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Robert Altman Trivia Quiz

This Kansas City born director, is mostly known for his large casts of big name actors and actresses.

A multiple-choice quiz by lab*rat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lab*rat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,372

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1026

Last 3 plays: Guest 184 (2/10), Guest 174 (3/10), bernie73 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Altman is mostly known for his use of ________ ? Hint

strange costumes

loud music

exotic locations

large casts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following movies was released first? Hint

'Mash'

'Popeye'

'Nashville'

'Countdown'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following films WAS NOT directed by Altman? Hint

'The Gingerbread Man'

'The Player'

'Cookie's Fortune'

'Cradle Will Rock'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following actresses have never been in a movie directed by Altman? Hint

Kate Hudson

Shelley Duvall

Julia Roberts

Jena Malone

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following actors have not been in a movie directed by Altman? Hint

Robert Downey Jr.

Chris O'Donnell

Tim Robbins

Wes Bentley

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Gosford park" (2001) was his _____ Academy Award Nomination for best director? Hint

8th

5th

12th

7th

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Nashville" (1975) was his _____ nomination for an Academy Award for Best Director? Hint

2nd

3rd

1st

5th

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Altman movie was turned into a long running television show?

Answer: (one word- four letters long)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Altman film 'The Gingerbread Man' was adapted by Altman from a short story written by which best-selling author? Hint

Robin Cook

Stephen King

John Grisham

Tom Clancy

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was Altman born? Hint

February 20, 1935

February 20, 1915

February 20, 1945

February 20, 1925

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Altman is mostly known for his use of ________ ?

Answer: large casts

2. Which of the following movies was released first?

Answer: 'Countdown'

'Countdown' was released in 1968.

3. Which of the following films WAS NOT directed by Altman?

Answer: 'Cradle Will Rock'

'Cradle Will Rock' was directed by Tim Robbins.

4. Which of the following actresses have never been in a movie directed by Altman?

Answer: Jena Malone

Kate Hudson was in 'Dr. T and the Women'. Julia Roberts was in 'The Player' and 'Ready to Wear'. Shelley Duvall was in 'Popeye'.

5. Which of the following actors have not been in a movie directed by Altman?

Answer: Wes Bentley

Robert Downey Jr. was in 'The Gingerbread Man'. Tim Robbins was in 'The Player' and 'Ready to Wear'. Chris O'Donnell was in 'Cookie's Fortune'.

6. "Gosford park" (2001) was his _____ Academy Award Nomination for best director?

Answer: 5th

Altman's previous nominations were MASH" (1970), "Nashville" (1975), "The Player" (1992), and "Short Cuts" (1993).

7. "Nashville" (1975) was his _____ nomination for an Academy Award for Best Director?

Answer: 2nd

"MASH" (1970), "Nashville" (1975), "The Player" (1992), "Short Cuts" (1993), "Gosford Park" (2001).

8. What Altman movie was turned into a long running television show?

Answer: Mash

9. The Altman film 'The Gingerbread Man' was adapted by Altman from a short story written by which best-selling author?

Answer: John Grisham

10. When was Altman born?

Answer: February 20, 1925

Source: Author lab*rat

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