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Tommy Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz based on the movie version of The Who's rock opera "Tommy". If you saw the movie you should do well. Have fun! There is a spoiler on this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by SalliesMan15. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SalliesMan15

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,407

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1017

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed this movie? Hint

Ken Rutherford

Ken Russell

Kit Russell

Pete Townshend

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which star from "Tommy" was nominated for an Academy Award for their role in 1975? Hint

Oliver Reed

Tina Turner

Roger Daltrey

Ann-Margaret

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the actual name of Elton John's character? Hint

The Pinball Wizard

The Champ

The Pinball Champ

The Wizard

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Question 4 of 10

4. What famous Academy Award winning actor appeared as the doctor? Hint

Gene Hackman

Oliver Reed

Jack Nicholson

Dustin Hoffman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Eric Clapton played the role of Cousin Kevin

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Nora dies by getting hit with a beer bottle.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What newspaper is Uncle Ernie reading when Oliver Reed sets it on fire? Hint

The Gay Times

The Gay Post

The Gay Chronicle

The Gay News

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Question 8 of 10

8. Fill in the Blank to this song: "He's a pinball wizard he's scored a __________ more, a pinball wizard the world's new pinball lord." Hint

Zillion

Billion

Trillion

Million

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which order do the substances pour out of the TV during "Champagne?" Hint

Soap Suds, Chocolate, Baked Beans

Baked Beans, Chocolate, Soap Suds

Baked Beans, Soap Suds, Chocolate

Soap Suds, Baked Beans, Chocolate

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Question 10 of 10

10. How does Frank die? Hint

Stabbed in the back

Shot in the head

Stabbed in the chest

Shot in the chest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed this movie?

Answer: Ken Russell

Ken Russell was chosen by Pete Townshend to direct "Tommy" in 1975.

2. Which star from "Tommy" was nominated for an Academy Award for their role in 1975?

Answer: Ann-Margaret

She was nominated for Best Actress for this role, but lost to Louise Fletcher from "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest".

3. What was the actual name of Elton John's character?

Answer: The Champ

Although he sings "Pinball Wizard" the score board in the scene refers to him as "The Champ".

4. What famous Academy Award winning actor appeared as the doctor?

Answer: Jack Nicholson

Nicholson won an Oscar in 1975, for his role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

5. Eric Clapton played the role of Cousin Kevin

Answer: False

Clapton played the Preacher while Paul Nicholas played Kevin.

6. Nora dies by getting hit with a beer bottle.

Answer: False

She is hit with a bottle of wine on top of her head.

7. What newspaper is Uncle Ernie reading when Oliver Reed sets it on fire?

Answer: The Gay News

As it is burning the title is clearly visible.

8. Fill in the Blank to this song: "He's a pinball wizard he's scored a __________ more, a pinball wizard the world's new pinball lord."

Answer: Trillion

This is the verse that Elton John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, added for the movie.

9. Which order do the substances pour out of the TV during "Champagne?"

Answer: Soap Suds, Baked Beans, Chocolate

Ann-Margaret need over a hundred stitches after cutting her arm on a piece of glass while filming this scene.

10. How does Frank die?

Answer: Stabbed in the back

He is killed by a angry member of the mob while trying to protect himself from another member.

Source: Author SalliesMan15

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