FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about State and Main NittyGritty II

'State and Main' Nitty-Gritty II Quiz

This quiz asks about details in David Mamet's 'State and Main'. It goes chronologically through the film. This is part of a four-quiz series - check out the other quizzes in the series. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by rj211. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rj211

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,276

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
267

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Annie explains why the Dalmatian is the symbol for the firehouse. What does she say? Hint

The manufacturer of early American fire engines was an avid lover of Dalmatians.

A 1679 firehouse had a white dog, but on their first call the dog's fur was burnt with black spots.

The first organized fire department was on the border or Dalmatia and Sardinia in 642.

The dogs sense fire, much the way folks with metal fixtures in their bones sense approaching storms.

NEXT>

Question 2 of 15

2. How did Annie describe growing up in Waterford? Hint

Central High and matinees at the Bijou Theater.

Jefferson High and play practice at the Crow's Nest.

Waterford High and soccer games at South Field.

Davis High and waitressing at the Waterford Tavern.

NEXT>

Question 3 of 15

3. What did Joe play with when sitting on Annie's porch swing? Hint

a lighter

the script

Annie's hand

a football

NEXT>

Question 4 of 15

4. What is Waterford's team mascot? Hint

Bears

Huskies

Knights

Titans

NEXT>

Question 5 of 15

5. What does Joe tell Annie is the essence of his script? Hint

It's about a nun and a firefighter who fall in love at a mill.

It's about a man who gets a second chance.

It's about how the impurities of one woman can ravage an entire community.

It's about the Oedipal undercurrents of every romantic relationship.

NEXT>

Question 6 of 15

6. What does Doug want the city council meeting for? Hint

traffic light discussion

marriage license

3 percent of the total gross of the movie

nude scene negotiations

NEXT>

Question 7 of 15

7. Which scene will Bob not do if he can't work out? Hint

the pond scene

the dance scene

the fire jumping scene

the horseback swimming scene

NEXT>

Question 8 of 15

8. What court does Wally suggest Courteney bringing the lawsuit against himself in? Hint

the Family Court

the World Court

the Court of Public Opinion

the Supreme Court

NEXT>

Question 9 of 15

9. What is Claire's payment for the movie? Hint

$800,000

$3 million

$1 million

$8 million

NEXT>

Question 10 of 15

10. Why doesn't Claire want to do the nude scene? Hint

she got religion

her mother is going to be on the set

she doesn't like her body

she's never done one before and she's afraid

NEXT>

Question 11 of 15

11. Where is Claire crying about the nude scene? Hint

print shop

bedroom

firehouse

bathroom

NEXT>

Question 12 of 15

12. According to Annie, what are the two elements in the script? Hint

earth and wind

love and hatred

fire and water

compassion and jealousy

NEXT>

Question 13 of 15

13. How are Bob's weights getting there? Hint

Automobile

FedEx

Train

UPS

NEXT>

Question 14 of 15

14. What does Marty (the producer) say is in his bags? Hint

money

bottled water

cigars and caviar

his undies

NEXT>

Question 15 of 15

15. How does Wally say they're getting along with the townspeople? Hint

like white on rice

just grand

better than the last town

like dykes and dogs

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Annie explains why the Dalmatian is the symbol for the firehouse. What does she say?

Answer: The first organized fire department was on the border or Dalmatia and Sardinia in 642.

Annie claimed that it was either a Dalmatian or a sardine.

2. How did Annie describe growing up in Waterford?

Answer: Central High and matinees at the Bijou Theater.

Sounds titillating!

3. What did Joe play with when sitting on Annie's porch swing?

Answer: a football

And he said he thought the swing's creaking noise was a lovely sound.

4. What is Waterford's team mascot?

Answer: Huskies

'Go you Huskies!'

5. What does Joe tell Annie is the essence of his script?

Answer: It's about a man who gets a second chance.

It's funny how the movie gets built up in the minds of the cast and crew, but the real thing seems so inanely silly when they're filming it at the end.

6. What does Doug want the city council meeting for?

Answer: 3 percent of the total gross of the movie

The mayor thinks he's there to discuss the traffic light, but Doug's a bit more ambitious than that.

7. Which scene will Bob not do if he can't work out?

Answer: the pond scene

And he doesn't want to work out with the Waterford Huskies.

8. What court does Wally suggest Courteney bringing the lawsuit against himself in?

Answer: the World Court

Wally - 'Did you show Claire these sketches?' Courteney - 'Yes.' Wally - 'Did she throw up?' Courteney - 'That's not very nice.' Wally - 'Oh, really? Why don't you sue me in the world court.'

9. What is Claire's payment for the movie?

Answer: $3 million

Apparently the price is mostly for the nude scene.

10. Why doesn't Claire want to do the nude scene?

Answer: she got religion

And Wally's exasperated response: 'Her religion bars her from fulfilling her contract.'

11. Where is Claire crying about the nude scene?

Answer: bathroom

And it seems like pretty much everyone has stopped working to listen in awe.

12. According to Annie, what are the two elements in the script?

Answer: fire and water

The firehouse and the old mill. How very interpretive. Joe's response to her insights: 'What are you doing tonight?'

13. How are Bob's weights getting there?

Answer: FedEx

That'll cost a small fortune if they price by weight!

14. What does Marty (the producer) say is in his bags?

Answer: his undies

Because if they don't get the picture off in time, he's going to wet himself.

15. How does Wally say they're getting along with the townspeople?

Answer: like dykes and dogs

I'm not really sure what that's supposed to mean...

Source: Author rj211

This quiz was reviewed by our editing team before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.