The Rundown On Mark Ruffalo Quiz
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor with a local connection. How much do you know about him? Test your smarts here!
- 1.
What super hero is Mark Ruffalo best known for portraying?
- A.
Batman
- B.
Superman
- C.
The Hulk
- D.
Spiderman
Correct Answer
C. The HulkExplanation
He is known for portraying the Marvel Comics character, Bruce Banner / The Hulk in The Avengers (2012).Rate this question:
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- 2.
What movie did he appear in that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor?
- A.
Shutter Island
- B.
The Kids are All Right
- C.
You Can Count on Me
- D.
Zodiac
Correct Answer
B. The Kids are All RightExplanation
The correct answer is "The Kids are All Right." In this movie, the actor appeared in a supporting role that was highly acclaimed and earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What year was Mark Ruffalo born?
- A.
1955
- B.
1967
- C.
1975
- D.
1982
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B. 1967Explanation
He was born on Nov. 22, 1967 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In 2002, Ruffalo was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a type of brain tumor.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Though the tumor was benign, the resulting surgery led to a period of partial facial paralysis, from which he fully recovered.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What profession did Ruffalo pursue before he became a successful actor?
- A.
Bartender
- B.
Teacher
- C.
Banker
- D.
Golfer
Correct Answer
A. BartenderExplanation
Before becoming a successful actor, Ruffalo pursued a profession as a bartender.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In 2010, what Indie film did Ruffalo direct?
- A.
We Don't Live Here Anymore
- B.
The Last Castle
- C.
In the Cut
- D.
Sympathy for Delicious
Correct Answer
D. Sympathy for DeliciousExplanation
This film won him the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Mark Ruffalo is a bachelor.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Ruffalo has been married to actress Sunrise Coigney since 2000; the couple have three children, a son and two daughters.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Ruffalo is a supporter of the creation of 100% clean energy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Since 2010, he has become a supporter of the creation of 100% clean energy (including a campaign to "Put Solar On It"), based on a belief that fracking was "destroying" his community in upstate New York.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mark Ruffalo has appeared on both the Colbert Report and Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss his continued opposition to fracking.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Mark Ruffalo's appearances on both the Colbert Report and Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss his opposition to fracking provide evidence that the statement is true. This suggests that Ruffalo has actively participated in public discussions and debates about fracking, indicating his continued opposition to the practice.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Mark Ruffalo is scheduled to speak at Cape Cod Community College on Feb. 24, 2014.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Oscar-nominated actor/director Mark Ruffalo (“The Avengers,” “Now You See Me”) will join Cape Cod-based scientist and entrepreneur Scott Smith (from OPFLEX®Technology) Feb. 24 at Cape Cod Community College to outline a new research collaboration with the college's Environmental Technology program.
The collaboration will focus on demonstrating the use of emerging technology to fingerprint, monitor and help reduce pollution of Cape Cod waters, according to a press release. The public talk is free at Tilden Art Center's Main Theater.Rate this question:
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