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Quiz about The Commitments
Quiz about The Commitments

10 Question Movie Quiz: The Commitments | Movies


'The Commitments' is one of the best films ever made. See if you can answer these questions about the film and performers.

A multiple-choice quiz by killeen01. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
killeen01
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
37,273
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1348
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 199 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'The Commitments' is the first book in a three-part trilogy by a famous Irish author. What is his name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr., is played by an actor who has also had a regular role on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.' What is the actor's name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The band has four singers. Which one never sings lead? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following characters does NOT get involved with Joey? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which now-famous Irish musician has a small role in the film? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of the record company that is interested in signing The Commitments? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What song does Joey play for the band at his 'audition'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How does the band get around after Billy quits (and takes his van with him)? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Maria Doyle Kennedy, who plays Natalie, has also sung with Hothouse Flowers and the Black Velvet Band, but many people would know her from what comedy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Whose picture hangs above the Pope's at the Rabbitte house?

Answer: (It's not Jesus)

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 199: 1/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 212: 9/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 147: 9/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'The Commitments' is the first book in a three-part trilogy by a famous Irish author. What is his name?

Answer: Roddy Doyle

The other two books in the Barrytown Trilogy are 'The Snapper' and 'The Van.' Both have been made into films.
2. Jimmy Rabbitte, Sr., is played by an actor who has also had a regular role on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.' What is the actor's name?

Answer: Colm Meany

Meany played Miles O'Brien on 'The Next Generation' and 'Deep Space Nine,' and reprised the role of Jimmy Rabbitte Sr. in 'The Snapper' and 'The Van.'
3. The band has four singers. Which one never sings lead?

Answer: Bernie

Bernie always sings backup, even though she was the first female singer Jimmy recruited.
4. Which of the following characters does NOT get involved with Joey?

Answer: Sharon

Joey makes his move on each of the Commitmentettes. Sharon is Jimmy's sister.
5. Which now-famous Irish musician has a small role in the film?

Answer: Andrea Corr

Andrea is a member of The Corrs. (Dido is British, not Irish.)
6. What is the name of the record company that is interested in signing The Commitments?

Answer: Eejit Records

Director Alan Parker plays the Eejit Records producer who talks to Jimmy at the band's last gig.
7. What song does Joey play for the band at his 'audition'?

Answer: 'Moon River'

Billy questions Joey's taste in music after this, but Joey assures him it's just a warm-up.
8. How does the band get around after Billy quits (and takes his van with him)?

Answer: In a stolen vehicle

They 'borrow' a chipper van that belongs to Bernie's boss.
9. Maria Doyle Kennedy, who plays Natalie, has also sung with Hothouse Flowers and the Black Velvet Band, but many people would know her from what comedy?

Answer: 'The Matchmaker'

She plays the hotel manager in the Janeane Garofalo film.
10. Whose picture hangs above the Pope's at the Rabbitte house?

Answer: Elvis

Jimmy Sr. has what you might call an 'obsession'.
Source: Author killeen01

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