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What's your Rushmore? Directed by Wes Anderson, this 1998 romantic comedy stars Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Olivia Williams. It won two Independent Spirit Awards, one going to Murray for his performance.
4 Rushmore quizzes and 45 Rushmore trivia questions.
1.
  Rushmore: 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"She was my Rushmore."
Average, 10 Qns, aylin_n, Jan 28 10
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aylin_n
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  More "Rushmore" For True Fans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Trying yet again to stump you all! Here's the second installment on my favorite movie of all time. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rage02, Jan 26 07
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3.
  "Rushmore" - Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my favorite movie of all time, and answering these questions should not be difficult for a "Rushmore" junkie!
Difficult, 15 Qns, jennylrae, Jul 28 02
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  "Rushmore" For True Fans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A rather detail oriented quiz devoted to the Wes Anderson opus, "Rushmore". Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rage02, Nov 25 06
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trivia question Quick Question
What book is Ms. Cross reading to her class the first time Max visits her there?

From Quiz ""Rushmore" For True Fans"





Rushmore Trivia Questions
1. Who co-wrote the film with Wes Anderson?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: Owen Wilson

Anderson also wrote "Bottle Rocket" and "The Royal Tenenbaums" with Owen Wilson. Anderson met Wilson while he was studying at the University of Texas. "Rushmore" had a lot of events inspired by their own lives. For example, the Geometry classroom at the beginning of the film was actually Anderson's Math classroom.

2. How old is Max Fischer?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: 15

We find out in the library as Max and Miss Cross are talking about their relationship.

3. Magnus, the guy who constantly bullied little kids in school, was from which country?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: Scotland

Magnus was Scottish and had a very strong Scottish brogue. He addressed Max and Dirk as "sonny", "brotha" and "mate" throughout the film. He was rather well-built and enjoyed bullying all the weak kids at school, including Max, until one day Max offered him a part in one of his plays. Magnus really appreciated this and told Max that he had always wanted to be in a play.

4. In the "Serpico" play in which Max directs, a line is forgotten during the performance. What was the line about that got Max so upset?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: the 'Cannoli' line

Max's anger over the dropped line ("The old man loves his cannolis") ultimately leads him to getting punched in the face by a cast member.

5. How much does Max Fischer weigh?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: 112 lbs

He's an alternate on the wrestling team. Later in the film, Mr. Blume gives Max's description to the police and knows his weight after seeing Max wrestle.

6. Who did not star in "Rushmore"?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin gave his voice to the narrator in "The Royal Tenenbaums", which was also directed by Wes Anderson. Olivia Williams played the part of Miss Cross, Brian Cox played the part of Dr. Nelson Guggenheim and Luke Wilson played the part of Dr. Peter Flynn.

7. Finish this quote. As Max closes his argument to the administration in order to save Latin: "...so to close I have only one question ______?"

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Is Latin Dead

In this scene we see Max giving a detailed presentation to the administration in Dr. Guggenheim's office. Max's efforts to save Latin was done to impress Miss Cross.

8. How many hours has Max logged in the Piper Cub Club?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: 4.5

The fact that Max is giving the camera a 'thumbs up' is hysterical to me.

9. In the opening scene of the movie, what has Max Fischer drawn in his geometry notebook?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: the Eiffel tower

His geometry tools go unused as he is reading the paper and having a cup of tea.

10. What did Max tell Miss Cross he wanted to study in college?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: Math and premed

When Max and Miss Cross were talking in the school yard, Miss Cross asked him what he wanted to study and Max told her he wanted to double major in math and premed, which was rather impossible since he was one of the worst students in Rushmore.

11. During the montage scene, in which Max is researching what he'll need in order to build the aquarium, we see Max and Dirk screening part two of an underwater documentary. What was the title of the part in which they were viewing?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Exploring The Reef

This movie ("Rushmore") has more references to Jacques Custeau and underwater exploration than any other Wes Anderson film, other than "The Life Aquatic".

