Common Bonds of Entertainment 3 Quiz

Answer: Vicodin

Vicodin is a brand name for a narcotic medication used for treating medium to severe pain. Vicodin contains hydrocodone and acetaminophen, which are great for pain, but can become habit forming.

Answer: Wilson

Tom Hanks' character Chuck Nolan painted a face in his own blood on the Wilson volleyball that he found amongst the packages. The film was so successful that for a short time afterwards Wilson Sporting Goods actually began manufacturing a volleyball with the face on it.

Answer: Eric Forman

Topher Grace played the hilarious character of Eric Foreman on "That 70's Show", from 1998 to 2006. Topher left the show and filmed the movie "Spiderman 3", in which he played the character Eddie Brock/Venom. Topher did come back to make a guest appearance on the series finale of "That 70's Show", much to the delight of fans of the show.

Answer: Cameron Crowe

Cameron Crowe authored "Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story", which was an account of his high school years. He adapted it into a screenplay which became the 1982 blockbuster hit "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", featuring such actors as Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Phoebe Cates.

Answer: Chase

We all know what the expression "cut to the chase" means, but did you know that it actually originated as a term used when making silent films? The climax of the movie was known as the "chase", therefore the director would sometimes say "cut to the chase".

Answer: Diagnostician

All physicians can diagnose a disease or illness, but there are times when a patient may have something rare for which they would need someone who specializes in diagnosing diseases. The word diagnosis means "the recognition of a disease". The term was first used as an application in the treatment of a disease in an Egyptian medical text entitled "Edwin Smith Papyrus".

Answer: Cane

Somewhere around the 17th or 18th century, men in Europe actually considered a sword to be an important piece of their wardrobe. The men switched from the sword to the cane, but the cane which was usually made of rattan, still served as a weapon. The Smithsonian Institute has a cane on display which was a gift presented to George Washington by Benjamin Franklin, as back in those days many presidents carried a cane or walking stick.

Answer: New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey is a gambling mecca, the east coast's answer to Las Vegas. A great place to take a vacation, as there is also the beach and an amusement park among many other activities. Atlantic City is also the inspiration for the board game "Monopoly".

Answer: Sarcasm

Sarcasm is a very witty and funny brand of humor. Some examples of people well known for their sarcasm may be the character of Chandler Bing played by Matthew Perry on the hit show "Friends". Jerry Seinfeld also used a lot of sarcasm on his sitcom "Seinfeld" as well as the rest of the cast. David Spade, however is probably most known for his sarcasm.

Answer: House MD

Q1: VICODIN is what House is constantly taking for his leg pain.
Q2: WILSON, played by Robert Sean Leonard is House's best friend.
Q3: ERIC FOREMAN, played by Omar Epps is the neurologist on House's team.
Q4: CAMERON, played by Jennifer Morrison, was the immunologist on House's team.
Q5: CHASE, played by Jesse Spencer was the internist fired by House.
Q6: DIAGNOSTICIAN is the title that House holds.
Q7: CANE is what House uses to walk due to his constant leg pain.
Q8: NEW JERSEY is the location of the hospital that they all work in.
Q9: SARCASM is what House is known for which is what makes this such a funny show.