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As Good As It Gets Multiple Choice Quiz | 15 Questions

I've seen this movie about four times, but will try not to be too specific with the questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by SaxMan4. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SaxMan4

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
8199

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (13/15), Johnmcmanners (15/15), Guest 212 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Melvin Udall's occupation? Hint

Newspaper writer

Professional nuisance

Novelist

Interior decorator

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the first name of Simon's manager and friend? Hint

Fred

Ross

VIncent

Frank

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was Carol's son's name?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of these is NOT one of Melvin's weird quirks? Hint

touched his big toes on both sides of the slippers

washed his hands with 2 bars of soap

turned his locks back and forth several times

had to step on cracks whenever possible

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Question 5 of 15

5. According to Melvin, what was the trick he used to get Verdel the dog to like him better than Simon? Hint

Bacon in his pocket

He told Verdel how 'bad' Simon was

He let Verdel sleep on a pillow beside him

He made a certain sound

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Question 6 of 15

6. Simon never actually speaks to either of his parents during the movie.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where does Simon sleep upon their return from Baltimore? Hint

Melvin's spare room

Frank's place

His old apartment

A hotel

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Question 8 of 15

8. What gift does Carol bring back from Baltimore for her son?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following is NOT part of a compliment Melvin gives Carol? Hint

You make me want to be a better man

No one else realizes how wonderful you are, but I get it

I feel better sitting on your curb than anywhere else in the world

Even in a house dress you look incredible

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Question 10 of 15

10. Where during the movie is the title of the movie spoken? Hint

Melvin says it in his therapist's office

Carol says it to her mom

It's not said during the movie

Simon says it to himself after his accident

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Question 11 of 15

11. What dish does Melvin order on his and Carol's dinner date in Baltimore? Hint

lobster

mussels

clams

crab

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Question 12 of 15

12. Does Carol ever state that she thinks Melvin is physically attractive?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. The actress who plays Carol earlier gained popularity as co-star of what sitcom?

Answer: (3 words)

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Question 14 of 15

14. Harold Ramis plays what type of character? Hint

an art buyer

a diner at the restaurant

a doctor

a publisher

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Question 15 of 15

15. Melvin and Carol's first kiss is initiated by who? Hint

Carol

Carol's mom

Melvin

Simon

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Nov 08 2024 : Guest 172: 13/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Melvin Udall's occupation?

Answer: Novelist

Wonderfully played by Jack Nicholson. He wrote romantic fiction. Women seemed to love his insight into the female mind. His secret: 'I think of a man and take away all reason and accountability.'

2. What was the first name of Simon's manager and friend?

Answer: Frank

Simon was Melvin's gay artist neighbor. His manager, Frank, was played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.

3. What was Carol's son's name?

Answer: Spencer

He was a pretty sick kid until he got better medical care.

4. Which of these is NOT one of Melvin's weird quirks?

Answer: had to step on cracks whenever possible

He DIDN'T want to step on cracks. He certainly had some compulsive traits.

5. According to Melvin, what was the trick he used to get Verdel the dog to like him better than Simon?

Answer: Bacon in his pocket

After returning from the hospital, Simon has Verdel returned to him. Unfortunately, even when Simon had the bacon, Verdel still went to Melvin.

6. Simon never actually speaks to either of his parents during the movie.

Answer: False

He left a message on their answering machine the night they arrived in Baltimore, but he spoke with his mom on the phone the next day, telling her he was ok and wouldn't need anything from them.

7. Where does Simon sleep upon their return from Baltimore?

Answer: Melvin's spare room

Melvin had the room fixed up nicely and had all of Simon's stuff brought in. Simon's response, 'You overwhelm me.' Another example of how he can be as nice as he is mean.

8. What gift does Carol bring back from Baltimore for her son?

Answer: soccer ball

Spence was feeling so much better from the doctor's treatments that he had been playing soccer while she was away and actually scored a goal!

9. Which of the following is NOT part of a compliment Melvin gives Carol?

Answer: Even in a house dress you look incredible

Those parts of the movie are among the best. Without those compliments, Carol would have dumped him long ago.

10. Where during the movie is the title of the movie spoken?

Answer: Melvin says it in his therapist's office

Melvin says this to the other patients in the waiting room. Not exactly a key scene in this wonderful movie. To his Doctor; "How can you diagnose someone with an obsessive compulsive disorder, then act like I have some choice about barging in here?"

11. What dish does Melvin order on his and Carol's dinner date in Baltimore?

Answer: crab

He asks several people at the restaurant if they have it, then orders by yelling to a waiter across the room.

12. Does Carol ever state that she thinks Melvin is physically attractive?

Answer: yes

"When I first saw you at the restaurant, I thought you were handsome. Then, of course, you spoke." Great line.

13. The actress who plays Carol earlier gained popularity as co-star of what sitcom?

Answer: mad about you

She played 'Jamie' in this funny show with comedian Paul Riser.

14. Harold Ramis plays what type of character?

Answer: a doctor

Ramis plays the Doctor, sent by Melvin, that finally gets Spencer some good treatment. Ramis also stars in "Ghostbusters" and "Stripes," among many other movies.

15. Melvin and Carol's first kiss is initiated by who?

Answer: Carol

After Melvin's compliment to Carol in the Baltimore restaurant-- Carol: "Have you ever let a romantic moment make you do something that you knew was stupid?" Melvin:"Never." Carol: "Here's the problem with never." Then she kissed him.

Source: Author SaxMan4

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