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Oh My Gosh ... It's Tom Cruise! Quiz

Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on the wonderful (and gorgeous) actor, Tom Cruise. Good luck and have fun!

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

Author
sprinkles

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5742

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (2/10), Guest 101 (5/10), Guest 136 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the tv show called that he directed back in 1993? Hint

'Getting By'

'Fallen Angels'

'Everything Goes'

'Postman Pat'

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was his character's name in his first movie? Hint

Billy

Woody

David Shawn

Steve Randle

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1992, Cruise appeared in an educational video dealing with what topic? Hint

teen pregnancy and the consequences

alcoholism and the effects on a family

HIV and AIDS

ways to say no to peer pressure

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these movies has he *not* produced? Hint

'Mission Impossible'

'The Others'

'The Leading Man'

'Without Limits'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tom has been nominated for an Academy Award for 'Magnolia', 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'. Out of those, how many has he won? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following movies did he *not* win a Golden Globe for? Hint

'Jerry Maguire'

'Born on the Fourth of July'

'A Few Good Men'

'Magnolia'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Tom's character's name in 'Legend'? Hint

Stefen

Charlie

Vincent

Jack

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these movies, in which he starred, was Tom Cruise also credited as a writer? Hint

'Taps'

'Risky Business'

'The Outsiders'

'Days of Thunder'

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what movie did Tom star in along with his then-wife Kidman, where their characters' names were Joseph and Shannon? Hint

'The Firm'

'The Color of Money'

'Far and Away'

'Rain Man'

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is one of the very few Cruise films that has been nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture, BUT failed at claiming one. Which of these is it? Hint

Eyes Wide Shut

Mission Impossible

Jerry Maguire

The Firm

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Dec 15 2024 : Guest 98: 2/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 101: 5/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 136: 5/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 68: 4/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the tv show called that he directed back in 1993?

Answer: 'Fallen Angels'

It had Dan Hedays and Gary Oldman among the cast.

2. What was his character's name in his first movie?

Answer: Billy

His first movie was in 1981 titled 'Endless Love'.

3. In 1992, Cruise appeared in an educational video dealing with what topic?

Answer: HIV and AIDS

It was appropriately called 'Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You'.

4. Which of these movies has he *not* produced?

Answer: 'The Leading Man'

'The Leading Man', which was in 1996, included his ex-wife Nicole Kidman.

5. Tom has been nominated for an Academy Award for 'Magnolia', 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Born on the Fourth of July'. Out of those, how many has he won?

Answer: 0

He was nominated in 1990, 1997, and 2000 but unfortunately, never won.

6. Which of the following movies did he *not* win a Golden Globe for?

Answer: 'A Few Good Men'

He lost to Al Pacino. Pacino that year, won for 'Scent of a Woman'. He was again nominated AND won in 1990, 1997, and 2000.

7. What was Tom's character's name in 'Legend'?

Answer: Jack

This was a 1985 movie in which he had a lead role.

8. Which of these movies, in which he starred, was Tom Cruise also credited as a writer?

Answer: 'Days of Thunder'

'Days of Thunder' was a 1990 film.

9. In what movie did Tom star in along with his then-wife Kidman, where their characters' names were Joseph and Shannon?

Answer: 'Far and Away'

They also starred together in 'Days of Thunder' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

10. This is one of the very few Cruise films that has been nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture, BUT failed at claiming one. Which of these is it?

Answer: Jerry Maguire

'Jerry Maguire' was a 1996 film that lost the award to 'The English Patient'. 'Eyes Wide Shut' was not nominated for an Oscar.

Source: Author sprinkles

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