1. | Right out of the station, let’s test your memory of the trains involved. What is the number of the ‘Unstoppable’ train? | ||
333 | |||
777 | |||
888 | |||
666 | |||
2. | So, now it only makes sense to ask: What is the number of Frank Barnes (Denzel Washington) and Will Colson’s (Chris Pine) train? | ||
2408 | |||
1409 | |||
1206 | |||
1776 | |||
3. | When we first meet Will, he is staying at his brother’s house. Why? | ||
His house was foreclosed on | |||
His wife got a restraining order against him | |||
He just got out of prison | |||
He's new in town | |||
4. | Why did Will’s wife feel the need to get said restraining order? | ||
He tried to set their house on fire | |||
He cheated on her | |||
He's a recovering alcoholic who relapsed | |||
He pulled a gun on a cop/friend of his wife | |||
5. | Frank has been ‘on the job’ for how many years? | ||
25 years | |||
26 years | |||
28 years | |||
32 years | |||
6. | On the flip side, how many months has rookie Will been on the job? | ||
4 months | |||
6 months | |||
9 months | |||
12 months | |||
7. | Clearly inspired by the gear the rookies wear, what is the derogatory nickname used to refer to Will? | ||
Yellow Jacket | |||
Yellow Belly | |||
Yellow Vest | |||
Jackwagon | |||
8. | Thanks to a slovenly fellow named Dewey, 777 has evolved from a ‘coaster’ to a runaway train. Dewey is played by an alumnus of what long running TV show? | ||
My Name is Earl | |||
Lost | |||
Cheers | |||
That 70's Show | |||
By way of explanation.....
Dewey has played by Ethan Suplee, who was Earl's brother on My Name is Earl. |
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9. | Completing the trifecta of stupidity, Dewey did three things wrong when moving 777. Which is NOT something that caused the train to get away from them or complicate the situation? | ||
Didn’t tie off the air brake | |||
Left the cab | |||
Didn't close the knuckle | |||
Set the throttle at full power | |||
10. | The contents of cars 7-10 and 13-18 on 777 are of particular concern because they carry a highly combustible fluid. What company’s name is plastered on the side of the cars? | ||
Axis Chemical | |||
Petroco Chemical | |||
Prixton Chemical | |||
Brewster Chemical | |||
11. | Because 777 is a half mile long and loaded down with explosive materials, yardmaster Connie Hooper (Rosario Dawson) describes the train as a missile the size of what large landmark? | ||
The Chrysler Building | |||
The Sears Tower | |||
Golden Gate Bridge | |||
The Space Needle | |||
12. | Based upon the corporate leaders estimated cost of damages, they opt to not derail 777 in an unpopulated area. The projected cost was over ____ and 30-40% stock devaluation. | ||
$50 million | |||
$100 million | |||
Half a billion dollars | |||
$1 billion | |||
13. | Which of these is NOT one of the unsuccessful attempts to to stop 777? | ||
portable derailer | |||
shooting at the emergency stop button | |||
putting another train in front of it to slow it down | |||
landing a helicopter on the roof | |||
14. | Name the heavily populated town where Will lives and where 777 is heading at dangerous speeds and is expected to derail. | ||
Stanton | |||
Stratford | |||
Scranton | |||
Stafford | |||
15. | Two state troopers are shown pointing a gun of a different kind at the train – a radar gun. What is the top speed they clock on the radar gun? | ||
71 mph | |||
75 mph | |||
81 mph | |||
89 mph | |||
16. | In a case of obvious product placement, Frank’s daughters are working at what place with recognizable uniforms to pay for college? | ||
UPS | |||
T.G.I. Fridays | |||
Hooters | |||
Corn Dog on a Stick | |||
17. | Speaking of Frank’s family, why isn’t his wife around? | ||
She died of cancer 4 years ago | |||
She walked out on him and their daughter 10 years ago | |||
He left her because she was cheating on him | |||
Trick question, she is still around | |||
18. | Frank decides to chase down the train even though he has already been forced into early retirement. He is ___ days into his 90 day notice the company gave him | ||
35 | |||
42 | |||
72 | |||
85 | |||
19. | While attempting to attach 1206 to the back of 777’s open knuckle on the last car, the impact spills the car's contents, which pour all over Will. What was in the car? | ||
Fuel | |||
Grain | |||
Coal | |||
Hobos | |||
20. | Having to manually force the pin in place to attach the car to 1206, Will injures what part of his body? | ||
His hand | |||
His shoulder | |||
His knee | |||
His foot | |||
21. | According to Ned (the Lead Welder), who Connie sends after the train, spot welding, military operations and this particular rescue operation are all about what? | ||
Timing | |||
Precision | |||
Luck | |||
Resilience | |||
22. | Who is the one to finally stop the train by getting in the cab and applying the brake, thereby making the unstoppable train stop? | ||
Will | |||
Frank | |||
Ned | |||
Galvin | |||
23. | By the end of the film, there are several instances of vehicular carnage (i.e. police cars, a horse trailer and rail cars) but there is only a single casualty. Who is the only person to die? | ||
Ryan Scott | |||
Judd Stewart | |||
Frank Barnes | |||
Ned | |||
24. | According to the epilogue, which of our heroes was promoted to VP of Operations? | ||
Connie | |||
Frank | |||
Will | |||
Dewey | |||
25. | Which frequent Denzel collaborator directed the film? | ||
Ridley Scott | |||
Edward Zwick | |||
Tony Scott | |||
Spike Lee | |||