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Quiz about David Lynch
Quiz about David Lynch

David Lynch | 15 Question Celebrities Multiple Choice Quiz


Considering the small number of decent David Lynch related quizzes, I thought I might just be able to make a quiz about him. Now get ready for some unearthly quizzing pleasure about one of the most interesting directors ever.

A multiple-choice quiz by timmorello. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
timmorello
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
77,797
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
791
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (11/15), Zizola (6/15), Guest 162 (4/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. If you've watched 'Lost Highway', you surely rememember Bill Pullman's character Fred Madison is a musician. Tell me which musical instrument Fred Madison plays in 'Lost Highway'? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Angelo Badalamenti is mostly known for making the soundtracks to most of Lynch's films. He did however also made the soundtrack for a film starring Hollywood babyface Leonardo DiCaprio. Which film was that? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. David Lynch might not always have gotten credit fot his outstanding talent. However, he did receive Academy Award Nominations in the category for Best Director. For which of these two films did he receive these nominations? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Dennis Hopper plays Kyle McLachlan's nemesis in the top '80s thriller 'Blue Velvet'. His performance was excellent and the name of his character makes shivers run down the spines of the faint-hearted. His last name in the movie was Booth. Do you remember the first name of Dennis Hopper's character?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 15
5. Surely you all remember the excellent tv-series 'Twin Peaks'. The plot centers around the murder of young Laura Palmer, who was apparently brutally murdered by the infamous 'Bob'. Which actor performed as Bob? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Lynch's lovely 1999 picture 'The Straight Story' was written by his wife. What's her name? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. If you remember watching 'Wild At Heart', you might also remember that two actresses who played mother and daughter in the movie, are mother and daughter in real life as well. Please name these two lovely girls. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Back to 'Twin Peaks' now. Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Dale Cooper (phew) meets towards the end of the series a waitress, who later turns out to become his lover. Nowadays this girl is a pretty famous Hollywood actress. Who am I talking about? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. When you watch closely, you can notice two rather famous rock stars starring in the marvellous 'Lost Hightway'. Who are these two naughty lads? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. An actor, who plays a rather famous captain in a movie series that has got nothing to with David Lynch, has a role in the science-fiction film 'Dune'. Which 'captain' am I talking about? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. David Lynch was once offered to direct a famous science-fiction film, but chose to make 'Dune' instead. Which famous sf film could he have made? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Another soundtrack question. A famous song by Roy Orbison is used in Lynch's 2001 picture 'Mulholland Drive'. However, it is not the original version. Instead, a Spanish a cappella version is used in the movie. The Spanish title is 'Llorando', what is the title of the original version of the song? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Alright, I can't stop gibbering about music, so answer this. Which German band became famous after Lynch chose to use two of their songs in 'Lost Highway'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. David Lynch had some other TV plans after 'Twin Peaks' had ended. Only three episodes were ever made from any of these projects. Nowaydays it is mostly broadcast as a feature length compilation. Only one of the episodes was directed by David Lynch. The thing all episodes have in common is that the events occur in the same room, but only in a diferent time. What series am I talking about? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Ever watched 'Eraserhead'? Then surely you can complete this line from one of the songs: 'In heaven everything is....'

Answer: (One Word)

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Oct 27 2024 : Guest 82: 11/15
Oct 26 2024 : Zizola: 6/15
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 162: 4/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. If you've watched 'Lost Highway', you surely rememember Bill Pullman's character Fred Madison is a musician. Tell me which musical instrument Fred Madison plays in 'Lost Highway'?

Answer: Tenor saxophone

You can clearly notice Bill Pullman playing the sax in certain scenes. When the two cops pay a visit to the Madison's residence, Bill mentions he plays the 'tenor, tenor saxophone'.
2. Angelo Badalamenti is mostly known for making the soundtracks to most of Lynch's films. He did however also made the soundtrack for a film starring Hollywood babyface Leonardo DiCaprio. Which film was that?

Answer: The Beach

Rather surprisingly, the answer is 'The Beach'. Another non-Lynch movie that has a soundtrack by Badalamenti is 'Arlington Road', starring Tim Robbins and the ever-excellent Jeff Bridges.
3. David Lynch might not always have gotten credit fot his outstanding talent. However, he did receive Academy Award Nominations in the category for Best Director. For which of these two films did he receive these nominations?

