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Do The Right Thing Trivia Quiz

This quiz focuses on celebrities who have played 'The Good Samaritan'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Collybird. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Collybird

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,049

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
574

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1996 this actor witnessed a hit-and-run incident. He stopped to help the victim, Brazilian Heloisa Vinhas, and later paid her medical bills. It could be said that he is one of 'A Few Good Men'. Who was he? Hint

Jack Nicholson

Kiefer Sutherland

Kevin Bacon

Tom Cruise

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2005 this 'Dead Man Walking' traveled to New Orleans to aid the rescue effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Who was this big hearted star who navigated the flood streets via boat in search of survivors? Hint

Susan Sarandon

Tim Robbins

Dustin Hoffman

Sean Penn

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2001 this actor joined the search for missing teenager Cody Clawson. Which 'Fugitive' deployed his personal helicopter above Yellowstone National Park to aid the rescue mission? Hint

Tommy Lee Jones

Harrison Ford

John Travolta

Nicholas Cage

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Question 4 of 10

4. In October 2000 this country artist helped rescue two young boys from their home as it was threatened by fast spreading grass fire. Clearly this star headed his own advice of 'Standing Outside the Fire'! Who was he? Hint

Willie Nelson

Tim McGraw

Garth Brooks

Kenny Rogers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1984 two musicians teamed up to organise Band Aid; a pop supergroup created with the aim of raising funds to aid the famine in Ethiopia. The first was Ultravox frontman Midge Ure. Who was his partner in this charity venture? Hint

Bono

Elton John

Paul McCartney

Bob Geldof

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2011 tycoon Richard Branson's Caribbean home on Necker Island was struck by lightning during Tropical Storm Irene. The house burst into flames whilst his family slept inside. Several of Branson's friends and family were present including an Oscar winning actress. Which 'Heavenly Creature' carried Branson's ailing 90-year-old grandmother from the inferno? Hint

Angelina Jolie

Kate Winslet

Reese Witherspoon

Cate Blanchett

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actress with 'A Mighty Heart' is well known for her humanitarian work, particularly with refugees. In 2001 she became a goodwill ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Who is she? Hint

Natalie Portman

Angelina Jolie

Scarlett Johansson

Reese Witherspoon

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Question 8 of 10

8. This 'Beloved' star of television and the silverscreen is well known for her charity work in the USA. She has founded several charities including The Angel Network, which provides grants for non-profit organisations and a girls' school in South Africa, providing education for gifted students from poverty stricken backgrounds. Who is she? Hint

Oprah Winfrey

Tyra Banks

Ellen DeGeneres

Chelsea Handler

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Question 9 of 10

9. In April 2012 this 'Dreamy' television medic rescued teenager Weston Masset from a car accident in Malibu. Who is he? Hint

Patrick Dempsey

George Clooney

Eric Dane

Noah Wyle

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2012 27-year-old Sam Dempster suffered a cardiac arrest whilst jogging in London's Hyde Park. Thankfully a passing 'Marathon Man' was close by and able to assist. Who was this US actor? Hint

Tom Hanks

Dustin Hoffman

Johnny Depp

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Answer: Tom Cruise

The incident occurred in Los Angeles in March 1996. Cruise stayed with the 23-year-old victim until assistance arrived and then followed her ambulance to UCLA Medical Center. On learning Vinhas was not insured Cruise covered her $7,000 medical bills.

Answer: Sean Penn

Penn's decision to have a photographer accompany him on his trip to Louisiana generated criticism that his presence was merely a publicity stunt; something he strongly denies. Eyewitness Douglas Brinkley corroborated Penn's claims by telling the press Penn had rescued up to 40 New Orleans residents.

3. In 2001 this actor joined the search for missing teenager Cody Clawson. Which 'Fugitive' deployed his personal helicopter above Yellowstone National Park to aid the rescue mission?

Answer: Harrison Ford

Thirteen-year-old boy scout Cody went missing from his group's campsite overnight. He was located the following morning by Ford in his helicopter.

In 2000 Harrison Ford was involved in another rescue mission when he recovered a sick hiker from Table Mountain, Wyoming.

Answer: Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks aided in the rescue of schoolboys Ryan and Randall Cooper. Alongside another man he alerted the boys to the fire and drove them to safety.

Answer: Bob Geldof

Irishman Bob Geldof was the vocalist for new wave band The Boomtown Rats.

Geldof's desire to form Band Aid was born after he watched a BBC news report highlighting the poverty in Ethiopia. Band Aid released single 'Do They Know It's Christmas Time?' in December 1984. The single is the second best selling in UK chart history.

Geldof was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1986 for his humanitarian efforts.

Answer: Kate Winslet

Branson published a blog post displaying his gratitude to Kate in the days following the fire. In a later interview Winslet, whose children were also present that fateful night, described the incident as something she would 'never forget'.

Answer: Angelina Jolie

Jolie is well known for her philanthropic efforts. The actress has visited numerous countries as part of her charity work including Cambodia, Educador, Bosnia, Haiti, Sierra Leona, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey has raised over $400 million dollars for charitable causes. In 2002 she was presented with the first 'Bob Hope Humanitarian Award' at the 2002 Emmy Awards ceremony.

9. In April 2012 this 'Dreamy' television medic rescued teenager Weston Masset from a car accident in Malibu. Who is he?

Answer: Patrick Dempsey

Dempsey helped Weston from the wreckage of his Mustang, contacted the emergency services and waited until they arrived. He also called the 17-year-old's mother to inform her of the accident.

Masset was airlifted to hospital and received treatment for concussion and an injury to his eye.

10. In 2012 27-year-old Sam Dempster suffered a cardiac arrest whilst jogging in London's Hyde Park. Thankfully a passing 'Marathon Man' was close by and able to assist. Who was this US actor?

Answer: Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman called 999 after seeing Mr. Dempster collapse. He then waited with him until paramedics arrived and stayed by the patient's side until he was resuscitated. Hoffman then continued on his journey through the park as normal.

Source: Author Collybird

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