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1 What opponent of Muhammad Ali inspired the screenplay?
Answer: Chuck Wepner

Wepner, 'The Bayonne Bleeder' was Ali's opponent in the 1975 bout that inspired the movie. Stallone wrote the screenplay in three days. Wepner sued Stallone three times over a share of the profits, settling for an undisclosed amount after the third suit.
Wepner was bloodied above both eyes and had his nose broken by Ali. During the fight Wepner knocked Ali to the mat, becoming one of the few men to knock Ali down. The fight entered the fifteenth round but Ali won on a Technical Knock Out (TKO). Wepner later went on to fight professional wrestler Andre the Giant.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky': In the Locker Room
2 The first scene showed Rocky waking up from his bed. He fed his turtles, Cuff and Link, and then headed to the cemetery to sit near the grave of someone dear to him, who had passed away. Who died?
Answer: Adrian

Adrian's grave stated that she died in 2002, four years before the events of the film. Rocky told one of his old acquaintances that she died because of a woman cancer, which the "Rocky Ultimate Guide", described, as ovarian cancer. The movie emphaszed that Rocky had a high level of difficulty in letting life go on, after Adrian's death.
  From Quiz: Rocky Balboa
3 Which character angrily proclaimed: "This is about us against them!"?
Answer: Apollo Creed

Apollo Creed said this after he volunteered to fight the USSR's reigning heavyweight champ, Ivan Drago. Apollo proclaimed that it wasn't simply an exhibition match he was involved in, but rather a war between the United States, and the Soviet Union.
    Your options: [ Apollo Creed ] [ Rocky Balboa ] [ Ivan Drago ] [ Paulie Pennino ]
  From Quiz: "Rocky IV" Quotations
4 The very first scene in the movie took place on November 25, 1975 and featured a fight between Spider Rico and Rocky Balboa. Where did the fight take place?
Answer: A Church

The fight was Rocky's very first, that was shown in the series. After Spider Rico head-butted him, in the second round, Rocky got angry and pummeled Rico into the canvas. Less than 48 hours later, he went to Mick's gym and Mick was obviously unimpressed by Rocky's victory.
  From Quiz: Rocky I
5 What does Rocky call the kids Marie was hanging out with on the corner?
Answer: coconuts

As Rocky is walking home, he sees Marie and calls her over. He tries to explain to her she shouldn't be hanging with this crowd. She calls him a creep-o as she goes into her house. Rocky then says to himself "Who am I to give advice?".
  From Quiz: A Tough "Rocky" Bout for Tough "Rocky" Fans
6 Where does Rocky keep his gym lock combination written?
Answer: On a slip of paper in his hat

When Rocky cannot open his lock, he checks with the paper to see if he's made a mistake. What he doesn't know is that his locker has been given to another boxer.
  From Quiz: How Well Do You Know 'Rocky'?
7 Who is the number one contender that Apollo Creed is supposed to fight for the Heavyweight title at the beginning of the movie?
Answer: Mac Lee Green

Apollo says right at the start of the movie that he will celebrate the cracking of the Liberty Bell with the cracking of Mac Lee Green's skull.
  From Quiz: The Original "Rocky" Quiz
8 How many MAJOR fights was the Russian, Ivan Drago, involved in during the movie?
Answer: 2

His first fight was against Apollo Creed. His second was against Rocky Balboa.
  From Quiz: Rocky IV
9 After Mickey died, Rocky is grieving and he gets on his motorcycle and rides to the statue of himself. Then he heads to the gym where Mickey had trained him. While he's at the gym, Apollo comes in. How long did Apollo say he waited at Rocky's house?
Answer: About an hour

As Rocky is standing in the gym in the dark, Apollo comes walking through the door just as Rocky hits a punching bag. Apollo says, 'that's not the way to do it', and Rocky said, 'is that you, Apollo?'. Apollo talks to Rocky about his career and about Mickey dying. Apollo tells Rocky he wants to help him get the title back.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky 3' For Diehards, Part 2
10 In the beginning of the movie, the World Heavyweight Championship belt is shown. What colors does the belt consist of?
Answer: Gold, Red, White, and Blue

The belt was gold, red, white, and blue. It had white trim between the gold and red, and the blue and gold. It had gold trim between the red and white, and white and blue.
  From Quiz: "Rocky 3" For Diehards, Part 1
11 'You've got a shot at the greatest title in the world, and you're gonna be swappin' punches with the most dangerous man on the planet.'
Answer: Mick

In the hospital chapel, 'Rocky II'.
    Your options: [ Apollo ] [ Mick ] [ Adrian ] [ Clubber ]
  From Quiz: 'Rocky' Movie Quotes
12 What does Rocky's license plate say?
Answer: SOTHPAW

It shows the license plate in Rocky IV.
  From Quiz: The 'Rocky' Series
13 Referring to Ivan Drago, which character stated that "Whatever he hits he destroys"?
Answer: Nikoli Kolkoff

Nikoli asked Ivan to demonstrate a punch on a special machine, to see him demonstrate his strength. What was revealed was that Ivan Drago could hit with a force of 1850 pounds per square inch. That amount was 1100 PSI higher than the average heavyweight boxer. He said that the results are quite clear, and that whatever Ivan hits, he destroys.
    Your options: [ Nikoli Kolkoff ] [ Adrian Balboa ] [ Ludmilla Drago ] [ Duke ]
  From Quiz: "Rocky IV" Quotations
14 After tucking his son into bed, Rocky headed to the living room to find Adrian distraught, and yelling at Paulie. What Paulie had done was one of the worst things he'd ever done. In essence, what was he responsible for?
Answer: The loss of Rocky's entire fortune.

