Waving the Betty White Flag Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bringing Down the House

In the 2003 comedy film "Bringing Down the House", Betty White plays Mrs. Kline. Mrs. Kline is racist and often makes comments about Peter (Steve Martin) and Charlene's (Queen Latifah) relationship. Peter is an attorney who finds himself taking care of Charlene, an ex-convict who wants her record clear. Peter and Charlene are just friends but Charlene also becomes close with Peter's kids.

Answer: The Lorax

"The Lorax" is a 2012 film based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name. In the film, Betty White voices Grammy Norma, Ted's (Zac Efron) grandmother. She tells her grandson all about the Once-ler, a creature that knows all about trees. Norma and Ted live in Thneedville, a city were everything, even the trees, are artificial. Ted wants to impress Audrey (Taylor Swift), an environmentalist whom he has a crush on.

Answer: You Again

"You Again" is a 2010 comedy film starring Kristen Bell as Marni. Marni was unattractive in high school and bullied by J.J. (Odette Yustman). Years later, J.J. now goes by Joanna and is marrying Will (James Wolk), Marni's brother. Will does not know Joanna bullied Marni. Marni still harbors anger toward Joanna who seemingly doesn't even remember Marni. Betty White plays Will and Marni's Grandma Bunny.

Much like Marni, Bunny comes across a woman (Cloris Leachman) from high school whom she still dislikes decades later.

Answer: The Story of Santa Claus

In this 1996 animated film, Betty White voices Gretchen Claus. Nicholas Claus is voiced by Ed Asner. The film tells the story of Santa Claus. Here, Nicholas is a poor toy maker and was an orphan in his youth. He wishes he could give toys to all the children in the world. Gretchen is sympathetic to him. One day, they are transported to the North Pole where Nicholas saves the life of an elf, who grants him his wish.

Answer: Lake Placid

"Lake Placid" is a 1999 film starring Betty White as Delores Bickerman. Mrs. Bickerman lives along a lake and feeds whole cows to a large crocodile. The crocodile has attacked and killed several people including Mr. Bickerman. Bill Pullmans stars as Jack Wells, a wildlife officer, and Bridget Fonda as Kelly Scott a paleontologist.

Answer: Dennis the Menace Strikes Again

"Dennis the Menace Strikes Again" is a 1988 sequel to the 1993 film "Dennis the Menace", though with an entirely different cast. Betty White plays Martha Wilson. Martha is the wife of George (Don Rickles) who is constantly annoyed with Dennis (Justin Cooper), the neighbor boy.

Answer: Hard Rain

"Hard Rain" is a 1998 disaster film starring Christian Slater as Tom. Tom is in charge of securing the cash from local banks after a rainstorm flooded them. Tom is chased by a gang led by Jim (Morgan Freeman) who is after the money. Tom buries the money in a graveyard but is still pursued by the gang.

He seeks refuge in the home of Doreen and Henry Sears (Betty White and Richard Dysart). The Sears are later held hostage by Jim in an attempt to get Tom to tell him where the money is hidden.

Answer: The Proposal

"The Proposal" is a 2009 romantic comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton and Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate. Margaret is a book editor who discovers she will be deported back to Canada. She successfully convinces her Andrew, her assistant, to marry her so she can stay in the country. Andrew's father (Craig T. Nelson) and Andrew have always been at odds and accuses Andrew of marrying Margaret to further his career. Betty White plays Andrew's grandmother.

Answer: Tom Sawyer

Betty White voices Aunt Polly in this 2000 animated adaptation of Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer". In this version, all of the characters are animals, mostly cats. The films is loosely based on the original Twain book but has been modified to be more kid friendly.

Answer: Advise & Consent

In this 1962 political drama, Betty White has only a minor role as Senator Bessie Adams of Kansas. Senator Adams is young for a senator and one of only a few women in the Senate. She is often called inexperienced because of her age and gender.

The film focuses on the senators as they debate the appointment of Robert Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) to be Secretary of State. The nomination is contentious because the president (Franchot Tone) is dying and he wants to appoint the Secretary of State before he dies to prevent Vice President Harley Hudson (Lew Ayres) from picking one. Both parties are evenly divided on the nomination and the many senators fight and bicker about it. Sen. Adams is one of the senators who does not support the nomination. This is Betty White's first role in a motion picture.