POP CULTURE QUIZ

What movie is the sequel to a 1986 original starring Tom Cruise?

• The Matrix

• Top Gun Maverick

• Mission Impossible

• Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: Penny Benjamin (from Top Gun Maverick) is mentioned more than once in the original film.

In the movie Top Gun Maverick, what is Lt. Bradley Bradshaw's call sign?

• Rooster

• Goose

• Hangman

• Hollywood

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: When the original film first cam out, Miles Teller, who plays Goose's son in the new film, wasn't even born yet.

Which Hollywood comedian, who starred in both Full House and Fuller House, died unexpected in a Florida hotel?

• Ashley Olsen

• John Stamos

• Bob Saget

• Candace Cameron Bure

Answer explanation

He began doing stand-up comedy at 17 years old.

This mystery book, turned movie, is about a young girl who grows up without parents in a North Carolina marsh.

• The Princess Bride

• The Color Purple

• The Secret Life of Bees

• Where the Crawdads Sing

Answer explanation

Delia Owens (the author) got the name of the book from a saying of her mother's...

"Go way out yonder where the crawdads sing."

Which famous actor slapped a comedian in the middle of their act for making a joke about his wife?

• Eddie Murphy

• Will Smith

• Johnny Depp

• Tom Cruise

Answer explanation

Will Smith later apologized for his "slap heard round the world".

Which early 2000's pop singer won back her freedom after suing her father?

• Christina Aguilera

• Rhianna

• Shakira

• Britney Spears

Answer explanation

Britney's father enforced a conservatorship after the pop star's erratic behavior in 2007.

In the TV series "The Office", who does Michael Scott hit with his car?

• Oscar Martinez

• Toby Flenderson

• Meredith Palmer

• Jan Levinson

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: After Michael Scott hits Meredith, he feels so guilty he organizes a fun run for her.

The TV series, "The Office", what does Michael Scott burn his foot on?

• Firepit

• Stove

• Iron

• George Foreman Grill

Answer explanation

"So, most nights before I go to bed, I will lay six strips of bacon out on my George Foreman grill. Then I go to sleep. When I wake up, I plug in the grill." - Michael Scott

What is Lady Gaga's real name?

• Lady Georgia Ann Grace Abel

• Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

• Laura Jean Gaga

• Angelina Jolie

Answer explanation

Her stage name was inspired by the Queen song, Radio Ga Ga.

What former Nickelodeon star is also the longest-running member of the Saturday Night Live cast?

• Kenan Thompson

• Adam Sandler

• Will Ferrell

• Jimmy Falon

Answer explanation

He has been part of the SNL cast since 2003.