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Quiz about Hairspray the Movie
Quiz about Hairspray the Movie

"Hairspray" the Movie Trivia Quiz


A few questions about one of my favorite movies. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Betben. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Betben
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
96,661
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
8295
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (10/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 12 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year was "Hairspray" released in the US? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who directed "Hairspray"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What state did "Hairspray" take place in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What small role did Ric Ocasek (from the band "The Cars") have? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ricki Lake starred as Tracy Turnblad.


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of the TV dance show that Tracy made a big impact on? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was name of Tracy's rival and arch enemy? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Amber's parents were played by Sonny Bono and Debbie Harry.


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was Tracy's best friend? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who said "Oh Papa Tooney! We've got a Looney!"

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 92: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 12: 9/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 66: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 71: 5/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Feb 11 2024 : pughmv: 9/10
Feb 10 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Jan 28 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year was "Hairspray" released in the US?

Answer: 1988

The official release date was February 26, 1988.
2. Who directed "Hairspray"?

Answer: John Waters

John Waters also directed "Polyester", "Pink Flamingos" and "Serial Mom".
3. What state did "Hairspray" take place in?

Answer: Maryland

The movie was set in the early 60's in Baltimore, Maryland.
4. What small role did Ric Ocasek (from the band "The Cars") have?

Answer: beatnik

Pia Zadora played opposite Ric Ocasek as his beatnik girlfriend.
5. Ricki Lake starred as Tracy Turnblad.

Answer: true

Ricki went on to star in another John Waters movie, "Serial Mom". She is probably best known as being a talk show hostess.
6. What was the name of the TV dance show that Tracy made a big impact on?

Answer: The Corny Collins Show

The fictional Corny Collins Show was based on a real show called "The Buddy Deane Show."
7. What was name of Tracy's rival and arch enemy?

Answer: Amber Von Tussle

Colleen Fitzpatrick played the jealous Amber who tried in vain to be better then Tracy.
8. Amber's parents were played by Sonny Bono and Debbie Harry.

Answer: True

They played Franklin and Velma Von Tussle.
9. Who was Tracy's best friend?

Answer: Penny Pingleton

Leslie Ann Powers played her best friend Penny. Joann Havrilla portrayed Penny's overprotective mother, Prudence.
10. Who said "Oh Papa Tooney! We've got a Looney!"

Answer: Motormouth Mabel

Motormouth Mabel was played by R&B singer Ruth Brown.
Source: Author Betben

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