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"American Graffiti" Mania #1 Trivia Quiz

"American Graffiti", one of the greatest cruzin' movies of all time! Let's see how well you love this classic.

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

Author
aaxmym

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,767

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2312

Last 3 plays: bigwave916 (5/10), Guest 68 (0/10), Guest 99 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the carhop who Toad keeps pestering for a date during the opening scenes of the movie? Hint

Budda

Linda

Tammi

Connie

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the model year of the white Thunderbird, which Curt chases throughout the movie? Hint

1955

1956

1957

1962

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is written on the bass drum of the band playing at the freshman hop? Hint

Herby and The Heartbeats

Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids

Johnny Fish and The Fins

The Five Heartbeats

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is hanging in Falfa's front windshield? Hint

Fuzzy Dice

Skull

Fuzzy Slippers

Blue Beads

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many dates did Steve and Laurie have before they kissed for the first time? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Steve's nickname for Mr. Kroot? Hint

Four eyes

Marblehead

Stone face

Mr. Kroop

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Terry is outside the liquor store waiting to get his booze, what does the neon sign in the window of the liquor store spell out? Hint

Old Harsons

King's

Open

Olympia

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the license plate number of the Pharaoh's led sled? Hint

DLW 796

GLD 204

THX 138

FFC 071

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Question 9 of 10

9. What time is it when Curt finally gives his dedication to Wolfman Jack at the radio station? Hint

5:05 a.m.

3:40 a.m.

3:45 a.m.

4:50 a.m.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What engine is in Steve's car? Hint

348 Chevy

327 Chevy

409 Chevy

427 Chevy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the carhop who Toad keeps pestering for a date during the opening scenes of the movie?

Answer: Budda

In the opening scene at Mel's drive-in, Terry a.k.a. "Toad" (played by Charlie Martin Smith) can be heard coaxing Budda's attention by telling her "I got a really neat record collection. I've even got 'Pledging My Love' by Johnny Ace". She calls him a little dip and says hi to Steve. Poor Toad, bruised and abused again.

2. What is the model year of the white Thunderbird, which Curt chases throughout the movie?

Answer: 1956

At the end of the night, while Curt is sitting in his car, the public phone rings at Burger City. Curt answers, and it's the girl in the white Thunderbird (played by Suzanne Somers of "Three's Company" fame) She tells Curt her Thunderbird is "...a white '56".

She tells Curt that maybe she'll see him the next night on 3rd Street. A dejected Curts knows that's not possible because he's leaving for college in the morning.

3. What is written on the bass drum of the band playing at the freshman hop?

Answer: Herby and The Heartbeats

The bass drum is visible through various crowded dance floor scenes. The real-life name of the band is Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids. The band also played the role of Johnny Fish and The Fins in an episode of "Happy Days".

4. What is hanging in Falfa's front windshield?

Answer: Skull

The large skull is in plain view whenever Bob Falfa (played by a much younger Harrison Ford) is shown behind the wheel of the black 1955 Chevy.

5. How many dates did Steve and Laurie have before they kissed for the first time?

Answer: 3

During the dance between Steve and Laurie at the freshman hop, Laurie tells Steve that Jim Kyler told her he was scared to kiss her. Laurie also said of her father, "He thought you were bright enough and that you'd probably get 'round to it after a while."

6. What was Steve's nickname for Mr. Kroot?

Answer: Marblehead

When Mr Kroot tries to break up Steve and Laurie for dancing too close at the freshman hop...

Steve: "Hey Kroot, why don't you go kiss a duck."
Kroot: "What did you say?"
Steve: "I said why don't you go kiss a duck, Marblehead."

7. When Terry is outside the liquor store waiting to get his booze, what does the neon sign in the window of the liquor store spell out?

Answer: Olympia

It's just to the right of the scene while Terry's waiting outside...good ol' Olympia Beer.

8. What is the license plate number of the Pharaoh's led sled?

Answer: DLW 796

The plate can be seen on the front of the car, just before Curt and the Pharaohs exit the led sled after making their getaway from Jerry's Cherries (Poor Holstien).

9. What time is it when Curt finally gives his dedication to Wolfman Jack at the radio station?

Answer: 4:50 a.m.

There's a clock on the wall behind Curt while he's talking to Wolfman Jack inside the DJ booth. The Wolfman also tries to get Curt to help him eat the rest of the popsicles which are defrosting.

10. What engine is in Steve's car?

Answer: 327 Chevy

When Terry is first trying to pick up Debbie while driving Steve's Impala, she asks him if his car can lay rubber. He answers, "I gotta 327 Chevy in it. It's got six Strombergs."

Source: Author aaxmym

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