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Almost Heroes Trivia Quiz

'Almost Heroes' was one of the funniest movies ever made. Do yourself a favor; get a case of 50, put his film on, and sit back and prepare to laugh yourself stupid.

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

Author
bruckzzy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
556

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. For what crime was Hunt to be hanged for? Hint

treason

drunk and disorderly conduct

murder

drinking a light beer

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which president signed the Stay of Execution for Hunt? Hint

Thomas Jefferson

George Bush

Abe Lincoln

Richard Nixon

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Question 3 of 25

3. What does Mr. Burr offer Hunt? Hint

a warm meal

a glass of water

a bed for the night

whiskey

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Question 4 of 25

4. Where does Higgins suggest they go instead of the Great Northwest? Hint

Florida

the Horseshoe Tavern

California

New Orleans

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Question 5 of 25

5. What colour is Fontenot's bandana at the beginning of the movie? Hint

blue

white

red

black

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Question 6 of 25

6. What was the date that they started their journey? Hint

May 31, 1805

May 30, 1804

May 31, 1804

May 30, 1805

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Question 7 of 25

7. In Higgins' story, where was his Uncle's farm? Hint

Iowa

Virginia

Idaho

P.E.I.

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Question 8 of 25

8. What nationality was Pittsburgh Nellie? Hint

Welsh

Irish

American

a New Zealander

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Question 9 of 25

9. What does Hunt say when he looks at the upper case 'A'? Hint

whoa

wow

oh my

holy cow

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Question 10 of 25

10. Why does Hunt smell the Buffalo droppings? Hint

to see how close they are

he likes the smell

he thinks it is something else

he loses a bet to Pratt

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Question 11 of 25

11. Who polishes Edwards' pewter? Hint

his wife

his son

his mother

Jonah

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who does the bear drag away into the woods? Hint

Connors

Bidwell

Pratt

Higgins

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Question 13 of 25

13. In Snake's Bend, what does Edwards say he will buy the men? Hint

dinner

a few tankards of ale

new clothes

a small souvenier

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Question 14 of 25

14. Who is the first to introduce himself to the straw women? Hint

Pratt

Bidwell

Higgins

Lande

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Question 15 of 25

15. When Hunt challenges Hildago and his men to a duel, what is the weapon he chooses? Hint

swords

stones

bare fists

drink

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Question 16 of 25

16. What did Hunt have to get to prevent Edwards from dying? Hint

antidote

eagle egg

deer antler

pine cone

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Question 17 of 25

17. The entire crew used how many canoes to traverse the rapids to overtake Lewis And Clark? Hint

three

four

five

six

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Question 18 of 25

18. What is the last stage of the Gauntlet? Hint

corn

river

hot coals

bear

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Question 19 of 25

19. What word can you not help but smile at when you say it? Hint

freedom

beer

puppy

baby

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is the name of the first Indian brave that Edwards and Hunt meet? Hint

Running Puma

Soaring Eagle

name never said

Strong Like Mountain

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Question 21 of 25

21. Who carries the flag on the run toward the shore of the Pacific? Hint

Jonah

Higgins

Pratt

Palmer

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Question 22 of 25

22. What does Hunt take from around his neck on the beach? Hint

scarf

chain

necklace

seaweed

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Question 23 of 25

23. Who suggests walking to Asia? Hint

Hunt

Higgins

Bruckschwaiger

Edwards

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Question 24 of 25

24. Where did Edwards say they will be sipping champagne this time next Christmas? Hint

Paris

London

Toyko

Vienna

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Question 25 of 25

25. What actor spoke the first line in 'Almost Heroes'? Hint

Chris Farley

Harry Shearer

Matthew Perry

Ian Nott

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what crime was Hunt to be hanged for?

Answer: drunk and disorderly conduct

'I hope Satan himself burns the flesh from your miserable bones!'

2. Which president signed the Stay of Execution for Hunt?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Leslie Edward arrived just after Hunt was hanged, but Hunt was not dead yet. As he attempted to save Hunt by holding him up and creating slack on the rope, he took the time to put his hat back on, which had fallen off.

3. What does Mr. Burr offer Hunt?

Answer: whiskey

Hunt politely turned down the whiskey, but then took the bottle and chugged it.

4. Where does Higgins suggest they go instead of the Great Northwest?

Answer: New Orleans

5. What colour is Fontenot's bandana at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: red

Guy Fontenot was a Frenchman played by the legendary Canadian actor Eugene Levy.

6. What was the date that they started their journey?

Answer: May 31, 1804

It was same time that real life explorers Lewis and Clark did.

7. In Higgins' story, where was his Uncle's farm?

Answer: Virginia

The ending was definitely the best part!

8. What nationality was Pittsburgh Nellie?

Answer: Welsh

'She could do things with her one good arm that would make you forget that thing on her neck.'

9. What does Hunt say when he looks at the upper case 'A'?

Answer: whoa

This was said when Edwards was trying to teach Hunt to read.

10. Why does Hunt smell the Buffalo droppings?

Answer: he likes the smell

Hunt leaned down to smell the droppings, when in fact the buffalo were in sight.

11. Who polishes Edwards' pewter?

Answer: Jonah

'You want to shake hands with Ben Franklin.'

12. Who does the bear drag away into the woods?

Answer: Bidwell

Hunt warns him not to scratch his nose, but he does anyway!

13. In Snake's Bend, what does Edwards say he will buy the men?

Answer: a few tankards of ale

We all like a few tankards of ale once in a while.

14. Who is the first to introduce himself to the straw women?

Answer: Pratt

'Might you have relatives in Richmond, Virginia?'

15. When Hunt challenges Hildago and his men to a duel, what is the weapon he chooses?

Answer: drink

Drinking has its benefits. Hunts outdrinks the whole gang. Mmmmmmm 50.

16. What did Hunt have to get to prevent Edwards from dying?

Answer: eagle egg

The poor guy climbed up that tree three times before he got an egg that he didn't end up eating.

17. The entire crew used how many canoes to traverse the rapids to overtake Lewis And Clark?

Answer: four

'White water in the morning.'

18. What is the last stage of the Gauntlet?

Answer: corn

Hidalgo trusts Fontenot to set up the Gauntlet, and what does he use? Corn!

19. What word can you not help but smile at when you say it?

Answer: puppy

Try not smiling when you say 'puppy'.

20. What is the name of the first Indian brave that Edwards and Hunt meet?

Answer: name never said

These men were not young, but they sure could fight!

21. Who carries the flag on the run toward the shore of the Pacific?

Answer: Pratt

'We beat you! Go home losers!'

22. What does Hunt take from around his neck on the beach?

Answer: seaweed

Hunt had one last battle with the eagle before it dropped him in the Pacific.

23. Who suggests walking to Asia?

Answer: Edwards

Walk to Asia. I like it!

24. Where did Edwards say they will be sipping champagne this time next Christmas?

Answer: Paris

25. What actor spoke the first line in 'Almost Heroes'?

Answer: Harry Shearer

Source: Author bruckzzy

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