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2 Robert Altman quizzes and 20 Robert Altman trivia questions.
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  For Altman Lovers    
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Robert Altman is my favorite director, arguably the greatest director of actors ever. Here's an eclectic quiz for fans or those who want to learn more.
Tough, 10 Qns, missglitz, Feb 04 07
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  Robert Altman    
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This Kansas City born director, is mostly known for his large casts of big name actors and actresses.
Tough, 10 Qns, lab*rat, Mar 12 11
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Robert Altman Trivia Questions
1. Robert Altman is mostly known for his use of ________ ?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: large casts

2. In "M*A*S*H", what luxury item did Trapper (Elliott Gould) pull out of his parka pocket that surpised Hawkeye (Donald Sutherland) and Duke (Tom Skerrit)?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: a jar of olives

To think they'd been having plain martini's all that time!

3. Which film came from an Altman dream?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Three Women

Altman saw a film by his protege, Alan Rudolph, "Welcome To L.A.", starring, among others, Sissy Spacek. He had a dream with her and Shelley Duvall and turned it into a film. As of this date, it is the only one other than "Images" he has scripted entirely alone (not necessarily an entirely positive thing)!

4. Which actress did not write all or part of her dialogue for the film mentioned?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Sissy Spacek: "Three Women"

Ronee Blakley wrote Barbara Jean's "crack-up" scene (as well as her songs, but those don't count as dialogue, of course). Susannah York reads portions of a children's book she wrote/was writing in real life. (I'm saving that title for another quiz!) Shelley Duvall wrote large portions of her dialogue, as well as her diary entries. Sissy Spacek was not much of an improviser, and did not contribute to her dialogue, but nonetheless gave a wonderful performance.

5. What did Jeff Goldblum have to learn for his role in "Nashville"?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Magic tricks

Goldblum only did 1 or 2 tricks in the film although he learned more. I've never heard him mention he didn't already know how to ride the motorcycle. And...well...he actually does not sing or speak at all during the entire film, which means he has even fewer lines than his one-word speech in "Annie Hall"!

6. "Gosford park" (2001) was his _____ Academy Award Nomination for best director?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: 5th

Altman's previous nominations were MASH" (1970), "Nashville" (1975), "The Player" (1992), and "Short Cuts" (1993).

7. In "Three Women", which delectable item did NOT appear on the menu of Millie's (Shelley Duvall) dinner party?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: world-famous tuna casserole

Millie referred to her dinner parties as "famous", but sadly, her guests blew her off. I didn't even mention the Cheez Whiz that Pinky (Sissy Spacek) tried to squirt on the "Sociable Crackers".

8. "Nashville" (1975) was his _____ nomination for an Academy Award for Best Director?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: 2nd

"MASH" (1970), "Nashville" (1975), "The Player" (1992), "Short Cuts" (1993), "Gosford Park" (2001).

9. In "Health", what famous talk show host watched "The Tonight Show" before he went to sleep every night?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Dick Cavett

Cavett played himself, hosting his show from a fictional health convention. Susskind was actually the executive producer of "Buffalo Bill And The Indians". While "Health" is not Altman's greatest film, it contains what may be Carol Burnett's greatest screen performance. I love her dearly, but I feel she did all her best film work for Altman.

10. What Altman movie was turned into a long running television show?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: Mash & M.A.S.H.

11. In "The Player" which actor pitched the film (along with Dean Stockwell) that we saw-in a competely corrupted version-at the end of the movie? He went on to appear in "Gosford Park".

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Richard E. Grant

All of these actors were in "Gosford Park". Balaban was also the executive producer and credited with the story idea along with Altman. Grant, besides these two films, also appeared in Altman's "Ready To Wear" aka "Pret A Porter".

12. The Altman film 'The Gingerbread Man' was adapted by Altman from a short story written by which best-selling author?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: John Grisham

13. Which "Short Cuts" actress turned down the part played by Julianne Moore because she was uncomfortable with the "bottomless" scene, but ironically appeared topless in the film?

From Quiz For Altman Lovers

Answer: Madeleine Stowe

Stowe and Moore played sisters and we saw Stowe posing for Moore, whose character was a painter. Moore's humorous response on taking the part was, "That's not a problem, Bob. And I have a surprise. I'm a real redhead."

14. When was Altman born?

From Quiz Robert Altman

Answer: February 20, 1925

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