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Quiz about Rudy
Quiz about Rudy

Rudy Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies


A quiz about one of the all time best sports movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by vertigo315. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
vertigo315
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
280,709
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1982
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 207 (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 12 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. To which college was Rudy trying to attend? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which actor played Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Did Rudy ever play in an actual game for Notre Dame?


Question 4 of 10
4. What was Rudy's friend's name who was killed in an explosion? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The crowd scenes of the movie were filmed during half time of a Notre Dame game. Which team were they playing against? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the grounds keeper's name who hired Rudy to work for him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The film "Rudy" was directed by whom? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The real Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger had a cameo in the film.


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1975, Rudy played in one game for Notre Dame. Which team was this against? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the coach of Notre Dame when Rudy played in a game? Hint



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Today : Guest 207: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. To which college was Rudy trying to attend?

Answer: Notre Dame

He was trying to attend Notre Dame but ended up being accepted at Holy Cross. He attended Holy Cross for two years before transferring to Notre Dame. Much of Notre Dame's campus can be seen throughout the film, including rare footage inside of the Notre Dame locker room.
2. Which actor played Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger?

Answer: Sean Astin

Sean Astin played Rudy, who was an undersized athlete with dreams of playing football for the University of Notre Dame. Astin got his start in Hollywood in the movie "Goonies" as Mickey Walsh.
3. Did Rudy ever play in an actual game for Notre Dame?

Answer: Yes

Rudy played in one game for Notre Dame. Rudy played on two plays: a kickoff and then the final play of the game, in which he sacked the quarterback and recorded his only recorded statistic, which is one sack. He was then carried off the field by many members of the team.
4. What was Rudy's friend's name who was killed in an explosion?

Answer: Pete

Pete was killed in an explosion at a mill where he and Rudy worked. Shortly before his death, he gave Rudy a Notre Dame jacket for his birthday. Pete had always been Rudy's encouragement and inspiration for following his dream. Upon his death, to honor his friend, Rudy left home for Notre Dame.
5. The crowd scenes of the movie were filmed during half time of a Notre Dame game. Which team were they playing against?

Answer: Boston College

The scenes were filmed during an extended half time against Boston College. The stands were full with fans and if you look closely you can see fans wearing burgundy and gold which are Boston College's colors.
6. What was the grounds keeper's name who hired Rudy to work for him?

Answer: Fortune

He was portrayed in the film by Charles S. Dutton as a former Notre Dame player. Rudy found out Fortune went through a similar situation as he was going though in trying to get to play in a game. After Rudy tried to quit the team, Fortune convinced him to stay and told him to stay.

He was seen watching the game in which Rudy played in after not attending a game in many years after quiting the team.
7. The film "Rudy" was directed by whom?

Answer: David Anspaugh

The film was produced by Cary Woods and directed by David Anspaugh. Anspaugh directed another popular sports related film, "Hoosiers".
8. The real Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger had a cameo in the film.

Answer: True

He was seen as a fan behind Rudy's father in the final game scene. He was wearing a flat cap and plaid pants. He was seen celebrating with Rudy's father in the stands.
9. In 1975, Rudy played in one game for Notre Dame. Which team was this against?

Answer: Georgia Tech

He played in the last game of the season on November 8, 1975 against Georgia Tech. Notre Dame won the game. Notre Dame had a record of 8-3 in 1975.
10. Who was the coach of Notre Dame when Rudy played in a game?

Answer: Dan Devine

Dan Devine coached the Green Bay Packers for four seasons prior to coming to Notre Dame to replace Parseghian. He had a record at Notre Dame of 53-16, including a national championship in 1977. Devine was portrayed in the film by Chelcie Ross as a demanding coach who did not agree with Parseghian's decision to let Rudy play in one game. Parseghian was the coach the previous year.
Source: Author vertigo315

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