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Foxfire Trivia Quiz

A quiz concerning the 1996 film "Foxfire". This was not a high profile movie, nevertheless it was such a cool little independent movie it deserves its own quiz. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by TripledBoy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
TripledBoy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,248

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
239

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Foxfire" was based on a novel with the same title. Who authored the book? Hint

Joyce Carol Oates

Patricia D. Cornwell

Stephen King

John Steinbeck

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which actress portrayed Madeline 'Maddy' Wirtz in the film? Hint

Cathy Moriarty

Angelina Jolie

Heddy Burress

Sarah Rosenburg

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the teacher who molested Rita and Violet and was eventually beaten up by the girls? Hint

Mr. Bowles

Mr. Bareing

Mr. Buttinger

Mr. Bradley

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was character Margaret Sadovsky better known as? Hint

Clamps

Foxy

Firefly

Legs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actress, who appeared in "Foxfire", branched out into the music industry after the film's release? Hint

Jenny Lewis

Jenny Shimizu

Angelina Jolie

Heddy Burress

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the girls steal Dana's truck, who begins driving at first, but gives up the wheel because she can't drive? Hint

Rita

Maddy

Violet

Goldie

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Oscar nominated actress portrayed Maddy's mother? Hint

Ellen Burstyn

Heika Backlund

Laura Linney

Cathy Moriarty

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Question 8 of 10

8. Legs has what name tattooed on her arm? Hint

Bailey

Ruth

Audrey

Desmond

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why do the girls break into the school, after they are suspended? Hint

To get Maddy's art for her college application

To get Goldie's drugs

To get Violet's naked pictures a teacher took of her

To set the school on fire

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the film, what does Maddy do? Hint

Climbs on top of a bridge

Runs away by hitchhiking

Kills herself

Jumps off a bridge, but survives

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Foxfire" was based on a novel with the same title. Who authored the book?

Answer: Joyce Carol Oates

Oates' book was published in 1993 by Dutton Press. The book was set in the 1950's and the plot was much darker. The characters formed a gang dedicated to pride, power and vengence on a world they never made.

2. Which actress portrayed Madeline 'Maddy' Wirtz in the film?

Answer: Heddy Burress

Burress has also appeared in HBO's "If These Walls Could Talk" and the short-lived TV series "Boston Common", both in 1996.

3. What was the name of the teacher who molested Rita and Violet and was eventually beaten up by the girls?

Answer: Mr. Buttinger

Mr. Buttinger was portrayed by John Diehl who has also appeared in "Jurassic Park III" and "Pearl Harbour".

4. What was character Margaret Sadovsky better known as?

Answer: Legs

Margaret "Legs" Sadovsky was portrayed by Oscar winning actress and humanitarian activist Angelina Jolie. In the film, "Legs" explains she got that name because she "vaults without poles". Jolie stands at 5'8".

5. Which actress, who appeared in "Foxfire", branched out into the music industry after the film's release?

Answer: Jenny Lewis

Lewis sang a bit as Rita in the film. The band Lewis founded after filming "Foxfire" was Rilo Kiley. Rilo Kiley's album "More Adventurous" made many critic's lists in 2004.

6. When the girls steal Dana's truck, who begins driving at first, but gives up the wheel because she can't drive?

Answer: Goldie

Jenny Shimizu as Goldie, was the one who exclaimed, "I can't drive!" Shimizu is a former Calvin Klien model, and appeared in many Calvin Klien ads in the 90s.

7. Which Oscar nominated actress portrayed Maddy's mother?

Answer: Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty portrayed Martha Wirtz. Moriarty was nominated for an Oscar in 1980 for "Raging Bull".

8. Legs has what name tattooed on her arm?

Answer: Audrey

Audrey is Legs' mother. Legs tells Maddy that her mom died while driving drunk.

9. Why do the girls break into the school, after they are suspended?

Answer: To get Maddy's art for her college application

They break into the school so Maddy can apply to art school on time. Goldie lights a joint, setting oily rags on fire and causing the sprinklers to go off.

10. At the end of the film, what does Maddy do?

Answer: Climbs on top of a bridge

Maddy climbs on top of the bridge that Legs climbed on earlier in the film. Maddy was scared of heights, but after Legs leaves, she faces her fear.

Source: Author TripledBoy

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