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"Man of the Year" (2006) Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about the movie "Man of the Year," a political comedy/thriller directed by Barry Levinson.

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

Author
christopherm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,885

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
472

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of cable show does Tom Dobbs host? Hint

cooking

sports

political comedy

variety talk show

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who plays the role of Tom Dobbs' manager? Hint

Tom Hanks

Christopher Walken

Jeff Goldblum

Humphrey Bogart

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the voting system technology company that Congress has selected to manage the next presidential election? Hint

Homer's Homebrew Voting System

Inkavote Plus

Delacroy Systems

Acme Voting

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the stand-up comedian who plays the character of Eddie Langston? Hint

Lewis Black

Benny Hill

Jeff Foxworthy

Dane Cook

5. In one of his openings, Tom says that NASA has spent $28 million dollars to develop a pen that can write upside down in space. Tom claims that the Russians have accomplished the same thing with their own innovation. What is it? Hint

crayon

vodka pen

five-cent pencil

magic marker

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Question 6 of 10

6. What political party does Tom Dobbs represent? Hint

Republican

Whig

Independent

Democrat

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Question 7 of 10

7. For what ailment is Jack Menken hospitalized? Hint

depression

brain tumor

heart attack

traffic accident

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the character played by Laura Linney? Hint

Eleanor Green

Laura Marshalls

Connie Mills

Mrs. X

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Question 9 of 10

9. What television game show was the programmer watching when she discovered the glitch in the computer voting system? Hint

Wheel of Fortune

The Price is Right

Jeopardy

Family Feud

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Question 10 of 10

10. Does Tom Dobbs become the new president of the United States?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of cable show does Tom Dobbs host?

Answer: political comedy

Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams) hosts a cable show, not unlike Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show." His insightful political jabs provoke a call for him to run for president.

2. Who plays the role of Tom Dobbs' manager?

Answer: Christopher Walken

Jack Menken (Christopher Walken) is Tom Dobbs' long-time friend and manager. He narrates the beginning of the film and says that the internet is on fire after Tom Dobbs announces that he will run for president. "It was a grassroot movement, fueled by the power of the internet and the cult of personality."

3. What is the name of the voting system technology company that Congress has selected to manage the next presidential election?

Answer: Delacroy Systems

"In today's America, technology empowers the public in nearly everything they do." Congress has selected Delacroy Systems as the company that will manage computerized voting in the coming presidential election.

4. What is the name of the stand-up comedian who plays the character of Eddie Langston?

Answer: Lewis Black

Eddie Langston (Lewis Black) provides Tom with pointed political satire to use on his show. Lewis Black is a phenomenal political satirist in his own right.

Answer: five-cent pencil

In Tom's pointed political comedy, he complains about government overspending. To illustrate his point, he explains that a simple graphite pencil can really accomplish the same thing as a fountain pen that can write upside down in space. "Very easy. Writes upside down, zero gravity. After two cases of vodka, still writing."

6. What political party does Tom Dobbs represent?

Answer: Independent

The incumbent president Kellogg represents the Democrats and challenger, Senator Mills, represents the Republicans. A newcomer to the presidential election is Tom Dobbs, representing the Independent Party.

7. For what ailment is Jack Menken hospitalized?

Answer: heart attack

Jack Menken, Dobbs' manager, suffers a heart attack due to an enlargement of the heart. He is a heavy smoker and has emphysema. Even after being confined to a wheelchair, Jack continues to smoke.

8. What is the name of the character played by Laura Linney?

Answer: Eleanor Green

Eleanor Green is one of the main programmers behind the Delacroy voting system software. She has concerns about the viability of the results based on her own tests on the program.

9. What television game show was the programmer watching when she discovered the glitch in the computer voting system?

Answer: Wheel of Fortune

Eleanor is trying to determine why the voting system doesn't yield the correct results. The game show "Wheel of Fortune" is playing in the background and Eleanor hears double letters announced several times. This leads Eleanor to her conclusion about the computer error.

10. Does Tom Dobbs become the new president of the United States?

Answer: No

Tom Dobbs decides not to accept the presidency and resumes his political comedy show. His show is now more popular than ever. With respect to elections, he says, "Politicians are a lot like diapers. They should be changed frequently and for the same reason."

Source: Author christopherm

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