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The Ultimate American Graffiti Quiz | Movies

The legendary movie which depicted Americana from the viewpoint of high school graduates in a small California town in the early 1960s. The film was an early look at many future stars of both the big and small screen.

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

Author
mikeydhh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,921

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3046

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 198 (5/10), Guest 165 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed the movie? Hint

John Carpenter

Steven Spielberg

Ronald Crawford

George Lucas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the airline that Curt used when departing for college at the end of the film. Hint

Zephyr

Comfort Air

Magic Carpet

Sunset

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which item did Terry "Toad" NOT ask for when trying to buy booze at the convenience store? Hint

ball point pen

comb

pack of cigarettes

beef jerky

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Question 4 of 10

4. Suzanne Somers finally kissed Curt Henderson (played by Richard Dreyfuss) near the end of the film.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Debbie (played by Candy Clark) was harassed by an ex-boyfriend while she and Terry sat in a drive-in. What was the ex's first name? Hint

Ron

Vic

Rick

Vince

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the title of the song which played as the closing credits rolled? Hint

It's Just American Graffiti

Rock Around The Clock

All Summer Long

That'll Be The Day

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Question 7 of 10

7. John Milner and Bob Falfa had a final drag race near the end of the film. What was the name of the road where this took place? Hint

Paddington Road

Panama Road

Paradise Road

Pasadena Road

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the gang "The Pharaohs" ran into Curt Henderson on the street, what TV show was Curt watching through a store window? Hint

Leave It To Beaver

Ozzie and Harriet

The Honeymooners

Father Knows Best

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Question 9 of 10

9. Curt Henderson finally met Wolfman Jack at a radio station's studio. What snack did Wolfman continually offer to Curt? Hint

candy bar

apple

popsicle

sandwich

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was credited as being the movie's choreographer? Hint

Bob Fosse

Andrew Holmes

Jane Peterson

Toni Basil

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 17 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 198: 5/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 165: 10/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 68: 4/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 104: 4/10
Sep 29 2024 : jmel2: 7/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 162: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed the movie?

Answer: George Lucas

An early project of Lucas', it was loosely autobiographical. As a young director, his talent and passion were already acknowledged by such upcoming actors as Richard Dreyfuss and even Suzanne Somers.

2. Name the airline that Curt used when departing for college at the end of the film.

Answer: Magic Carpet

It was proudly emblazoned above the entryway to the plane. He was flying to the east coast to begin his college years.

3. Which item did Terry "Toad" NOT ask for when trying to buy booze at the convenience store?

Answer: pack of cigarettes

His amusing list was intended to confuse the clerk into letting him purchase Old Harper without questioning his age.

4. Suzanne Somers finally kissed Curt Henderson (played by Richard Dreyfuss) near the end of the film.

Answer: False

Apart from the passing glance from car-to-car, and a brief phone conversation, they never met face-to-face.

5. Debbie (played by Candy Clark) was harassed by an ex-boyfriend while she and Terry sat in a drive-in. What was the ex's first name?

Answer: Vic

He told her he'd call her some time, if he was hard up.

6. What was the title of the song which played as the closing credits rolled?

Answer: All Summer Long

A melancholy, yet upbeat, tribute to the end of summer, performed by the Beach Boys.

7. John Milner and Bob Falfa had a final drag race near the end of the film. What was the name of the road where this took place?

Answer: Paradise Road

It was (according to the screenplay notes) where most races took place. Milner told Falfa the name of the road while at the local drive-in. Laurie Henderson, when stuck in the car with Bob Falfa, told him the directions to Paradise Road: "Just follow this road, straight out of town..."

8. When the gang "The Pharaohs" ran into Curt Henderson on the street, what TV show was Curt watching through a store window?

Answer: Ozzie and Harriet

He was singing "The Great Pretender" at the time. Ricky Nelson was the prominent "Ozzie and Harriet" star to be seen on the television during that scene.

9. Curt Henderson finally met Wolfman Jack at a radio station's studio. What snack did Wolfman continually offer to Curt?

Answer: popsicle

They were melting all over from the broken fridge.

10. Who was credited as being the movie's choreographer?

Answer: Toni Basil

She went on to such heights as singing "Mickey". A highly respected choreographer, her talents extended well beyond those of being a one-hit-wonder.

Source: Author mikeydhh

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