Answer: 'Blue Velvet' and 'Mulholland Drive'

He received the Palme d'Or in Cannes for 'Wild At Heart' and the award for Best Director for 'Mulholland Drive'.
4. Dennis Hopper plays Kyle McLachlan's nemesis in the top '80s thriller 'Blue Velvet'. His performance was excellent and the name of his character makes shivers run down the spines of the faint-hearted. His last name in the movie was Booth. Do you remember the first name of Dennis Hopper's character?

Answer: Frank

The character of Frank Booth falls in same category as such thriller legends as Norman Bates and Hannibal Lecter.
5. Surely you all remember the excellent tv-series 'Twin Peaks'. The plot centers around the murder of young Laura Palmer, who was apparently brutally murdered by the infamous 'Bob'. Which actor performed as Bob?

Answer: Frank Silva

Apparently, Frank Silva was at first just another crew member, when he accidently stepped into a shot. Lynch noticed his appearance, loved it and promoted Silva to main bad guy in the series.
6. Lynch's lovely 1999 picture 'The Straight Story' was written by his wife. What's her name?

Answer: Mary Sweeney

Mary Sweeny has worked on many of Lynch's films as an editor.
7. If you remember watching 'Wild At Heart', you might also remember that two actresses who played mother and daughter in the movie, are mother and daughter in real life as well. Please name these two lovely girls.

Answer: Laura Dern and Diane Ladd

8. Back to 'Twin Peaks' now. Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Dale Cooper (phew) meets towards the end of the series a waitress, who later turns out to become his lover. Nowadays this girl is a pretty famous Hollywood actress. Who am I talking about?

Answer: Heather Graham

Heather Graham has starred in movies like 'Boogie Nights' and some other major Hollywood pictures.
9. When you watch closely, you can notice two rather famous rock stars starring in the marvellous 'Lost Hightway'. Who are these two naughty lads?

Answer: Henry Rollins and Marilyn Manson

Henry Rollins stars as one of the prison guards and Manson plays a porn star. Musician Twiggy Ramirez also appeared in "Lost Highway" playing a porn star.
10. An actor, who plays a rather famous captain in a movie series that has got nothing to with David Lynch, has a role in the science-fiction film 'Dune'. Which 'captain' am I talking about?

Answer: Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Captain Jean-Luc Picard from 'Star Trek the Next Generation' is played by actor Patrick Stewart, who also plays one of the good guys in 'Dune'.
11. David Lynch was once offered to direct a famous science-fiction film, but chose to make 'Dune' instead. Which famous sf film could he have made?

Answer: Return of the Jedi

'Return of the Jedi' was eventually directed by Richard Marquand. Imagine a 'Star Wars' film directed by David Lynch. Would be nice, I guess.
12. Another soundtrack question. A famous song by Roy Orbison is used in Lynch's 2001 picture 'Mulholland Drive'. However, it is not the original version. Instead, a Spanish a cappella version is used in the movie. The Spanish title is 'Llorando', what is the title of the original version of the song?

Answer: Crying

'Crying' is supposed to be one of Orbison's most impressive accomplishments. The song 'In Dreams' was excellently used in 'Blue Velvet'.
13. Alright, I can't stop gibbering about music, so answer this. Which German band became famous after Lynch chose to use two of their songs in 'Lost Highway'?

Answer: Rammstein

Rammstein named itself after the German town where, during an airshow, a huge plane crash occured.
14. David Lynch had some other TV plans after 'Twin Peaks' had ended. Only three episodes were ever made from any of these projects. Nowaydays it is mostly broadcast as a feature length compilation. Only one of the episodes was directed by David Lynch. The thing all episodes have in common is that the events occur in the same room, but only in a diferent time. What series am I talking about?

Answer: Hotel Room

'Hotel Room' never got any acclaim. Seems nobody likes this series.
15. Ever watched 'Eraserhead'? Then surely you can complete this line from one of the songs: 'In heaven everything is....'

Answer: Fine

Just get all Lynch soundtracks, would you?
Source: Author timmorello

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