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Michael Moore Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the controversial provocateur of film, television and the written word?

A multiple-choice quiz by sku. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
sku

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,036

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Michael Moore was born and raised in what Michigan town? Hint

Flint

Pontiac

Detroit

Davison

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1980s, Michael Moore served as editor of what left wing publication? Hint

The New Republic

The Nation

Mother Jones

The Progressive

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Question 3 of 10

3. Moore's first documentary focused on his relentless pursuit of which chairman of General Motors? Hint

Roger Smith

Roger Mudd

Roger Moore

Lee Iacocca

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Question 4 of 10

4. Moore has never held elective office.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Moore endorse in the 2000 presidential election? Hint

Ralph Nader

George W. Bush

Al Gore

He did not endorse anyone

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michael Moore's first attempt at fictional cinema told the story of an American invasion of what country? Hint

Canada

Nicaragua

Iraq

The Soviet Union

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Question 7 of 10

7. Moore won an Academy Award for which movie?

Answer: ( Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Moore has directed music videos for which musical artist? Hint

Rage Against the Machine

The Dixie Chicks

Bob Dylan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT true of Michael Moore? Hint

He was an Eagle Scout

He was a strong supporter of Al Gore for president in 2000

He has been a member of the National Rifle Association

All are true

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a book by Michael Moore? Hint

Downsize This

Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot

Stupid White Men

Dude, Where's My Country

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael Moore was born and raised in what Michigan town?

Answer: Davison

Davison is a suburb of Flint.

2. In the 1980s, Michael Moore served as editor of what left wing publication?

Answer: Mother Jones

Moore allegedly was fired from Mother Jones for refusing to publish an article he felt was unfairly critical of the Nicaraguan Sandinistas.

3. Moore's first documentary focused on his relentless pursuit of which chairman of General Motors?

Answer: Roger Smith

"Roger and Me" (1989) made Moore's reputation as a feisty documentarian.

4. Moore has never held elective office.

Answer: False

In 1972, at the age of 18, Moore was elected to the Davison, Michigan school board.

5. Who did Moore endorse in the 2000 presidential election?

Answer: Ralph Nader

Moore formerly worked for one of Nader's organizations and was active in the 2000 Nader campaign.

6. Michael Moore's first attempt at fictional cinema told the story of an American invasion of what country?

Answer: Canada

Moore wrote and produced "Canadian Bacon" (1995), which starred John Candy, Alan Alda and Rhea Perlman.

7. Moore won an Academy Award for which movie?

Answer: Bowling for Columbine

Winner of the Academy Award for best documentary, "Bowling for Columbine" questioned the violence of American society. At the 2003 Oscar ceremony, Moore gave a controversial acceptance speech criticizing President Bush and the American invasion of Iraq.

8. Moore has directed music videos for which musical artist?

Answer: Rage Against the Machine

Moore directed the videos for "Sleep Now in the Fire" and "Testify" for the left wing rap-metal group Rage Against the Machine. He also directed the video "All the Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)" for REM.

9. Which of the following is NOT true of Michael Moore?

Answer: He was a strong supporter of Al Gore for president in 2000

Moore is a registered independent and has been quite critical of Democratic leaders in his films and books. In 2000, he supported Green Party candidate Ralph Nader for president.

10. Which of the following is not a book by Michael Moore?

Answer: Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot

Commentator Al Franken wrote "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot."

Source: Author sku

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