Before Rocky, and Paulie left America, in "Rocky IV", it was revealed that Paulie gave power of attorney to the family's accountant. The problem was that the accountant ran off with the family's millions of dollars, and they had no way of paying back the house's mortgage, and their back-taxes.
  From Quiz: Rocky V
15 After taking Adrian to the zoo on their second date, Rocky proposed to Adrian. She accepted his offer of marriage. The scene then cut to the church for their marriage. There the viewers first learned Adrian's last name. What was it?
Answer: Pennino

The marriage scene, in "Rocky II", was the first and only time Adrian's original last name was mentioned in the "Rocky" series. The last name was chosen by Talia Shire because it had a certain significance to her; Pennino was her mother's maiden name. Throughout the rest of the film, and the rest of the "Rocky" series, Adrian's last name was Balboa.
  From Quiz: Rocky II
16 After getting through another rough day, Rocky decided to make a stop in the pet shop where Adrian worked. Apart from entertaining Adrian, Rocky wanted to say hello to a dog in the shop he really liked. What was the dog's name?
Answer: Butkus

The dog that played 'Butkus' was Sylvester Stallone's very own dog and, interestingly enough, the dog's real name was also Butkus. He appeared in the sequel, as well, but died before the third could be made.
  From Quiz: Rocky I
17 Gazzo, the man Rocky works for, gives Rocky money for his date with Adrian. How much does he give him?
Answer: $50

Gazzo's bodyguard calls Rocky's girlfriend retarded and tells him to take her to the zoo. In the sequel, Rocky proposes to her at the zoo.
  From Quiz: A Tough "Rocky" Bout for Tough "Rocky" Fans
18 What are Rocky's pet turtles named?
Answer: Cuff and Link

Rocky talks about his "exotic" turtles often.
  From Quiz: How Well Do You Know 'Rocky'?
19 Rocky is constantly trying to flirt with Adrian, who works at the pet shop. After Rocky tries one of his terrible jokes on her, Adrian's boss sends her to clean out some cages. What was Adrian's boss' name?
Answer: Gloria

As Rocky is leaving the shop with his turtle food, she asks him if he plans to pay for it. Rocky replies, "Crime don't pay, Gloria."
  From Quiz: Ultimate "Rocky"
20 Who was the real heavyweight that came from nowhere to go the distance with the champ, the man that Rocky was based on?
Answer: Chuck Wepner

Chuck Wepner was a nobody who went the distance with arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali.
  From Quiz: The Original "Rocky" Quiz
21 When they first arrived at their isolated training house in Russia, what did Paulie think Rocky was going to grow?
Answer: Reindeer

He made this comment after looking around and realizing how far away from civilization they were.
  From Quiz: Rocky IV
22 While in the gym, what does Apollo say Rocky lost?
Answer: 'The edge, the eye of the tiger'

Apollo said that when he and Rocky fought the second time, Rocky had the edge and the eye of the tiger, and he didn't and that's how come he lost to Rocky. Apollo said that Rocky had lost it, and that the only way to get it back was to go back to the beginning.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky 3' For Diehards, Part 2
23 What song was played in the beginning and end of the movie?
Answer: Eye of The Tiger

Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger" was made especially for this movie. Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and directed "Rocky 3," asked the group Survivor to write and sing a song for the movie.
  From Quiz: "Rocky 3" For Diehards, Part 1
24 'Remember that guy Rock?'
Answer: Mr. Gazzo

'Rocky II', in Might Mick's Gym.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky' Movie Quotes
25 What revolutionary piece of cinematic equipment was invented in Philadelphia and used extensively in 'Rocky'?
Answer: The Steadicam

Philadelphia's Garrett Brown invented the Oscar winning Steadicam. It gives the cameraman the ability to move around the action without the picture becoming jumpy. It was used in many scenes in 'Rocky'. The scene where Rocky runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum for the triumphant moment at the top was filmed during tests for the original Steadicam system. The tests inspired the Art Museum scenes.

