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Corvette Summer Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz about one of the lesser known hits of 1978, "Corvette Summer".

A multiple-choice quiz by Uga76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Uga76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
218

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was the actual year of the Corvette used during the movie? Hint

1965

1966

1973

1954

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Question 2 of 10

2. After the Corvette was stolen it was finally located in Atlanta, Georgia.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The original title of "Corvette Summer" was "X-Files".

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who does Kenny finally figure out was behind the car theft-ring? Hint

Mrs. McBride

Kootz

Mr. McGrath

Mrs. Aberson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was name of the school Kenny Dantley attended? Hint

Scully Central

McArthur High

West LA High

Moller High

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mark Hamill's character in "Corvette Summer" was named Luke.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why did Kenny convert the Corvette to right hand drive? Hint

He want to shift gears with his left hand

He wanted the car to be special

He felt he'd get better performance in the hills of California

He wanted a better view of the ladies who were walking on the sidewalk while driving

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Kenny first see the Corvette? Hint

The Corvette was on display inside a hotel in Los Angeles

The Corvette was in a used car lot

The Corvette was in a local salvage yard

The Corvette was on a local television commercial

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was driving the Corvette when it was stolen? Hint

John Sears

Mr. McGrath

Kootz

Mrs. Walker

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happened to the Corvette at the end of the movie? Hint

Kenny drove it to New York City

Kenny returned the Corvette to his high school

Kenny wrecked it on the way back to California

Kenny gave it to Mr. McGrath

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the actual year of the Corvette used during the movie?

Answer: 1973

The Corvette used in the movie was made in 1973. This car had a 454ci engine and the front bumper was a flexible plastic.

2. After the Corvette was stolen it was finally located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Answer: False

The car was actually located in Las Vegas, Nevada. When Kenny was working at a gas station, a man who had seen all the wanted posters told Kenny he'd seen the Corvette on display in Las Vegas. Kenny proceeded to Vegas and got the school's Corvette back.

3. The original title of "Corvette Summer" was "X-Files".

Answer: False

"Corvette Summer" was originally titled "Stingray". Another movie was released in the summer of '78 with the same title and thus came the name "Corvette Summer".

4. Who does Kenny finally figure out was behind the car theft-ring?

Answer: Mr. McGrath

The twist of the story was that Mr. McGrath, the shop teacher, was behind the theft of the car. He told Kenny he had actually been behind the theft of the Corvette because of money issues.

5. What was name of the school Kenny Dantley attended?

Answer: McArthur High

Kenny's school was called McArthur High. FYI: The school, located in Tujunga, CA, has been used in several other movies, too.

6. Mark Hamill's character in "Corvette Summer" was named Luke.

Answer: False

Mark Hamill's character in "Corvette Summer" was Kenny Dantley. He was a kid from Southern California who had been rebuilding transmissions since he was eight years old. Luke was the name of Hamill's character in "Star Wars".

7. Why did Kenny convert the Corvette to right hand drive?

Answer: He wanted a better view of the ladies who were walking on the sidewalk while driving

Kenny stated he simply wanted to get a better view of the ladies while driving that were walking on the sidewalk.

8. Where did Kenny first see the Corvette?

Answer: The Corvette was in a local salvage yard

Kenny first saw the Corvette just before it was scheduled to be destroyed in a local salvage yard. His class had considered several other muscle cars; however, Kenny was looking for America's only true sports car.

9. Who was driving the Corvette when it was stolen?

Answer: Kootz

Kenny's classmate Kootz was the person who was driving the Corvette when it was stolen. Kootz drove it to a local store and, after removing the keys, went inside and the car was stolen.

10. What happened to the Corvette at the end of the movie?

Answer: Kenny returned the Corvette to his high school

During the final scene of "Corvette Summer" Kenny returned the Corvette to his old high school and simply walked off the school grounds.

Source: Author Uga76

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