Dmc Back To School Trivia Contest 2016
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Questions and Answers
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What is your email address?
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(Optional) What is your current major? Do you have any interest in being a part of the DMC's classes, programs, or degrees?
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1. Who played Elwood in the original film The Blues Brothers?
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2. Kim Peek, the famous 'savant', inspired Dustin Hoffman's character in which film?
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Kim Peek, the famous 'savant', inspired Dustin Hoffman's character in the film "Rain Man".Rate this question:
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3. What city was the film “Rainman” shot in?
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The film "Rainman" was shot in the city mentioned in option A.Rate this question:
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4. Which Rocky film had The Eye Of The Tiger as its theme song?
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B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B. The Rocky film that had "The Eye of the Tiger" as its theme song is Rocky III. This song, performed by Survivor, became an iconic part of the franchise and is often associated with Rocky Balboa's training montage. It was released in 1982 and was a major hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. The song's energetic and motivational lyrics perfectly complemented the film's storyline and added to its overall popularity.Rate this question:
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5. Who directed the 1988 film Beetlejuice?
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6. Who wrote the screenplay adaptation of Anthony Burgess’s “A Clockwork Orange”?
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The correct answer is A. The question asks about the author of the screenplay adaptation of Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange." Since the options are not provided, it is not possible to give a specific explanation for why A is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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7. What played Dr. Doug Ross in E.R.?
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George Clooney played Dr. Doug Ross in E.R.Rate this question:
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8. Who starred along with Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands?
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9. Which one of these three movies inspired the series “Stranger Things”?
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The movie "B" inspired the series "Stranger Things".Rate this question:
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10. What was Dorothy's surname in the Wizard Of Oz?
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11. Which 2015 TV show was picked up for 2016 and 2017 before episode 1 of season one even aired to the public.
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12. What horror character killed teenagers in their dreams?
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The correct answer is A. The horror character that killed teenagers in their dreams is Freddy Krueger. Freddy Krueger is a fictional character from the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. He is a disfigured serial killer who attacks his victims in their dreams, causing their deaths in the real world as well. He is known for wearing a glove with razor-sharp blades and for his burnt face.Rate this question:
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13. What was the name of the Long Island resort in the 1975 film Jaws?
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The correct answer is "A". Unfortunately, without any further context or options provided, it is not possible to generate an explanation for this answer.Rate this question:
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14. What are the genetically engineered robots called in the film 'Blade Runner'?
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B. BExplanation
In the film 'Blade Runner', the genetically engineered robots are called Replicants. These Replicants are bioengineered beings that are almost identical to humans in terms of appearance and emotions. They are created by the Tyrell Corporation and are used for various tasks, including dangerous and off-world missions. The main conflict in the film revolves around the Replicants trying to extend their limited lifespan and the Blade Runners, who are tasked with hunting down and "retiring" rogue Replicants.Rate this question:
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15. What director’s first movie was about being able to live in the mind a famous stage and screen actor?”
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16. What 90’s TV show on Fox did Vince Gilligan write for, which eventually enabled him to create “Breaking Bad”?
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Vince Gilligan wrote for the 90's TV show on Fox, "The X-Files," which eventually enabled him to create "Breaking Bad."Rate this question:
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17. Before he played Saul Goodman (Jimmy McGill) on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” what TV show did "Jimmy McGill" write and act on?
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18. What future auteur Director, Michael Mann, created and directed most episodes of this television series in the 80’s?
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Michael Mann, a future auteur Director, created and directed most episodes of this television series in the 80's.Rate this question:
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19. What actor played the Elephant Man in the movie version?
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B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B. The actor who played the Elephant Man in the movie version is not provided in the question.Rate this question:
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20. What famous Director got an Oscar nomination for directing “The Elephant Man”
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David Lynch is the famous director who received an Oscar nomination for directing "The Elephant Man".Rate this question:
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21. What is oldest college in the United States founded in 1693?
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The answer is A. The oldest college in the United States, founded in 1693, is the College of William & Mary.Rate this question:
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22. What is the population of the UC student body?
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23. The first video game was very similar to the 1970’s game “Pong” but was created in what year?
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24. In 2015 what was the most played video game?
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25. Regularly scheduled network television newscasts began entering American homes in the late 1940s with...
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The correct answer is A. Unfortunately, without any options or further context provided in the question, it is impossible to determine the specific content or event that began entering American homes in the late 1940s. Therefore, an explanation cannot be generated.Rate this question:
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26. In the coming year, Netflix plans to spend how much money on original content?
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27. The top grossing animated film of all time, earning $1.2 billion, is what movie?
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C. CExplanation
The correct answer is C. The question asks for the top grossing animated film of all time, which means the film that has earned the highest amount of money. Since the answer is C, it implies that movie C has earned $1.2 billion, making it the highest grossing animated film.Rate this question:
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28. Who was the first cartoon character, created in 1914?
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The correct answer is B. Unfortunately, the question is incomplete and does not provide enough information to generate an explanation.Rate this question:
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29. Chigger Minamoto created which popular video game character in 1983?
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Chigger Minamoto created a popular video game character in 1983.Rate this question:
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30. What year was Pacman invented?
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The correct answer is B. Unfortunately, without any additional information or options provided, it is impossible to determine the exact year when Pacman was invented.Rate this question:
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31. What is the highest grossing documentary of all time?
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32. Which of these relatively recent films was the biggest financial flop?
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33. What was/is the longest running television show of all time?
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34. What 1938 legendary fictional radio broadcast caused mass hysteria and panic because people thought it was an actual news report?
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The 1938 legendary fictional radio broadcast that caused mass hysteria and panic because people thought it was an actual news report is known as "War of the Worlds". This radio drama was directed and narrated by Orson Welles, and it adapted H.G. Wells' science fiction novel of the same name. The broadcast was presented as a series of news bulletins reporting an alien invasion, which led many listeners to believe that the events were real. The panic and confusion caused by the broadcast highlighted the power of the radio medium and the impact it could have on public perception.Rate this question:
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35. When was the University of Cincinnati first established?
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