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  The Great Life Of River Phoenix   popular trivia quiz  
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This quiz is based solely on his movies and life. Have fun and enjoy!
Average, 20 Qns, chambers, Jul 31 11
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  For River Phoenix Fans    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz for fans of River Phoenix.
Average, 15 Qns, kayneen, Oct 24 10
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  River Phoenix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
River Phoenix was a great actor who inspired many people. His death was considered a tragedy to his family and countless fans.
Average, 10 Qns, twins_babe, Jan 05 21
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  River Phoenix Movies    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
River Phoenix is my favorite actor and I would like to remember him. Here is a quiz about River's movies. =D
Average, 15 Qns, Ashley88, Sep 06 21
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Sep 06 21
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  River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor    
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 10 Qns
River Phoenix was one of the most inspirational and sensational actors of his time, and he is missed dearly.
Average, 10 Qns, soccerchic87, Oct 27 15
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of River's character in 'Stand By Me'?

From Quiz "For River Phoenix Fans"





River Phoenix Trivia Questions
1. When was River born?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: August 23,1970

River was born in the house where his parents and other people lived while working for Roy Nance. He was born in Oregon.

2. In what 1990 film did River portray a pizza boy?

From Quiz River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor

Answer: I Love You To Death

River decided to play the role he did in "I Love You To Death" because he wanted to kind of step away from all of the dramatic roles he was playing.

3. What character did River play in "Stand By Me?"

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: Chris Chambers

This was the movie that gave River the teen idol image, and got him noticed by the public. The movie is about four boys that go on an adventure in search of a missing body. River's character, Chris, is a really caring boy, with mixed up emotions that he keeps bottled inside.

4. What is the name of his character in the hit movie 'Stand By Me'?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: Chris Chambers

In this movie he played a sweet kid who was misguided and misjudged by the adults in his life. His character Chris Chambers was best friends with Gordie LaChance, who later became a famous writer. Chris admitted to Gordie on their trek to see the 'dead' kid, that he stole the milk money. Chris did admit that he gave the money back and still got blamed for stealing it, because the teacher kept the money and bought herself a new skirt. Later in life Chris became a lawyer and was stabbed while standing in line at a store. He tried to break up the disagreement, but to know avail. This was one great movie.

5. What is the name of River's character in 'Stand By Me'?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: Chris Chambers

6. When did River die?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: October 31,1993

River was pronounced dead at 1:50 AM on October 31,1993. River was at Johhny Depp's club, The Viper Room, when he began to feel sick. River died of an accidental drug overdose. At the time of his death, River was 23.

7. In which 1991 movie did River portray a gay, narcoleptic, hustler?

From Quiz River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor

Answer: My Own Private Idaho

In this movie River's character keeps falling asleep because he has narcolepsy. River's role in "My Own Private Idaho" (1991) earned him a best supporting actor nomination.

8. In what movie did River play Mike Waters, a narcoleptic man?

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: My Own Private Idaho

River kept falling asleep in this movie. He even passed out in the middle of the road! (But don't worry, he didn't get hit! =D)River plays a male street hustler alongside Keanu Reeves.

9. How many movies did he appear in with Harrison Ford?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: 2

He played Harrison's eldest son in the 'Mosquito Coast' in 1986, and he portrayed Harrison's character, Indiana Jones as a youngster, in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' in 1989.

10. What is the name that River and his family used to call his brother Joaquin?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: Leaf

Rain and Liberty are the names of two of his sisters. I made Justice up. When Joaquin was little, he wanted a nature name like his older brother and sister.

11. In 1993, which actress was River Phoenix dating?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: Samatha Mathis

Samatha Mathis and River played together in "The Thing Called Love" (1993).

12. What was the name of the song by Aleka's Attic that they composed for the 1991 film "My Own Private Idaho (heard in the background during one scene)?

From Quiz River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor

Answer: Too Many Colors

River was in the band Aleka's Attic along with his sister Rain. After River's death the band broke up.

13. Who was River's character in "Explorers"?

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: Wolfgang Muller & Muller

This was the first major movie River made, released in 1985. It's a sci-fi type movie, about young friends who make a spaceship and soon run into some aliens.

