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Quiz about Song in a Scene
Quiz about Song in a Scene

Song in a Scene Trivia Quiz


Some movies will have a song playing that will really go well with a particular scene, whether it be in the beginning, middle, or end of the film. In this quiz, I will describe a movie scene or intro, you tell me what song was playing.

A multiple-choice quiz by scarygirl11. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
scarygirl11
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
340,463
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Impossible
Avg Score
3 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. This one was one of my favorites...In the 2009 film, 'Zombieland', there was a heavy metal song playing during the beginning credits. During these credits they showed different scenes of zombies chasing victims in slow motion. What song was playing during this awesome intro? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the 1983 film, 'National Lampoon's Vacation', Clark Griswold and his family were taking a road trip to the infamous "Walley World" fun park. In one of the movie scenes where he was driving on a stretch road, he saw a beautiful blonde racing alongside of him in a red Ferrari. They flirted with each other while his wife Ellen was napping next to him. What song played during this scene? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The intro to the 2008 comedy, 'Yes Man', had a song by the band Journey playing. This song also served as the main character's ringtone in the film. Which song was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 2007 version of the horror classic, 'Halloween', had a scene showing a young Michael Myers sitting in front of his house. The scene then switched to his mother dancing on stage at her job as a stripper, then back to Michael and so on. Which of these songs was playing during this scene? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 2010 comedy, 'Hot Tub Time Machine', one of the characters named Lou came speeding home into his garage, closed the garage door, then proceeded to sing a song on the top of his lungs, breathing in the exhaust fumes while keeping his foot on the gas pedal. What touching ballad was Lou singing during this scene? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A very memorable scene in the 1990 film, 'Misery', was when Annie Wilkes performed a violent act on writer Paul Sheldon. She took a sledgehammer and broke his ankles in an act of hobbling. A haunting classical piece played in the background during this disturbing scene. Which one? (HINT: Lunar)

Answer: (Beethoven, two words)
Question 7 of 10
7. The 1985 comedy, 'Weird Science' had a scene where Max and Ian saw Lisa on the mall escalator. She acted seductively and made a kissing gesture towards them, which drove them wild and lured them to run and catch up to her. What song was playing while this was happening? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the 2002 film titled, 'May', there was a scene where Adam showed May a film he made for his university. The short film was called 'Jack and Jill', and it showed a happy looking couple setting up a picnic area for themselves. They started kissing, but then ended up eating each other like cannibals. While this was going on, a song was playing. Which song was it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Quentin Tarantino made his writing and directing film debut with the 1992 crime drama, 'Reservoir Dogs', in which he also starred. During the film's intro, a song played while we see the starring actors all walking together. The beginning credits were being shown as well. Tell me which song played. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In this scene in the 1975 film, 'Jaws', police chief Martin Brody was sitting on the beach with his wife Ellen. One of the locals named Harry sat in front of Martin and began taunting him about not wanting to go in the water. Martin then replied, "That's some bad hat, Harry!" When Harry became insulted and left, Ellen told Martin he was uptight and began rubbing his shoulders while he carefully watched the swimmers in the water. During this scene, a song softly played in the background on the radio. Which one of these songs played? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This one was one of my favorites...In the 2009 film, 'Zombieland', there was a heavy metal song playing during the beginning credits. During these credits they showed different scenes of zombies chasing victims in slow motion. What song was playing during this awesome intro?

Answer: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Metallica

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" was off of the 'Ride the Lightning' album. This was Metallica's second studio album, which was released in 1984. 'Zombieland' starred Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone. There was also a memorable cameo of Bill Murray who played himself.
2. In the 1983 film, 'National Lampoon's Vacation', Clark Griswold and his family were taking a road trip to the infamous "Walley World" fun park. In one of the movie scenes where he was driving on a stretch road, he saw a beautiful blonde racing alongside of him in a red Ferrari. They flirted with each other while his wife Ellen was napping next to him. What song played during this scene?

Answer: "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters

Clark Griswold was played perfectly by Chevy Chase, and the blonde by Christie Brinkley. "I'm So Excited" was released in 1982, and then re-released in 1984. It was known to be one of the group's biggest signature hits, and gave The Pointer Sisters much success.
3. The intro to the 2008 comedy, 'Yes Man', had a song by the band Journey playing. This song also served as the main character's ringtone in the film. Which song was it?

Answer: Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)

Jim Carrey played the lead role in 'Yes Man'. 'Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)' was off of the 1983 album titled, 'Frontiers'. This hit single for the band was number one on the Top Tracks chart for four weeks, and was number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks.
4. The 2007 version of the horror classic, 'Halloween', had a scene showing a young Michael Myers sitting in front of his house. The scene then switched to his mother dancing on stage at her job as a stripper, then back to Michael and so on. Which of these songs was playing during this scene?

