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Nick Flicks Trivia Quiz


Answer questions about movies with characters named Nick.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Polaris101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
230,772
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
578
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Nick (Jay Mohr) is offered $1000 to pose as Kate Mosley's fiance in "Picture Perfect". Who plays Kate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "The Big Chill", which actor plays Nick Carlton? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which movie does Ewan McGregor play Nick Leeson? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the last name of the Nick played by Mel Gibson in "What Women Want"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is Nick Rivers' talent in "Top Secret!" (1984)? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which actor plays movie director Nick Reve in "Living in Oblivion"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which movie does Dermot Mulroney play Nick Mercer? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell) and his old friend, Mac McKussic, both fall for Jo Ann (Michelle Pfeiffer), in "Tequila Sunrise" (1988). Who plays Mac? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is Nick's (Dennis Quaid) last name in "The Parent Trap" (1998)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the occupation of Nick Gardenia (Chevy Chase) in "Seems Like Old Times" (1980)? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Nick (Jay Mohr) is offered $1000 to pose as Kate Mosley's fiance in "Picture Perfect". Who plays Kate?

Answer: Jennifer Aniston

After seeing a picture of Kate with a young man at a wedding, her colleague lies about Kate being engaged to the young man (Nick) in order for Kate to get an assignment. After having to produce her fiance for her boss, Kate spends time with Nick and begins to be attracted to him. Kevin Bacon and Olympia Dukakis also star in 1997's "Picture Perfect".
2. In "The Big Chill", which actor plays Nick Carlton?

Answer: William Hurt

A group of college friends spend a weekend together, after the funeral of their friend Alex, at the home of Sarah and Harold (Glenn Close and Kevin Kline). Tom Berenger plays TV star Sam, and Jeff Goldblum plays a writer named Michael. William Hurt plays Nick, a drug dealer who becomes attracted to Alex's girlfriend, Chloe (Meg Tilly). Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed 1983's "The Big Chill".
3. In which movie does Ewan McGregor play Nick Leeson?

Answer: Rogue Trader

Based on Nick Leeson's autobiography by the same name, "Rogue Trader" (1999) is about Leeson's attempts to cover up heavy market losses while working for Barings Bank. His continued investment losses cause the collapse of the bank.
4. What is the last name of the Nick played by Mel Gibson in "What Women Want"?

Answer: Marshall

Advertising executive Nick Marshall acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking after a freak accident. At first he uses his powers to advance himself at work, but then begins to understand and relate to women more. Helen Hunt and Alan Alda also star in "What Women Want" (2000).
5. What is Nick Rivers' talent in "Top Secret!" (1984)?

Answer: singing

While in East Germany, American rock and roll singer Nick Rivers works with the French underground to help find a kidnapped scientist. This hilarious movie was written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, the same guys responsible for "Airplane!".
6. Which actor plays movie director Nick Reve in "Living in Oblivion"?

Answer: Steve Buscemi

"Living in Oblivion" (1995) is an independent movie about making an independent movie. The movie takes place during one day of filming in which everything goes wrong for director Nick Reve. Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney and James LeGros also star in the movie.

The incorrect answers have all played Nicks as well: Michael Douglas played Nick Curran in "Basic Instinct", John Cusack played Nick Falzone in "Pushing Tin", and Rutger Hauer played Nicks in both "Blind Fury" and "Wanted: Dead or Alive".
7. In which movie does Dermot Mulroney play Nick Mercer?

Answer: The Wedding Date

Kat Ellis (Debra Messing) is going to London for her sister's wedding, and wants to give everyone the impression that she's happy and in love, especially the best man who is her ex-fiance. In order to do this, she hires male escort Nick Mercer to play the part of her boyfriend. "The Wedding Date" (2005) also stars Amy Adams, Sarah Parish and Jack Davenport.
8. Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell) and his old friend, Mac McKussic, both fall for Jo Ann (Michelle Pfeiffer), in "Tequila Sunrise" (1988). Who plays Mac?

Answer: Mel Gibson

Mac is a former drug dealer who claims to have retired, but his childhood friend, Nick, who is in law enforcement, doesn't believe it. The arrival in town of a drug kingpin, who happens to be a friend of Mac's, has Nick believing his friend wants to make one last deal.
9. What is Nick's (Dennis Quaid) last name in "The Parent Trap" (1998)?

Answer: Parker

Twins, who were split up when their parents divorced, meet by chance at summer camp. After figuring out that they're sisters, they decide to trade places in order for each of them to get to know the other parent, and inevitably get the parents back together. Natasha Richardson plays the mother, Elizabeth, and Lindsay Lohan plays the twins, Hallie and Annie.
10. What is the occupation of Nick Gardenia (Chevy Chase) in "Seems Like Old Times" (1980)?

Answer: writer

Nick is writing at his cabin when he is kidnapped by two men and forced to rob a bank. Thinking the police won't believe his story, Nick goes to his ex-wife Glenda (Goldie Hawn) for help, even though her husband, the district attorney, is looking for him. Nick must brave Glenda's house full of dogs and the governor for dinner in order to turn himself in, in this very funny Neil Simon movie.
Source: Author Polaris101

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