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"Hairspray" the Movie Trivia Quiz

A few questions about one of my favorite movies. Hope you enjoy!

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

Author
Betben

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,661

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
8323

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year was "Hairspray" released in the US? Hint

1988

1984

1987

1990

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who directed "Hairspray"? Hint

John Hughes

John Waters

Hugh Downs

Roger Waters

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Question 3 of 10

3. What state did "Hairspray" take place in? Hint

New York

Maryland

California

New Jersey

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Question 4 of 10

4. What small role did Ric Ocasek (from the band "The Cars") have? Hint

beatnik

Steve the nerd

pop star

he wasn't in the movie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ricki Lake starred as Tracy Turnblad.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the TV dance show that Tracy made a big impact on? Hint

American Bandstand

The Collin Corbin Show

Baltimore Dance Show

The Corny Collins Show

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was name of Tracy's rival and arch enemy? Hint

Tammy Van Dussle

Amber Von Tussle

Kimmy Von Hussle

Debbie Van Nussle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Amber's parents were played by Sonny Bono and Debbie Harry.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Tracy's best friend? Hint

Patty Singleton

Penny Pingleton

Debbie Littleton

Margie Dingleon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who said "Oh Papa Tooney! We've got a Looney!"

Hint

Mama Maybelline

Motormouth Mabel

Mushmouth Mama

Mother Mables

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was "Hairspray" released in the US?

Answer: 1988

The official release date was February 26, 1988.

2. Who directed "Hairspray"?

Answer: John Waters

John Waters also directed "Polyester", "Pink Flamingos" and "Serial Mom".

3. What state did "Hairspray" take place in?

Answer: Maryland

The movie was set in the early 60's in Baltimore, Maryland.

4. What small role did Ric Ocasek (from the band "The Cars") have?

Answer: beatnik

Pia Zadora played opposite Ric Ocasek as his beatnik girlfriend.

5. Ricki Lake starred as Tracy Turnblad.

Answer: true

Ricki went on to star in another John Waters movie, "Serial Mom". She is probably best known as being a talk show hostess.

6. What was the name of the TV dance show that Tracy made a big impact on?

Answer: The Corny Collins Show

The fictional Corny Collins Show was based on a real show called "The Buddy Deane Show."

7. What was name of Tracy's rival and arch enemy?

Answer: Amber Von Tussle

Colleen Fitzpatrick played the jealous Amber who tried in vain to be better then Tracy.

8. Amber's parents were played by Sonny Bono and Debbie Harry.

Answer: True

They played Franklin and Velma Von Tussle.

9. Who was Tracy's best friend?

Answer: Penny Pingleton

Leslie Ann Powers played her best friend Penny. Joann Havrilla portrayed Penny's overprotective mother, Prudence.

10. Who said "Oh Papa Tooney! We've got a Looney!"

Answer: Motormouth Mabel

Motormouth Mabel was played by R&B singer Ruth Brown.

Source: Author Betben

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