Answer: "Love Hurts" by Nazareth

This 2007 horror remake was written, directed and produced by Rob Zombie. His wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, played the role of Michael's mother, Deborah. 'Love Hurts' was a 1974 hit for the rock band, Nazareth. It was off their album titled, 'Hair of the Dog'.
5. In the 2010 comedy, 'Hot Tub Time Machine', one of the characters named Lou came speeding home into his garage, closed the garage door, then proceeded to sing a song on the top of his lungs, breathing in the exhaust fumes while keeping his foot on the gas pedal. What touching ballad was Lou singing during this scene?

Answer: "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue

'Hot Tub Time Machine' starred John Cusack, Rob Corddry (Lou Dorchen), Chevy Chase and Crispin Glover to name a few. It was about four friends who traveled back in time to the 1980s and relived some moments from their youth. A hot tub time machine was their portal of travel.

This film had a great soundtrack, and among them was the awesome Motley Crue ballad, 'Home Sweet Home'! This song was originally off their 1985 album, 'Theatre of Pain'. 'Kickstart My Heart' and 'Keep Your Eye on the Money' by the Crue were also on the soundtrack as well. 'Home Sweet Home' also played at the end of the film in a scene where Lou was singing on stage with his band, Motley Lou.
6. A very memorable scene in the 1990 film, 'Misery', was when Annie Wilkes performed a violent act on writer Paul Sheldon. She took a sledgehammer and broke his ankles in an act of hobbling. A haunting classical piece played in the background during this disturbing scene. Which one? (HINT: Lunar)

Answer: Moonlight Sonata

While 'Moonlight Sonata' was originally composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, the version in this film was by Liberace. 'Misery' was directed by Rob Reiner and was based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. It starred James Caan and Kathy Bates.
7. The 1985 comedy, 'Weird Science' had a scene where Max and Ian saw Lisa on the mall escalator. She acted seductively and made a kissing gesture towards them, which drove them wild and lured them to run and catch up to her. What song was playing while this was happening?

Answer: "(Oh) Pretty Woman" by Van Halen

'(Oh) Pretty Woman' was released in 1982 by Van Halen off their album, 'Diver Down'. It was a remake of the Roy Orbison hit, which originally came out in 1964. 'Weird Science' was an 80s comedy that starred Kelly LeBrock as Lisa. It also starred Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr. and Ilan Mitchell-Smith. John Hughes directed.
8. In the 2002 film titled, 'May', there was a scene where Adam showed May a film he made for his university. The short film was called 'Jack and Jill', and it showed a happy looking couple setting up a picnic area for themselves. They started kissing, but then ended up eating each other like cannibals. While this was going on, a song was playing. Which song was it?

Answer: "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James and The Shondells

Angela Bettis starred as May. She was a misunderstood young woman who was lonely and wanted a friend. She met Adam (played by Jeremy Sisto), who she was crazy about, but she was just a bit too weird for things to work out between them. Just as things started off sweet before turning ugly in Adam's film, things got really ugly in 'May'. 'Hanky Panky' was released by Tommy James and The Shondells in 1963.
9. Quentin Tarantino made his writing and directing film debut with the 1992 crime drama, 'Reservoir Dogs', in which he also starred. During the film's intro, a song played while we see the starring actors all walking together. The beginning credits were being shown as well. Tell me which song played.

Answer: "Little Green Bag" by George Baker Selection

'Reservoir Dogs' was a great film with a lot of violence and an all star cast. Tarantino, as well as Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Chris Penn, Michael Madsen, and Steve Buscemi were among the starring roles. 'Little Green Bag' was recorded by George Baker Selection in 1969.

It reached number one in Japan, as well as number three in Belgium, number nine in the Dutch Top 40, and number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Top 100. 'Stuck in the Middle With You' played in a scene where Michael Madsen's character (Mr. Blonde) tortured a tied-up cop.
10. In this scene in the 1975 film, 'Jaws', police chief Martin Brody was sitting on the beach with his wife Ellen. One of the locals named Harry sat in front of Martin and began taunting him about not wanting to go in the water. Martin then replied, "That's some bad hat, Harry!" When Harry became insulted and left, Ellen told Martin he was uptight and began rubbing his shoulders while he carefully watched the swimmers in the water. During this scene, a song softly played in the background on the radio. Which one of these songs played?

Answer: "I Honestly Love You" by Olivia Newton-John

'I Honestly Love You' was released by Olivia Newton-John in 1974. It was her first single to go number one in the U.S. as well as Canada. The blockbuster hit 'Jaws' made people fear going in the water, and has still managed to remain a popular film classic. It starred Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw.
Source: Author scarygirl11

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