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'Donnie Darko' Nitty-Gritty III Quiz

'Donnie Darko' is an interesting and layered film with some really fantastic actors. This is the third quiz in my series on the film. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by rj211. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rj211

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,788

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

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5112

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. After the Smurf talk, what do Donnie's friends say Grandma Death (Patience Cleveland) does every day? Hint

check the mail

shave her legs

wash her hair

eat half an apple

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Question 2 of 15

2. What does Kitty call into question at the PTA meeting? Hint

The foreign language curriculum's lack of piousness.

The reading for Miss Pomeroy's class.

Prof. Monnitoff's lectures on evolution.

The value of critical analysis in history study.

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Kitty's reply when Rose asks her if she knows who Graham Greene is? Hint

Yes.

I read 'The Destructors' fifteen times. In second grade.

Of course not. Only one book is worth reading, and it consists of God's word.

I think we have all seen 'Bonanza'.

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Question 4 of 15

4. What bit of foreshadowing is visible in the infomercial before the lifeline lesson? Hint

Jim Cunningham professes to loving children.

Jim Cunningham pats a young boy's butt.

A small fire breaks out on the lawn.

It starts to rain in the middle of the Tae Bo lesson.

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Question 5 of 15

5. During the lifeline lesson, Kitty hands cards to each student. What does the bully Seth (Alex Greenwald) do with his? Hint

leaves class rather than take it

drops it

accepts it docilely

chews on it

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Question 6 of 15

6. How does Principal Cole (David Moreland) describe Donnie's Iowa test scores? Hint

passable

shameful

awe-inspiring

intimidating

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Question 7 of 15

7. What kid's toy does Donnie pick up off of Monnitoff (Noah Wyle)'s desk and play with during their wormhole talk? Hint

Slinky

Snapping bracelet

Rubik's cube

Koosh ball

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Question 8 of 15

8. When Monnitoff gives Donnie Roberta Sparrow's book, he mentions what she was before becoming a teacher. What was she? Hint

chef

gardener

scientist

nun

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Question 9 of 15

9. According to Eddie at the dinner table, for what did Roberta Sparrow used to be known? Hint

her luxury cars

her coiffures

her violent temper

her gem collection

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Question 10 of 15

10. What did Grandma Death whisper to Donnie after Eddie almost hit her with his car? Hint

Go with her.

One day you'll save my life.

You already know.

Every living creature on Earth dies alone.

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is written on the fridge when Eddie goes to get a beer during the football game? Hint

Vote Dukakis

Cheer for Sparkle Motion

Go Mongrels!

Frank is coming

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Question 12 of 15

12. To what does Donnie's liquid spear (the body's vector) lead him? Hint

a gun

a safe

sleeping pills

his mother's wallet

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Question 13 of 15

13. What color is the fat guy's sweat suit? Hint

red

black

blue

white

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Question 14 of 15

14. When Donnie and Gretchen hold off on kissing because of the fat man, is the man smoking?

Yes

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Question 15 of 15

15. What are Donnie's parents surprised to hear about from Dr. Thurman (Katharine Ross)? Hint

Frank the rabbit

memories of molestation

gender confusion

Donnie's drug addiction

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After the Smurf talk, what do Donnie's friends say Grandma Death (Patience Cleveland) does every day?

Answer: check the mail

She never gets any, though, until Donnie writes her after reading her book.

2. What does Kitty call into question at the PTA meeting?

Answer: The reading for Miss Pomeroy's class.

The destruction in Graham Greene's short story is similar to what happened in the school, so Kitty blames the progressive curriculum.

3. What is Kitty's reply when Rose asks her if she knows who Graham Greene is?

Answer: I think we have all seen 'Bonanza'.

So, that would be a 'no', then.

4. What bit of foreshadowing is visible in the infomercial before the lifeline lesson?

Answer: Jim Cunningham pats a young boy's butt.

The foreshadowing, of course, is of Cunningham's kiddie porn ring, as revealed after the burning of his house.

5. During the lifeline lesson, Kitty hands cards to each student. What does the bully Seth (Alex Greenwald) do with his?

Answer: drops it

At first he refused to take it at all. Then he took it and promptly dropped it on the ground.

6. How does Principal Cole (David Moreland) describe Donnie's Iowa test scores?

Answer: intimidating

Movies love to show naturally smart kids acting up in school.

7. What kid's toy does Donnie pick up off of Monnitoff (Noah Wyle)'s desk and play with during their wormhole talk?

Answer: Slinky

He wraps it around his neck. In a later conversation, he uses the same slinky to demonstrate what a body's vector might look like.

8. When Monnitoff gives Donnie Roberta Sparrow's book, he mentions what she was before becoming a teacher. What was she?

Answer: nun

One day she changed and started teaching science.

9. According to Eddie at the dinner table, for what did Roberta Sparrow used to be known?

Answer: her gem collection

And Rose claims the old woman is loaded.

10. What did Grandma Death whisper to Donnie after Eddie almost hit her with his car?

Answer: Every living creature on Earth dies alone.

Donnie told Dr. Thurman this after getting the book and thinking the old woman must be connected to Frank.

11. What is written on the fridge when Eddie goes to get a beer during the football game?

Answer: Vote Dukakis

The second fridge message of the movie.

12. To what does Donnie's liquid spear (the body's vector) lead him?

Answer: a gun

His father's gun in a shoebox on the closet floor.

13. What color is the fat guy's sweat suit?

Answer: red

He's with the FAA and can be seen at the beginning and end of the movie in an ordinary working suit.

14. When Donnie and Gretchen hold off on kissing because of the fat man, is the man smoking?

Answer: yes

He stamped the cigarette out and turned to leave. The irony of a smoking jogger...

15. What are Donnie's parents surprised to hear about from Dr. Thurman (Katharine Ross)?

Answer: Frank the rabbit

This revelation led to Rose's classic line: 'I don't recall him ever having mentioned a rabbit.'

Source: Author rj211

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