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Quiz about Teachers In Film  Part 2
Quiz about Teachers In Film  Part 2

Teachers In Film - Part 2 Trivia Quiz


If you think back on the people who have really influenced you in your life, it's a safe bet that at least one of them was a teacher. Let's look at the way that teachers, of all levels, are portrayed in film.

A multiple-choice quiz by skunkee. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
skunkee
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
177,206
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
6010
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 185 (9/10), Southendboy (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. (1990) Detective John Kimble needs to track down the ex-wife of a drug dealer, so that she can testify against him in court. However she doesn't really want to be found, so Kimble must go undercover as a teacher at the school where they think her son attends. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. (1980) The teachers at this school for the performing arts teach their students much more than just 'The Three Rs'. When they graduate from this school they might be well on their way to becoming an actor, a singer, or a dancer. They just might 'light up the sky like a flame!'

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)
Question 3 of 10
3. (1999) This teacher is mean and cruel, and is the only thing standing in the way of Leane's becoming valedictorian. Unfortunately Leane will lose her scholarship to Harvard if she isn't named valedictorian, so she's got to get this woman to relent. When appealing to her better nature doesn't work, things escalate and before anyone knows what's going on, Leane and her friends have the woman tied to her bed, with only 48 hours to make her see reason. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. (1989) Both father and son are university professors - the younger is a professor of Archaeology, while the elder is a professor of Medieval Literature, 'the one the students hope that they don't get'. Together they set off on an adventure to find a religious artifact, before the Nazis can get their hands on it. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. (1997) He was a janitor at MIT, with an incredible gift for mathematics. Unfortunately he also had a history of severe abuse, which resulted in a lot of anger,and inadequate social skills. It was one of the professors at the university who discovered his gift, and who hooked him up with the therapist who was able to help him overcome his past. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. (2002) She was a cold, no-nonsense principal, who possessed very little of the Christmas spirit, until an unexpected suitor taught her to see the magic. Of course we all knew long before she did that Scott Calvin was really Santa Claus, and that she was the woman he was hoping would fill the role of Mrs. Claus. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. (1997) Professor Philip Brainard is a very forgetful man. He's so forgetful that he's actually missed his own wedding, three times. He's also a very brilliant man, and this green, super-bouncy, flying substance that he's invented may well be what's needed to save Mefield College, where he teaches, from financial ruin.

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)
Question 8 of 10
8. (1969) Etta Place is a school teacher whose boyfriend is a bandit. When the law pursues them a little too vigorously, her boyfriend and his partner set off to South America to 'start again'. Reluctant to let go of the only excitement that she's ever known (because you certainly can't get it from teaching!), she goes with them. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. (1995) Her previous job of teaching Marines was easy compared to her new gig teaching teenagers in an inner-city school. So she had to resort to some pretty unconventional approaches to get past their attitude and social issues, to the burning intelligence that lay beneath the façade. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. (1982) Helen was a college teacher, whose short-lived affair with one of her 'gradual students', ended with the unfortunate death of her son Walter. This is a story of a very unusual family that seemed to have more than its fair share of tragedy. Robin Williams did an amazing job of blending comedy and drama, in this movie based on a John Irving novel. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (1990) Detective John Kimble needs to track down the ex-wife of a drug dealer, so that she can testify against him in court. However she doesn't really want to be found, so Kimble must go undercover as a teacher at the school where they think her son attends.

Answer: Kindergarten Cop

Ivan Reitman directed this very funny movie that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt and Richard Tyson.
2. (1980) The teachers at this school for the performing arts teach their students much more than just 'The Three Rs'. When they graduate from this school they might be well on their way to becoming an actor, a singer, or a dancer. They just might 'light up the sky like a flame!'

Answer: Fame

Alan Parker directed this realistic look at the struggles of some talented students, that starred Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Anne Meara and Debbie Allen. Apparently Madonna unsuccessfully auditioned for a part in the film. The quote is from the song of the same name.
3. (1999) This teacher is mean and cruel, and is the only thing standing in the way of Leane's becoming valedictorian. Unfortunately Leane will lose her scholarship to Harvard if she isn't named valedictorian, so she's got to get this woman to relent. When appealing to her better nature doesn't work, things escalate and before anyone knows what's going on, Leane and her friends have the woman tied to her bed, with only 48 hours to make her see reason.

Answer: Teaching Mrs. Tingle

Kevin Williamson directed this strange and dark film that starred Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Jeffrey Tambor, Barry Watson, Molly Ringwald, Michael McKean and Marisa Crighton.
4. (1989) Both father and son are university professors - the younger is a professor of Archaeology, while the elder is a professor of Medieval Literature, 'the one the students hope that they don't get'. Together they set off on an adventure to find a religious artifact, before the Nazis can get their hands on it.

Answer: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Steven Spielberg directed this third, and best, in the series. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody and John Rhys-Davies starred.
5. (1997) He was a janitor at MIT, with an incredible gift for mathematics. Unfortunately he also had a history of severe abuse, which resulted in a lot of anger,and inadequate social skills. It was one of the professors at the university who discovered his gift, and who hooked him up with the therapist who was able to help him overcome his past.

Answer: Good Will Hunting

Gus Van Sant directed this film that earned Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Robin Williams), and Best Screenplay. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Minnie Driver also starred.
6. (2002) She was a cold, no-nonsense principal, who possessed very little of the Christmas spirit, until an unexpected suitor taught her to see the magic. Of course we all knew long before she did that Scott Calvin was really Santa Claus, and that she was the woman he was hoping would fill the role of Mrs. Claus.

Answer: The Santa Clause 2

Although not as good, and a whole lot sillier, than 'The Santa Clause', this was nonetheless a very enjoyable movie. Michael Lombeck directed, and Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson and Spencer Breslin starred.
7. (1997) Professor Philip Brainard is a very forgetful man. He's so forgetful that he's actually missed his own wedding, three times. He's also a very brilliant man, and this green, super-bouncy, flying substance that he's invented may well be what's needed to save Mefield College, where he teaches, from financial ruin.

Answer: Flubber

Les Mayfield directed this very funny movie which would not have been the same without the comedic genius of Robin Williams as Brainard. Marcia Gay Harden, Christopher McDonald and Ted Levine also starred.
8. (1969) Etta Place is a school teacher whose boyfriend is a bandit. When the law pursues them a little too vigorously, her boyfriend and his partner set off to South America to 'start again'. Reluctant to let go of the only excitement that she's ever known (because you certainly can't get it from teaching!), she goes with them.

Answer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

George Roy Hill directed this timeless film that starred Katharine Ross, Robert Redford, and Paul Newman.
9. (1995) Her previous job of teaching Marines was easy compared to her new gig teaching teenagers in an inner-city school. So she had to resort to some pretty unconventional approaches to get past their attitude and social issues, to the burning intelligence that lay beneath the façade.

Answer: Dangerous Minds

John N. Smith directed Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance and Robin Bartlette in this film with interesting similarities to 'To Sir With Love'.
10. (1982) Helen was a college teacher, whose short-lived affair with one of her 'gradual students', ended with the unfortunate death of her son Walter. This is a story of a very unusual family that seemed to have more than its fair share of tragedy. Robin Williams did an amazing job of blending comedy and drama, in this movie based on a John Irving novel.

Answer: The World According to Garp

If you have not seen this amazing movie, I'd highly recommend it. Fine performances were also given by Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow, under George Roy Hill's direction.
Source: Author skunkee

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