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"This Is Spinal Tap" - Mockumentary Quiz

"This is Spinal Tap" is such a great mockumentary. This was Rob Reiner's directorial debut, and it was a "tour de force" of hilarity. Rock and roll!

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,269

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
17 / 25

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2162

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (23/25), Guest 78 (15/25), Guest 136 (24/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Spinal Tap were on tour to celebrate the release of their new album. What was it called? Hint

Intravenous De Milo

Smell the Glove

The Gospel According to Spinal Tap

Break Like the Wind

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Question 2 of 25

2. Complete this phrase from when Nigel was talking to Marti about the amplifier levels, 'These go to ____'.

Answer: (One Word - the number or the word)

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Question 3 of 25

3. What type of bread did Nigel want backstage? Hint

Large bread

French bread

Small bread

Italian bread

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who was the Polymer records promotion man who messed up the timing for the Chicago autograph session? Hint

Paul Player

Joe Besser

Artie Fufkin

Tom Thomas

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Question 5 of 25

5. What was the name of the artist who was staying at the same Memphis hotel as Spinal Tap? Hint

Duke Glamour

Duke Flame

Duke Rock

Duke Fame

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Question 6 of 25

6. What was the only type of bed available for the band at the Memphis hotel? Hint

Queen bed

Rollaway bed

Double bed

King leisure bed

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Question 7 of 25

7. What is the name of the Air Force officer who brings the band to the air base? Hint

Lieutenant Hookstratten

Lieutenant Hook

General Stratten

Seargent Willard

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Question 8 of 25

8. While performing Derek's jazz odyssey at the amusement park, what does David call the band? Hint

Spinal Tap Version Two

Spinal Tap Mark Two

Spinal Tap Renewed

Spinal Tap Reborn

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Question 9 of 25

9. When Nigel approaches David backstage and suggests a reunion for a Japanese Tour, what chart position did "Sex Farm" occupy in Japan? Hint

Number One

Number Three

Number Ten

Number Five

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Question 10 of 25

10. During what song does Derek get trapped inside one of the stage props? Hint

Sex Farm

Hell Hole

Rock and Roll Creation

Big Bottom

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Question 11 of 25

11. When David and Nigel first met, of what respective groups were they members? Hint

The Thamesmen and The Flower People

The Regulars and Saucy Jack

The Originals and The New Originals

The Creatures and Lovely Lads

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Question 12 of 25

12. What was the name of the band's female publicist? Hint

Bobbi Flekman

Belinda Greenbaum

Cindy Sherman

Ronnie Prtichard

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Question 13 of 25

13. What was the name of the president of Polymer records? Hint

Marty DeBergy

Neil Kite

Sir Dennis Eton Hogg

Ian Faith

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Question 14 of 25

14. While discussing the issue of the album cover with Ian, Nigel became a little confused with the term "sexist". However, Nigel didn't see any problem with being what? Hint

Sexy

Sexual

Sexist

Censored

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Question 15 of 25

15. Why was the Memphis gig cancelled? Hint

Equipment was lost

Low ticket sales

Lack of advertising funds

Venue was condemned

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Question 16 of 25

16. What Thamesmen classic is heard on the radio in Memphis? Hint

Listen to the Flower People

Cups and Cakes

Gimme Some Money

All the Way Home

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Question 17 of 25

17. Drummer Peter James Bond died from spontaneous combustion at a music festival that took place on what island? Hint

Easter Island

Isle of Man

Isle of Lucy

Isle of Wight

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Question 18 of 25

18. Jeanine complained that the vocals couldn't be heard on "Smell the Glove" because the album was recorded in what format? Hint

Dolby

Dublin

Stereo

Doubly

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Question 19 of 25

19. What height specification did Nigel unknowingly assign to the Stonehenge stage prop? Hint

24 inches

18 feet

18 inches

24 feet

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Question 20 of 25

20. According to Ian, Jeanine dresses like what? Hint

An Australian's nightmare

A saucy groupie

A cheeky teenager

A randy prostitute

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Question 21 of 25

21. When Marty DiBergi first saw the band, in what club were they performing? Hint

The Neon Toad

The Blue Room

The Electric Banana

The Electric Spot

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Question 22 of 25

22. According to the limo driver, what should have been the name of Sammy Davis' book? Hint

Yes I Can, and I Will

Yes I Can, and Frank Sinatra Can Too

Yes I Can, and So Can Frank Sinatra

Yes I Can, If Frank Sinatra Says It's Okay

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Question 23 of 25

23. At the Cleveland show, when everyone leaves for the stage, where is Mick, the drummer? Hint

On the bus

In the bathroom

In the shower

In bed

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Question 24 of 25

24. What was Viv's zodiac sign? Hint

Libra

Capricorn

Cancer

Aries

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Question 25 of 25

25. When Jeanine offers to help Ian co-manage the band, he mentions everything that he does as the manager. What DOESN'T he mention? Hint

Finds mandolin strings in the middle of Austin

Chases off diseased groupies

Finds lost luggage

Prises the rent out of the local Hebrews

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Spinal Tap were on tour to celebrate the release of their new album. What was it called?

Answer: Smell the Glove

Due to a controversial cover, the album is released with a plain, black cover. The band starts to believe that the black album has cursed them.

2. Complete this phrase from when Nigel was talking to Marti about the amplifier levels, 'These go to ____'.

Answer: 11

In this classic scene, Marty asks, "Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?" Totally dumbfounded, Nigel replies, "These go to eleven."

