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Apocalypse Then Trivia Quiz

Some different questions relating to this classic movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by mngillespie. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
mngillespie

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3046

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 174 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Though originally uncredited, "Apocalypse Now" was based on the novel "A Heart of Darkness" by what author? Hint

T.S. Eliot

Kurt Vonnegut

Joseph Conrad

George Orwell

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Question 2 of 10

2. The movie was released in 1979, but when did filming in the Philippines actually begin? Hint

September 1975

June 1977

March 1976

April 1978

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Laurence Fishburne when filming began?

Answer: (His character was 17 years old)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jay "Chef" Hicks was a gourmet cook. What was his specialty? Hint

Seafood

Sauces

Cajun Dishes

Desserts

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following was NOT a name of one of the Playmates? Hint

Carrie Foster

Terri Turee

Jodi Graham

Sandra Beatty

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Question 6 of 10

6. Martin Sheen later spoofed his Capt. Willard character in which movie? Hint

Hot Shots!

Hot Shots! Part Deux

Loaded Weapon 1

Loaded Weapon 2

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Question 7 of 10

7. After eight hours of waiting on the boat for Willard to return, Chef radios "Almighty" and identifies himself as who? Hint

PBR Street Gang

PBR Lone Wolf

PBR Wild Ones

PBR Scout Leader

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Question 8 of 10

8. While Willard recovers from his ordeal in the cage, Kurtz reads to him from which T.S. Eliot poem? Hint

The Hollow Man

From Ritual to Romance

The Wasteland

Back Home Again

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who performs the song "Suzie Q" for the movie? Hint

John Fogerty

Sweetwater

The Grass Roots

Flash Cadillac

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve McQueen was offered the role of Captain Willard but turned it down.

True

False

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Dec 20 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 73: 3/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Though originally uncredited, "Apocalypse Now" was based on the novel "A Heart of Darkness" by what author?

Answer: Joseph Conrad

In 1991 Eleanor Coppola's documentary "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmaker's Apocalypse" was released.

2. The movie was released in 1979, but when did filming in the Philippines actually begin?

Answer: March 1976

Filming was scheduled to take only a few weeks... it ended up taking 16 months.

3. How old was Laurence Fishburne when filming began?

Answer: 14

He lied about his age to get the role.

4. Jay "Chef" Hicks was a gourmet cook. What was his specialty?

Answer: Sauces

He was "raised to be a saucier".

5. Which of the following was NOT a name of one of the Playmates?

Answer: Jodi Graham

Miss Carrie Foster was Playmate of the Year, Terri Turee was Miss May, and Sandra Beatty was Miss August.

6. Martin Sheen later spoofed his Capt. Willard character in which movie?

Answer: Hot Shots! Part Deux

The highlight of that film.

7. After eight hours of waiting on the boat for Willard to return, Chef radios "Almighty" and identifies himself as who?

Answer: PBR Street Gang

Only to have his head cut off a few minutes later.

8. While Willard recovers from his ordeal in the cage, Kurtz reads to him from which T.S. Eliot poem?

Answer: The Hollow Man

"We are the hollow men".

9. Who performs the song "Suzie Q" for the movie?

Answer: Flash Cadillac

Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids are still touring!

10. Steve McQueen was offered the role of Captain Willard but turned it down.

Answer: True

He didn't want to spend weeks in a jungle filming... good thing for him as it would end up taking 16 months.

Source: Author mngillespie

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