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This 1992 musical starring Christian Bale was directed by Kenny Ortega.
6 Newsies quizzes and 60 Newsies trivia questions.
1.
  Quotes from 'Newsies'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz about the musical 'Newsies' is to test your knowledge behind quotes from the movie.
Easier, 10 Qns, missa32189, Feb 12 17
Easier
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  Tough Newsies Quiz - 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the "Newsies".
Tough, 10 Qns, kaliska1718, Aug 18 06
Tough
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  "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This should be pretty easy. I'll just give a quote and you find the missing word.
Average, 10 Qns, KidBlink101, Jul 04 03
Average
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4.
  10 Questions about Newsies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about our favorite New York newsboys!
Average, 10 Qns, spot6890, Jul 22 06
Average
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5.
  Newsies Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is an easy "Newsies" quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Bumletsgoil, May 20 03
Tough
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6.
  The Ultimate Newsies Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are just a bunch of random questions from "Newsies", one of the greatest movies ever!
Tough, 10 Qns, KidBlink101, May 20 08
Tough
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trivia question Quick Question
How many papers does David ask for at the beginning?

From Quiz "Newsies"





Newsies Trivia Questions
1. Who said, "Well if it ain't Jack-Be-Nimble, Jack-Be-Quick."

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: Spot Conlon

This is Spot's first line in the movie. He says it at the dock in Brooklyn to Jack.

2. "Look at that _____!"

From Quiz "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank

Answer: angel

Bumlets says this in the scene where the girl walks by the newsies.

3. Who asks Kloppman if he has spelled "Strike" right?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Dutchy

Some of the Newsies know how to read and some others don't.

4. When Jack and David go to the refuge to break Crutchy out, David asks how Jack's sure Crutchy is there. What is Jack's reply?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: "How can I be sure the Delanceys stink?"

They sent poor orphans to the Refuge, so the Government would send the Refuge more money.

5. In which song is there a dancing waiter in the background?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: King of New York

My brother and I always watch for him.

6. Who says, "We split 70-30... and you get the benefit of observing me no charge."

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: Jack Kelly

Jack says this to David and Les as the percentage of profits between them, after becoming partners.

7. "So what makes a ______ good?"

From Quiz "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank

Answer: headline

This one belongs to Sarah, in the scene where Jack is eating supper at the Jacobs'.

8. How is Weasel related to the Delancey brothers?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Their Uncle

"We're going to tell Uncle Weas!"

9. Which two newsies share a bed?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Itey & Snitch

There must not have been enough beds in the lodging house, therefore Snitch and Itey had to share one. Remember when Itey woke up with a foot in his face?

10. How many song and dance scenes are around or near the statue?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: six

The boys spend most of their time hanging around and going on strike at this statue of Horace Greeley. The scene for "Carrying the Banner", "The World Will Know", "Seize the Day", "Seize the Day" reprise, "The World Will Know" reprise, and the ending with "Carrying the Banner" reprise also called "Finale". Theses all take place around the statue of Horace Greeley.

11. At the end of 'King of New York,' which newsie swings on the fan?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Bumlets

'When I'm at bat, strong men crumble. Proud yet humble, he's the King of New York!'

12. Who says, "We ain't got five bucks, we ain't even got five cents. Tell you what, I'll roll you for it... double or nothin."

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: Racetrack

Racetrack says this to the Judge during Jack's hearing.

13. "How'd ya sleep, _____?"

From Quiz "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank

Answer: Jack

Mush asks Jack this during a break in the song "Carrying The Banner".

14. How much do the newsies pay for their papers (before the jack-up)?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Two for a penny

The Newsies only get 50% profit from their papers.

15. When the girl walks by the newsies and they all stop to look at her, who says "I'm in heaven"?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Mush

Back in those days, guys were a little more polite. At least they took off their hats...

16. Who is the statue in the courtyard of?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley was a famous newspaper man who died before the times of the strike and the producers of this movie thought it would be symbolic to put a statue of him in the movie.

17. Which newsie is known for his short cutoff pants?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Mush

'Hey, Jack. How'd ya sleep?' 'On me back, Mush.'

18. Who says, "That's my cigar!"

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: Racetrack

This is the first line, said by Racetrack to Snipeshooter, in the song "Carrin' The Banner".

19. "I'm not in a ____ mood!"

From Quiz "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank

Answer: bad

Skittery defends himself when Jack accuses him of being in a bad mood, right before "King of New York".

20. How many satin pillows does Pulitzer sleep with under his head?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: 3

"Three satin pillows are under his head while we're begging for bread to survive."

21. During "Carryin' The Banner", the newsies claim they get better stories from the what?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: copper on the beat

"Look/ They're putting up the headline/ You call that a headline?/ I get better stories from the copper on the beat!"

22. Which newsie crosses himself when he passes by the nuns?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Racetrack

Racetrack Higgins is the real name of one of the newsboys who went on strike.

23. What was Jack Kelly's real name?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Francis Sullivan

'He called you Sullivan.' 'Yeah, well, my name's Kelly. Jack Kelly.'

24. Who says, "Never fear, Brooklyn is here!"

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: Spot

Spot says this when he comes with the Brooklyn Newsies to help fight the scabbers.

25. "Come on! It's a rigged deck. They got all the ______, okay?"

From Quiz "Newsies" Fill-in-the-Blank

Answer: marbles

Race says this right after the jack-up.

26. How many papers does David ask for at the beginning?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: 20

Morris only gives David 19 papers to begin with.

27. How much does coffee cost at Tibbys?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: 2 cents

Food didn't cost much then. Neither did coffee!

28. What color are David's eyes?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: blue

The production crew made him wear the color blue to bring out his eyes, even though he didn't like it.

29. Who locks Warden Snyder in the cart at the end of the movie?

From Quiz Newsies

Answer: Crutchy & Crutchie

'Let's soak 'em for Crutchy!'

30. Who says, "We can't beat up kids in the street, it'll give us a bad name!"

From Quiz Quotes from 'Newsies'

Answer: David

David says this right before the song "The World Will Know". He is trying to get the Manhatten Newsies to back out of the strike.

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