14. Who was River's real life girlfriend with whom he starred in at least two movies?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: Martha Plimpton

River did a guest appearance on 'Family Ties' but he was much younger than Justine Bateman. In fact, he played a young genius that was assigned to help Alex (Michael J. Fox) out with one of his courses.

15. In what movie did River play Harrison Ford's son?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: The Mosquito Coast

In "The Mosquito Coast" (1986), River (Charlie Fox) and his family were moved to Central America by his father who was an inventor. His dad was trying to build an ice factory in the jungle, but he had problems with the people and with nature. "The Mosquito Coast"(1986) was River's first movie with Harrison but it wasn't his only. He also played in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) with Harrison. In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) River played the younger Indiana Jones.

16. In the sleeper hit, 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon' (1988), who does River's character sleep with?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: His father's girlfriend, his best friend's girlfriend, a girl who likes his best friend.

17. Sadly, River passed away before he could play a character in 'Interview With A Vampire'. His role was played by Christian Slater: what character was he supposed to play?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: The reporter

Christian Slater ended up playing the role and donating the money towards a charity.

18. What surname was River born with, before his parents legally changed their surname?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: Bottom

The family had it legally changed so that they could forget the past. They changed their last name when the moved to Los Angeles from Venezuela in 1977.

19. In what movie did River help with an attempt at murder?

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: I Love You to Death

River plays a hippie that plans, along with actresses Tracey Ullman and Joan Plowright, to kill Tracey's husband, Kevin Kline. I'll just say River's character, Devo Nod, has some trouble with doing this. Devo is a real spiritual guy that doesn't think murder is the right way to solve Tracey's problems.

20. Which actress co-starred in 'Mosquito Coast' with him?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: Martha Plimpton

For a time they were a couple, and his death hit her rather hard.

21. What is the name of the movie that River was constantly falling asleep in?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: My Own Private Idaho

He played in the movie with Keanu Reeves. He portrayed a gay street kid with narcolepsy. It is definitely a different character from the ones he usually played.

22. Who was River Phoenix's first girlfriend?

From Quiz River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor

Answer: Martha Plimpton

He co-starred with her in "The Mosquito Coast" (1986) and "Running on Empty" (1988).

23. In what Indiana Jones movie did River have a small role? "Indiana Jones and _____ "

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: The Last Crusade

River was Young Indy, who opened the first fifteen minutes of the third part of this movie series with a "BANG!" Lots of stunts and running make up River's part.

24. Which famous Hollywood actor owned The Viper Room?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp, of 'Nightmare On Elm Street' and '21 Jump Street' fame, owned The Viper. Johnny, River, and Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, would often socialize together. River passed out on curbside outside The Viper Club.

25. What was the name of River's band?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: Aleka's Attic

River really loved music and used to sing on street corners with his sister, Rain, when they were small.

26. In what two movies did River star with actor Sidney Poitier?

From Quiz River Phoenix Movies

Answer: "Little Nikita" and "Sneakers"

He played the teen Jeff Grant in "Little Nikita". River plays a teen that is caught in the middle of some FBI trouble. In Sneakers, River played Carl Arbegast, one of a group of guys that steals a box that can decode all existing encryption systems all over the world.

27. River was orginally cast in the movie 'Interview With A Vampire', however, after his death another actor replaced him. What part was River supposed to have played?

From Quiz The Great Life Of River Phoenix

Answer: Reporter

He was also supposed to be in 'Safe Passage'. He was replaced by Sean Astin in the film. River was also supposed to play in 'Total Eclipse' and was replaced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

28. In what state did River and his family eventually reside?

From Quiz For River Phoenix Fans

Answer: Florida

29. Which band were River and his sister, Rain part of?

From Quiz River Phoenix

Answer: Aleka's Attic

The Red Hot Chili Peppers dedicated two songs to River. R.E.M. dedicated five songs, and The Cult made one song dedicated to River.

30. What 1988 film that starred River was about a family who was on the run because of a 1971 Napalm Lab explosion, caused by his parents in the film, Annie and Arthur?

From Quiz River Phoenix: Inspirational Actor

Answer: Running On Empty

River's name in "Running On Empty" was Danny Pope. In the film he and his family are on the run from the FBI because of the Napalm Lab explosion that Arthur and Annie Pope, Danny's parents, caused.

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