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Quiz about Ten Degrees of Edward Norton
Quiz about Ten Degrees of Edward Norton

Ten Degrees of Edward Norton Trivia Quiz


Connect Edward Norton back to Edward Norton in 10 steps by correctly identifying the movie that is described in each question.

A multiple-choice quiz by avsluver71. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
avsluver71
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
233,261
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. (2002) Edward Norton stars in this movie as Monty Brogan, a drug dealer whose last day of freedom before going to prison is depicted. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a high school English teacher, who is Brogan's close friend in the film. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. (1999) Matt Damon stars in this film as Tom, a New York bathroom attendant who is hired to go to Italy to convince a millionaire's son, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), to return to the States. His mission fails, and Tom eventually ends up impersonating Dickie after he murders him. Philip Seymour Hoffman also appears in this movie as Freddie Miles, Dickie's wild friend. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. (1997) This film, written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Both actors also appear in the film, with Damon starring as Will, a janitor who has a brilliant mind for math but is unwilling to reach his full potential. To avoid going to prison, Will agrees to study math with an MIT professor and see a psychiatrist (Robin Williams). Ben Affleck plays Will's best friend.

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 4 of 10
4. (1999) This film is about two angels, played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who try to re-enter the kingdom of heaven after receiving the boot from God. Their success would lead to the destruction of human existence, so a band of people, including Jay and Silent Bob, a descendant of Jesus Christ, the 13th apostle, and a stripper, join together in an attempt to stop the angels. Among the cast of familar faces is Jason Lee, appearing in this movie as Azrael, a demon. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. (2000) This film depicts a young boy, William Miller (played by Patrick Fugit), who is given the opportunity to tour with a famous rock band, Stillwater, while writing an article for a magazine. Frances McDormand plays Elaine Miller, William's mother who is reluctant to let him tour with the band. One of the band members is played by Jason Lee. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. (1996) This film involves a fledgling car salesman, Jerry Lundegard (William H. Macy), who is having financial troubles. He arranges for the kidnapping of his wife so that his father-in-law will have to pay the ransom. One of the men hired to "kidnap" his wife is played by Steve Buscemi. However, the hired men are real airheads who get into trouble by murdering a cop and two others, causing the plan to take the wrong course. Frances McDormand plays the cop, Marge Gunderson, who investigates the murders. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. (1992) Steve Buscemi plays the neurotic Mr. Pink, a member of a team of total strangers assembled to rob a diamond warehouse. Quentin Tarantino directed this film and also plays the role of Mr. Brown, another member of the team, who is killed in a police ambush when the heist fails. Because the cops show up so quickly when the crime is attempted, the criminals realize that one of the members of the team is a police informant, though they don't know who it is. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. (1994) In this complexly interwoven crime film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, the paths of the various characters strangely connect. A couple decides to rob a restaurant, two hit men are sent to retrieve a briefcase for their boss, and a boxer, played by Bruce Willis, tries to leave town after killing a man in a boxing match. Quentin Tarantino also has a cameo as Jimmy, the domesticated man to whom the two hitmen go for help.

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 9 of 10
9. (1995) James Cole (Bruce Willis), a convict living in the year 2035, volunteers to travel back to the year 1996 to find the origins of a mysterious virus that reduced the population to 1% of what it originally was. Due to a mistake, Cole is sent to 1990, where he winds up in a mental institution. Brad Pitt plays Jeffrey Goines, the son of a virus expert/scientist. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. (1999) After the apartment of Edward Norton's character (known simply as the Narrator) catches on fire, he reaches out to the first person he can think of, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a soap salesman who he had just met on a plane that night. The two band together, forming a male organization whose rules simply state that you are not allowed to talk about the organization.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (2002) Edward Norton stars in this movie as Monty Brogan, a drug dealer whose last day of freedom before going to prison is depicted. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a high school English teacher, who is Brogan's close friend in the film.

Answer: 25th Hour

Interestingly enough, Tobey Maguire purchased the original rights to the novel "25th Hour", written by David Benioff, with the intention of playing the role of Monty Brogan. However, Maguire then decided to pursue his role in the movie "Spiderman" instead, but remained on the project as a producer.
2. (1999) Matt Damon stars in this film as Tom, a New York bathroom attendant who is hired to go to Italy to convince a millionaire's son, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), to return to the States. His mission fails, and Tom eventually ends up impersonating Dickie after he murders him. Philip Seymour Hoffman also appears in this movie as Freddie Miles, Dickie's wild friend.

