American Graffiti Trivia Questions

Answer: 3

During the dance between Steve and Laurie at the freshman hop, Laurie tells Steve that Jim Kyler told her he was scared to kiss her. Laurie also said of her father, "He thought you were bright enough and that you'd probably get 'round to it after a while."

Answer: Vic

He told her he'd call her some time, if he was hard up.

Answer: Wolfman Jack

The deejay was Wolfman Jack, who was actually a real 1950's/1960's deejay.

Answer: The Goat Killer

Fortunately, Terry and Debbie ran into Steve (Ron Howard) instead.

Answer: Carol

Carol is the name of the girl who rides around with Milner in the movie American Graffiti. Set in the early 1960s, American Graffiti follows a group of teenagers on their last night of summer before they go off to college. Carol, played by Mackenzie Phillips, is a free-spirited and adventurous girl who becomes Milner's love interest throughout the film. Their relationship adds a touch of romance and excitement to the story, as they cruise around town in Milner's iconic yellow hot rod. American Graffiti is known for its nostalgic portrayal of teenage life in the 1960s and launched the careers of several young actors, including Mackenzie Phillips.

Answer: Chantilly Lace

"Chantilly Lace" was co-written and performed by J.P. Richardson, who was better known by his stage name The Big Bopper. The song was Richardson's biggest hit as a recording artist, spending 25 weeks on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, peaking at number six. Besides "Chantilly Lace", Richardson also wrote hit songs for other artists as well. George Jones recorded his tune "White Lightning", and it became Jones' first number one hit on the Billboard Country chart in 1959. Shortly after that Johnny Preston recorded the Richardson penned tune "Running Bear", which spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1960. The Big Bopper died on February 2 1959, in the same plane crash that also claimed the lives of Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.

Answer: Marblehead

When Mr Kroot tries to break up Steve and Laurie for dancing too close at the freshman hop...

Steve: "Hey Kroot, why don't you go kiss a duck."
Kroot: "What did you say?"
Steve: "I said why don't you go kiss a duck, Marblehead."

Answer: All Summer Long

A melancholy, yet upbeat, tribute to the end of summer, performed by the Beach Boys.

Answer: California

The movie takes place in California, in 1962.

Answer: Magic Carpet Airlines

On the plane, it also stated that the plane was radar equipped.

Answer: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford portrays the character Bob Falfa in the movie American Graffiti. American Graffiti is a coming-of-age film set in the early 1960s and follows a group of teenagers on their last night of summer before they go off to college. Harrison Ford's role as Bob Falfa is a memorable one, as he plays a rebellious and competitive drag racer who becomes a rival to the main character. Interestingly, American Graffiti was one of Harrison Ford's early film roles, and it helped launch his successful acting career.

Answer: Teen Angel

Teen tragedy songs were all the rage in the late '50s and early '60s and remained popular until around 1964, but with the onset of the British invasion, that style of music quickly began to disappear. Since the songs usually involved one or more people tragically dying, DJs at the time often referred to these tunes as "tear jerkers", "death discs" or "splatter platters". Written by Jean Dinning (Mark's sister) and her husband Red Surry, "Teen Angel" was Dinning's only hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1960.

Answer: Olympia

It's just to the right of the scene while Terry's waiting outside...good ol' Olympia Beer.

Answer: Paradise Road

It was (according to the screenplay notes) where most races took place. Milner told Falfa the name of the road while at the local drive-in. Laurie Henderson, when stuck in the car with Bob Falfa, told him the directions to Paradise Road: "Just follow this road, straight out of town..."

Answer: yellow

John's 1932 Ford coupe was yellow.

Answer: Middlebury, Vermont

Mr. Wolfe and Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) were reminiscing outside the school during the hop. Mr. Wolfe claimed to have gotten drunk the night before and puked on the train the next day.

Answer: THX.138

Milner's license plate in the movie American Graffiti is THX.138. Interestingly, the license plate number "THX 1138" is a reference to another movie directed by George Lucas. THX 1138 was Lucas' first feature film, released in 1971. It is a dystopian science fiction film set in the future, where the population is controlled by a totalitarian government. The use of the license plate number in American Graffiti is a nod to Lucas' earlier work and showcases his attention to detail and interconnectivity within his films.

Answer: DLW 796

The plate can be seen on the front of the car, just before Curt and the Pharaohs exit the led sled after making their getaway from Jerry's Cherries (Poor Holstien).

Answer: Ozzie and Harriet

He was singing "The Great Pretender" at the time. Ricky Nelson was the prominent "Ozzie and Harriet" star to be seen on the television during that scene.

Answer: Carol

Her name is Carol, and she hops into the car with John after he asks the girls in the car next to him if anyone would like to ride.

Answer: "Surf Boards by Dewey Weber"

Carol was actually played by a very young MacKenzie Phillips.

Answer: Bob Falfa

Bob Falfa is the character who said the line "It's kind of a cross between yellow and puke green" in the movie American Graffiti. American Graffiti is a coming-of-age film set in the early 1960s and follows a group of teenagers on their last night before heading off to college. Bob Falfa, played by Harrison Ford, is a hot-rod enthusiast and a rival to the main character, Curt Henderson. The line is said during a scene where Bob is showing off his yellow and green customized car. American Graffiti is known for its nostalgic portrayal of American youth culture in the 1960s and features a soundtrack filled with classic rock and roll hits from the era.

Answer: hit by a drunk driver

It really was pointless to have a sequel after you are told what happens to everyone.

Answer: 4:50 a.m.

There's a clock on the wall behind Curt while he's talking to Wolfman Jack inside the DJ booth. The Wolfman also tries to get Curt to help him eat the rest of the popsicles which are defrosting.