The dads of the big screen

MANILA, Philippines - All this time, we have enjoyed watching fathers in films. Some are dramatic, others are funny, there are also heroic ones, and not to mention the scary ones. Take this quiz and find out how well you know about the dads of the movie world. Of course, nothing beats getting to know the real one in your life — your dad. Remember to spend quality time with him. Happy Father’s Day!

1. Daniel Hillard disguised himself as an old woman so that he can be with his children. This dad is from the movie:

a. Tootsie                                b. Mrs. Doubtfire                                  c. Catch Me If You Can  d. My Dad

2. To all, he was a hero but he keeps a dark secret to his children. As he said, “I have long feared that my sins would return to visit me, and the cost is more than I can bear.”He is ______.

a. Benjamin Button b. Benjamin Franklin                        c. Benjamin Martin d. None

3. Tom Baker is a dad who enjoys the ups and downs of having a dozen children. He is from the film:

a. A Baker’s Dozen           b. 12 Monkeys                      c. Cheaper by the Dozen                 d. The Dozen

4. In True Lies, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) works as an undercover agent but his family believes that he is just a boring ______.

?a. Accountant      b. Computer Salesman    c. Car Salesman                  d. Operator

5. The movie is about a busy father who tries to have a vacation with his family while, secretly, working on the side. What type of vehicle did they use for their trip? (Clue: the answer is also the title of the movie.)

a. RV                                         b. Taxi                                       c. Cars                                       d. Plane

6. Jack Torrance accepts a job as a winter caretaker of a huge hotel. Together with his wife and son, they stayed at the hotel only by themselves. Terrifying events happen afterwards. What is the title of the movie?

a. Hotel California          b. 1408                    c. The Shining                      d. Cabin Fever

7. Grady Edwards is truly a stepfather from hell. Why is this so?

a. He’s a monster                b. He’s the devil                c. He’s a serial killer      d. He’s a ghost

8. Just like any other father, George Banks is in panic, worried and possessive because he is about to be the _______.

a. Father of the Bride    b. Grandpa                             c. Hit man                              d. President

9. In Three Men and a Baby, who among Peter, Michael and Jack is the real father of the baby?

a. Peter                                     b. Michael              

c. Jack                      d. None of them

10. Chris and Christopher Gardner are father and son from which movie?

a. About a Boy   b. Meet the Fockers           c. The Pursuit of Happyness d. My Hero

11. His son needs a heart transplant, but the insurance won’t cover it. So he takes matters into his own hands by taking a hospital with patients in hostage. Who is he?

a. John Q. Archibald       b. John Queen                        c. Jon Q.                   d. Never heard of it

12. He is a father with a developmental disability. In spite of this, he still tries to be a dad to his seven-year-old daughter. Who is he?

a. Sam Baker      b. Sam Dawson 

c. John Q.               d. Benjamin Martin

13. Which movie is about a male scientist who gives birth? It starred Arnold Schwarzenneger and Danny De Vito.

a. Nine Months b. Twins                  c. Junior                  d. My Father, My Mother

14. In Everybody is Fine, Frank Goode (Robert de Niro), father of four, is disappointed when all his children couldn’t make it to the family reunion. Frank starts to sense that something is wrong, so he _______.

a. writes an e-mail to them           b. takes a vacation by himself           c. cries              d. visits each of them

15. Complete the title of this movie, “My _______ the _______.” It’s about a father who needs to deal with his daughter’s crazy idea about him being her lover just to attract a guy she likes.

a. father, hero                     b. father, lover c. dad, greatest d. papa, great

16. What is the title of the movie about a mob enforcer, together with his young son, seeking vengeance to the one responsible for the death of their other family members?

a. Vengeance       b. Road to Perdition         c. Vendetta          d. The Patriot

17. In Clash of the Titans, who is the father of Perseus?

a. Hades                b. Apollo              

c. Zeus                     d. Poseidon

18. The movie Big Fish is about a father who has a gift of ___________.

a. granting wishes             b. seeing the future            c. disappearing d. storytelling

19. He is the father all animals will surely love. Who is he?

a. Dr. Dolittle   b. Dr. Jekyll        

c. Dr. Vet               d. Dr. X

20. In Liar Liar, Fletcher Reede, a lawyer, has a habit of lying. What was his son’s birthday wish?

a. For his dad to disappear                            

b. For his dad not to tell a lie for a day

c. To have a new dad                        

d. To be a man

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Test Results:

1-5 points.   Hey! Don’t you know that there are fathers in movies?

6-10 points. Try to watch more of these films — they’re actually nice.

11-15 points. Good work! You remember details about fathers in movies.

16-20 points. Wow! You’re definitely daddy’s favorite son/daughter. You give so much attention to fathers, even those in movies.

Answer Key:

1.) b   2.) c   3.) c   4.) b   5.) a   6.) c   7.) c   8.) a   9.) c   10.) c   11.) a 12.) b 13.) c 14.) d 15.) a 16.) b 17.) c 18.) d 19.) a 20.) b