Answer: The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith originally wrote the novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley", but Anthony Minghella wrote the screenplay and also directed the film.
3. (1997) This film, written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Both actors also appear in the film, with Damon starring as Will, a janitor who has a brilliant mind for math but is unwilling to reach his full potential. To avoid going to prison, Will agrees to study math with an MIT professor and see a psychiatrist (Robin Williams). Ben Affleck plays Will's best friend.

Answer: Good Will Hunting

Robin Williams also won an Oscar for this film as Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
4. (1999) This film is about two angels, played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who try to re-enter the kingdom of heaven after receiving the boot from God. Their success would lead to the destruction of human existence, so a band of people, including Jay and Silent Bob, a descendant of Jesus Christ, the 13th apostle, and a stripper, join together in an attempt to stop the angels. Among the cast of familar faces is Jason Lee, appearing in this movie as Azrael, a demon.

Answer: Dogma

This movie, directed by Kevin Smith, has a cast that also includes Salma Hayek, Linda Fiorentino, Chris Rock, and Jason Mewes, among others.
5. (2000) This film depicts a young boy, William Miller (played by Patrick Fugit), who is given the opportunity to tour with a famous rock band, Stillwater, while writing an article for a magazine. Frances McDormand plays Elaine Miller, William's mother who is reluctant to let him tour with the band. One of the band members is played by Jason Lee.

Answer: Almost Famous

"Almost Famous" was almost called "Untitled", but Dreamworks rejected the title, so they went with "Almost Famous".
6. (1996) This film involves a fledgling car salesman, Jerry Lundegard (William H. Macy), who is having financial troubles. He arranges for the kidnapping of his wife so that his father-in-law will have to pay the ransom. One of the men hired to "kidnap" his wife is played by Steve Buscemi. However, the hired men are real airheads who get into trouble by murdering a cop and two others, causing the plan to take the wrong course. Frances McDormand plays the cop, Marge Gunderson, who investigates the murders.

Answer: Fargo

"Fargo" was written and directed by the Coen brothers, Ethan and Joel Coen.
7. (1992) Steve Buscemi plays the neurotic Mr. Pink, a member of a team of total strangers assembled to rob a diamond warehouse. Quentin Tarantino directed this film and also plays the role of Mr. Brown, another member of the team, who is killed in a police ambush when the heist fails. Because the cops show up so quickly when the crime is attempted, the criminals realize that one of the members of the team is a police informant, though they don't know who it is.

Answer: Reservoir Dogs

When "Reservoir Dogs" was released in theaters, there were no speaking parts for females. However, the 10th anniversary DVD does have some.
8. (1994) In this complexly interwoven crime film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, the paths of the various characters strangely connect. A couple decides to rob a restaurant, two hit men are sent to retrieve a briefcase for their boss, and a boxer, played by Bruce Willis, tries to leave town after killing a man in a boxing match. Quentin Tarantino also has a cameo as Jimmy, the domesticated man to whom the two hitmen go for help.

Answer: Pulp Fiction

"Pulp Fiction" won an Oscar for its screenplay, written by Tarantino and Roger Avary. It was also nominated for six other Oscars.
9. (1995) James Cole (Bruce Willis), a convict living in the year 2035, volunteers to travel back to the year 1996 to find the origins of a mysterious virus that reduced the population to 1% of what it originally was. Due to a mistake, Cole is sent to 1990, where he winds up in a mental institution. Brad Pitt plays Jeffrey Goines, the son of a virus expert/scientist.

Answer: Twelve Monkeys

Director Terry Gilliam was set on having Bruce Willis cast for the role of James Cole in "Twelve Monkeys", but he gave him a list of so-called "Willis acting cliches", that he had observed from Willis' previous roles, that he wanted him to avoid.
10. (1999) After the apartment of Edward Norton's character (known simply as the Narrator) catches on fire, he reaches out to the first person he can think of, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a soap salesman who he had just met on a plane that night. The two band together, forming a male organization whose rules simply state that you are not allowed to talk about the organization.

Answer: Fight Club

"Fight Club", based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, was directed by Dave Fincher. Over 1500 reels of film were shot for the movie (that is about three times the amount of film that is shot for an average movie).
Source: Author avsluver71

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