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"Far and Away" The Movie Trivia Quiz

This is a general trivia quiz on the movie 'Far and Away' and any true fan should have no problem!

A multiple-choice quiz by sillygirl219. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sillygirl219

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,041

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1498

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (0/10), Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 73 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the very beginning of the movie, a paragraph proceeds the film explaining the oppression of the tennant farmers of Western Ireland. Above the paragraph, the year the film is supposed to take place is shown. What year is it? Hint

1896

1890

1898

1892

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Joseph is burying his father, he meets Shannon's mega-jerk fiance, Steven, when he burns down their house because the rent wasn't paid. What popular television comedy did he go on to star in?

Answer: (Three words, Two People, spell out "and.")

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Shannon first meets Joseph, she gives him a serious injury. What does she do? Hint

Shoots him

Kicks him in the groin

Stabs him with a large knife

Stabs him with a pitchfork

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Question 4 of 10

4. What possession did Shannon steal from home to exchange in America for money? Hint

Her Mother's Dresses

Her Mother's Jewelry

Her Mother's Spoons

Her Mother's Antique Figurines

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the Ward Boss who helps Shannon and Joseph find a room (first and last name)?

Answer: (He Played For the Wisconsin Badgers)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Because Shannon causes the Ward Boss to lose a fight, how does Joseph say they are related to help her? Hint

Married

Cousins

Engaged

Brother and Sister

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Joseph is boxing the Italian who beats him, how much money did Darcy Burke and the Ward Boss each have bet on him? Hint

$300

$50

$200

$100

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is Shannon shot? Hint

Arm

Head

Leg

Shoulder

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Question 9 of 10

9. What falls on Joseph's shoe in Oklahoma that reminds him of Shannon, when he in fact, looks up and sees her? Hint

An Irish flag

A chicken feather

A lock of curly hair

A horseshoe

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Question 10 of 10

10. After Joseph dies and comes back to life and Shannon exclaims, 'You died!', what does Joseph tell her he WON'T DO in response?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Apr 23 2024 : Guest 152: 0/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 73: 0/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 165: 1/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1892

The paragraph is titled 'Western Ireland, 1892' which is the beginning of Joseph and Shannon's adventure!

Answer: Dharma and Greg

Steven is played by Thomas Gibson, who later starred in ABC's hit comedy "Dharma and Greg" as Greg, the handsome and practical lawyer married to the goofy and loveable, hippie Dharma. Let's just say we liked him much better as Greg!

3. When Shannon first meets Joseph, she gives him a serious injury. What does she do?

Answer: Stabs him with a pitchfork

Shannon is so cool! She wasn't going to let any man get the better of her!

4. What possession did Shannon steal from home to exchange in America for money?

Answer: Her Mother's Spoons

Shannon says to Mr. Maguire on the boat 'I do have money, but it's in the form of spoons. Ancient spoons, made of silver.'

5. What is the name of the Ward Boss who helps Shannon and Joseph find a room (first and last name)?

Answer: Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly helped Joseph and Shannon get a job and find a place to live. Another guy named Mike Kelly was a really talented senior on the Wisconsin Badger's basketball team last year.

6. Because Shannon causes the Ward Boss to lose a fight, how does Joseph say they are related to help her?

Answer: Brother and Sister

7. When Joseph is boxing the Italian who beats him, how much money did Darcy Burke and the Ward Boss each have bet on him?

Answer: $200

Darcy Burke says he has $200 bet on Joseph and will split the winnings with him. Mike Kelly then says he'll match that offer.

8. Where is Shannon shot?

Answer: Shoulder

Shannon is shot while running out of the house that she and Joseph broke into.

9. What falls on Joseph's shoe in Oklahoma that reminds him of Shannon, when he in fact, looks up and sees her?

Answer: A horseshoe

This episode reminds Joseph of Shannon because a horseshoe fell on his foot when they first met.

10. After Joseph dies and comes back to life and Shannon exclaims, 'You died!', what does Joseph tell her he WON'T DO in response?

Answer: Die Twice

This ending is only semi-plausible because Joseph's father died twice in the beginning of the movie.

Source: Author sillygirl219

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