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Quiz about Jack Lemmon  A National Treasure
Quiz about Jack Lemmon  A National Treasure

Jack Lemmon - A National Treasure Quiz


Jack Lemmon could do it all from comedy to drama. Thank You Jack for giving us so much pleasure.

A multiple-choice quiz by oscar820. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
oscar820
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
45,159
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1952
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (10/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), pughmv (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jack's breakthrough film came in this 1955 classic with Henry Fonda, William Powell, and James Cagney. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One of Jack's most famous roles was in which 1959 classic with Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Jack's first dramatic turn came in this brilliant 1962 film co-starring Lee Remick. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Jack was first paired with Shirley MacLaine in this 1960 Billy Wilder masterpiece. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Jack's second pairing with Shirley MacLaine was in this 1963 comedy about a french policeman in love with a prostitute. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Jack's first film with Walter Matthau was this 1966 Billy Wilder comedy. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of Jack's greatest performances was in this 1979 thriller with Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Jack's most famous film with Walter Matthau is this 1968 comedy based on the play by Neil Simon. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Jack played a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown in this 1974 comedy co-starring Anne Bancroft, once again based on a play by Neil Simon. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Jack directed this comedy starring Walter Matthau. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Oct 11 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
Sep 14 2024 : pughmv: 10/10
Sep 12 2024 : Guest 170: 10/10
Sep 10 2024 : Guest 209: 7/10
Sep 09 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Sep 07 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Sep 06 2024 : Guest 75: 9/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jack's breakthrough film came in this 1955 classic with Henry Fonda, William Powell, and James Cagney.

Answer: Mr. Roberts

Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Ensign Pulver.
2. One of Jack's most famous roles was in which 1959 classic with Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe?

Answer: Some Like It Hot

Not too many actors would have been able to pull this off. His 'Daphne' remains one of the greatest characters of film comedy.
3. Jack's first dramatic turn came in this brilliant 1962 film co-starring Lee Remick.

Answer: The Days Of Wine And Roses

His amazing performance proved he could do anything.
4. Jack was first paired with Shirley MacLaine in this 1960 Billy Wilder masterpiece.

Answer: The Apartment

My personal favorite. This is Jack Lemmon as I will always remember him. As C.C. Baxter says 'That's the way it crumbles, cookiewise'.
5. Jack's second pairing with Shirley MacLaine was in this 1963 comedy about a french policeman in love with a prostitute.

Answer: Irma La Douce

A wonderful film with great Jack and Shirley performances. This was the last time they appeared together.
6. Jack's first film with Walter Matthau was this 1966 Billy Wilder comedy.

Answer: The Fortune Cookie

As great as Jack was this film belonged to Matthau, who walked off with the Oscar.
7. One of Jack's greatest performances was in this 1979 thriller with Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas.

Answer: The China Syndrome

One of Jack's best. This is truly a frightening story.
8. Jack's most famous film with Walter Matthau is this 1968 comedy based on the play by Neil Simon.

Answer: The Odd Couple

The role he was born to play. His Felix Unger is itself a national treasure.
9. Jack played a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown in this 1974 comedy co-starring Anne Bancroft, once again based on a play by Neil Simon.

Answer: The Prisoner Of Second Avenue

Jack was hysterically funny as a typical New Yorker living on the edge of insanity.
10. Jack directed this comedy starring Walter Matthau.

Answer: Kotch

Walter won a Best Actor nomination for "Kotch"
Source: Author oscar820

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