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Mel Brooks and His Movies Trivia Quiz

A quiz about one of the funniest men and his films.

A multiple-choice quiz by lsugirl98. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lsugirl98

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,221

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
3958

Last 3 plays: Luckycharm60 (20/20), Reamar42 (19/20), Guest 174 (20/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What is Mel Brooks' real name? Hint

Melvin Kaminsky

Horace Brooks

Max Kaminsky

Marvin Brooks

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is the name of Brooks' production company? Hint

The Producer Productions

Melsfilms

2000 Year Old Productions

Brooksfilms

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Question 3 of 20

3. Finish this quote: 'Achtung! No dingding without ____________'? Hint

any bling bling

the wedding ring

going through me first

ca-ching

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Question 4 of 20

4. What color is ludicrous speed? Hint

green

stripes

neon

plaid

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Question 5 of 20

5. Madeline Kahn was nominated for Best Supporting actress for her performance as Lili Von Schtupp in 'Blazing Saddles'.

True

False

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Question 6 of 20

6. When was Mel Brooks born? Hint

June 28, 1926

August 24, 1921

May 11, 1934

December 24, 1924

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Question 7 of 20

7. Finish this quote from 'Dracula : Dead and Loving It': 'Give him an enema'. 'An enema?' 'Yes, it will give him _______________'? Hint

a healthy outlook

a feeling of accomplishment

a much needed cleansing

a buzz

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Question 8 of 20

8. Who did Mel Brooks marry in 1964? Hint

Tina Brooks

Anne Bancroft

Madeline Kahn

Anne Meara

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who played Renfield in 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It'? Hint

Gene Wilder

Steven Weber

Sid Caeser

Peter MacNicol

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Question 10 of 20

10. Finish this quote: 'Can't be more 'n ________________'? Hint

100 degrees

137

half an hours work

114

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Question 11 of 20

11. Finish this quote: 'It's good to be the ____________'?

Answer: ( One Word .. in many of his films)

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Question 12 of 20

12. In 'Spaceballs,' what was the combination of the air sheild? Hint

3-6-2-4-36

3-2-1

5-6-7-8

1-2-3-4-5

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Question 13 of 20

13. The ____________, what a show!

Answer: ( One Word ... a great dance scene)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which actor won a Tony Award for playing Max Bialystock? Hint

Zero Mostel

Nathan Lane

Gene Wilder

Mel Brooks

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Question 15 of 20

15. Finish the quote from 'History of the World : Part I': 'You can't ________ anything!' Hint

make her do

talk him into

make me do

Torguemada

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Question 16 of 20

16. What was 'The Producers' original title? Hint

The Directors

High Anxiety

Scam Artists

Springtime for Hitler

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Question 17 of 20

17. What character says this: 'Oh, you men are all alike. Seven or eight quick ones and you're off with the boys to boast and brag. You better keep your mouth shut! Oh, I think I love him'? Hint

Inga

Maid Marian

Mina

Elizabeth

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Question 18 of 20

18. Finish this quote: 'Springtime for Hitler and Germany, Winter for ___________'? Hint

Poland and France

Russia and Poland

Britain and France

the U.S. and Britain

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who do the Spaceballs actually capture when Lone Star and Barf save Princess Vespa? Hint

President Skroob

Dot Matrix

Dark Helmet

their stunt doubles

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Question 20 of 20

20. What movie is this quote from: 'Shhh. It's okay. It's just a man and his horse being hung outside'?

Answer: ( Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Mel Brooks' real name?

Answer: Melvin Kaminsky

Mel Brooks was born into a Russian Jewish family as Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York.

2. What is the name of Brooks' production company?

Answer: Brooksfilms

Not only does Brooks produce his own films, Brooksfilms has also produced many notable films including The Elephant Man which was nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1980.

3. Finish this quote: 'Achtung! No dingding without ____________'?

Answer: the wedding ring

Broomhilde says this when Robin tries to kiss Maid Marian.

4. What color is ludicrous speed?

Answer: plaid

'We've gone plaid!' 'Spaceballs'.

5. Madeline Kahn was nominated for Best Supporting actress for her performance as Lili Von Schtupp in 'Blazing Saddles'.

Answer: true

Madeline Kahn was nominated in 1975.

6. When was Mel Brooks born?

Answer: June 28, 1926

7. Finish this quote from 'Dracula : Dead and Loving It': 'Give him an enema'. 'An enema?' 'Yes, it will give him _______________'?

Answer: a feeling of accomplishment

From 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It'.

8. Who did Mel Brooks marry in 1964?

Answer: Anne Bancroft

9. Who played Renfield in 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It'?

Answer: Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol also plays The Biscuit on 'Ally McBeal'.

10. Finish this quote: 'Can't be more 'n ________________'?

Answer: 114

Burton Gilliam, who played Lyle in Blazing Saddles, said 'You'd think it was more than 120 degrees. Can't be more than a 114'. Slim Pickens, who played Taggart, comes riding up shortly thereafter.

11. Finish this quote: 'It's good to be the ____________'?

Answer: king

This is said in 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' as well as in 'History of the World: Part I'. Dracula says, 'It's good to be dead' as a reference in 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It'.

12. In 'Spaceballs,' what was the combination of the air sheild?

Answer: 1-2-3-4-5

Dark Helmet: 'What kind of idiot would have 1-2-3-4-5 as a combination'? President Skroob: '1-2-3-4-5? That's the combination on my luggage'.

13. The ____________, what a show!

Answer: Inquisition

My favorite part of the dance scene in 'History of the World' is the schronized swimming nuns!

14. Which actor won a Tony Award for playing Max Bialystock?

Answer: Nathan Lane

'The Producers' has become the hottest ticket on Broadway!

15. Finish the quote from 'History of the World : Part I': 'You can't ________ anything!'

Answer: Torguemada

Mel Brooks plays the funny Torguemada.

16. What was 'The Producers' original title?

Answer: Springtime for Hitler

It was released internationally as 'Springtime for Hitler'.

17. What character says this: 'Oh, you men are all alike. Seven or eight quick ones and you're off with the boys to boast and brag. You better keep your mouth shut! Oh, I think I love him'?

Answer: Elizabeth

Elizabeth, played by Madeline Kahn, says this in 'Young Frankenstein'.

18. Finish this quote: 'Springtime for Hitler and Germany, Winter for ___________'?

Answer: Poland and France

19. Who do the Spaceballs actually capture when Lone Star and Barf save Princess Vespa?

Answer: their stunt doubles

20. What movie is this quote from: 'Shhh. It's okay. It's just a man and his horse being hung outside'?

Answer: Blazing Saddles

Hedley Lamarr says this to Taggart when the executioner makes too much noise and scares him.

Source: Author lsugirl98

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