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Dennis Quaid Trivia Quiz

If you like Dennis Quaid, then this is the quiz for you. Have fun, and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ALXZANDER. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ALXZANDER

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,444

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1246

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Dennis Quaid's first movie, in which he had a speakng role? Hint

Breaking Away

Crazy Mama

The Long Riders

September 30, 1955 (or 9-30-55)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which old west character did Quaid portray in "Wyatt Earp" (1994)? Hint

Billy The Kid

Doc Holliday

Wyatt Earp

Jesse James

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Question 3 of 10

3. Louis Gossett, Jr. plays an alien that befriends Quaid in which movie? Hint

"Dreamscape" (1984)

"Flesh And Bone" (1993)

"Gorp" (1980)

"Enemy Mine" (1985)

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Question 4 of 10

4. On the "Great Balls Of Fire" (1989) soundtrack, which song does Dennis Quaid sing a duet with Jerry Lee Lewis? Hint

Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

Crazy Arms

That Lucky Old Sun

I'm On Fire

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which Dennis Quaid movie does Jeff Goldblum also appear? Hint

"The Night The Lights When Out In Georgia" (1981)

"The Right Stuff" (1983)

"Everybody's All American" (1988)

"Something To Talk About" (1995)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following movies did Dennis Quaid direct? Hint

"Everybody's All American" (1988)

"Everything That Rises" (1998)

"Johnny Belinda" (1982)

"Wilder Napalm" (1993)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following movies was the first to star Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan? Hint

D.O.A.

Suspect

Flesh And Bone

Innerspace

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Frequency" (2000) what was his character's profession? Hint

Policeman

Lawyer

Private Detective

Fireman

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Dennis Quaid's character's name in "Innerspace" (1987)? Hint

Tuck Pendleton

Jack Wellington

Buck Pennington

Duke Arlington

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two of these Dennis Quaid movies were remakes? Hint

"Innerspace" (1987) and "Suspect" (1987)

"The Big Easy" (1987) and "Dragonheart" (1996)

"The Parent Trap" (1998) and "D.O.A." (1988)

"The Parent Trap" (1998) and "Wyatt Earp" (1994)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Dennis Quaid's first movie, in which he had a speakng role?

Answer: September 30, 1955 (or 9-30-55)

"9-30-55" (1977) ... the title of this movie is the day James Dean died. "Breaking Away" (1979) and "Long Riders" (1980) were after "9-30-55". He had a non-speaking role in "Crazy Mama" (1975).

2. Which old west character did Quaid portray in "Wyatt Earp" (1994)?

Answer: Doc Holliday

Wyatt Earp was played by Kevin Costner. Billy The Kid was played by Emilio Estevez in 'Young Guns'. Jesse James was portrayed by many people including Roy Rogers, Clayton Moore, and Jesse James, Jr.

3. Louis Gossett, Jr. plays an alien that befriends Quaid in which movie?

Answer: "Enemy Mine" (1985)

You may not recognize Louis Gossett, Jr. (Iron Eagle) in this movie. He had to wear an alien costume that covered most of his face. He also talked with an alien voice that sounded a lot like gurgling.

4. On the "Great Balls Of Fire" (1989) soundtrack, which song does Dennis Quaid sing a duet with Jerry Lee Lewis?

Answer: Crazy Arms

He sounded good too; he should have sung more.

5. In which Dennis Quaid movie does Jeff Goldblum also appear?

Answer: "The Right Stuff" (1983)

This movie was about the space program. The same year this movie was released, 1983, Astronaut John Glenn announced that he was running for President. In 1984, he withdrew from the election.

6. Which of the following movies did Dennis Quaid direct?

Answer: "Everything That Rises" (1998)

Dennis Quaid starred in all these movies. "Everything That Rises" was a TV movie.

7. Which of the following movies was the first to star Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan?

Answer: Innerspace

Quaid and Ryan starred together in "Innerspace" (1987), "D.O.A." (1988), and "Flesh and Bone" (1993). Cher starred in "Suspect" (1987) not Meg Ryan.

8. In "Frequency" (2000) what was his character's profession?

Answer: Fireman

This is an excellent movie, a must see! Quaid plays a firefighter who dies in the line of duty.

9. What is Dennis Quaid's character's name in "Innerspace" (1987)?

Answer: Tuck Pendleton

What kind of name is Tuck?

10. Which two of these Dennis Quaid movies were remakes?

Answer: "The Parent Trap" (1998) and "D.O.A." (1988)

Disney's "The Parent Trap" (1961) starring Hayley Mills ... "D.O.A." (1949)

Source: Author ALXZANDER

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