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Milk Trivia Quiz

A quiz based on the film about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to high office.

A multiple-choice quiz by alecburriss. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
alecburriss

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,455

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
429

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The character Harvey Milk was portrayed by what actor? Hint

Sean Penn

Heath Ledger

Tom Cruise

Sean Connery

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Question 2 of 10

2. Throughout the movie a dessert was thrown at characters' faces during celebrations. What was it? Hint

pumpkin pie

pudding

apple pie

cream pie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Harvey was elected as supervisor of what district? Hint

District 5

Chinatown

Main District

Fisherman's Wharf

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Harvey Milk meet his lover, Scott Smith? Hint

San Francisco

A Gay Pride parade

Harvey's hair salon

A New York subway station

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who assassinated Harvey Milk? Hint

Mayor Moscone

Dan White

John Briggs

Scott Smith

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Question 6 of 10

6. What kind of shop did Harvey open when he first moved to San Francisco? Hint

Book Shop

General Store

Camera Film Shop

Liquor Store

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who, other than Harvey, was assassinated in this film? Hint

Dan White

Cleave Jones

Jack Lira

Mayor Moscone

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of Harvey's lovers commited suicide? Hint

Scott Smith

Jack Lira

Cleave Jones

Danny Nicoletta

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following quotes became Harvey's trademark in his speeches? Hint

"I'm here to recruit you"

"Don't worry, I left my high heels at home"

"Gay rights now!"

"One day we will be equal"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of Harvey's team quit after losing the election a few times? Hint

Cleave Jones

Scott Smith

Jack Lira

Anne Kronenberg

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The character Harvey Milk was portrayed by what actor?

Answer: Sean Penn

Sean Penn won the 2009 Best Actor Oscar for his role as Harvey Milk. Senn Penn was born in 1960 in Santa Monica, California. He starred in such films as "Mystic River" and "I Am Sam".

2. Throughout the movie a dessert was thrown at characters' faces during celebrations. What was it?

Answer: cream pie

When it was Scott's birthday Harvey prepared dinner for him. Then when Scott came out of the bedroom to see his surprise meal, Harvey smashed a cream pie right in his face. It happened a couple other times through out the film, as well.

3. Harvey was elected as supervisor of what district?

Answer: District 5

District 5 consisted of The Castro and its surrounding areas. On Harvey's election posters it said "Harvey Milk Supervisor/5". After three attempts, he was finally elected to the Board of Supervisors. He worked against singer Anita Bryant on the gay rights bill, Prop 6.

4. Where did Harvey Milk meet his lover, Scott Smith?

Answer: A New York subway station

Harvey was on his way home, and was going to take the subway. He then met Scott on the stairs. They kissed at their first meeting. Harvey then told Scott it was his birthday. Scott said that he did not see men over 40. Harvey luckily was still 39. He would turn 40 at midnight.

5. Who assassinated Harvey Milk?

Answer: Dan White

Dan White was a district supervisor. He was the only supervisor to vote against the gay ordinance bill. He also had a wife and kid.

6. What kind of shop did Harvey open when he first moved to San Francisco?

Answer: Camera Film Shop

One of the first things Harvey and Scott did when they moved was open Castro Camera. They sold film. When he first opened he had very little customers, but throughout the film his store became a meeting spot for his campaign.

7. Who, other than Harvey, was assassinated in this film?

Answer: Mayor Moscone

George Richard Moscone was elected mayor of San Francisco in 1975. After Dan White resigned he asked for his job back. When Moscone said no, Dan assassinated Moscone.

8. Which of Harvey's lovers commited suicide?

Answer: Jack Lira

Jack Lira was a shy Mexican-American boy who fell in love with Harvey. Jack's family disowned him when his father found out he was gay. Thus, he moved to San Francisco.

9. Which of the following quotes became Harvey's trademark in his speeches?

Answer: "I'm here to recruit you"

He said this at the begining of most of his speeches, including the one a few days before his death. In a way he was recruiting them for a better tommorow for gay people.

10. Which member of Harvey's team quit after losing the election a few times?

Answer: Scott Smith

Scott helped run Castro Camera with Harvey. He was also one of Harvey's lovers. He was replaced, as campaign manager, by Anne Kronenberg.

Source: Author alecburriss

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