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Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about 'Joe Versus the Volcano', 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail'. Three great films starring two great people. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by gumnutgirl16. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
gumnutgirl16

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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Tough

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What is Tom Hanks' character's name in 'Joe Versus the Volcano'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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2. How many characters did Meg Ryan play in 'Joe Versus the Volcano'? Hint

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3. What movie does Tom Hanks refer to alot in 'You've Got Mail'? Hint

The Godfather

Pride and Prejudice

2001: A Space Odyssey

Nightmare on Elm Street

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4. Which one of these movies did Tom Hanks produce? Hint

He didn't produce any

Sleepless in Seattle

Joe Versus the Volcano

You've Got Mail

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5. Which Meg Ryan character in 'Joe Versus the Volcano' said, 'Long ago, the delicate tangles of his hair covered the emptiness of my hands'? Hint

Tom Hanks said it

Patricia

Angelica

DeDe

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6. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', where does Annie live? Hint

New York

Baltimore

Seattle

Chicago

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7. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Kathleen's user name? Hint

Shopgirl

NY152

Bookgirl

Rosebud

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8. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what doesn't Annie believe in? Hint

Magic

Valentine's Day

Love at first sight

Signs

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9. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', Annie's fiance, Walter, is allergic to everything. What kind of food makes him die? Hint

Honey

Strawberries

Nuts

Tuna

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10. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe Fox's aunt's name? Hint

Annie

Amy

Anna

Annabelle

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11. In 'You've Got Mail', who is Matthew? Hint

Joe's Uncle

Joe's Brother

Joe's Step Father

Joe's Son

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12. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what was the name of Sam's deceased wife? Hint

Marge

Marilyn

Maggie

Molly

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13. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano', what disease was Joe diagnosed with? Hint

Tumor on the Brain

Malaria

Cancer

Brain Cloud

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14. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano', what instrument does Joe play? Hint

Guitar

Banjo

Ukulele

Violin

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15. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what building do Annie and Sam meet on?

Answer: (Three Words, a building)

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16. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what is Sam's son's name? Hint

Joe

Jonah

Josh

John

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17. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', how many girls did Sam sleep with in college? Hint

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18. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe's girlfriend's name at the start of the movie? Hint

Pam

Patricia

Penny

Parker

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19. How many out of the three movies starring Meg and Tom did Nora Ephron direct? Hint

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20. Which movie was Steven Spielberg the executive producer of? Hint

'Joe Versus the Volcano'

'Sleepless in Seattle'

'You've Got Mail'

None

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21. In 'You've Got Mail', who plays Kathleen's boyfriend, Frank? Hint

Greg Kinnear

Dabney Coleman

Bill Pullman

Tom Hanks

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22. How many typewriters does Frank have in 'You've Got Mail'? Hint

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23. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe's dog's name? Hint

Bonnie

Barkley

Brinkley

Cooper

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24. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Kathleen's favourite flower? Hint

She doesn't say

Rose

Daisy

Sunflower

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25. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano' do Patricia and Joe jump into the volcano?

Answer: (Yes or No)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Tom Hanks' character's name in 'Joe Versus the Volcano'?

Answer: Joe Banks

Tom Hanks' character in 'You've Got Mail' is also named Joe.

2. How many characters did Meg Ryan play in 'Joe Versus the Volcano'?

Answer: 3

She played DeDe, Angelica and Patricia. It's part of the symbolism that Joe's romantic interest is always the same person. Joe also says to both DeDe and Patricia 'It's strange, but the moment I laid eyes on you, I thought I'd seen you before.'

3. What movie does Tom Hanks refer to alot in 'You've Got Mail'?

Answer: The Godfather

He talks about 'The Godfather' while giving advice to Kathleen. 'Pride And Prejudice' is mentioned, but they are talking about a book and not the movie, 'Nightmare On Elm Street' is a reference in 'Dragnet', another Tom Hanks film and '2001: A Space Odyssey' is Tom Hanks' all time favourite movie.

4. Which one of these movies did Tom Hanks produce?

Answer: He didn't produce any

Teri Schwartz produced 'Joe Versus the Volcano', Gary Foster produced 'Sleepless in Seattle' and Lauren Shuler Donner and Nora Ephron produced 'You've Got Mail'.

5. Which Meg Ryan character in 'Joe Versus the Volcano' said, 'Long ago, the delicate tangles of his hair covered the emptiness of my hands'?

Answer: Angelica

She was a painter and a poet. It was supposed to be one of her poems.

6. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', where does Annie live?

Answer: Baltimore

Sam lives in Seattle, and they meet in New York.

7. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Kathleen's user name?

Answer: Shopgirl

It is clearly seen in the movie. Joe's is NY152, which stands for his address.

8. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what doesn't Annie believe in?

Answer: Signs

Annie: 'It's a sign.'
Annie's mother: 'You don't believe in signs.'
This is said when Annie is trying on her wedding dress.

9. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', Annie's fiance, Walter, is allergic to everything. What kind of food makes him die?

Answer: Nuts

Annie: 'If he eats a tiny piece of a nut...'
Walter: 'My head swells up like a balloon and I drop dead.'

10. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe Fox's aunt's name?

Answer: Annabelle

Joe: 'Isn't that right Aunt Annabelle?'

11. In 'You've Got Mail', who is Matthew?

Answer: Joe's Brother

12. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what was the name of Sam's deceased wife?

Answer: Maggie

13. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano', what disease was Joe diagnosed with?

Answer: Brain Cloud

Dr Ellison: 'You've got a rare condition called a brain cloud.'

14. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano', what instrument does Joe play?

Answer: Ukulele

15. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what building do Annie and Sam meet on?

Answer: Empire State Building

16. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', what is Sam's son's name?

Answer: Jonah

17. In 'Sleepless in Seattle', how many girls did Sam sleep with in college?

Answer: 8

Sam: 'Eight! Mary Kelly.'
Mary Kelly was the movie's Script Supervisor and she also played a bit role as the nervous woman on the plane.

18. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe's girlfriend's name at the start of the movie?

Answer: Patricia

Parker Posey who played Patricia, was originally cast in 'Sleepless in Seattle' but was later cut.

19. How many out of the three movies starring Meg and Tom did Nora Ephron direct?

Answer: 2

She directed 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'You've Got Mail'.

20. Which movie was Steven Spielberg the executive producer of?

Answer: 'Joe Versus the Volcano'

21. In 'You've Got Mail', who plays Kathleen's boyfriend, Frank?

Answer: Greg Kinnear

22. How many typewriters does Frank have in 'You've Got Mail'?

Answer: 3

He has two at home and one at the office.

23. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Joe's dog's name?

Answer: Brinkley

Joe: 'Brinkley is my dog.'

24. In 'You've Got Mail', what is Kathleen's favourite flower?

Answer: Daisy

She thinks they are friendly looking.

25. In 'Joe Versus the Volcano' do Patricia and Joe jump into the volcano?

Answer: Yes

They jump into the volcano, but they are blown back out of it into the water, so they don't die, and they can live happily ever after.

Source: Author gumnutgirl16

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