FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Lilies of the Field Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
Lilies of the Field Quizzes, Trivia

Lilies of the Field Trivia

Lilies of the Field Movie Trivia Quizzes

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Movie Trivia
  6. »
  7. Movies L-P

Fun Trivia
2 quizzes and 25 trivia questions.
1.
  Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Sidney Poitier became the first male African-American to win an Oscar for his depiction of a kindhearted jack-of-all-trades traveler who unwittingly winds up building a chapel for a group of poor nuns. Have fun recalling what this 1962 film.
Average, 15 Qns, sweetness15, Dec 02 18
Average
sweetness15
Dec 02 18
517 plays
2.
  Lilies of the Field   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Good luck and enjoy this quiz on a wonderful movie of faith.
Average, 10 Qns, Elmofringby30, Sep 17 07
Average
Elmofringby30
756 plays
Related Topics
  Other Categories of Interest [Movies] (0 quizzes)


Lilies of the Field Trivia Questions
1. How does Homer Smith (Sidney Poitier) meet the nuns?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: He stops on their grounds when his car radiator needs water.

Poitier was the first African-American male to win an Academy Award, but not the first to receive one. In 1948, James Haskett was given an honorary Oscar for his role as Uncle Remus in "Song of the South."

2. Released in 1963, "Lilies of the Field" is a modest movie set in Arizona. What is the main story line?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: A drifter builds a chapel for some nuns.

Homer Smith happens upon some East German nuns in Arizona and ends up building them a chapel. During the building, he and the nuns learn much about each other.

3. Mother Maria, the head nun, immediately puts him to work, asking Homer to repair what?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: A leaky roof.

Homer assumes that he is being hired for a quick repair job. Little does he know what Mother Maria has in store for him, as she believes Homer was sent by God to help the nuns build a chapel.

4. Who stars in, and won a Best Actor Oscar for this movie?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: Sidney Poitier

Mr. Poitier as Homer Smith, the reluctant chapel builder, is wonderful in this movie. His performance earned him a Best Actor Oscar.

5. When Poitier's charactor - Homer Smith - is travelling, his car overheats. He stops for water at a farm, where he meets a group of nuns. What is the name of the Mother Superior?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: Mother Superior Maria

Mother Superior Maria, who has been praying for someone to build her a chapel, believes that Homer is the answer to her prayers. She is portrayed by Lilia Skala.

6. What food does Homer NOT order during his visit to the nearby restaurant?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: A western omelet with extra bacon and onions.

To top this off he also orders a whole pie. He then becomes friends with the owner, who becomes an important piece of the chapel puzzle.

7. When the Mother Superior tells Homer about her plan to have him build her a chapel, he is reluctant. What eventually persuades Homer to build the chapel?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: A local contractor's skepticism about Homer's ability to do the job.

The local contractor - played by the director Ralph Nelson - appears to be somewhat prejudiced and does not feel Homer is capable of building the chapel. Eventually he does donate building materials, even though the they are of poor quality.

8. The restaurant owner, Juan Acalito, tells Homer he stays open during church services because _____________________?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Praying doesn't pay the rent.

Homer clearly understands Juan's words, noting that praying has not brought any money his way, either.

9. At one point Homer leaves the unfinished chapel for a few weeks. Where does he go and what does he do there?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: It is never revealed in the movie.

When Homer returns his car is damaged, he doesn't eat much and he looks a mess. What it is he did, or where he went, is left unsaid in the movie.

10. From what European city does Juan tell Homer the nuns found themselves having to escape and making a long trek to Arizona?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Berlin

Once in the United States, he tells Homer, the nuns were given their property by a successful farmer. But the nuns aren't successful and have little resources for upgrades. This information touches Homer, who begins to change his attitude.

11. Homer infuses music into his English lessons, teaching the nuns "Amen." But he begins on the wrong foot by first singing the opening lines of which song?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Frankie and Johnny

"Amen" was written by Jester Hairston, best known for his role as Rolly Forbes on the 90s sitcom "Amen." The singing voice of Hairston was dubbed for Poitier's in this film.

12. Sorely in need of money, Homer takes a part-time job with what company?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Ashton Company, Inc.

Here he meets Mr. Ashton, who at first is not too nice, addressing Homer as "boy" and doubting his construction and contracting skills. Homer ignores the slights and Ashton's insulting tone, and agrees to work two days a week for the contractor. Homer also adopts a firmer resolve to build the chapel.

13. In the movie a song is performed by Homer and the sisters. What is the name of this song?

From Quiz Lilies of the Field

Answer: Amen

Homer sings this song, involving the sisters, while he is leaving. They are so involved in singing they don't realize he is leaving - until he has gone.

14. In one cute scene Homer has a special prayer. What is it?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Lord, if you're still listening, how about a little meat on the table.

The four junior nuns act like little girls at Christmas when Homer gives them a bunch of lollipops following his first shopping trip. Mother Maria, however, appears quite ambivalent, even after Homer unpacks some "real food" for all to share.

15. In their only argument, Homer says what to Mother Maria?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: You don't even know how to accept a gift from somebody without making them feel small.

Mother Maria won't say thank you here, instead insisting that any extra money should be spent on supplies for the chapel.

16. How does Mother Maria explain the slow progress of the chapel building during a private prayer to God?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: I failed because I put my faith in people instead of in God.

Mother Maria is more upset that her letter attempts for philanthropic donations have gone unheeded. But she shows her unhappiness by lashing out when Homer is at his most generous. At this point, however, Homer storms off and apparently abandons the project. It is at least three weeks before he returns, and he immediately begins to work again.

17. When Homer returns, he at first refuses any help. From whom does he finally accept help?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Juan, Mr. Ashton and townspeople

Juan and his helpers find it amusing that Homer is trying to build the chapel by himself. Homer finally accepts one brick to be handed to him by Juan, and within minutes a construction assembly line begins. Then Mr. Ashton appears with a load of bricks.

18. As the chapel nears completion, what happens that annoys Mother Maria?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: The workers, including Homer, hold a fiesta near the building.

Homer, Juan and some of the worker enjoy some spirits and traditional Mexican dancing to celebrate. They're not raucous, but the fiesta's being held so close to the chapel is not appropriate to Mother Maria.

19. In their last English lesson together, what does Homer trick Mother Maria into finally saying?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: Thank You.

There is an eerie stillness in the room when this happens, as Mother Maria realizes that Homer and the nuns are about to part ways. Lilia Skala earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her convincing portrayal of the feisty Mother Maria.

20. What is the final work Homer is seen completing on the chapel?

From Quiz Those Beautiful "Lilies of the Field"

Answer: He writes his name in the cement at the base of the cross atop the roof.

A sequel to the film was made in 1978. Called "Christmas Lilies of the Field," the less successful but equally charming film starred Billy Dee Williams as Homer Smith.

This is category 17195
play trivia = Top 5% Rated Quiz, take trivia quiz Top 10% Rated Quiz, test trivia quiz Top 20% Rated Quiz, popular trivia A Well Rated Quiz
new quizzes = added recently, editor pick = Editor's Pick editor = FunTrivia Editor gold = Gold Member

Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.