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26 Which brother was once reputed to have "smelled so sweet"?
Answer: Frank

The name Frank, in this case, was short for "Frankincense", a perfume given to the Christ child by the Magi in the Bible. The boys' mother, searching for a Bible name starting with "F", settled on "... Frankincense... because he smelled so sweet". Evidently, the brothers had given Frank such a hard time about his name for so long, that merely mentioning the word "Frankincense" was enough to turn him dangerously berserk.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Which Brother?.
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In the song 'Goin' Co'tin' Milly says dancing came direct from...Where?




27 How do the brothers escape from the pursuing townsfolk?
Answer: They start an avalanche.

They actually start the avalanche by firing their guns and uncovering the mouths of the brides so that their screams could be heard.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Part 2.
28 Who was the choreographer of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
Answer: Michael Kidd

Originally, he didn't even want to take on the project, because he had just returned from doing a show in New York. Michael Kidd also choreographed "Hello Dolly".
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29 The brothers sneak in to town to kidnap their girls, and Benjamin pulls his choice right out her bedroom window. This prompts the young woman's father to frantically search for her, and utter the famous line, "Where's _________?"
Answer: Dorcas

As the town is roused from a sound sleep by the ringing of an iron ring, a frantic father, Mr. Gale, rushes forward and yells "Where's Dorcas?". It's so out of sync with the rest of the actors in the scene that it makes a lasting impression on the viewer!
Question Reference: Quiz: Seven Brides for Seven Hunks.
30 How much taller was Howard Keel (Adam) than Jane Powell (Milly)?
Answer: 1 foot, 4 inches

Howard Keel was 6' 4'', and tiny Jane Powell was 5' even. She tends to be standing on steps when they kiss each other.
Question Reference: Quiz: Loving the "Seven Brothers".
31 When the brothers kidnapped the girls they forgot to get one person. Who was it?
Answer: The Parson

They forgot to get the Parson so that he could marry the brothers to the girls.
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32 Six women were helping Milly take her baked goods to the barn raising. Which woman had nothing to carry?
Answer: Alice

'I'm sorry, that's all.'-Adam.
'I'd be pleasured if you allow me to escort you back.'-Gideon.
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33 At the barn raising picnic, which brother was hit in the stomach with a piece of lumber by one of the town men, starting a free-for-all brawl?
Answer: Adam

Poor Adam was hit in the stomach, even though he wasn't part of the rivalry for the girls at the picnic. This big fight really disappointed Milly, who worked so hard to try to refine the brothers to help them find wives. The brothers won the fight, but lost their hearts to the girls from town. After the picnic, they can't think about anything except their girls.
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34 Who was the only brother to retain a part of his beard after being cleaned up and civilized by Millie?
Answer: Caleb

The goatee / fu manchu makes Caleb easy to spot in all the scenes from the "breakfast in bathrobes" scene through to the end of the film.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Which Brother?.
35 When does Adam say he will return from the trapping cabin?
Answer: When the pass is open.

He arrives in the middle of Musical Chairs and right before the townsfolk attack.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Part 2.
36 At the barn raising, who is the first brother to leave with a future bride?
Answer: Benjamin

He jumps down from the wagon to help Dorcas carry the dessert, saying, "I'd be pleasured if you allow me".
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37 During the winter scene where the brothers are dancing their blues away, "pining for their girls", what is the primary implement the Pontipee boys dance with?
Answer: axes

This memorable dancing scene in the snow is complicated by the swinging of long handled axes. It's also interesting to note that the ballet background of the actors playing the role of the brothers makes this scene especially dramatic.
Question Reference: Quiz: Seven Brides for Seven Hunks.
38 "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" was the first MGM movie filmed with what new technology?
Answer: Cinemascope

It was a different form of widescreen. For this reason, please make an effort to see the movie in widescreen if you haven't had a chance! I grew up on the full screen version, and realized I was missing half of the dancing.
Question Reference: Quiz: Loving the "Seven Brothers".
39 Who says 'Nice night for a 'coon hunt'?
Answer: Gideon

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40 What made Milly mad at Adam when he first brought her home?
Answer: She thought he only wanted a maid.

She was already mad before the brothers' rude eating.
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41 The brothers decide to kidnap the girls they met at the picnic in order to marry them. What kind of natural disaster prevents the girl's families from rescuing them?
Answer: An avalanche

The brothers scream and shout and shoot causing an avalanche to block the mountain pass between town and the brothers' home. It was only after the pass is blocked, that they realize they forgot to kidnap the preacher to marry them all. When they get home Milly is furious. She makes all of the brothers sleep in the barn all winter, while the girls stay in the house with her.
Question Reference: Quiz: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
42 Which brother couldn't find a seat while playing musical chairs, right before Adam entered the room, ending their fun?
Answer: Gideon

Gideon kind of fell between two chairs, much to the amusement the other players. Adam didn't seem too impressed to come in and see them playing games when there was a serious likelihood they were about to be invaded and possibly killed by the town folks.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Which Brother?.
43 Which bride calls down the stairs saying, "Liza, Martha, Ruth! Hurry!"
Answer: Alice

At that point, all of the brides run up stairs and slam the door. The brothers are left in suspense downstairs.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Part 2.
44 What is the name of the woman that Benjamin loves?
Answer: Dorcas

Dorcas is easily my favorite "Bride." She is played by Julie Newmar, who went on to play Catwoman on the "Batman" t.v. show.
Question Reference: Quiz: Loving the "Seven Brothers".
45 What do the women answer in reply when the Parson asked whose baby was crying?
Answer: 'Mine'

They all answer 'mine' so their fathers would let them marry the brothers.
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46 What did Adam say about his wedding night bed?
Answer: "Don't know what the birds see in it."

He bedded down in a tree because Milly was mad at him.
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47 When Milly finds out that the brothers have kidnapped the girls from town, and that it was Adam's idea, she kicks him out of the house. Where does he go to live?
Answer: To the trapping cabin in the mountains

Adam goes to the trapping cabin in the mountains to wait out the winter and Milly's anger over his part in kidnapping the town girls. While he is gone, Milly realizes that she is pregnant. When Adam returns in the spring, he finds out that he has a daughter!
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48 Which brother confided to Millie that he wanted to leave the farm and live somewhere else?
Answer: Benjamin

Benjamin seemed to be typical of the six unmarried brothers - after getting a real dose of feminine attention at the barn raising (and demolition), the brothers felt like lonesome polecats and wanted to get out and get married. Benjamin was just the first one to make his thoughts known to Millie or Adam.
Question Reference: Quiz: "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" - Which Brother?.
49 When Adam goes into the tavern where Millie works, what can you see that is for sale?
Answer: a saddle

It can be seen when he is seated at the table, eating.
Question Reference: Quiz: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.
50 The "Sobbin" Women" story related to the brothers by Adam is based on a book written by whom? Hint: It's Millie's favorite story, and excerpts of the book are read throughout the movie.
Answer: Plutarch

Plutarch's story of the Sabine Women is the foundation for the plan the brothers formulate to bring their women up the mountain. It's from a book Millie was given by her parent, which she saved and brought with her when she married Adam.
Question Reference: Quiz: Seven Brides for Seven Hunks.
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