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Quiz about The Four Elements in The Movies

The Four Elements in The Movies Quiz

These movies all include one of the four elements, earth, air, fire or water, in the title. Just name the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by Polaris101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Polaris101

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,755

Updated
Jun 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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3765

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (6/10), Guest 90 (8/10), Guest 107 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The legendary Cecil B. DeMille directed this 1952 movie about the lives of a trapeze artist, a clown and an elephant trainer. Hint

The Greatest Show on Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Peace on Earth

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck star in this charming movie from 1941, about a group of encyclopedia-writing professors. While doing research on slang, Prof. Potts (Cooper) meets Sugarpuss O'Shea (Stanwyck) who needs a place to hide out from her mobster boyfriend. Hint

Ball of Fire

Blossoms of Fire

Hearts of Fire

Sure Fire

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Question 3 of 10

3. This futuristic 1995 movie co-stars Jeanne Triplehorn and Tina Majorino. A man with gills and webbed feet saves a woman and a young girl from the smokers, and then helps them find dry land. Hint

The Days of Water

Water Child

The Taste of Water

Waterworld

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Question 4 of 10

4. This heartwarming movie from 1997 is about a boy and his new-found canine friend who is very good at playing basketball. Hint

Air Bud

Something in the Air

The Air Up There

Eating Air

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams compete against each other in track, but when they travel to the 1924 Summer Olympics, they are both competing for Britain. Hint

Chariots of Fire

Ring of Fire

Wings of Fire

Fire Birds

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Question 6 of 10

6. A writer struggles to accept his condition after being paralyzed in a hiking accident. Helen Hunt plays his married girlfriend, who is also having a hard time adjusting to his new situation. Hint

The Waterdance

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

The Weight of Water

Breathing Under Water

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Question 7 of 10

7. After losing his job flying a traffic helicopter, a young pilot is recruited to join the covert CIA airlift organization in Laos during the Vietnam War. Robert Downey, Jr. plays the pilot, Billy Covington, in this 1990 action comedy. Hint

Air America

Con Air

Air Force One

Strategic Air Command

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Question 8 of 10

8. A young soldier named Roy meets Myra in an air raid shelter in WWI London. They fall in love, but before they can be married, he must leave for duty. After losing her position with the ballet, Myra takes whatever job she can to get by. When she sees Roy's name on the deceased list, she sinks even lower, and becomes a streetwalker to survive. Roy isn't dead and they reunite, only Myra can't live with what she has done. What 1940 movie is this? Hint

Head Above Water

The Last Drop of Water

Waterloo Station

Waterloo Bridge

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Question 9 of 10

9. A California woman meets three furry aliens in this sci-fi comedy from 1988. They become more appealing after she and her friend remove their fur and dress them in the latest styles. Hint

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Earth Girls Are Easy

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

The Last Man on Earth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Andie Macdowell and Jenny Wright appear in this 1985 movie about a group of friends who have trouble adjusting to life after college graduation. Hint

Eyes of Fire

Streets of Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

Under Fire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The legendary Cecil B. DeMille directed this 1952 movie about the lives of a trapeze artist, a clown and an elephant trainer.

Answer: The Greatest Show on Earth

"The Greatest Show on Earth" stars Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, Gloria Grahame, Lawrence Tierney and James Stewart.

Answer: Ball of Fire

"Ball of Fire" was directed by Howard Hawks, and was nominated for four Academy Awards. Dana Andrews, Oskar Homolka, Henry Travers and S.Z. Sakall also star.

3. This futuristic 1995 movie co-stars Jeanne Triplehorn and Tina Majorino. A man with gills and webbed feet saves a woman and a young girl from the smokers, and then helps them find dry land.

Answer: Waterworld

Kevin Costner produced, co-directed and stars in "Waterworld". The cast also includes Dennis Hopper, Neil Giuntoli and Michael Jeter. "Waterworld" was nominated for a Best Sound Oscar.

4. This heartwarming movie from 1997 is about a boy and his new-found canine friend who is very good at playing basketball.

Answer: Air Bud

Charles Martin Smith (Terry 'The Toad' Fields in "American Graffiti") directed this movie. "Air Bud" stars Buddy the dog, Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers and Wendy Makkena.

5. Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams compete against each other in track, but when they travel to the 1924 Summer Olympics, they are both competing for Britain.

Answer: Chariots of Fire

Ian Charleson and Ben Cross play Eric and Harold in "Chariots of Fire" from 1981. The movie also stars Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, John Gielgud, Alice Krige, Dennis Christopher and Brad Davis. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won four including Best Picture.

6. A writer struggles to accept his condition after being paralyzed in a hiking accident. Helen Hunt plays his married girlfriend, who is also having a hard time adjusting to his new situation.

Answer: The Waterdance

Eric Stolz gives a wonderful performance as Joel. This movie, from 1992, also stars Wesley Snipes, William Forsythe, Elizabeth Pena and Grace Zabriskie.

Answer: Air America

Mel Gibson plays Gene Ryack. The movie also stars Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, Lane Smith and David Marshall Grant.

Answer: Waterloo Bridge

Myra is played by the lovely Vivien Leigh, and Roy is played by Robert Taylor. "Waterloo Bridge" was nominated for two Oscars. Pull out the hankies for this one.

9. A California woman meets three furry aliens in this sci-fi comedy from 1988. They become more appealing after she and her friend remove their fur and dress them in the latest styles.

Answer: Earth Girls Are Easy

Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans play the aliens, Mac, Wiploc and Zeebo. Geena Davis plays Valerie, and Julie Brown plays her friend Candy.

10. Andie Macdowell and Jenny Wright appear in this 1985 movie about a group of friends who have trouble adjusting to life after college graduation.

Answer: St. Elmo's Fire

Directed by Joel Schumacher, the cast includes Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Mare Winningham, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy and Ally Sheedy.

Source: Author Polaris101

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