FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

John Cusack Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on my favourite actor, John Cusack. Nothing too difficult. Just fun! At least I hope.

A multiple-choice quiz by pattette. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
pattette

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,425

Updated
Jun 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1806

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When and where was John Cusack born? Hint

January 13, 1969, Chicago, Illinois

October 11, 1962, Boston, Massachusetts

March 29, 1966, Los Angeles, California

June 28, 1966, Evanston, Illinois

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. "High Fidelity" was Joan Cusack's _____ movie with John? Hint

4th

6th

7th

5th

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of John's character in "Say Anything?"

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... or first name only)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. In what order does Rob Gordon organize his records in "High Fidelity?" Hint

Chronologically

Chronologically, then Alphabetically

Alphabetically

Autobiographically

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. In what movie did John Cusack make his debut?

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. In "High Fidelity", Rob Gordon fantasizes beating up the character played by which actor/actress? Hint

Jack Black

Tim Robbins

Sarah Gilbert

Joan Cusack

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Upon leaving a mental wellness center in "America's Sweethearts", what does John's counselor tell Billy Crystal's character? Hint

"Just be yourself."

"Life is a cookie."

"Each day's a gift."

"He'll be back."

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Coincidentally, John's characters appear in numerous films _________ ? Hint

shouting at an ex-lover's window

winning the girl

daydreaming

standing in the rain

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the film in which John plays a 1940s art dealer in Nazi Germany?

Answer: (One word)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. "I'm really sorry your mom ________ , Ricky."

Answer: ( Two Words)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 10 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 74: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When and where was John Cusack born?

Answer: June 28, 1966, Evanston, Illinois

It was his sister, Joan Cusack, who was born on October 11, 1962.

2. "High Fidelity" was Joan Cusack's _____ movie with John?

Answer: 7th

Seven! They appeared together in the following films:
"High Fidelity" (2000), "Cradle Will Rock" (1999), "Grosse Pointe Blank" (1997), "Say Anything" (1989), "Broadcast News" (1987), "Grandview, U.S.A." (1984) and "Sixteen Candles" (1984).

3. What was the name of John's character in "Say Anything?"

Answer: Lloyd Dobler

Cusack's role in "Say Anything" was his last teenaged role. "He (Cusack) gave her his heart, and she (Ione Skye) gave him a pen."

4. In what order does Rob Gordon organize his records in "High Fidelity?"

Answer: Autobiographically

John was not only the producer of this film, but he was also a writer (for its screenplay) and the musical supervisor.

5. In what movie did John Cusack make his debut?

Answer: Class

"Class" was released in 1983 and featured Cusack as Roscoe Maibaum.

6. In "High Fidelity", Rob Gordon fantasizes beating up the character played by which actor/actress?

Answer: Tim Robbins

This sprouted many fantasies from his character's mind. One of which involved Rob grabbing an old telephone and smashing Ray's (Tim) face in.
Ian "Ray" Raymond was the character played by Tim Robbins.

7. Upon leaving a mental wellness center in "America's Sweethearts", what does John's counselor tell Billy Crystal's character?

Answer: "Life is a cookie."

John enters a mental rehabilitation center after Catherine Zeta-Jones dumps him for Hank Azaria.

8. Coincidentally, John's characters appear in numerous films _________ ?

Answer: standing in the rain

He is almost always found standing in the rain on the phone, watching someone, or doing something else that requires him to look so brooding and lovely.

9. What was the name of the film in which John plays a 1940s art dealer in Nazi Germany?

Answer: Max

This was one of John's dramatic roles, and some had to get used to seeing a not-so-nice side of him come out through his character.

10. "I'm really sorry your mom ________ , Ricky."

Answer: blew up

This line is from the film "Better Off Dead" (1985). Probably my favourite John Cusack movie for various reasons. Cusack says this to his neighbour, Ricky, after his mom essentially blows up after lighting a cigarette after accidentally drinking turpentine at dinner.

Source: Author pattette

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor linkan before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.