12. Where were the school portions of this film shot?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: St. John's

Wes put on elaborate plays at St. John's just as Max did at Rushmore.

13. According to Mr. Blume, what can't the rich boys buy?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: backbone & back bone

"Don't let them forget that."

14. What type of beer logo is on the swimsuit that Mr. Blume wears at his son's birthday party?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Budweiser

This is a great scene in which a dejected Herman Blume sits alone, drinking scotch and smoking a cigarette. He then climbs to the top of the diving board and cannonballs into a green pool.

15. What book is Ms. Cross reading to her class the first time Max visits her there?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Kidnapped

"..I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both get paid in the end. But the fools first."

16. What are the names of Dr. Guggenheim's dogs?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: Nicholas and Copernicus

Great dog-actors.

17. What is the subject of Max Fischer's Science Fair project at Grover Cleveland High School?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Tidal Waves

This is the same Science Fair in which Margaret Yang cheats to win, which we find out later in the film.

18. What is the name of Max's backgammon opponent who tells him that Latin has been canceled?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Alex

I think the only way this is revealed is in the credits and in the screenplay.

19. What club or activity do we NOT see Max involved in?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: biology club

Max is the founder of the bombardment society and manager of the lacrosse team.

20. What is the color of the box-kite that Max and Dirk fly?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Yellow

In this scene, Max asks Dirk to take dictation for the first time in months, much to the delight of Dirk.

21. Max tells Miss Cross that his two colleges of choice are Oxford and..

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Sorbonne

But his safety is Harvard. The Sorbonne is in Paris & Taormina is in Italy.

22. According to Max's grade report in his meeting with Dr. Guggenheim, in what course is his highest grade for the first quarter?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: French III

I don't think that any were passing grades...

23. What did Max's father do for a living and what did Max tell everyone he did?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: barber/neurosurgeon

Max actually told Mr. Blume that his father was a neurosurgeon and he enjoyed cutting open brains. Everyone in school thought Mr. Fischer was a neurosurgeon. When Dr. Flynn said "I understand you're a neurosurgeon." Max's father's response was really great: "No, I'm a barber, but a lot of people make that mistake."

24. Name the company Max tells the clerk to make the demolition order out to:

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Ready Demolition, Tuscon

Similar to the scene in "Heat" when Val Kilmer does the same thing.

25. What room number is Miss Cross's classroom at Rushmore?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: 121

We see it on the library book card, the note Max has made, and on her door.

26. How did Edward Applebee, Miss Cross's husband, die?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: He drowned.

When Max came to see Miss Cross and talked about her relationship with Mr. Blume, he asked her how her husband died and she told him he drowned. Although there was no flashback scene in the film, allowing us to see Mr. Applebee, his photos were in Miss Cross's bedroom and the actor in those photos was Owen Wilson. That's why his name appeared on the cast list, though uncredited.

27. Which song is in the film, but NOT on the soundtrack?

From Quiz More "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: "I Am Waiting" by The Rolling Stones

Wes frequently uses Rolling Stones songs in his films, but never places them on the soundtracks. He did the same thing in both "Bottle Rocket" and "The Royal Tenenbaums".

28. What is the name of Mr. Adams' mentor at MIT?

From Quiz "Rushmore" For True Fans

Answer: Dr. Leaky

If you listen close you can hear the professor mention this. Also, the professor in this scene is the same man that Dignan and Anthony rob at the bookstore in "Bottle Rocket".

29. What is Max and his father's house number?

From Quiz "Rushmore" - Part 1

Answer: 108

Right next to the cemetery.

30. Who were Ronny and Donny?

From Quiz Rushmore

Answer: Mr. Blume's rather stupid sons

Ronny and Donny were rather dumb athletes who showed no sign of intelligence whatsoever but excelled in wrestling. Their father, Mr. Blume, was really annoyed by their attitude and said he had never ever imagined he'd have sons like these.

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