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1 From where does Elwood pick up his brother, Jake?
Answer: Joliet Prison

Jake is released from Joliet after serving three years of a five year sentence for attempting to rob a gas station. He did it to get money to pay the band.
  From Quiz: "The Blues Brothers": A Mission From God
2 In the sauna, what does Elwood declare he's been all his life?
Answer: Exploited

Elwood: "I know all about that stuff, I've been exploited all my life."
  From Quiz: A Briefcase Full of Blues
3 According to the Illinois State Police, the Bluesmobile is what make of vehicle?
Answer: Dodge

We hear one of the troopers refer to it as a 1974 Dodge sedan.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 5
4 After barging into the upscale French restaurant where Mr. Fabulous (Alan Rubin) works, how many orders of shrimp cocktail does Jake Blues (John Belushi) ask the waiter to bring him?
Answer: five

He also asks for some bread for Elwood.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 3
5 When Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) is first pulled over by the police, he tells his brother Jake (John Belushi) that the cops probably have 'SCMODS,' an acronym for a particular type of computerized database. What does the 'C' in 'SCMODS' stand for?
Answer: County

Elwood: 'They probably got SCMODS.' Jake: 'SCMODS?' Elwood: 'State County Municipal Offender Data System.'
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 2
6 Who is the first person acknowledged in the opening credits?
Answer: Ira Newborn

Oddly, the first credit we see after 'A Universal Picture' is 'Music Supervised and Composed by Ira Newborn.' The actors and the director aren't credited until much later.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 1
7 What kind of car is the new Bluesmobile?
Answer: 1974 Dodge Monaco Sedan

Elwood's reply to Jake's inquiry on the Bluesmobile: 'This was a bargain. I picked it up at the Mount Prospect city police auction last spring. It's an old Mount Prospect city police car! They were practically givin' 'em away.'
  From Quiz: Blues Brothers
8 What type of car was Carrie Fisher driving when she blew up Elwoods hotel?
Answer: Grand Prix

A red one.
  From Quiz: Professional 'Blues Brothers' Trivia
9 'The new ________ are in early.'
Answer: oldsmobiles

Elwood says it when they are driving through the mall.
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Quotes
10 What separated the Band from the patrons at Bob's Country Bunker?
Answer: Chicken Wire
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption II
11 How much is the Tax Assessment on the orphanage that Jake and Elwood set out to raise?
Answer: $5,000

All the fuss for this?!
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption I
12 What kind of vehicle is Elwood driving when he picks up Jake?
Answer: a police car

Elwood bought the police car cheaply at an auction after he had exchanged the original 'Bluesmobile' for a microphone. Jake is not impressed until Elroy shows him the car's power by jumping over an opening bridge.
  From Quiz: "The Blues Brothers": A Mission From God
13 What does Elwood claim is "strong stuff"?
Answer: Glue

"This is glue - strong stuff."
  From Quiz: A Briefcase Full of Blues
14 After the Illinois State Police car carrying Burton Mercer (John Candy) crashes into the side of a moving semi-truck, Mercer asks the officers what the designation of their car is before calling in for help via radio. What car is Mercer in?
Answer: Car 55

Mercer: 'Hi, there. This is Car 55. We're in a truck.'
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 5
15 Jake only managed to land the reunited band's first unusual gig by pretending that the Blues Brothers Band was The Good Ole Boys. From what state do The Good Ole Boys hail?
Answer: Tennessee

When The Good Ole Boys' mobile home finally pulls into the lot of Bob's Country Bunker, the words 'Direct from Nashville!' can be seen on the side of the vehicle. Nashville is in Tennessee.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 4
16 Jake also orders a bottle of Dom Perignon. What year is the vintage?
Answer: 1971

It costs $120 a bottle.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 3
17 Who speaks the first full sentence in the movie?
Answer: an unnamed prison guard

The first full sentence spoken in the film is, 'Well, this is it.' A guard at Joliet Correctional Facility says this to Jake just before the property chief (Frank Oz) lists out Jake's possessions.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 1
18 What kind of car did Jake and Elwood use as The Bluesmobile before Jake went to prison?
Answer: Cadillac

Jake asks Elwood about the Caddy they used to have when Elwood picks him up outside the Joliet Correctional Facility. Elwood says he traded it for a microphone.
  From Quiz: Blues Brothers
19 What was the number of the police car that flipped over INSIDE the mall?
Answer: 10
  From Quiz: Professional 'Blues Brothers' Trivia
20 'This place has got ________!'
Answer: everything

Jake says it, driving through the mall, marveling at all the stores.
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Quotes
21 What was the full name of the Nazi Party in the film?
Answer: American Socialist White Peoples Party

American Socialist White Peoples Party - better known as ASWPP.
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption II
22 Curtis advises Jake 'Jake, you get wise, you ___________' what are the missing words?
Answer: get to church
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption I
23 Elwood and Jake visit the orphanage where they were brought up. What do they call the nun there?
Answer: The Penguin

The Penguin tells them that the orphanage will close if it is not able to pay $5,000 owing in taxes. Jake offers to get the money but the nun furiously says that she will accept no money that is the result of crime.
  From Quiz: "The Blues Brothers": A Mission From God
24 Which two songs from the 60s/70s blues performers Sam and Dave do we hear during the early part of the film?
Answer: 'Soothe Me' and 'Hold On, I'm Comin'

