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Quiz about It Happened In The Movies
Quiz about It Happened In The Movies

It Happened In The Movies Trivia Quiz


Just some movie trivia for your enjoyment. Some are easy and some more difficult, so it's even.

A multiple-choice quiz by funbobby. Estimated time: 9 mins.
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Author
funbobby
Time
9 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
62,330
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 20
Plays
1783
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Question 1 of 20
1. In the movie 'How To Get Ahead In Advertising,' ad man Denis Dimbleby Bagley is driven crazy by a talking what? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. In the movie 'Benny and Joon', what toy does Sam leave on Benny and Joon's doorstep? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. In the movie 'Heathers', what 'artifact' convinced the police that Ram and Kurt were gay? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Steve Martin recites the poem 'Pointy Birds' in two movies. 'The Man With Two Brains' is one of them. Name the other movie.

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 5 of 20
5. In the movie 'Jesus' Son', what does F.H. do with the note that he finds after discovering that Michelle has overdosed? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. In the movie 'Go', what movie does Todd quote a line from, to Claire, while she is waiting in his apartment?

Answer: (Three Words - 80's teen classic)
Question 7 of 20
7. In 'The Breakfast Club', John asks Brian if his mother married whom?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 20
8. In 'The Last Days Of Disco', what, besides cocaine, does Des snort? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. In the movie 'The Lonely Guy', whose sweat does Larry Hubbard spray on himself?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 10 of 20
10. Name the TV character who asks Lane if he can date Beth, in the movie 'Better Off Dead.'

Answer: (Two Words - would Betty approve?)
Question 11 of 20
11. Which Huey Lewis and The News song is playing when Patrick kills Paul Allen in 'American Psycho'? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. According to Renee, what cartoon theme did Brodie ask her to do a striptease to, in the movie 'Mallrats'? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. In the movie 'Billy Madison', before Principal Anderson turned to a career in education, he was a pro wrestler. What was his stage name?

Answer: (Three Words)
Question 14 of 20
14. In the movie 'Radio Inside', what historical figure does Matthew talk to on the telephone? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what song does the band sing at Elvis' grave?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 16 of 20
16. What is the name of Roy Hobbs' bat in 'The Natural'? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. In the movie 'Mumford', what mode of tranportation does Skip Skipperton use? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. In the movie 'Magnolia', Tom Cruise's character goes by the name of Frank 'T.J.' Mackey. What is his real name?

Answer: (First and Last Name)
Question 19 of 20
19. In the movie 'What About Bob?', where does Bob carry his goldfish, Gil? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. In 'Good Will Hunting', Sean asks Will what he wants to do with his life. What did he say that he wanted to be?

Answer: (One Word - he wanted to be a...)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the movie 'How To Get Ahead In Advertising,' ad man Denis Dimbleby Bagley is driven crazy by a talking what?

Answer: boil

This satire was written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and stars Richard E. Grant as Bagley. Robinson also directed Grant in 'Withnail And I', a movie based on Robinson's novel of the same name. In 1984, Robinson was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay, 'The Killing Fields'.
2. In the movie 'Benny and Joon', what toy does Sam leave on Benny and Joon's doorstep?

Answer: a jack-in-the-box

Jeremiah Chechic, who directed this film, was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Director for the 1998 flop, 'The Avengers'.
3. In the movie 'Heathers', what 'artifact' convinced the police that Ram and Kurt were gay?

Answer: bottled water

J.D. says: 'This is Ohio. If you're not holding a brewski, you might as well be wearing a dress.'
4. Steve Martin recites the poem 'Pointy Birds' in two movies. 'The Man With Two Brains' is one of them. Name the other movie.

Answer: LA Story

The faux writer of this poem was John Lillison.
5. In the movie 'Jesus' Son', what does F.H. do with the note that he finds after discovering that Michelle has overdosed?

Answer: he eats it

The author of the novel 'Jesus' Son', Denis Johnson, has a cameo in the film: he plays Terrance Weber.
6. In the movie 'Go', what movie does Todd quote a line from, to Claire, while she is waiting in his apartment?

Answer: The Breakfast Club

'Go' received 2 nominations at the Independent Film Awards: Doug Liman for Best Director, and Sarah Polley for Best Supporting Actress.
7. In 'The Breakfast Club', John asks Brian if his mother married whom?

Answer: Mr. Rogers

8. In 'The Last Days Of Disco', what, besides cocaine, does Des snort?

Answer: coffee

Whit Stillman wrote and directed this film, as well as 'Barcelona', 'Metropolitan', and an episode of 'Homicide: Life On The Street.' Chris Eigeman, who plays Des in 'Last Days', stars in all of them.
9. In the movie 'The Lonely Guy', whose sweat does Larry Hubbard spray on himself?

Answer: Larry Bird

The movie is based on a novel -- 'The Lonely Guy's Guide To Life', by Bruce Jay Friedman.
10. Name the TV character who asks Lane if he can date Beth, in the movie 'Better Off Dead.'

Answer: Barney Rubble

Writer-director Savage Steve Holland frequently uses animation in his films. John Cusack (Lane Myer) also starred in another Savage Steve Holland vehicle called 'One Crazy Summer'. Holland was also the animator of 'The Whammy' on the game show 'Press Your Luck'.
11. Which Huey Lewis and The News song is playing when Patrick kills Paul Allen in 'American Psycho'?

Answer: 'Hip To Be Square'

Leonardi Dicaprio was originally offered $21,000,000 to play Patrick Bateman. When he declined, Christian Bale was cast.
12. According to Renee, what cartoon theme did Brodie ask her to do a striptease to, in the movie 'Mallrats'?

Answer: 'Mighty Mouse'

13. In the movie 'Billy Madison', before Principal Anderson turned to a career in education, he was a pro wrestler. What was his stage name?

Answer: The Revolting Blob

14. In the movie 'Radio Inside', what historical figure does Matthew talk to on the telephone?

Answer: Jesus Christ

Jesus with a Spanish accent. Matthew also meets him in a diner.
15. In the movie 'This Is Spinal Tap', what song does the band sing at Elvis' grave?

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

16. What is the name of Roy Hobbs' bat in 'The Natural'?

Answer: Wonder Boy

He made it out of a tree that was struck by lightning.
17. In the movie 'Mumford', what mode of tranportation does Skip Skipperton use?

Answer: skateboard

Skip Skipperton was played by Jason Lee, who used to be a professional skateboarder.
18. In the movie 'Magnolia', Tom Cruise's character goes by the name of Frank 'T.J.' Mackey. What is his real name?

Answer: Jack Partridge

19. In the movie 'What About Bob?', where does Bob carry his goldfish, Gil?

Answer: around his neck

When he followed Dr. Leo Marvin to his vacation home, he carried Gil around his neck in a jar.
20. In 'Good Will Hunting', Sean asks Will what he wants to do with his life. What did he say that he wanted to be?

Answer: shepherd

Source: Author funbobby

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