3. What type of bread did Nigel want backstage?

Answer: Large bread

Nigel had all kinds of issues with the arrangements backstage. Olives were missing pimentos. Oreos were broken in half. Ian subsequently attacks the caterer with his cricket bat.

4. Who was the Polymer records promotion man who messed up the timing for the Chicago autograph session?

Answer: Artie Fufkin

Artie was played in an exceptionally funny manner by Paul Shaffer of David Letterman fame.

5. What was the name of the artist who was staying at the same Memphis hotel as Spinal Tap?

Answer: Duke Fame

Duke sold out the "Enormo Dome." His manager was played by "WKRP In Cincinnati" alumnus Howard Hessman. The group wasn't very fond of Duke and called him a "wanker."

6. What was the only type of bed available for the band at the Memphis hotel?

Answer: King leisure bed

Ian wanted to know how they were supposed to get fourteen people in a king leisure bed. The hotel desk clerk, played by Paul Benedict of "The Jeffersons" fame, replies, "Oh, don't tempt me sir!"

7. What is the name of the Air Force officer who brings the band to the air base?

Answer: Lieutenant Hookstratten

Lieutenant Hookstratten was played by Fred Willard, who appeared in the movie "How High".

8. While performing Derek's jazz odyssey at the amusement park, what does David call the band?

Answer: Spinal Tap Mark Two

David is not very happy about performing a free-form jazz exploration at the amusement park. He should be happy that they received billing above the puppet show.

9. When Nigel approaches David backstage and suggests a reunion for a Japanese Tour, what chart position did "Sex Farm" occupy in Japan?

Answer: Number Five

Of course, David eventually relents to his emotions and invites Nigel to join them on stage.

10. During what song does Derek get trapped inside one of the stage props?

Answer: Rock and Roll Creation

Poor Derek gets stuck inside his pod. He is eventually freed, but at the end of the song, just as David and Nigel have returned to their pods.

11. When David and Nigel first met, of what respective groups were they members?

Answer: The Creatures and Lovely Lads

The Creatures were a skiffle group. Of course, we never found out what type of music Lovely Lads played.

12. What was the name of the band's female publicist?

Answer: Bobbi Flekman

Bobbi Flekman was played by a superbly funny and sassy Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" fame.

13. What was the name of the president of Polymer records?

Answer: Sir Dennis Eton Hogg

Sir Dennis was played by the legendary Patrick Macnee of "The Avengers" fame.

14. While discussing the issue of the album cover with Ian, Nigel became a little confused with the term "sexist". However, Nigel didn't see any problem with being what?

Answer: Sexy

Nigel kept thinking the cover was being censored because it was "sexy", not "sexist". David and Ian had to correct and inform him that the cover is being censored because it is "sexist" not "sexy".

15. Why was the Memphis gig cancelled?

Answer: Lack of advertising funds

Gigs were being cancelled frequently. One of the funniest lines occurs when Ian tells the band that the Boston gig is cancelled. He tells them not to worry because it is not a big college town. Boston has more colleges than any other city in the world!

16. What Thamesmen classic is heard on the radio in Memphis?

Answer: Cups and Cakes

After hearing the tune on the radio, David and Nigel are officially dubbed "Oldies." They are very proud, until they are referred to as being found in the "Where Are They Now" file.

17. Drummer Peter James Bond died from spontaneous combustion at a music festival that took place on what island?

Answer: Isle of Lucy

Remember the rock festivals of the 1960's? It seems like they all took place on one-isle-or-another.

18. Jeanine complained that the vocals couldn't be heard on "Smell the Glove" because the album was recorded in what format?

Answer: Doubly

Everyone has a good laugh at Jeanine, although she clearly meant DOLBY.

19. What height specification did Nigel unknowingly assign to the Stonehenge stage prop?

Answer: 18 inches

This leads to the infamous concert scene where the Stonehenge monument stage prop is in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.

20. According to Ian, Jeanine dresses like what?

Answer: An Australian's nightmare

This line is delivered during Ian's tirade when confronted by the band about getting help in managing their affairs. Jeanine is not very diplomatic, and Ian certainly doesn't care for her.

21. When Marty DiBergi first saw the band, in what club were they performing?

Answer: The Electric Banana

The Electric Banana was supposedly located in Greenwich Village, New York City. Don't look for it. It isn't there anymore.

22. According to the limo driver, what should have been the name of Sammy Davis' book?

Answer: Yes I Can, If Frank Sinatra Says It's Okay

Bruno Kirby plays the limo driver who is not happy about driving the band around. He insists that they just do not understand the world of Frank Sinatra.

23. At the Cleveland show, when everyone leaves for the stage, where is Mick, the drummer?

Answer: In the bathroom

Everyone pounds on the door to hurry Mick up, but then, they all get lost backstage. When told by the janitor to take a jog to the left, Derek replies, "Jog? We don't have time for that."

24. What was Viv's zodiac sign?

Answer: Libra

Jeanine proposed a "Yin-Yang" design for his costume. Of course, Viv is totally oblivious and plays along. David feels the costume idea is the best way to fight the "drabs."

25. When Jeanine offers to help Ian co-manage the band, he mentions everything that he does as the manager. What DOESN'T he mention?

Answer: Chases off diseased groupies

Ian suddenly quits, and he uses some very colorful language. He ends his tirade by telling everyone good night.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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