Fictional Baltimore Quiz

Test your knowledge about movies, television shows and books set or filmed in and around Baltimore.

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    • 1. For whom was the role of Tracy Turnblad in John Waters' "Hairspray" originally written?
    • 2. The television drama "Homicide: Life on the Street" was based on a book by which author?
    • 3. The film "Washington Square," which takes place in New York, was actually filmed primarily in which Baltimore neighborhood?
    • 4. In which Baltimore neighborhood do characters in Anne Tyler's "The Accidental Tourist," "Ladder of Years" and "Searching for Caleb" live?
    • 5. Which controversial author wrote the book "Three Lives?"
    • 6. What was Charles Dutton's character's occupation on "Roc?"
    • 7. Which children's TV show originated in Baltimore in the 1950s?
    • 8. At what local stadium were scenes from "The Replacements" filmed?
    • 9. Which Baltimore Market was briefly shown during Barry Levinson's "Avalon?"
    • 10. What legendary Baltimore film premiered at the Baltimore Film Festival III in 1972 and played nine sold-out shows?
    • 11. What Baltimore business' T-shirt do Tess and Crow often wear in Laura Lippman's Baltimore-based mystery series?
    • 12. What "Homicide: Life On The Street" character has proven to be so popular that he was transferred to a different show when "Homicide" was canceled?
    • 13. What Baltimore-set movie did punk musician Iggy Pop appear in?
    • 14. What fictional character created the Lady Baltimore Cake?
    • 15. Which of the following shows or movies did not tape a character throwing out the first pitch at Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
    • 16. The HBO movie "Something the Lord Made" was filmed at what area hospital?
    • 17. "He Said, She Said," "Red Dragon" and "Sleepless in Seattle" had scenes set at which Baltimore building?
    • 18. In what order were Barry Levinson's Baltimore-based movies released?
    • 19. Where in the Baltimore area is the movie "Saved!" set?
    • 20. Who portrayed the mayor of Baltimore in a scene filmed for "Ladder 49?"