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Quiz about Rockin Flicks
Quiz about Rockin Flicks

Rockin' Flicks Trivia Quiz


Here are a few films with rock-themed titles. I will give a brief description of the film, along with a visual clue; you pick the correct answer. Have fun!

A photo quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
364,514
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
5706
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: bradez (10/10), Guest 68 (9/10), Guest 108 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Manslaughter, music, and making it big pretty much sums up the plot of this film, starring a famous singer. Which film? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Based on the novel by Joan Lindsay, this movie tells of the disappearance of a teacher and three schoolgirls while on a Valentine's Day school outing. What is it called? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Mark Wahlberg is Chris Cole, an enthusiastic fan of heavy metal band Steel Dragon who has his dream come true when he replaces the band's lead singer. What film is this? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. A failed rock musician-wannabee finds himself forced to get a 'real' job to pay his rent (by pretending to be a substitute teacher). Can you name the film? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Rebecca De Mornay is downright diabolical in this psychological thriller about a nanny trying to ruin the family that caused her husband's suicide. Which film? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This film follows the antics of a group of teens set on seeing their favorite rock band KISS. What is it called? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. A band manager, looking for a different sound, discovers rock and roll in this film featuring Bill Haley and His Comets. Considered the first major rock and roll movie made, what is its name? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Andy Serkis plays Ian Dury from New Wave in this movie that follows his road to success and his struggles along the way. What movie? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. A prequel to its 1994 companion film, this story tells of how the two couples - best friends and eventual neighbors - met, fell in love, and married. What film? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Alcatraz is taken over by a rogue military unit along with 81 hostages in this 1996 action film with which title?

Answer: (Two Words)
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Most Recent Scores
Dec 01 2024 : bradez: 10/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 51: 10/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 1: 10/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 67: 7/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 159: 9/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 64: 7/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 192: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Manslaughter, music, and making it big pretty much sums up the plot of this film, starring a famous singer. Which film?

Answer: Jailhouse Rock (1957)

"Jailhouse Rock" was Elvis Presley's third film after "Love Me Tender" (1956) and "Loving You" (1957). Presley is Vince Everett, a young man convicted of manslaughter after he kills a man (by accident) in a brawl. While in prison, he learns to play the guitar and turns out to be a terrific musician. Once out of prison, he finds his way (with some missteps along the way) to fame and fortune.

A number of Elvis songs were featured during the film, but the song "Jailhouse Rock" spent seven weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
2. Based on the novel by Joan Lindsay, this movie tells of the disappearance of a teacher and three schoolgirls while on a Valentine's Day school outing. What is it called?

Answer: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

"Picnic at Hanging Rock" is an Australian film set in the year 1900. Neither the film nor the novel on which it is based ever explains exactly what happened when the girls went on their picnic at Hanging Rock. The mysterious disappearances could not be explained, neither by witnesses, nor by the one girl who reappeared! The story is essentially about the mystery, and how it affects those in the community and the school.

In 1987, after the author's death, the final chapter of the novel was published as "The Secret of Hanging Rock".


Hanging Rock is an actual geological formation in the state of Victoria.
3. Mark Wahlberg is Chris Cole, an enthusiastic fan of heavy metal band Steel Dragon who has his dream come true when he replaces the band's lead singer. What film is this?

Answer: Rock Star (2001)

Despite realizing his dream, Wahlberg's character Chris Cole finds his new lifestyle to be unfulfilling, especially when the Steel Dragon band members are not interested in his creative input on any new songs. Realizing that he is just a mouthpiece (pun intended), Cole finds another fan to replace him in mid-concert, and returns to his old, more satisfactory existence.
4. A failed rock musician-wannabee finds himself forced to get a 'real' job to pay his rent (by pretending to be a substitute teacher). Can you name the film?

