Tootsie (1982) Movie Quiz

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Tootsie (1982) Movie Quiz - Quiz

Did you know the name "Tootsie" was Dustin Hoffman's childhood nickname? Have you seen this very classic movie? Remind yourself about the movie as a whole and the characters by taking the quiz below. All the best.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who directed the 1982 comedy, "Tootsie"?

    • A.

      Sydney Pollack

    • B.

      Milos Forman

    • C.

      Roger Michell

    • D.

      Jean-Jacques Annaud

    Correct Answer
    A. Sydney Pollack
    Explanation
    Sydney Pollack directed the 1982 comedy "Tootsie."

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  • 2. 

    Which best describes Dustin Hoffman?

    • A.

      Dr. Julia Heller On "Earth 2"

    • B.

      Lieutenant Tom Paris, The Pilot On "Star Trek: Voyager"

    • C.

      Maxine Stewart On TV Series "Picket Fences"

    • D.

      Accomplished Actor In "Rain Man", "The Graduate", And "Tootsie"

    Correct Answer
    D. Accomplished Actor In "Rain Man", "The Graduate", And "Tootsie"
    Explanation
    Dustin Hoffman is described as an accomplished actor in "Rain Man", "The Graduate", and "Tootsie". This means that he has achieved success and recognition in his acting career through his performances in these movies.

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  • 3. 

    Who is Michael's agent in the movie "Tootsie"?

    • A.

      Jeff Slater

    • B.

      Ron Carlisle

    • C.

      George Fields

    • D.

      John Van Horn

    Correct Answer
    C. George Fields
    Explanation
    In the movie "Tootsie," George Fields is Michael's agent.

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  • 4. 

    Which character in "Tootsie" knows that Dorothy is a man from the start?

    • A.

      Jeff Slater

    • B.

      Julie Nichols

    • C.

      Ron Carlisle

    • D.

      John Van Horn

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeff Slater
    Explanation
    Jeff Slater is the correct answer because he is the only character in "Tootsie" who knows that Dorothy is a man from the start. This is evident in the film when Jeff confronts Dorothy about her true identity and they have a conversation about it. The other characters, Julie Nichols, Ron Carlisle, and John Van Horn, are all unaware of Dorothy's true gender until later in the movie.

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  • 5. 

    Which character in "Tootsie" is an admirer of Dorothy's?

    • A.

      George Fields

    • B.

      John Van Horn

    • C.

      Jeff Slater

    • D.

      Ron Carlisle

    Correct Answer
    B. John Van Horn
    Explanation
    John Van Horn is the character in "Tootsie" who is an admirer of Dorothy's.

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  • 6. 

    When Julie finds out that Dorothy is a guy in "Tootsie", where does she hit him?

    • A.

      Face

    • B.

      Leg

    • C.

      Stomach

    • D.

      Arm

    Correct Answer
    C. Stomach
    Explanation
    In the movie "Tootsie", when Julie discovers that Dorothy is actually a man, she reacts by hitting him in the stomach. This physical reaction is likely due to the shock and surprise of realizing that Dorothy's true identity is different from what she believed. The stomach is a common target for physical reactions like hitting or punching, as it can be a vulnerable area and hitting someone there can cause pain and incapacitate them momentarily.

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  • 7. 

    What was the play written by Jeff Slater (Bill Murray) in the film, "Tootsie"?

    • A.

      Walk On The Wild Side

    • B.

      Man Love

    • C.

      A Love Canal

    • D.

      Return To Love Canal

    Correct Answer
    D. Return To Love Canal
    Explanation
    In the film "Tootsie," the play written by Jeff Slater (Bill Murray) is called "Return To Love Canal."

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  • 8. 

    In "Tootsie", how long has Michael gone without work when he tries out for the soap opera?

    • A.

      Four Months

    • B.

      Eight Months

    • C.

      Six Months

    • D.

      Three Months

    Correct Answer
    A. Four Months
    Explanation
    In the movie "Tootsie", Michael has been without work for four months when he auditions for the soap opera. This information suggests that Michael has been struggling to find employment for a significant period of time, which adds to the stakes and motivation for him to succeed in his audition.

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