Steadicam technology is used in many of today's digital cameras.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky': In the Locker Room
26 Which character jokingly said, "Like your Popeye, he ate his spinach"?
Answer: Ludmilla Drago

After being asked about whether or not Ivan took performance enhancing steroids to become as strong as he was, Ludmilla jokingly said this. It was revealed, later in the film, that it had been a lie and they did, in fact, use performance enhancing drugs on him.
    Your options: [ Ludmilla Drago ] [ Apollo Creed ] [ Mikhail Gorbachev ] [ Duke ]
  From Quiz: "Rocky IV" Quotations
27 After a meeting with their lawyers, Rocky, under pressure from Adrian, headed to see a doctor to see what was wrong with him. What they diagnosed officially ended his career. What had he suffered after his fight in Russia?
Answer: Irreversible brain damage,

According to the doctors, the repeated blows to the head severed a small vein in his brain. He would be fine if he didn't fight, but if he fought again, the doctor's warned that he might be put into a wheelchair, or worse, face death. Rocky wanted to fight, but deep down, he didn't want to be dead, or in a wheelchair, so he sought alternate methods of making money.
  From Quiz: Rocky V
28 After their marriage, the movie showed Rocky spending the money he earned from the fight with Apollo Creed. What was the first thing that Rocky purchased with his money?
Answer: A car

The car that Rocky purchased was a Pontiac Trans-Am. Adrian was unsure of his driving ability, but he reassured Adrian by telling her he could drive. Due to the eye injuries he suffered in the ring against Apollo, Rocky's ability to drive diminished as his blind spots were dramatically increased. After the purchase of the automobile, Rocky purchased a tiger jacket for himself, new watches for Adrian, himself and Paulie, a new collar for Butkus and finally, a condominium.
  From Quiz: Rocky II
29 How many fights had Rocky been in, prior to fighting Creed?
Answer: 64

Rocky was bragging to Adrian, telling her how he had been in 64 fights and never had his nose broken. Creed broke it in the first round.
  From Quiz: A Tough "Rocky" Bout for Tough "Rocky" Fans
30 By what insulting name is Rocky not referred to at any point in the movie?
Answer: Meatball Face

Mick, Marie, and Gazzo's driver call Rocky the other names.
  From Quiz: How Well Do You Know 'Rocky'?
31 Apollo Creed, heavyweight champion, suddenly needs a new opponent when his scheduled opponent is injured during training. What was the scheduled opponent's name?
Answer: Mac Lee Green

Prior to the bout being called off, we see Apollo on TV promising that, "Apollo Creed will duplicate the cracking of the Liberty Bell by cracking Mac Lee Green."
  From Quiz: Ultimate "Rocky"
32 What country does Mac Lee Green hail from?
Answer: Canada

We learn this when Apollo's promoter says that he could use some more publicity in Canada.
  From Quiz: The Original "Rocky" Quiz
33 During the song, an airplane was shown. What name was on the tailend of the plane?
Answer: TWA

During the song "Eye Of The Tiger," a TWA plane was shown taking off. Also shown was: "Time" magazine, "Sports Illustrated" magazine, "The Muppet Show," and matches at Radio City Music Hall.
  From Quiz: "Rocky 3" For Diehards, Part 1
34 'You've gotta punch and punch till you can't punch no more.'
Answer: Duke

'Rocky IV', in Russia.
    Your options: [ Apollo ] [ Duke ] [ Mick ] [ Rocky ]
  From Quiz: 'Rocky' Movie Quotes
35 How many days of training did Carl Weathers and Sylvester Stallone have to endure to prepare for 'Rocky II'?
Answer: 110

They trained 5 days a week for 22 weeks getting in shape and practicing the moves.
  From Quiz: The 'Rocky' Series
36 What part of Sylvester Stallone's anatomy was permanently disfigured during the filming of 'Rocky'?
Answer: His knuckles

Stallone spent so much time punching the frozen beef that his knuckles were permanently disfigured. He did it so many times in different takes and rehearsals that after the filming was done, he noticed the shape of his hands had changed. His knuckles were flattened and still are to this day.
  From Quiz: 'Rocky': In the Locker Room
37 Which character both jokingly, and arrogantly proclaimed that "I've retired more men than social security"?
Answer: Apollo Creed

After accepting to fight Drago, in Las Vegas, Apollo was shocked to hear that Ivan's wife thought they would win. He went on to explain how he would win, and how he'd be the one to defeat their champ. He insulted the entire Soviet team, yet kept his composure. One of the Soviet representatives called Apollo a 'has-been', as a result of his unprofessional behavior.
    Your options: [ Apollo Creed ] [ Clubber Lang ] [ Rocky Balboa ] [ Ivan Drago ]
  From Quiz: "Rocky IV" Quotations
38 On the mirror above Rocky's sink is a picture of him as a boy, how old is he in the picture?
Answer: 8

Adrian grabbed the picture and asked Rocky if it was him. Rocky replies "Yeah that's me when I was eight years old, that's the Italian Stallion when he was a baby". This is an actual picture of Stallone as a boy.
  From Quiz: A Tough "Rocky" Bout for Tough "Rocky" Fans
39 At the time of the big fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed, how much does Rocky weigh?
Answer: 190 lbs

It is announced before the fight that Rocky weighs in at 190, and Apollo at 210.
  From Quiz: How Well Do You Know 'Rocky'?
40 Mick tells Rocky a story about when he was in his prime. What does the man that Mick fought do in the fight?
Answer: Puts a nail in the thumb of his glove

Mick had "spit comin' out of (his) cheeks!"
  From Quiz: The Original "Rocky" Quiz
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