Answer: School of Rock (2003)

Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, the aforementioned failed rock musician. Upon taking the substitute position in a fifth-grade class, Dewey proceeds to be the worst-ever teacher, taking no interest in the kids until he hears them playing music. From then he makes it his personal mission to prepare them to win an upcoming Battle of the Bands competition (and its $20,000 prize).
5. Rebecca De Mornay is downright diabolical in this psychological thriller about a nanny trying to ruin the family that caused her husband's suicide. Which film?

Answer: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)

After Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) is molested by her obstetrician, she and her husband file charges (along with other couples who experienced the same thing). As a result, Dr. Mott kills himself, leaving his own pregnant wife behind, who miscarriages. Bent on revenge, Mrs. Mott (Rebecca De Mornay) assumes a false identity and manages to secure a position as a nanny with the Bartel family. From there she works diligently to destroy their lives, cleverly insinuating all sorts of secret atrocities.
6. This film follows the antics of a group of teens set on seeing their favorite rock band KISS. What is it called?

Answer: Detroit Rock City (1999)

"Detroit Rock City" features Edward Furlong (Hawk), Sam Huntington (Jam), Giuseppe Andrews (Lex) and James DeBello (Trip) as the four teens who are avid KISS fans hoping to make the trip from Cleveland (Ohio) to Detroit (Michigan) to see them in concert. Their plan is discovered, though, and Jam's mother rips up their tickets in front of them.

After Trip wins more tickets in a radio contest, the boys all sneak away and make the trip after all. Chaos ensues when it is discovered upon arriving in Detroit that Trip had neglected to give proper contact information, and the tickets have been given to someone else.
7. A band manager, looking for a different sound, discovers rock and roll in this film featuring Bill Haley and His Comets. Considered the first major rock and roll movie made, what is its name?

Answer: Rock Around the Clock (1956)

Along with Bill Haley and His Comets, other musicians featured in the film were The Platters, Tony Martinez and His Band, Freddie Bell and His Bellboys, as well as disc jockey Alan 'Moondog' Freed.

Band manager Steve Hollis (played by Johnny Johnston) discovers Bill Haley and his band in a small farm town, and endeavors to make them famous. His efforts, however, are hindered by agent Corinne Talbot (Alix Talton) who is trying to get Hollis to marry her instead of Hollis' current love interest, dancer Lisa Johns (Lisa Gaye).
8. Andy Serkis plays Ian Dury from New Wave in this movie that follows his road to success and his struggles along the way. What movie?

Answer: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010)

The film took its name from Ian Dury's 1977 single "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll", which is not so much about the excesses in life as it is about realizing that there is more to life than the day-to-day 9 to 5 existence.

The film focuses on his struggles in dealing with his disability (from having polio) how that and the rock musician lifestyle affected his relationships along the way.
9. A prequel to its 1994 companion film, this story tells of how the two couples - best friends and eventual neighbors - met, fell in love, and married. What film?

Answer: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)

None of the main cast from the 1994 film "The Flintstones" reprized their roles for this prequel. This time it is Mark Addy (Fred) and Stephen Baldwin (Barney) who meet Wilma (Kristen Johnston) and Betty (Jane Krakowski) and ask them out. Unfortunately for Fred, Wilma's family is set on her getting together with rich casino-owner Chip Rockefeller (Thomas Gibson).

The action moves to Rock Vegas, where Chip hopes to discredit Fred in Wilma's eyes at his casino.
10. Alcatraz is taken over by a rogue military unit along with 81 hostages in this 1996 action film with which title?

Answer: The Rock

Ed Harris plays the disgruntled military general who carries out this heinous act, threatening to launch deadly VX-gas rockets on San Francisco. He wants the government to pay 100 million dollars compensation for soldiers who have died on clandestine missions without any recognition.

The government, in turn, sends in an elite force to retake the island, along with a chemical weapons specialist (Nicolas Cage) and a criminal known for having escaped Alcatraz (Sean Connery).
Source: Author reedy

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