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Primal Fear Trivia Quiz

Fantastic movie starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.

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

Author
gazhammer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
341

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (9/10), Guest 12 (10/10), Guest 107 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Aaron Stampler's defense attorney? Hint

Mark Gale

Marvin Bale

Martin Vail

Morton McHail

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Question 2 of 10

2. Aaron Stampler is the name of the young man accused of murdering Archbishop Rushman, but what is the name of his alter ego? Hint

Troy

Conroy

Robbie

Roy

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which American state is the movie set? Hint

Ohio

Wisconsin

Illinois

Indiana

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the prosecuting attorney who is told, in no uncertain terms, that they want Stampler to receive the death penalty? Hint

Jane Robson

Janet Venable

Joan Taylor

Jo Hodgson

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Vail meets Joey Pinero to discuss his settlement, what does Pinero hand Vail outside his bar? Hint

A DVD

A CD

A bible

Nothing, they just shake hands

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which word does Vail advise Venable not to use in Court? Hint

Flagrant

Wicked

Heinous

Atrocious

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the names of Aaron's fellow altar boy and supposed girlfriend? Hint

Adrian and Lacey

Alex and Laura

Alex and Linda

Alan and Linda

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which actress plays the part of psychiatrist Molly Arrington? Hint

Fiona McKenna

Frances McDormand

Farah Maloney

Freda Mullholland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does Vail find the video tape that ends up being used in Court by Janet Venable? Hint

In the Archbishop's closet

In the Archbishop's chest of drawers

Under the Archbishop's bed

In the Archbishop's safe

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who does Edward Norton's character attack in Court? Hint

Janet Venable

The Judge

Martin Vail

One of the Jury members

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 29 2024 : Guest 72: 9/10
Oct 26 2024 : Guest 12: 10/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 107: 10/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 206: 6/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Sep 25 2024 : Guest 72: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Aaron Stampler's defense attorney?

Answer: Martin Vail

Vail knows immediately that this is a big case and will put him in the spotlight he craves.

2. Aaron Stampler is the name of the young man accused of murdering Archbishop Rushman, but what is the name of his alter ego?

Answer: Roy

Roy first makes an appearance when Aaron is being interviewed and filmed by the appointed psychiatrist. He is angry and aggressive - the complete opposite of Aaron.

3. In which American state is the movie set?

Answer: Illinois

The movie was set in Chicago, Illinois. There are many references of this throughout the movie, including news reports with the city of Chicago clearly visible.

4. What is the name of the prosecuting attorney who is told, in no uncertain terms, that they want Stampler to receive the death penalty?

Answer: Janet Venable

Venable is an ex girlfriend of Vail, Stampler's defense attorney.

5. When Vail meets Joey Pinero to discuss his settlement, what does Pinero hand Vail outside his bar?

Answer: A CD

When Vail enters Pinero's bar there is music playing and Vail says to Pinero, "Nice tune." Pinero then has one of his henchman cut Vail a copy of the whole CD which he hands over as they leave the bar.

6. Which word does Vail advise Venable not to use in Court?

Answer: Heinous

They are sitting outside the Archbishop's bedroom, where Venable has just shown Vail pictures of the murder scene. When Venable uses the word "heinous" in explaining the severity of the crime, Vail warns her that the jury will not understand the word.

7. What are the names of Aaron's fellow altar boy and supposed girlfriend?

Answer: Alex and Linda

They are all seen together in Archbishop Rushman's video tape. Alex is later seen living on the streets, whilst Linda is only ever seen on tape.

8. Which actress plays the part of psychiatrist Molly Arrington?

Answer: Frances McDormand

McDormand has also appeared in such movies as "Fargo", "Almost Famous" and "Something's Gotta Give".

9. Where does Vail find the video tape that ends up being used in Court by Janet Venable?

Answer: In the Archbishop's closet

Vail searches the Archbishop's bed chamber, after Alex informs him of a missing video tape, which he finds in the closet. Vail could not use the video tape as evidence, so he has an associate deliver it to Venable's apartment.

10. Who does Edward Norton's character attack in Court?

Answer: Janet Venable

Stampler's supposed alter ego (Roy) is finally revealed in Court as he suddenly jumps from the witness box and attacks Venable.

Source: Author gazhammer

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