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Here's "Flipper" Trivia Quiz

Why don't we take another 'swim' down memory lane with another look at the movie "Flipper".

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

Author
stargate

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
149,974

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
673

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the actor that portrayed Porter? Hint

Mark Casella

Mal Jones

Robert Deacon

Paul Hogan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the actor that portrayed Sheriff Buck? Hint

Mark Casella

Mal Jones

Robert Deacon

Isaac Hayes

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Scar? Hint

great white shark

very large hammerhead shark

tiger shark

mako shark

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do Porter and Sandy have for breakfast? Hint

Spaghettios and toast

Cereal

Eggs and toast

Nothing

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Question 5 of 10

5. What toxin was found in the blood of the dead fish and also in Flipper's blood when he became sick? Hint

bioxin

unknown

arsenic

dioxin

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the boat responsible for dumping the hazardous waste? Hint

Bounty Hunter

Reliable

Bounty

Dirk's Cruiser

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Question 7 of 10

7. There were three fishermen on Dirk's boat. One of these fishermen used to play a role on the original television series "Flipper". Who was this actor? Hint

Bill Kelley

Robert Deacon

Luke Halpin

Mark Casella

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Porter's favorite musical group? Hint

Smashing Pumpkins

The Beach Boys

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Crosby, Stills and Nash

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Question 9 of 10

9. Were any of the animals or mammals hurt during the making of this film?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Marv in the movie? Hint

Sandy's brother

There was no Marv

Kid from the village

Kathy's son

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the actor that portrayed Porter?

Answer: Paul Hogan

Paul Hogan is well known for his role as "Crocodile Dundee". He can be seen in the Subaru Outback commercials on TV also.

2. Who was the actor that portrayed Sheriff Buck?

Answer: Isaac Hayes

Most of us should recognize and remember the original "Shaft". The other names are also co-stars in this film.

3. What was Scar?

Answer: very large hammerhead shark

Kim mentions Scar to Sandy when they are discussing Flipper being alone out in the sea. As a lone dolphin he makes a good target for Scar. Sandy asked Kim what's a Scar and she replied "a very big hammerhead shark." She also mentions that Scar is a local legend in those parts.

4. What do Porter and Sandy have for breakfast?

Answer: Spaghettios and toast

They have Spaghettios because Porter has cases of them. Porter tells Sandy that he makes good deals with the cruise ships when they dock. He never knows what he is going to buy. If you remember he also uses a blow torch to toast the bread.

5. What toxin was found in the blood of the dead fish and also in Flipper's blood when he became sick?

Answer: dioxin

Porter's lady friend Kathy, is a marine biologist and she has blood tests done on the fish and Flipper. The results showed a high level of dioxin, a very deadly chemical.

6. What was the name of the boat responsible for dumping the hazardous waste?

Answer: Bounty Hunter

Dirk Moran (played by Jonathan Banks) was captain of the Bounty Hunter. He also shoots a dolphin early in the story leaving Flipper an 'orphan' per say. Dirk is not a nice man.

7. There were three fishermen on Dirk's boat. One of these fishermen used to play a role on the original television series "Flipper". Who was this actor?

Answer: Luke Halpin

Luke Halpin played the original Sandy Ricks (son of Porter) in the original television series. He also starred in several early movies with Flipper.

8. Who was Porter's favorite musical group?

Answer: The Beach Boys

We learn about the Beach Boys when Porter shows Sandy a Hawaiian shirt that was personally given to him by Brian Wilson a member of the Beach Boys. Sandy asks who that is and Porter tells him one of the greatest bands ever. Crosby, Stills and Nash were involved in the making of this film with some of the musical numbers.

9. Were any of the animals or mammals hurt during the making of this film?

Answer: no

Animatronics were used in scenes depicting violence. Good thing for Elijah Wood when his character Sandy came face to face with Scar.

10. Who was Marv in the movie?

Answer: Kathy's son

Marv was played by Jason Fuchs. He played Kathy's son, wore glasses and was seen in a raincoat and gear. He played a shy boy who was very intelligent but didn't say much until meeting Flipper. Then he shed his raincoat and jumped in the water with Flipper to swim. This helped bring him out of his shell. Marv also built the camera that Flipper used in the film while looking for the hazardous waste.

Source: Author stargate

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