationship. Name this movie. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1962) tells the story of 'Baby' Jane Hudson and her sister Blanche who are aging actresses living together. Sibling rivalry takes on a new edge as Jane becomes increasingly dominant over sister. As time goes by Jane's torment of Blanche becomes more sinister. Name the actresses who play the sisters. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A man is discontented with his life and one night after a hard day he goes into a rage against God. God appears to him as a human and gives the man divine powers to see if he can do a better job at being God. Name this 2003 movie starring Jim Carrey. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Senator Lillian DeHaven criticizes the Navy for having a bias against women so Jordan O'Neill is put to the test when she is enrolled alongside men for Navy SEALS training. Everyone expects her to fail but Jordan aims to prove them wrong. Who plays Jordan O'Neill in "G.I Jane" (1997)? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sean Penn plays a man with learning difficulties, who has a daughter with a homeless woman. She abandons them both shortly after giving birth and he raises his daughter alone. As she gets older the authorities think he is holding her back so they take her away. He talks a lawyer into taking his case for free, insisting that love is all you need. Name this movie. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Stuart Little" (1999) is an animated movie about a mouse who gets adopted by the Little family. We see Stuart have many adventures with his new family, including being hated by the family cat, Snowbell. Who is the voice of Stuart Little? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Cool Hand Luke" (1967) is a story of a man who refuses to conform to the rules of the rural prison he is an inmate in. He tries to escape many times and the guards continue to try and crush his spirits. Who plays Luke?

Answer: Paul Newman

Paul Newman was born in Ohio, USA in 1925. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role of Luke in "Cool Hand Luke" (1967). In 1987 he won an Oscar for his role in "The Color of Money" (1986). After a long and distinguished career in film, he died at the age of 83 in Connecticut, USA.
2. Harrison Ford plays a highly ambitious and cold hearted man who is shot in a store robbery. He survives but is left brain damaged. He has to regain his memory and learn how to speak and walk again. With help from his wife and daughter he begins to realise how much he dislikes the man he used to be. Name this movie.

Answer: Regarding Henry

"Regarding Henry" (1991) stars Harrison Ford and Annette Bening as Henry and Sarah Turner. It was written by J.J. Abrams and directed by Mike Nichols.
3. Broken hearted Peter decides to take a trip to Hawaii so he can try and deal with the break-up with his television star girlfriend. When he arrives he sees his ex checking in with her new boyfriend! He becomes more depressed until hotel clerk Rachel consoles him and tries to cheer him up. Name this movie.

Answer: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008) stars Jason Segel as Peter and
Kristen Bell as Sarah Marshall. It was written by Jason Segel and directed by Nicholas Stoller.
4. "Annie Hall" (1977) stars Woody Allen as a neurotic comedian who falls in love with dizzy Annie Hall. The movie follows their relationship from their first meeting through to them moving into together. Who plays the role of Annie Hall?

Answer: Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton was born in California, USA in 1946. She began her acting career onstage and moved into film in 1970. Her first movie role was in "Lovers and Other Strangers" (1970). She won an Oscar for 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' for her performance in "Annie Hall" (1977).
5. This British movie stars Jamie Bell as a young boy who develops a keen interest in dance, despite the objections raised by his miner father and older brother. Set in the 1980s amidst the miners strikes, the film explores a boy's interest in ballet and a turbulent father and son relationship. Name this movie.

Answer: Billy Elliot

"Billy Elliot" (2000) stars Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot and Gary Lewis as Billy's father. It was nominated for three Oscars and won three BAFTA's. It was written by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry.
6. "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1962) tells the story of 'Baby' Jane Hudson and her sister Blanche who are aging actresses living together. Sibling rivalry takes on a new edge as Jane becomes increasingly dominant over sister. As time goes by Jane's torment of Blanche becomes more sinister. Name the actresses who play the sisters.

Answer: Bette Davis & Joan Crawford

Bette Davis Played 'Baby' Jane Hudson and Joan Crawford played her sister Blanche.
Bette Davis was born as Ruth Elizabeth Davis in Massachusetts, USA in 1908. In her movie career she won two Oscars for "Jezebel" (1938) and "Dangerous" (1935). She had roles in over 100 film, television and stage shows before her death in 1989.
Joan Crawford was born as Lucille Fay LeSueur in Texas, USA in 1905. In 1945 she won an Oscar for her role in "Mildred Pierce". Her final appearance on screen was in 1972 in a TV show called "The Sixth Sense". In the final years of her life she became reclusive and passed away aged 72 in 1977.
7. A man is discontented with his life and one night after a hard day he goes into a rage against God. God appears to him as a human and gives the man divine powers to see if he can do a better job at being God. Name this 2003 movie starring Jim Carrey.

Answer: Bruce Almighty

"Bruce Almighty" (2003) Stars Jim Carrey as Bruce and Morgan Freeman as God. It was directed by Tom Shadyac.
8. Senator Lillian DeHaven criticizes the Navy for having a bias against women so Jordan O'Neill is put to the test when she is enrolled alongside men for Navy SEALS training. Everyone expects her to fail but Jordan aims to prove them wrong. Who plays Jordan O'Neill in "G.I Jane" (1997)?

Answer: Demi Moore

Demi Moore was born in New Mexico, USA in 1962. Her role as Jordan O'Neill earned her a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress.
9. Sean Penn plays a man with learning difficulties, who has a daughter with a homeless woman. She abandons them both shortly after giving birth and he raises his daughter alone. As she gets older the authorities think he is holding her back so they take her away. He talks a lawyer into taking his case for free, insisting that love is all you need. Name this movie.

Answer: I Am Sam

"I Am Sam" (2001) stars Sean Penn as Sam and Michelle Pfeiffer plays his lawyer. It was nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy. It was written by Kristine Johnson and Jessie Nelson.
10. "Stuart Little" (1999) is an animated movie about a mouse who gets adopted by the Little family. We see Stuart have many adventures with his new family, including being hated by the family cat, Snowbell. Who is the voice of Stuart Little?

Answer: Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox was born in Alberta, Canada in 1961. He has appeared in many films including "Back to the Future" (1985), "Doc Hollywood" (1991) and "The Frighteners" (1996). He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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