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Quiz about Popular Movies of 2002
Quiz about Popular Movies of 2002

Popular Movies of 2002 Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the popular movies of the year 2002. I will give you some information about the movie and you select the correct answer. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Velvet_Rain. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Velvet_Rain
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
348,882
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
2638
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Spider-Man" (2002) tells the story of Peter Parker, a reserved and somewhat awkward teenager who gets bitten by an unusual spider. The spider bite gives Peter an array of new talents, including perfect vision, enhanced strength and agility and the ability to cast webs from his wrists. Name the actor who portrays Peter Parker in this movie. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Rev. Graham Hess finds giant crop circles on his farmland and we follow him in his search for answers all the while putting his faith to the test. Name this movie starring Mel Gibson. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Meg Altman and her daughter find themselves hiding in their panic room whilst three burglars search the house for $3 million in bearer bonds. They think they are safe but what the burglars need is locked within the very same room! Name the actress who plays Meg Altman in "Panic Room" (2002). Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The year is 2054 and law enforcement now have the ability to see crimes before they are committed. This means the suspect can be arrested before they act. Tom Cruise plays John Anderton, the Captain of the Precrime police force. One day it is predicted that he is going to murder someone so he goes on a dangerous quest to clear his name and find out who has set him up. Name this Sci-fi action movie. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Catch Me If You Can" (2002) is the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young man who was a successful con man who managed to get millions of dollars by posing as a pilot, professor and doctor. Who plays the role of Frank Abagnale Jr? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A young girl adopts a strange new pet. He is hyperactive and a little aggressive but the girl sees good in him. What she doesn't know is that he is rogue alien from another planet. This animated children's movie follows the girl and her fugitive 'pet' as they get to know each other whilst he tries to evade capture from fellow aliens. Name this movie. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A young man is found shot and floating in the sea by fisherman. He has no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. After regaining his health he goes in search of answers all the while being pursued by assassins who want him dead. Name this movie starring Matt Damon. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "John Q" (2002) tells the story of a man whose son needs a heart transplant, only his insurance will not cover the operation he needs. In an act of desperation he takes the doctors and nurses of the ER hostage and forces them to do the operation. Name the actor who plays the desperate father, John Quincy Archibald. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "The Pianist" (2002) tells the story of a Polish Jewish Pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman who struggles to survive the wrath of the Nazis during World War 2. Starring Adrien Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman, name the very famous director of this movie. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This horror movie follows a group of survivors after a virus has wiped out most of the population of the UK. Rabid humans akin to Zombies roam the streets, and the survivors must fight them off while looking for somewhere to hide. Name this movie starring Christopher Eccleston. Hint



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1. "Spider-Man" (2002) tells the story of Peter Parker, a reserved and somewhat awkward teenager who gets bitten by an unusual spider. The spider bite gives Peter an array of new talents, including perfect vision, enhanced strength and agility and the ability to cast webs from his wrists. Name the actor who portrays Peter Parker in this movie.

Answer: Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire was born in California, USA in 1975. He appeared in various commercials and had bit parts before getting his break in the short lived television series "Great Scott!" (1992). Since then he has appeared in movies such as "The Ice Storm" (1997), "Pleasantville" (1998) and "Seabiscuit" (2003).
2. Rev. Graham Hess finds giant crop circles on his farmland and we follow him in his search for answers all the while putting his faith to the test. Name this movie starring Mel Gibson.

Answer: Signs

"Signs" (2002) is a sci-fi mystery that stars Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix and Rory Culkin. It explores the notion of alien beings visiting Earth. It also deals with one man's faith and how he deals with it during these visitations.
It was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
3. Meg Altman and her daughter find themselves hiding in their panic room whilst three burglars search the house for $3 million in bearer bonds. They think they are safe but what the burglars need is locked within the very same room! Name the actress who plays Meg Altman in "Panic Room" (2002).

Answer: Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster was born Alicia Christian Foster in 1962. She was born in Los Angeles, USA. She started acting at a very young age starring in commercials then going on to television when she was six years old. She is a very popular and talented actress and won Oscars for "The Accused" (1988) and "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991).
4. The year is 2054 and law enforcement now have the ability to see crimes before they are committed. This means the suspect can be arrested before they act. Tom Cruise plays John Anderton, the Captain of the Precrime police force. One day it is predicted that he is going to murder someone so he goes on a dangerous quest to clear his name and find out who has set him up. Name this Sci-fi action movie.

Answer: Minority Report

"Minority Report" (2002) stars Tom Cruise as the Chief John Anderton of the Precrime force who can prevent murders from happening by 'seeing' them before they happen. It was directed by Steven Spielberg and is based on Philip K. Dick's short story "The Minority Report". It was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA.
5. "Catch Me If You Can" (2002) is the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young man who was a successful con man who managed to get millions of dollars by posing as a pilot, professor and doctor. Who plays the role of Frank Abagnale Jr?

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio was born in 1974 in California, USA. He started off his acting career in TV shows such as "Growing Pains" (1990-1991). His first major film role was in "This Boy's Life" (1993) starring opposite Robert De Niro. Since then he has gone on to star in high profile movies such as "Titanic" (1997) "The Aviator" (2004) and "Inception" (2010).
6. A young girl adopts a strange new pet. He is hyperactive and a little aggressive but the girl sees good in him. What she doesn't know is that he is rogue alien from another planet. This animated children's movie follows the girl and her fugitive 'pet' as they get to know each other whilst he tries to evade capture from fellow aliens. Name this movie.

Answer: Lilo & Stitch

"Lilo & Stitch" (2002) is an animated Disney film set in Hawaii. It was written and directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders. It features the voice talents of Daveigh Chase, Tia Carrere and Ving Rhames.
7. A young man is found shot and floating in the sea by fisherman. He has no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. After regaining his health he goes in search of answers all the while being pursued by assassins who want him dead. Name this movie starring Matt Damon.

Answer: The Bourne Identity

"The Bourne Identity" (2002) is an action movie starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne; Franka Potente and Chris Cooper co-star. It is based Robert Ludlum's book of the same name. It was directed by Doug Liman.
8. "John Q" (2002) tells the story of a man whose son needs a heart transplant, only his insurance will not cover the operation he needs. In an act of desperation he takes the doctors and nurses of the ER hostage and forces them to do the operation. Name the actor who plays the desperate father, John Quincy Archibald.

Answer: Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington was born in 1954 in New York, USA. His first film role was in "Carbon Copy" (1981) alongside George Segal. He also had a starring role in the television soap opera "St. Elsewhere" as Dr. Chandler. Some of his popular films include "Malcolm X" (1992), "Courage Under Fire" (1996) and "Training Day" (2001).
9. "The Pianist" (2002) tells the story of a Polish Jewish Pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman who struggles to survive the wrath of the Nazis during World War 2. Starring Adrien Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman, name the very famous director of this movie.

Answer: Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski's birth name was Rajmund Roman Thierry Polański. He was born in 1933 in Paris, France. Growing up in Poland, he spent most of his childhood living in fear of his life after watching his parents captured and taken to concentration camps.

In the 1950s he began acting and directing. He is mainly known for directing and some of his most famous films include "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), "Frantic" (1988) and "Bitter Moon" (1992).
10. This horror movie follows a group of survivors after a virus has wiped out most of the population of the UK. Rabid humans akin to Zombies roam the streets, and the survivors must fight them off while looking for somewhere to hide. Name this movie starring Christopher Eccleston.

Answer: 28 Days Later...

"28 Days Later..." (2002) is a British horror movie starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris and Christopher Eccleston. It was written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle.
Source: Author Velvet_Rain

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