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"This Is Spinal Tap" Mania Trivia Quiz

"This Is Spinal Tap" is a movie masterpiece. Enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by rcsinclair1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rcsinclair1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,935

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
1079

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (15/15), Guest 97 (11/15), angostura (15/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. How many members have been in Spinal Tap? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following was not a drummer for Spinal Tap? Hint

John "Stumpy" Pepys

Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs

Mick Shrimpton

Nigel "Pork Chop" Jones

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Question 3 of 15

3. At which venue did Spinal Tap appear with second billing to the Puppet Show? Hint

Themeland Amusement Park

Fantasy-World Land

Busch Gardens

Knott's Berry Farm

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the brand of Nigel's guitar amp that "went to 11"? Hint

Peavey

Marshall

Yamaha

Fender

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Question 5 of 15

5. In the back of the limo, a groupie was reading a book by Sammy Davis, Jr. What was the name of the book? Hint

My Way

Candy Man

Yes, I Can

Mr. Bo Jangles

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Question 6 of 15

6. What song did the band attempt to sing at Elvis' grave? Hint

Heartbreak Hotel

In The Ghetto

Love Me Tender

Hounddog

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Nigel and David grow up in England? Hint

Squatney

Dorkchester

Kidney Hill

Old Youngstowne

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Question 8 of 15

8. What Spinal Tap song went to number 5 in Japan? Hint

Sex Farm

Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight

Big Bottom

Stonehenge

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the name of the Rock Opera, based on Jack the Ripper, that David and Derek dreamed of composing? Hint

Naughty Spicy Jack

Jack Be Nimble

Saucy Jack

Jumping Jack Flash

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of the following is not a Spinal Tap album? Hint

Shark Sandwich

Tap Into America

The Gospel According To Spinal Tap

Smell The Glove

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Question 11 of 15

11. Spinal Tap drummers have died of numerous causes. Which one of these was not one of those causes? Hint

Choking on someone else's vomit

Gardening accident

Badminton tragedy

Spontaneous combustion

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was David's girlfriend's name? Hint

Jeanine

Heather

Samantha

Tiffany

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Question 13 of 15

13. According to Ian, how did David's girlfriend dress? Hint

Like a Vegas hooker

Like an Australian's nightmare

Like a hag on crack

Like a pathetic sot

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Question 14 of 15

14. What makes the song "Big Bottom" unique? Hint

All the guitar amps are turned up to "11"

3 dwarves dance around a giant bum

Every guitarist plays a bass guitar

The drummer plays 3 bass drums as once

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is Viv Savage's philosophy of life? Hint

There's a fine line between clever and stupid

Don't take yourself too seriously

Have a good time, all the time

Be like lukewarm water

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many members have been in Spinal Tap?

Answer: 37

David explains that there have been 37 members in Spinal Tap. This occurs after Nigel walks off stage during a disasterous concert at the military base.

2. Which of the following was not a drummer for Spinal Tap?

Answer: Nigel "Pork Chop" Jones

Spinal Tap has been through well more than a dozen drummers, all of whom have died under mysterious circumstances. This is a theme that runs throughout the movie, and many other drummers are named as well.

3. At which venue did Spinal Tap appear with second billing to the Puppet Show?

Answer: Themeland Amusement Park

The boys put together an extended jazz session, written by Derek. Nigel had quit the band which crippled it musically, and Jeanine, having replaced Ian as band manager, booked the boys into the amusement park's free stage, with second billing to none other than the puppet show.

4. What was the brand of Nigel's guitar amp that "went to 11"?

Answer: Marshall

Nigel and Marty were discussing different guitars and equipment in Nigel's home. Among the many preposterous stories crafted by Nigel, he explained that his Marshall amp went "one higher" to eleven, when most guitar amps use 10 as their loudest volume indicator.

5. In the back of the limo, a groupie was reading a book by Sammy Davis, Jr. What was the name of the book?

Answer: Yes, I Can

After the limo driver, played by Bruno Kirby, inquired about "Yes, I Can" by Sammy Davis, Jr., he began to explain his philosophy on life. Nigel then rudely raised the privacy window between the driver and passengers in the middle of his sentence.

6. What song did the band attempt to sing at Elvis' grave?

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

David began to sing "Heartbreak Hotel" at Elvis' grave, which they were visiting after their Memphis concert was cancelled. Nigel then joined in with a sad attempt at harmony.

7. Where did Nigel and David grow up in England?

Answer: Squatney

David and Nigel met in 1965 and wrote their first song together in Squatney, England.

8. What Spinal Tap song went to number 5 in Japan?

Answer: Sex Farm

"Sex Farm", from the album "Smell the Glove", reached number 5 in Japan near the end of the band's American tour. Nigel delivered the good news to the rest of the band at their final concert, which lead to their reuniting.

9. What was the name of the Rock Opera, based on Jack the Ripper, that David and Derek dreamed of composing?

Answer: Saucy Jack

Derek and David discussed their plans at a cocktail party before their final American concert. They had always talked about composing a rock opera based on the life of Jack the Ripper.

10. Which of the following is not a Spinal Tap album?

Answer: Tap Into America

"Shark Sandwich" and "The Gosped According to Spinal Tap" were both discussed early in the movie, during an interview with Marty. "Smell the Glove" was the band's latest album, upon which the tour was based. At the tour kick off party, Sir Dennis Eaton Hogge proclaimed, "Tap Into America!"

11. Spinal Tap drummers have died of numerous causes. Which one of these was not one of those causes?

Answer: Badminton tragedy

The drummers' death curse was a recurring theme throughout the movie. The various causes of death were discussed during an interview with Marty during the first part of the film.

12. What was David's girlfriend's name?

Answer: Jeanine

David relied on Jeanine as his spiritual counselor. She later took over as the band's manager for a short time, which proved to be a disaster.

13. According to Ian, how did David's girlfriend dress?

Answer: Like an Australian's nightmare

Ian, in a fit of rage during a heated band meeting, shouted that Jeanine dressed like "an Australian's nightmare", then quit as the band's manager.

14. What makes the song "Big Bottom" unique?

Answer: Every guitarist plays a bass guitar

All three guitarists play bass guitar on this song, providing a double meaning, musically and lyrically. It is hilariously unique and ridiculous.

15. What is Viv Savage's philosophy of life?

Answer: Have a good time, all the time

At the end of the movie, the boys each give some parting wisdom. Viv's advice, to "have a good time, all the time", sums up his simple philosophy.

Source: Author rcsinclair1

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