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The 'Twister' Returns Trivia Quiz

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

Author
allynellie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
46,797

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
14983

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. What happened to Jo's father in June, 1969? Hint

he was killed by a tornado

Jo's parents separated and she never saw him again

he died as a result of an illness

Jo found out he wasn't her 'real' dad

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Question 2 of 15

2. Why do Bill and Melissa visit Jo? Hint

to invite Jo to their wedding

they are old friends having a reunion

they are over for a holiday

for Jo to sign divorce papers

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Question 3 of 15

3. What had Bill's job been when he had previously worked with Jo and the gang in Oklahoma State? Hint

Weather man

Storm Chaser

Gardener

Construction worker

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is Melissa's job? Hint

counsellor

psychiatrist

psychologist

therapist

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Question 5 of 15

5. In this film, who, or what, is 'Dorothy'? Hint

the leading character in 'The Wizard of Oz'

an instrument for measuring tornados

Jo's pet dog

Jo's aunt

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Question 6 of 15

6. Why is Bill called 'The Human Barometer'? Hint

because his bunions can tell him if it will rain

because he is moody

because he knows what the storm thinks

because he blows hot and cold

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Question 7 of 15

7. The second twister that they chase splits in two: what is the term that Jo and Bill use to describe this phenomenon? Hint

twins

sisters

pair

duo

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Question 8 of 15

8. When Bill told Melissa that he used to chase tornados, what did she think that he really meant? Hint

she didn't think anything

that he was using it as a metaphor

that he didn't know what he was talking about

he didn't say it

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is Aunt Meg's speciality? Hint

pie, chips and beans

chilli con carne

steak, eggs, mash and gravy

lasagne

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Question 10 of 15

10. According to Preacher, why is Bill called 'The Extreme'? Hint

because he's so out of control

because he's so unreliable

because he's so moody

because he has no sense of style

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Question 11 of 15

11. What does Bill tell Jo is wrong with 'Dorothy'? Hint

she's too light

she's the wrong size

she's too heavy

she's got the wrong name

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Question 12 of 15

12. Does Jo ever sign any of the divorce papers?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. Does 'Dorothy' get lifted up by any of the tornados in the film?

Yes

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who does Bill end up with at the end of the film - Melissa or Jo?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who directed the film? Hint

James Cameron

Ridley Scott

John Woo

Jan de Bont

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What happened to Jo's father in June, 1969?

Answer: he was killed by a tornado

Her father was sucked up by a twister when he was trying to protect his family from an F5 tornado.

2. Why do Bill and Melissa visit Jo?

Answer: for Jo to sign divorce papers

Bill had sent the papers over to her in December and she had never signed them.

3. What had Bill's job been when he had previously worked with Jo and the gang in Oklahoma State?

Answer: Storm Chaser

Bill's job had been a storm chaser with Jo, Dusty, Rabbit, Preacher, Beltzer, Allan and the rest of the gang. When he left, he moved on to work as a weather man.

4. What is Melissa's job?

Answer: therapist

Melissa is a Reproductive Therapist.

5. In this film, who, or what, is 'Dorothy'?

Answer: an instrument for measuring tornados

'Dorothy' is a scientific instrument for making measurements on the inside of the funnel of a twister.

6. Why is Bill called 'The Human Barometer'?

Answer: because he knows what the storm thinks

When they make a pit-stop by a cafe, in a conversation with Jo, Melissa surmises that Bill can tell what a storm is thinking. Jo tells her that it is: 'Something like that' and also tells her that her Aunt Meg used to call him 'The Human Barometer'.

7. The second twister that they chase splits in two: what is the term that Jo and Bill use to describe this phenomenon?

Answer: sisters

8. When Bill told Melissa that he used to chase tornados, what did she think that he really meant?

Answer: that he was using it as a metaphor

9. What is Aunt Meg's speciality?

Answer: steak, eggs, mash and gravy

Dusty tells Melissa that Aunt Meg's gravy is practically a food group on its own!

10. According to Preacher, why is Bill called 'The Extreme'?

Answer: because he's so out of control

When they are all at Aunt Meg's house, Melissa asks Dusty why Bill is called 'The Extreme'. Dusty says: 'Cause Billy IS 'The Extreme' and Preacher adds: 'Bill's the most out of control SOB in the game'.

11. What does Bill tell Jo is wrong with 'Dorothy'?

Answer: she's too light

12. Does Jo ever sign any of the divorce papers?

Answer: Yes

When they are at the drive-in, just after he tells her that he still loves her.

13. Does 'Dorothy' get lifted up by any of the tornados in the film?

Answer: Yes

The last tornado that they chase in the film lifted 'Dorothy' up.

14. Who does Bill end up with at the end of the film - Melissa or Jo?

Answer: Jo

Jo - of course!

15. Who directed the film?

Answer: Jan de Bont

Source: Author allynellie

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