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Joe vs. the Volcano Trivia Quiz

How well do you remember this underrated Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan film, where Hanks' character Joe Banks is commissioned to jump into a volcano? Still one of my favorites.

A multiple-choice quiz by rickdanger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rickdanger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,942

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What did Joe do for a living, before he worked as an advertising librarian at the medical supply company? Hint

He was a fireman.

He was a tax attorney.

He was a history teacher.

He was a geologist.

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Joe and DeDe are having dinner, Joe bribes the band to play a song that will drive them insane and make their hearts swell and burst. What song do the musicians play (in Spanish)? Hint

Dream a Little Dream

On the Street Where You Live

Jump!

(What if God Was) One of Us

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Question 3 of 10

3. After Joe confesses to DeDe that he only has six months to live, she can't handle it and leaves his apartment, but comes back a few seconds later. Why? Hint

She changes her mind and comes back to stay the night.

She asks to use Joe's bathroom.

She needs to call a cab.

She had left her bag in Joe's apartment.

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actress has an uncredited cameo as Cassie, the hairdresser who gives Joe a haircut. She has previously acted with Andy Kaufman and Billy Crystal. Hint

Meg Ryan

Marilu Henner

Carrie Fisher

Carol Kane

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to Angelica Graynamore, what is her profession? Hint

a painter and a poet

a divorcee

an entrepreneur

a social activist

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Joe first meets Patricia Graynamore on the docks, she repeatedly calls him Felix. What is her stated reason for doing so? Hint

because he reminds her of her cat

all of these

because he told her to

because she does what she wants

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Question 7 of 10

7. What beverage are the Waponi islanders noted for being particularly fond of? Hint

orange soda

perrier

yak milk

pineapple juice

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Waponi Chief "The Tobi", played by Abe Vigoda, has a doll he carries around with him. What is it, according to The Tobi? Hint

his wife

his soul

his rage

his buddy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Once they reach the top of the volcano, what does the Waponi ritual require before Joe can jump into the volcano? Hint

Nothing; he just has to jump in.

a drop of human blood to be sent first

the Dance of the Waponi Witch

Joe has to be cleansed of all earthly possessions.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these actors does NOT appear in the film? Hint

Amanda Plummer

Dan Hedaya

none of these

Nathan Lane

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What did Joe do for a living, before he worked as an advertising librarian at the medical supply company?

Answer: He was a fireman.

We never see Joe at this job. His doctor discusses it with him as the reason for his hypochondria. Samuel Graynamore also brings it up, calling Joe a hero.

2. When Joe and DeDe are having dinner, Joe bribes the band to play a song that will drive them insane and make their hearts swell and burst. What song do the musicians play (in Spanish)?

Answer: On the Street Where You Live

It's hard to hear Joe's offscreen dialogue, but if you listen carefully, you can hear him giving the band five dollars to play the song. It's not clear whether Joe requests this song specifically or if the band chooses it on their own, but it seems to work on DeDe. The English version of the song is, of course, from 'My Fair Lady'.

3. After Joe confesses to DeDe that he only has six months to live, she can't handle it and leaves his apartment, but comes back a few seconds later. Why?

Answer: She had left her bag in Joe's apartment.

DeDe, played by Meg Ryan, is Joe's former co-worker and a mousy secretary. It's apparent in this scene that Joe has moved to a place where someone like DeDe can't follow him. It's the last we see of her, but not of Meg Ryan, who plays two more roles in this film.

4. This actress has an uncredited cameo as Cassie, the hairdresser who gives Joe a haircut. She has previously acted with Andy Kaufman and Billy Crystal.

Answer: Carol Kane

Carol Kane won two Emmys for her portrayal of Simka, wife to Andy Kaufman's Latka Gravas in the sitcom "Taxi", and she played Valerie, wife to Billy Crystal's Miracle Max, in "The Princess Bride". In "JVTV", she is credited as Lisa Le Blanc. Meg Ryan was in the film, but credited; Carrie Fisher acted with Billy Crystal (and Meg Ryan) in "When Harry Met Sally" and Marilu Henner acted with Andy Kaufman in "Taxi".

5. According to Angelica Graynamore, what is her profession?

Answer: a painter and a poet

A self-proclaimed flibbertigibbet, Angelica (Meg Ryan again) claims to make her living as an artist, but later confesses to Joe that she's a "grown woman who lives on her father's money". We see one of her paintings (in her father's restaurant) and we hear one of her poems (Long ago/the delicate tangles of his hair/covered the emptiness of my hands).

6. When Joe first meets Patricia Graynamore on the docks, she repeatedly calls him Felix. What is her stated reason for doing so?

Answer: because she does what she wants

Angelica's sister, Patricia (Meg Ryan for the last time), later confesses that her snotty behavior on the docks stems from the fact that Joe is working for her father and she's angry at her father.

7. What beverage are the Waponi islanders noted for being particularly fond of?

Answer: orange soda

Patricia mentions this fact to Joe when they are on the boat. Later we see the Waponis drinking it out of the can. Interestingly enough, the brand of soda is called "Jump".

8. The Waponi Chief "The Tobi", played by Abe Vigoda, has a doll he carries around with him. What is it, according to The Tobi?

Answer: his soul

When we first meet the Tobi, Joe sees the doll and mistakes it for a teddy bear. Joe and the Tobi agree that he shouldn't lose it. There are other references to the soul, and the fear of losing it, throughout the film.

9. Once they reach the top of the volcano, what does the Waponi ritual require before Joe can jump into the volcano?

Answer: Nothing; he just has to jump in.

The Tobi Chief tells him plainly enough, "You just jump in". Of course, a lot DOES happen before Joe jumps in, including Joe marrying Patricia.

10. Which of these actors does NOT appear in the film?

Answer: none of these

Dan Hedaya is Joe's boss Frank Waturi, Nathan Lane is a Waponi native who leads a ceremony at the foot of the volcano, and Amanda Plummer is Dagmar, the first mate of Patricia's yacht.

Source: Author rickdanger

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