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20 Questions: Donnie Darko Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies

This was one of the most thought provoking movies I've seen in quite a while. So much so, I visited the website, bought the soundtrack and researched the story. Recommended by a friend, I now recommend it to you. Enjoy!

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

Author
TemptressToo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,456

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
15 / 20

Plays
3948

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (18/20), Guest 67 (17/20), Guest 70 (16/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What state is Donnie Darko set in? Hint

Virginia

Kansas

Iowa

Maryland

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Question 2 of 20

2. What year is this movie set in? Hint

1980

1988

1996

2001

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Question 3 of 20

3. Donnie's first encounter with Frank is in a bowling alley.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. Drew Barrymore, who plays Donnie's teacher, has the students reading a short story by Graham Green, what is the title of the story? Hint

The Destructors

The Demon Children

The Demolishers

The Darkness

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Question 5 of 20

5. What are the two polar opposites on Jim Cunningham's life line? Hint

love, hate

love, anger

faith, fear

love, fear

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Question 6 of 20

6. Roberta Sparrow, the crazy old lady who wrote "The Philosophy of Time Travel", was called Grandma ______ by the children.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 20

7. What word does Donnie's principal use to describe Donnie's test scores when Donnie was about to be suspended? Hint

amazing

intimidating

frightening

genius

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Question 8 of 20

8. At the beginning of the movie, while the family is eating dinner, in what grade does Donnie tell Samantha she can have a baby? Hint

8th

6th

12th

10th

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Question 9 of 20

9. What object falls through the roof in the beginning and end of the movie? Hint

tree

toilet

jet engine

automobile

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the name of the dance team that Samantha Darko is a member of? Hint

Sparkle Amazing

Sparklemation

Sparkle Motion

Sparklematics

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Question 11 of 20

11. This movie does not contain music by Tears for Fears.

True

False

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which actress played Donnie's sister, Elizabeth? Hint

Brittany Murphy

Kirsten Dunst

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Christina Ricci

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Question 13 of 20

13. Donnie tells Gretchen that their science teacher considers sanitation to be the most important technological advancement.

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14. What does Donnie's English teacher say is the most beautiful phrase in the English language?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 20

15. During the film, there is a scene where Donnie and his father are watching a football game. What is one of the teams playing? Hint

Indianapolis Colts

Washington Redskins

Dallas Cowboys

Cincinnati Bengals

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Question 16 of 20

16. During the football scene, Donnie starts to see portals. His portal leads him upstairs to his parents bedroom. What does he find there in the closet? Hint

a small chest of photos

clothes

a handgun

a Bible

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Question 17 of 20

17. How many Van de Graff generators are seen in the two scenes where Donnie is talking to his science teacher about time travel? Hint

none

three

four

two

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Question 18 of 20

18. What mental disorder is Donnie diagnosed with? Hint

Manic Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Attention Defecit Disorder

Paranoid Schizophrenia

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Question 19 of 20

19. What television show does Donnie watch while having fantasies about the actresses on the show? Hint

"Married with Children"

"Tales of the Golden Monkey"

"The Dukes of Hazard"

"Three's Company"

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Question 20 of 20

20. During the car scene at Ms. Sparrow's house, you see Frank's friend, who is also in costume. What costume is Frank's friend wearing? Hint

rabbit suit

viking suit

cheerleading uniform

clown suit

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What state is Donnie Darko set in?

Answer: Virginia

My first thought was Iowa as the principal mentions Iowa test scores. It isn't until later you see the Virginia license plate on the car that runs over Gretchen. I also researched and found that there is indeed a Middlesex, Virginia.

2. What year is this movie set in?

Answer: 1988

Specifically, it is set in early October 1988. The movie itself did come out in 2001 and will soon be re-released in theaters.

3. Donnie's first encounter with Frank is in a bowling alley.

Answer: False

It appears that it's a golf course, but it's hard to tell, but it definately was not a bowling alley.

4. Drew Barrymore, who plays Donnie's teacher, has the students reading a short story by Graham Green, what is the title of the story?

Answer: The Destructors

The book is about a group of children who break into an old man's house and flood it.

5. What are the two polar opposites on Jim Cunningham's life line?

Answer: love, fear

These were two opposites that Donnie refused to accept.

6. Roberta Sparrow, the crazy old lady who wrote "The Philosophy of Time Travel", was called Grandma ______ by the children.

Answer: Death

The old lady continually checked her mail all day and gave Donnie his first thought to ponder.

7. What word does Donnie's principal use to describe Donnie's test scores when Donnie was about to be suspended?

Answer: intimidating

Obviously a very intelligent kid with some interesting insights on life.

8. At the beginning of the movie, while the family is eating dinner, in what grade does Donnie tell Samantha she can have a baby?

Answer: 8th

To which Donnie's mother is horrified.

9. What object falls through the roof in the beginning and end of the movie?

Answer: jet engine

This particular jet engine was not being claimed by any airline. On the 'Donnie Darko' website, we find that the serial numbers on the engine match that of a plane that has been in working order for some time.

10. What is the name of the dance team that Samantha Darko is a member of?

Answer: Sparkle Motion

They perform to the great 80's tune "Notorious" by Duran, Duran.

11. This movie does not contain music by Tears for Fears.

Answer: False

Indeed it does, the school scene opens with "Head Over Heels" by Tears for Fears.

12. Which actress played Donnie's sister, Elizabeth?

Answer: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie is Donnie's sister in real life. She is a fabulous actress starring in both big screen ("Mona Lisa's Smile") and Indie ("Secretary") films.

13. Donnie tells Gretchen that their science teacher considers sanitation to be the most important technological advancement.

Answer: False

This is false because the correct answer is antiseptic.

14. What does Donnie's English teacher say is the most beautiful phrase in the English language?

Answer: cellar door

This is interesting as this is how the plot winds up with the visit to Ms. Sparrow's house.

15. During the film, there is a scene where Donnie and his father are watching a football game. What is one of the teams playing?

Answer: Washington Redskins

I had no idea who the other team was in the movie, however, after a quick bit of research, I found it was the Denver Broncos.

16. During the football scene, Donnie starts to see portals. His portal leads him upstairs to his parents bedroom. What does he find there in the closet?

Answer: a handgun

This is a precursor of things to come.

17. How many Van de Graff generators are seen in the two scenes where Donnie is talking to his science teacher about time travel?

Answer: four

You see three in the background of the science class room during the first visit and one in the background of the second visit.

18. What mental disorder is Donnie diagnosed with?

Answer: Paranoid Schizophrenia

I really wonder if that was truly the case after watching the movie five times. The 1980's was famous for all the new "mental disorders" they pinned to people.

19. What television show does Donnie watch while having fantasies about the actresses on the show?

Answer: "Married with Children"

Donnie speaks fondly of his beloved Christina Applegate.

20. During the car scene at Ms. Sparrow's house, you see Frank's friend, who is also in costume. What costume is Frank's friend wearing?

Answer: clown suit

I was in elementary school in the 80's and I was afraid of clowns...of course because of "Poltergeist".

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this quiz.

Source: Author TemptressToo

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