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Quiz about Life on Mars American Style Part I

"Life on Mars", American Style, Part I Quiz

All you Martians (haven't heard a term for a "Life on Mars" geek yet, we'll go with that) who have watched the American version of "Life on Mars" will hopefully like this one.

A multiple-choice quiz by spaudrey. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
spaudrey

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,148

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The opening scene of "Life on Mars", the American version, starts with a car chase, and Sam and Maya are having a relationship argument while high-tailing through the city. And the unofficial theme song, "Ground Zero", is playing over the scene. It also has been featured on the preview commercials for the show as well. If you followed the credits at the end, you saw who sang the song. Who sings "Ground Zero"? Hint

Eddie Vedder

Chris Cornell

Scott Weiland

Dave Grohl

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Question 2 of 10

2. The title of the show was derived from the song that was playing on his iPod during his accident in the first episode. When Sam Tyler "woke up", his iPod was changed to an 8-track tape, playing the same song. Who sings the song "Life on Mars"? Hint

Alice Cooper

T-Rex

David Bowie

The New York Dolls

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Emmy winning star of "The Sopranos" is a cast member of the first season of the American "Life on Mars"? Hint

Michael Imperioli

Tony Sirico

Robert Iler

Edie Falco

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the third episode, "My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi", the victim killed in the episode was a Navy veteran. What was the eventual reason he was killed? Hint

He was involved in a gay relationship.

He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He was going to reveal murder secrets he knew from his time on ship.

Revenge for the blackmail he was committing on one of his former Navy buddies.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Several of the episodes in season one have featured a neighbor of Sam. In fact her first appearance featured ALL of her, as she was naked in the communal bathroom. What is the name of this hippie free spirit? Hint

Sunny

Windy

Sparkle

Rainn

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Question 6 of 10

6. The fourth episode involves gangsters led by mob boss Elliot Casso. Back in 1973, Sam realizes his mom was willing to do some less than favorable things to pay of a debt, and he prevents this from happening by altering the past events he remembers from when he was young. Who guest starred as the mob boss Elliot Casso? Hint

Donal Logue

Zeljko Ivanek

John Slattery

Robert Klein

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which host of daytime talk show "The View" appeared on the American version of "Life on Mars" as Brother Lovebutter? Hint

Whoopi Goldberg

Sheri Shepherd

Rosie O'Donnell

Debbie Matenopoulos

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Question 8 of 10

8. Episode 6 involves a man with a list of demands taking hostages at a hospital. He delivers a time he wants his demands met by. At the start of the episode, his "mom" calls Sam from the future and tells him they are turning off his life support unless he shows some sign of progress. All of these events are going to culminate at precisely the same time. What time was given in both events for the ultimatums to transpire by? Hint

high noon

2:00 pm

5:00 pm

9:00 am

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 7th episode, they track down a kidnapper at Coney Island showing up to collect a ransom. What is unusual about this kidnapper? Hint

It's an 11-year old boy.

It is Sam's father.

The kidnapper is in a wheelchair.

It's an old woman, who's remarkably good with a gun.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In episode seven, what was Sam Tyler doing when the episode ended? Hint

He was about to be in a car crash.

He was kissing Annie Norris.

He was smugly walking home from the latest crime.

He was on the phone.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell has been the lead singer of both Soundgarden and Audioslave.

Answer: David Bowie

The song has popped up a few times in the first episodes since its original appearance in the series, most notably when the robot appeared in the park in front of Sam.

3. What Emmy winning star of "The Sopranos" is a cast member of the first season of the American "Life on Mars"?

Answer: Michael Imperioli

Michael won an Emmy for playing Christopher Moltisanti on HBO's "The Sopranos".

4. In the third episode, "My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi", the victim killed in the episode was a Navy veteran. What was the eventual reason he was killed?

Answer: He was involved in a gay relationship.

The victim was involved in a relationship with someone on the boat, and wanted to continue the affair publicly after they were out of the Navy. When the victim's determination to out them both wouldn't stop, the other man killed him from his paranoia of other people's homophobia.

The time frame, 1973, involved a much more prejudiced time than now, and homosexuality was not as accepted as today.

Answer: Windy

Windy later shows up with some lasagna, clothed this time. She makes multiple appearances later on in the season.

Answer: Robert Klein

Sam's boss, Lt. Hunt (played by Harvey Keitel), relinquishes his clandestine ties to Casso at the end when Casso's actions sicken even Hunt. Casso is arrested.

7. Which host of daytime talk show "The View" appeared on the American version of "Life on Mars" as Brother Lovebutter?

Answer: Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi appeared as the Soul disc jockey and the voice of the neighborhood, Brother Lovebutter in episode 5.

Answer: 2:00 pm

Through a smile induced by a flashback, he survives being taken off life support. The hostage taker is taken into custody.

9. In the 7th episode, they track down a kidnapper at Coney Island showing up to collect a ransom. What is unusual about this kidnapper?

Answer: It is Sam's father.

Sam learns a fair amount about what his dad was involved in when Sam was young.

10. In episode seven, what was Sam Tyler doing when the episode ended?

Answer: He was on the phone.

The voice on the other end is about to tell him why he's in the situation he's in. But then the screen goes black. Thanks for playing.

Source: Author spaudrey

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