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"American Psycho" - The Book Trivia Quiz

This is the quintessential 80s book by Bret Easton Ellis, but I believe it is particularly fitting right now.

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

Author
mcdede

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,660

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
667

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Pat Bateman's favorite morning television show? Hint

Late Night with David Letterman

The Patty Winters Show

Oprah

Phil Donahue

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what area do Bateman's friends consider him an expert? Hint

music

saws

clothing

portfolios

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Bateman's constant excuse for missing dates, not showing up at parties, and standing up friends? Hint

returning videotapes

working late

studying for the bar

jogging

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bret Easton Ellis devotes whole chapters to Bateman's favorite bands. On what recording does Bateman think that Huey Lewis and the News reach their pinnacle? Hint

Picture This

Small World

Sports

Fore!

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why does Bateman thinks Jeanette's "misfortunes" are not totally undeserved? Hint

She is a pseudointellectual that likes foreign films

She does volunteer work

She says "like" in every other sentence

Her favorite movie is "Pretty in Pink" and she thinks Sting is cool

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Question 6 of 10

6. A whole chapter in the book is devoted to what? Hint

Les Miserables (the British cast)

mushrooms

water

wine corks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who falls for Bateman? Hint

Van Patten

Luis Caruthers

McDermott

Tim Price

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following does Bateman particulary dislike? Hint

live music

working out

pretentious food

the Phillippines

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Bateman's hero? Hint

Donald Trump

Michael Jordan

Ronald Reagan

Twisted Sister

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Question 10 of 10

10. Do the characters often confuse casual acquaintances with other people?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Pat Bateman's favorite morning television show?

Answer: The Patty Winters Show

Its a fictional garbage talk show that Bateman tapes almost every day; he'll even come in late to work so that he can watch it.

2. In what area do Bateman's friends consider him an expert?

Answer: clothing

He is highly knowledgeable about what tie knot should be worn with what type of collar and if tasseled loafers should be worn with a business suit, etc. ...

3. What is Bateman's constant excuse for missing dates, not showing up at parties, and standing up friends?

Answer: returning videotapes

He is constantly returning his "erotic" tapes. He has rented "Body Double" multiple times.

4. Bret Easton Ellis devotes whole chapters to Bateman's favorite bands. On what recording does Bateman think that Huey Lewis and the News reach their pinnacle?

Answer: Sports

He calls "Sports" a "flawless masterpiece".

5. Why does Bateman thinks Jeanette's "misfortunes" are not totally undeserved?

Answer: Her favorite movie is "Pretty in Pink" and she thinks Sting is cool

Bateman says of Jeanette, "this is no time for the innocent".

6. A whole chapter in the book is devoted to what?

Answer: water

The characters list the multiple kinds of water. What kind of bottles to buy it in, oxidation, aftertaste, natural water, spring water, naturally sparkling water, etc. ...

7. Who falls for Bateman?

Answer: Luis Caruthers

Bateman is having an affair with Carruthers' girlfriend, to make things even more complicated.

8. Which of the following does Bateman particulary dislike?

Answer: live music

He is forced to see U2 and he argues with Courtney that the Edge is wearing Emporio because the "grays are too muted and so are the taupes and navies".

9. Who is Bateman's hero?

Answer: Donald Trump

Bateman is amazed when somebody puts down a restaraunt as unhip because Trump eats there.

10. Do the characters often confuse casual acquaintances with other people?

Answer: Yes

They all basically dress and act the same way , have the same values and tastes.

Source: Author mcdede

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