Perhaps the best known song by Sam and Dave associated with the Blues Brothers was their hit 'Soul Man', which wasn't performed in the film, but was covered during an episode of 'Saturday Night Live'. Incidentally, 'Soothe Me' was a cover by Sam and Dave of an original Sam Cooke song.
    Your options: [ 'Soul Man' and 'I Thank You' ] [ 'Let it be Me' and 'When Something is Wrong with My Baby ' ] [ 'Rap it Up' and 'Love is After Me' ] [ 'Soothe Me' and 'Hold On, I'm Comin' ]
  From Quiz: Rhythm and 'Blues Brothers'
25 How much is the soup at Chez Paul?
Answer: Ten dollars

"...the food here is really expensive. The soup is ten dollars..."
  From Quiz: A Briefcase Full of Blues
26 In almost every single film directed by John Landis, the phrase 'see you next Wednesday' can be either heard or seen. Where does this phrase appear in 'The Blues Brothers'?
Answer: It's printed on a billboard

As Jake and Elwood buzz past a speed-trap, we see that the police car is hiding behind a billboard containing the words 'See You Next Wednesday.' John Landis is an almost maniacal Stanley Kubrick fan, so he latched on to this seemingly throwaway phrase spoken by the parents of astronaut David Poole in '2001: A Space Odyssey.'
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 4
27 The first time Camille (Carrie Fisher) tries to kill Jake, what song is playing in the background?
Answer: 'Theme From Peter Gunn'

The 'Peter Gunn' theme plays as Camille fires a rocket at Jake and Elwood. She misses them, but destroys the facade of the hotel where Elwood stays.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 2
28 Both Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) have their names tattooed across their knuckles. We see in the opening scenes that Jake has something else tattooed on his hand, as well. What is it?
Answer: a cross

Above and behind the knuckle of Jake's left index finger, we can see a cross. Did that symbol reach his hand before or after he arrived in prison? We're never told.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 1
29 Where will The Penguin be sent if she can't come up with the {$5000} tax assessment?
Answer: The missions

Jake's reply: "Five grand? No problem! We'll have it for ya in the morning."
  From Quiz: Blues Brothers
30 What year were the 'New Oldsmobiles' that were in stock early?
Answer: 1980

It was on a banner inside the showroom.
  From Quiz: Professional 'Blues Brothers' Trivia
31 'You traded the _______ _______ for this?'
Answer: blues mobile

Jake says this after he finds out Elwood traded their car (the bluesmobile).
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Quotes
32 'I've always loved you' who said this to who?
Answer: Nazi Deputy to Nazi Leader
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption II
33 Match the actors to the characters. John Belushi, Charles Napier, John Candy, Henry Gibson.
Answer: Jake Blues, Lead Singer of the Good ol Boys, Parole Officer, Nazi Leader
    Your options: [ Jake Blues, Lead Singer of the Good ol Boys, Parole Officer, Nazi Leader ] [ Jake Blues, Nazi Leader, Lead Singer of the Good ol Boys, Parole Officer ] [ Jake Blues, Parole Officer,Lead Singer of the Good ol Boys, Nazi Leader ] [ Jake Blues, Lead Singer of the Good ol Boys, Nazi Leader, Parole Officer ]
  From Quiz: 'Blues Brothers' Redemption I
34 The preacher at the Triple Rock Church is played by which iconic rhythm and blues singer?
Answer: James Brown

James Brown was a top artist in the music field. He has been a singer, dancer, actor, songwriter and bandleader. His professional career began in 1956 and he was still appearing at major events until the year of his death in 2006. Among his most famous songs are "Night Train", "I Got You (I Feel Good)", "Papa Got a Brand New Bag", and "It's a Man's World."
    Your options: [ Muddy Waters ] [ Little Richard ] [ Otis Redding ] [ James Brown ]
  From Quiz: "The Blues Brothers": A Mission From God
35 How many television theme songs are included in the film 'The Blues Brothers'?
Answer: 2

The two television theme songs are: the theme from 'Peter Gunn', an insrumental tune written by Henry Mancini (who won a grammy for his work) and the theme from the television show 'Rawhide', originally performed by Frankie Laine (who also performed the theme song to 'Blazing Saddles'!) In the film, the Blues Brothers perform the second of the two theme songs.
  From Quiz: Rhythm and 'Blues Brothers'
36 Complete this line: "This don't look like no ____ to me!"
Answer: expressway

Elwood:"It would be alright if we could just get back onto the expressway."
Jake:"This don't look like no expressway to me!"
  From Quiz: A Briefcase Full of Blues
37 The Blues Brothers Band manages to score a major gig at the Palace Hotel. According to Elwood's incessant P.A. announcements, on what road would one find the Palace Hotel?
Answer: Route 16

Stated several times.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 4
38 What's the name of the beauty salon where Camille (Carrie Fisher) works?
Answer: Curl Up and Dye

We see her inside the establishment after hours, browsing weaponry manuals. Perhaps she owns the place?
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 3
39 An old man who lives in Elwood's hotel apparently made an earlier off-screen request for Elwood to bring him a certain type of food product. What was it?
Answer: Cheez Whiz

He asks, 'You get me my Cheez Whiz, boy?' Elwood wordlessly produces a can of Cheez Whiz from his jacket and tosses it to the old man. Weird.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 2
40 Jake is asked to sign for his possessions. What, exactly, does he write on the form presented to him by the property chief (Frank Oz)?
Answer: 'X'

Apparently, Jake's writing skills are sub-par, even by prison standards.
  From Quiz: For 'Blues Brothers' Diehards, Part 1
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