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Thora Birch - Odds and Ends Trivia Quiz

Here's just a few questions to see if you know a little about the young but grown-up actress Thora Birch. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by sprinkles. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sprinkles

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,925

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1198

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (3/10), Piperkenzie (9/10), masfon (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Thora born in? Hint

1984

1982

1980

1981

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Question 2 of 10

2. In addition to 'Thora Birch', what other name can she be found credited under? Hint

Breanne Birch

Thora

Theresa

Brooke Birch

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was her first film called? Hint

'Paradise'

'Purple People Eater'

'All I Want for Christmas'

'Patriot Games'

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what film is her character's name Jessie? Hint

'Alaska'

'Monkey Trouble'

'Hocus Pocus'

'Anywhere But Here'

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many TV series had Thora starred in by mid-2001 (as a regular)? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Young Artist Awards had she won by mid-2001? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Thora born as well (she was living there in mid-2001)? Hint

California

Arizona

Nevada

New York

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Question 8 of 10

8. What film was she fired from? Hint

'Home Room'

'Faith'

'Strangeland'

'Election'

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which film did Thora star in as Sally? Hint

'Clear and Present Danger'

'The Hole'

'The Smokers'

'Night Ride Home'

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Question 10 of 10

10. Everyone should get this: what was Thora's character's name in the extremely popular 'American Beauty'?

Answer: (first and last name)

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Oct 19 2025 : Guest 174: 3/10
Oct 18 2025 : Piperkenzie: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Thora born in?

Answer: 1982

She was born on March 11th.

2. In addition to 'Thora Birch', what other name can she be found credited under?

Answer: Thora

In her first two series and her first movie, she can be found under just her first name.

3. What was her first film called?

Answer: 'Purple People Eater'

She played the part of Molly Johnson.

4. In what film is her character's name Jessie?

Answer: 'Alaska'

This was in 1996 when she played the part of Jessie Barnes.

5. How many TV series had Thora starred in by mid-2001 (as a regular)?

Answer: 2

She's played in 'Day by Day' and 'Parenthood.'

6. How many Young Artist Awards had she won by mid-2001?

Answer: 4

She won for 'Purple People Eater', 'Paradise', 'Hocus Pocus' and for 'American Beauty.'

7. Where was Thora born as well (she was living there in mid-2001)?

Answer: California

She lives in Los Angeles.

8. What film was she fired from?

Answer: 'Election'

She was fired from this movie due to creative differences.

9. Which film did Thora star in as Sally?

Answer: 'Clear and Present Danger'

She also played Sally Ryan in 'Patriot Games' and 'The Secret World of Spying.'

10. Everyone should get this: what was Thora's character's name in the extremely popular 'American Beauty'?

Answer: Jane Burnham

In my opinion, this movie was so awful I didn't dare see it twice. But obviously everyone else liked it considering it won a Best Picture Award.

Source: Author sprinkles

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