122 Ferris Bueller Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: Chicago

"Chicago is what I am. A lot of 'Ferris' is sort of my love letter to the city." John Hughes - Writer Director

So said John Hughes in the 2010 "AMC Video Blog". The director was not born there but he did grow up in the Windy City in a neighbourhood called Northbrook. He eschewed Hollywood and Los Angeles. He set 16 of his movies in Chicago and this one showcased many of Chicago's more famous places: Wrigley Field, Lake Shore Drive, Willis Tower, the Chicago Board of Trade Building, The Chicago Art Institute, and Glencoe Beach. The "A.V. Club" an online entertainment news blog, called Ferris Bueller's Day Off a "103-minute commercial from the Chicago Office Of Tourism" in 2015.

Ferris Bueller, the character lived in Shermer, a place created by Hughes and the setting for several of Hughes' movies (Northbrook was previously called Shermerville). The school setting, Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook is where Hughes went to high school.

In its simplest terms, this movie is about Ferris Bueller who, with his two closest friends, skipped school, took his friend's father's car without permission and saw some of Chicago's favourite places.

Answer: Himself in Egypt

When Cameron was singing this song, he was deciding whether or not he wanted to go to Ferris' house. Also in the song, Cameron asks God to let Cameron go.

Answer: All I wanted to do was give him [Cameron] a great day.

Although it was a beautiful, 74-degree spring day in Chicago -- and thus he couldn't be blamed for cutting school that day -- Ferris, in an aside to the audience, revealed his goal early, after introducing the audience to his best friend. Ferris told Cameron the same thing via microphone from the parade float. The actual quote above was delivered after Cameron attacked and then "killed" his dad's car, when Ferris realized he might have taken things a bit too far.

Answer: headache, fever, and a chill

"I heard that you were feeling ill; headache, fever, and a chill".
A singing nurse telegram, flowers and balloons are sent to the Bueller residence to cheer Ferris up during the movie. A hot air balloon sporting the slogan "Save Ferris" can also be seen at one point.

Answer: WLS

The first thing you hear in the movie is the jingle for that station, "WLS" followed by the DJ saying, "It is a beautiful day in Chicago today...".

Answer: Pepto Bismol

Ferris says this to Cameron after he tells him he is dying and can't go out.

Answer: John Hughes

John Hughes directed many teen comedies in the 80s. This was just one of them and what I consider to be his best.

Answer: John Hughes

John Hughes directed several films during the 1980's. Many consider this his best movie.

Answer: 17

They were 17 almost 18 and ready to head out into the real world.

Answer: The Laffer Curve

In the iconic film, a character mentions the Laffer Curve during an Economics lecture. The Laffer Curve is a graph that shows the relationship between tax rates and government revenue. The idea is that if tax rates are too high, people will not want to work as hard and may try to avoid paying taxes altogether. On the other hand, if tax rates are too low, the government will not collect enough revenue to fund necessary programs. The concept was named after economist Arthur Laffer, who first introduced the idea to policymakers in the 1970s. While the Laffer Curve has been a topic of debate and controversy in economic circles, it remains a notable theory in discussions of tax policy.

Answer: Chicago

To get to Chicago, Ferris took Cameron's dad's Ferrari. During their day off, they experience everything you can in Chicago.

Answer: his father

Ferris and his friends put on sunglasses and quickly hop into a cab while his father isn't watching.

Answer: Jeannie Bueller

She answers the door to the "nurse", expecting that it's the police responding to her 911 call about the home intruder.

Answer: 8

"My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious."

Answer: Ferrari

'He polishes it with a diaper!'

Answer: 9

Although Ferris changed the school's record to 2, he was actually absent 9 days.

Answer: Matthew Broderick

A wonderful boost to his career.

Answer: 31 Flavours

Ferris Bueller, the main protagonist of the '80s comedy movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, was reportedly found passed out in a local ice cream shop named "31 Flavours." This seems to be an unusual choice of place for Ferris to pass out, given that he was known for his wild and adventurous antics. However, this incident highlights Ferris' character, which is carefree, rebellious, and daring. Even though Ferris may have been caught in a vulnerable moment, it doesn't detract from his overall persona, making him a relatable and beloved character for generations to come. The mention of 31 Flavours also adds a touch of humor to the movie, which is known for its comedic scenes and witty one-liners. Ultimately, this incident showcases Ferris' fearless personality, which is one of the reasons why the movie remains a classic, even decades after its release.

Answer: A grandparent on her mom's side of the family supposedly died.

There really was no death; Ferris just had a plan. The plan was that Cameron would call the principal pretending to be Sloane's dad.

Answer: "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat

All of these works were in the film (and were really in the Art Institute), but it was the pointillist painting by Seurat that captivated Cameron Frye. He focused on the little girl whose mouth was formed as if she were wailing bitterly, while her mother -- although holding her hand -- seemed oblivious to the child's distress. Cameron could relate, no doubt.
Brilliant camera work and editing made the scene so memorable.