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A "Playing by Heart" Quiz

This movie is one of my favorites of all time! Even though the story lines are unique they all mold into one when it comes to finding love! Good luck on this quiz... it will cover most of my favorite moments in the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by starryskygazer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
starryskygazer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,815

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
348

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the introduction to the movie, Joan (Angelina Jolie) refers to a conversation with a jazz trumpeter who claimed that "Talking about love is like dancing about ________?" Hint

food

politics

architecture

trees

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is wrong with Paul (Sean Connery) in the movie? Hint

He has Parkinson's disease

He has Prostate cancer

He has Diabetes

He has a brain tumor

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Question 3 of 10

3. When taping her show "Hannah's Country Kitchen Cooking" in her home, what does Hannah (Gena Rowlands) say after she drops the fish on the floor? Hint

"Only YOU know what goes on in the kitchen"

"Ah, Crap!"

"Oopsie Daisies!"

"Can I do that over?"

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Question 4 of 10

4. During Meredith (Gillian Anderson) and Trent's (Jon Stewart) first date on the Santa Monica Pier, when Meredith says "You're a nice guy" to brush Trent off, what does Trent pretend to do? Hint

Jump over the pier and plan to swim to shore

Vomit his steak dinner

Choke to draw attention from the crowds

Run away from embarrassment

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is unique about Joan's cat, Blanche? Hint

She acts like a dog

She has only one eye

She is missing a tail

She is hairless

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Question 6 of 10

6. Joan's drink of choice (when she used to drink) is a Long Island Ice Tea.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Joan suggests a (first) date to Keenan (Ryan Phillippe), how does he brush her off? Hint

"I don't date"

"I'm gay"

"I have a girlfriend"

"I don't have money"

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Question 8 of 10

8. After their movie date, Joan and Keenan walk to Joan's car in the parking structure on what level? Hint

"Madonna" level

"Janet Jackson" level

"Rolling Stones" level

"Artist formerly known as Prince " level

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Question 9 of 10

9. Paul claims that he did not sleep with Wendy (young production assitant for Hannah's cooking show) because...why? Hint

He was too much in love with Hannah

He was not in the mood

He was not in love with Wendy

He was too much in love with her (Wendy)

10. Toward the end of the film, everyone is getting ready to prepare for the marriage renewal ceremony for Hannah and Paul. Paul states, "Well, if I have to wear a tux, she has to wear a bra!" Who is he refering to? Hint

Mildred

Meredith

Gracie (Madeleine Stowe)

Joan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the introduction to the movie, Joan (Angelina Jolie) refers to a conversation with a jazz trumpeter who claimed that "Talking about love is like dancing about ________?"

Answer: architecture

An interesting line which is played again during one of Joan and Keenan's dates. Joan replies with "Maybe so.... but it ain't gonna keep me from trying!".

2. What is wrong with Paul (Sean Connery) in the movie?

Answer: He has a brain tumor

He is adamant about attending the party on Saturday, regardless of the fact that he has a brain tumor. He wants to continue with his life as if nothing has changed.

3. When taping her show "Hannah's Country Kitchen Cooking" in her home, what does Hannah (Gena Rowlands) say after she drops the fish on the floor?

Answer: "Only YOU know what goes on in the kitchen"

She says this to cover up her mistake. She feels fustrated and distant from her work due to Paul's disease, and later thinks about taking a hiatus from the show.

4. During Meredith (Gillian Anderson) and Trent's (Jon Stewart) first date on the Santa Monica Pier, when Meredith says "You're a nice guy" to brush Trent off, what does Trent pretend to do?

Answer: Jump over the pier and plan to swim to shore

Trent becomes very disappointed at his unsuccessful attempts to court Meredith. She tells him that she has a hard time trusting men after having married a gay man and then dating a "parade of losers".

5. What is unique about Joan's cat, Blanche?

Answer: She has only one eye

She claims her cat is an angel. Even though she is missing an eye, Joan claims she still has her "good" one.

6. Joan's drink of choice (when she used to drink) is a Long Island Ice Tea.

Answer: False

She always ordered vodka martinis, straight up (very dry) with 3 olives, not 2. (Nutritional value)

7. When Joan suggests a (first) date to Keenan (Ryan Phillippe), how does he brush her off?

Answer: "I don't date"

Joan, upon hearing this, is taken off guard and has no quick comeback for this brush off. She later suggests to Keenan that he should write a book featuring brush offs under 10 words.

8. After their movie date, Joan and Keenan walk to Joan's car in the parking structure on what level?

Answer: "Artist formerly known as Prince " level

When Keenan suggests the possiblity of mistaking the Madonna level, Joan yells "I wouldn't be caught dead on the Madonna level!".

9. Paul claims that he did not sleep with Wendy (young production assitant for Hannah's cooking show) because...why?

Answer: He was too much in love with her (Wendy)

Upon hearing this Hannah storms off angrily saying "Couldn't you have died without telling me that?!".

Answer: Gracie (Madeleine Stowe)

Gracie arrives in a slinky dress without a bra and Paul using his humor to try to get out of having to wear that penguin suit!

Source: Author starryskygazer

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