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Quiz about American Graffiti One Memorable Night

"American Graffiti" - One Memorable Night Quiz

"American Graffiti" is a classic. So many stars, so many great scenes, and so many memorable lines can be found in this George Lucas classic. How much do you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,353

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
4986

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: bigwave916 (13/20), Guest 99 (13/20), Guest 73 (13/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. What was Terry's real nickname? Hint

Twirp

Tiger

Toad

Tornado

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which of these items did Terry NOT purchase while trying to buy liquor? Hint

Comb

Aspirin

Beef Jerky

Ball point pen

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Question 3 of 20

3. Which of these items did Terry and Debbie NOT order at Mel's? Hint

Mexicali Chili Bar

Cherry Cokes

Double Chubby Chuck

Onion Rings

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is the name of the car dealership on the strip where the police waited for speeders? Hint

Marty's Motors

Hepcat Motors

Arnold's Autos

Jerry's Cherries

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Question 5 of 20

5. While stranded in the woods after the car was stolen, Terry and Debbie were afraid that they were being stalked by what criminal? Hint

The Goat Ripper

The Goat Strangler

The Goat Killer

The Goat Stalker

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Question 6 of 20

6. What is the name of the airlines on which Curt departed for college? Hint

Magic Carpet Airlines

Lucas Airlines

East Coast Airlines

California Airlines

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Question 7 of 20

7. Where did Curt's old teacher, Mr. Wolfe, go to college? Hint

Boston, Massachusetts

Baltimore, Maryland

Bangor, Maine

Middlebury, Vermont

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Question 8 of 20

8. While out with Milner, Carol wore a t-shirt with what saying? Hint

"Pharaohs"

"I Love Ricky Nelson"

"Surf Boards by Dewey Weber"

"Dewey High Class of 1962"

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Question 9 of 20

9. Debbie tells Terry that she liked guys who do what in cars? Hint

Blow out

Freak out

Peel out

Make out

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Question 10 of 20

10. According to Curt's old girlfriend, Curt had a dream to shake hands with whom? Hint

John Wayne

President Kennedy

General Westmoreland

Dick Clark

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Question 11 of 20

11. Where did Curt want to take his girlfriend (Wendy) and her friend (Bobbie) for a romantic interlude? Hint

Lookout Point

Overlook Point

Thunder Road

Gallo Dam

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Question 12 of 20

12. What did the DJ offer Curt when he came to the station looking to make a request to the "Wolfman?" Hint

Pizza

Beer

Popsicle

Soda

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Question 13 of 20

13. The DJ really was the "Wolfman."

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14. After saving Terry and Debbie from the car thieves, Debbie compared Milner to what hero? Hint

The Lone Ranger

Superman

Audie Murphy

John Wayne

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Question 15 of 20

15. What organization gave Curt a scholarship? Hint

The Masons

The Elks Lodge

The Moose Lodge

The Shriners

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Question 16 of 20

16. At the end of the movie, we learn Terry went to Vietnam. Near what city in South Vietnam was he reported missing-in-action? Hint

An Loc

Danang

Saigon

Hue

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Question 17 of 20

17. After putting Terry in charge of his car, Steve told him to use only what type of oil? Hint

30 weight, Quaker State

30 weight, Valvoline

30 weight, Pennzoil

30 weight, Castrol R

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the last name of the police officer that regularly gave Milner tickets? Hint

O'Malley

Reed

Holstein

Malloy

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Question 19 of 20

19. After Carol got in Milner's car, he asked her how old she was. How did Carol describe her age? Hint

Old enough

Don't worry about it

Too old

Not that old

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Question 20 of 20

20. As a pick up line, Terry told Debbie that she looked just like what actress? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Jayne Mansfield

Connie Stevens

Sandra Dee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Terry's real nickname?

Answer: Toad

Terry (Charles Martin Smith) told Debbie that everyone called him "Terry the Tiger". However, he was commonly referred to with the glorious "Toad" monicker.

2. Which of these items did Terry NOT purchase while trying to buy liquor?

Answer: Aspirin

Terry didn't buy any aspirin but he bought everything else, except the Old Harper.

3. Which of these items did Terry and Debbie NOT order at Mel's?

Answer: Onion Rings

Soon after placing their order, the greaser came over and started bugging Debbie about going out with him. Terry gets involved, and the greaser asks him if he wants a "knuckle sandwich". Terry tells him that he would wait for the Double Chubby Chuck. Funny!

4. What is the name of the car dealership on the strip where the police waited for speeders?

Answer: Jerry's Cherries

This is where Curt and the Pharaohs hooked the chain to and pulled the rear axle out of the police car.

5. While stranded in the woods after the car was stolen, Terry and Debbie were afraid that they were being stalked by what criminal?

Answer: The Goat Killer

Fortunately, Terry and Debbie ran into Steve (Ron Howard) instead.

6. What is the name of the airlines on which Curt departed for college?

Answer: Magic Carpet Airlines

On the plane, it also stated that the plane was radar equipped.

7. Where did Curt's old teacher, Mr. Wolfe, go to college?

Answer: Middlebury, Vermont

Mr. Wolfe and Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) were reminiscing outside the school during the hop. Mr. Wolfe claimed to have gotten drunk the night before and puked on the train the next day.

8. While out with Milner, Carol wore a t-shirt with what saying?

Answer: "Surf Boards by Dewey Weber"

Carol was actually played by a very young MacKenzie Phillips.

9. Debbie tells Terry that she liked guys who do what in cars?

Answer: Peel out

Debbie (Candy Clark) also likes tuck and roll upholstery.

10. According to Curt's old girlfriend, Curt had a dream to shake hands with whom?

Answer: President Kennedy

Of course, Curt was a little embarrassed by this revelation.

11. Where did Curt want to take his girlfriend (Wendy) and her friend (Bobbie) for a romantic interlude?

Answer: Gallo Dam

Curt suggests that they take a little oleo margarine with them.

12. What did the DJ offer Curt when he came to the station looking to make a request to the "Wolfman?"

Answer: Popsicle

The DJ (Wolfman Jack) had a broken refrigerator full of popsicles he was trying to finish.

13. The DJ really was the "Wolfman."

Answer: True

Yes, it was Wolfman Jack himself. In the 1960's, the "Wolfman" was somewhat of a radio phenomenon.

14. After saving Terry and Debbie from the car thieves, Debbie compared Milner to what hero?

Answer: The Lone Ranger

Milner (Paul LeMat) really knew how to take care of business and saved Terry, Debbie, and the car.

15. What organization gave Curt a scholarship?

Answer: The Moose Lodge

Curt was happy to accept the check while the Pharaohs robbed the pinball machines.

16. At the end of the movie, we learn Terry went to Vietnam. Near what city in South Vietnam was he reported missing-in-action?

Answer: An Loc

In "American Graffiti II," the whole story behind Terry's disappearance is revealed.

17. After putting Terry in charge of his car, Steve told him to use only what type of oil?

Answer: 30 weight, Castrol R

Terry cried at the amazing responsibility he was given. He vowed to love and protect the car. He called it a superfine machine.

18. What is the last name of the police officer that regularly gave Milner tickets?

Answer: Holstein

We know that Milner filed the tickets under "C.S."

19. After Carol got in Milner's car, he asked her how old she was. How did Carol describe her age?

Answer: Old enough

Milner quickly told her he is not driving her around. She later calls him a weenie.

20. As a pick up line, Terry told Debbie that she looked just like what actress?

Answer: Connie Stevens

Terry was a little goofy, but he knew how to charm Debbie.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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