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10 Questions about Bringing Down The House | Movies

Steve Martin in this movie reminded me so much of my husband, I didn't laugh, I cried! This quiz could contain spoilers!

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

Author
claudiaferguson

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,102

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of attorney was Peter Sanderson? Hint

Tax attorney

Malpractice attorney

Criminal attorney

Worker's Comp attorney

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why was Charlene in prison? Hint

Armed robbery

Arson

Murder

Prostitution

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Question 3 of 10

3. What actress played Charlene? Hint

Joan Plowright

Vivica A. Fox

Jean Smart

Queen Latifah

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Peter's straight-laced lawyer partners, Howie, fell hard for Charlene. What nickname did Charlene call him? Hint

Honey Comb

White Boy

Freak Boy

My Freak On

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of TV's "Golden Girls" played Peter Sanderson's across-the-street neighbor, and the sister of one of his partners. Which "Golden Girl" was it? Hint

Estelle Getty

Rue McClanahan

Bea Arthur

Betty White

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of TV's "Designing Women" played Peter Sanderson's ex-wife. Who played Kate Sanderson? Hint

Delta Burke

Dixie Carter

Jean Smart

Annie Potts

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Peter supposed to take his kids for their two-week visit?

Answer: (One Word -- Think Island)

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Question 8 of 10

8. How much did Peter tell his daughter, Sarah, his brand new titanium cell phone cost? Hint

$400

$600

$500

$300

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of Mrs. Arness' dog that Charlene and Howie held hostage? Hint

Edward

Bully

Stuffy

William

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was Charlene guilty of armed robbery?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of attorney was Peter Sanderson?

Answer: Tax attorney

Peter Sanderson, played by Steve Martin, was a tax attorney. He tried to impress his "on-line" ladyfriend by claiming to be a criminal attorney.

2. Why was Charlene in prison?

Answer: Armed robbery

Charlene met Peter in an on-line chat room for attorneys. She was in prison, serving time for robbing a bank.

3. What actress played Charlene?

Answer: Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah also sang on the soundtrack for "Bringing Down The House".

4. One of Peter's straight-laced lawyer partners, Howie, fell hard for Charlene. What nickname did Charlene call him?

Answer: Freak Boy

Eugene Levy played Howie Rottman, who was hilarious as Charlene's "Freak Boy." At the end of the movie, he ended up starting up a small law firm with Peter and we are led to believe he ended up with Charlene.

5. One of TV's "Golden Girls" played Peter Sanderson's across-the-street neighbor, and the sister of one of his partners. Which "Golden Girl" was it?

Answer: Betty White

Betty White played Rose on "Golden Girls". In this movie, she played the part of Mrs. Kline, Peter Sanderson's nosy and eccentric neighbor. She often invited Peter's young son to her ladies poker night.

6. One of TV's "Designing Women" played Peter Sanderson's ex-wife. Who played Kate Sanderson?

Answer: Jean Smart

Jean Smart played Charlene on "Designing Women".

7. Where was Peter supposed to take his kids for their two-week visit?

Answer: Hawaii

Kimberly J. Brown played the part of Sarah Sanderson and Angus T. Jones played Georgey Sanderson. I found it interesting that Kimberly was 18 at the time and pulled off playing the part of a 15-year-old girl.

8. How much did Peter tell his daughter, Sarah, his brand new titanium cell phone cost?

Answer: $600

Peter couldn't believe that Sarah loaned his brand new $600 titanium cell phone to Charlene. They had just discovered that Charlene was a prison escapee. The cell phone ended up saving Charlene's life when she was shot in the chest by her ex-boyfriend, Widow.

9. What was the name of Mrs. Arness' dog that Charlene and Howie held hostage?

Answer: William

Joan Plowright played Mrs. Arness, one of Peter Sanderson's biggest and hardest-to-please clients.

10. Was Charlene guilty of armed robbery?

Answer: No

Charlene was set up by her ex-boyfriend, Widow, who wore a wig and Charlene's clothes while robbing the bank. He conveniently left her belongings behind to identify her as the robber.

Source: Author claudiaferguson

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