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Father Goose Trivia Quiz

"Father Goose" is one of my favorite old-time movies. Released in 1964, it is a romantic comedy starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron. I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane. Have fun!

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

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,297

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
776

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What role does Cary Grant play in the movie? Hint

Walter Eckland

Charles Christopher

William Perry

Robert Malcolm

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Question 2 of 10

2. During which conflict does Father Goose take place?
Hint

World War II

The Korean War

World War I

The Vietnam War

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which song is played at the beginning of the movie? Hint

Pass Me By

The Bells Are Ringing

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Love and Marriage

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Question 4 of 10

4. For which organization does Miss Freneau work? Hint

an embassy

a bank

a church

the military

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Eckland's code name? Hint

Big Bad Wolf

Litttle Bo Peep

Mother Goose

Humpty Dumpty

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Eckland's job during the movie? Hint

soldier

pilot

coast watcher

harbor master

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Question 7 of 10

7. How does the little girl befriend Eckland? Hint

by singing for him

by laughing at his jokes

by fixing his boat

by giving him some whiskey

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Question 8 of 10

8. How does Eckland persuade Jenny to finally speak? Hint

by giving her some candy

by letting her borrow some of his clothes

by letting her sail on his boat

by giving her a whistle

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Eckland's previous job? Hint

tour guide

navigator

history professor

pilot

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the "best man" at the Freneau-Eckland wedding? Hint

Andy Wilson

Leslie Windsor

John Graves

Harry MacGregor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What role does Cary Grant play in the movie?

Answer: Walter Eckland

Cary Grant later claimed that Eckland was one of his favorite roles. He enjoyed playing a "scruffy filthy beast". Eckland was quite a departure from Grant's usual debonair roles.

2. During which conflict does Father Goose take place?

Answer: World War II

The movie is set in the beginning of 1942, when Japanese armed forces are threatening to invade Australia. Allied forces have been forced to evacuate ports and harbors in the Australian vicinity.

3. Which song is played at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: Pass Me By

"Father Goose" uses the version sung by Digby Wolfe. The song has also been recorded by Peggy Lee and by Frank Sinatra. The lyrics to the song are ideal for Eckland's philosophy of "leave me alone".

4. For which organization does Miss Freneau work?

Answer: an embassy

Miss Freneau is in charge of seven schoolgirls belonging to embassy personnel. Freneau and the girls were forced to evacuate when fighting broke out. They were stranded on a small island when Eckland picked them up.

5. What is Eckland's code name?

Answer: Mother Goose

The Australian military have decided to use fairy tale nicknames for the coast watchers as a code. "Mother Goose" turns into "Father Goose" because Eckland is the only male around after Miss Freneau and the schoolgirls arrive.

6. What is Eckland's job during the movie?

Answer: coast watcher

Eckland's job is to watch for movements of enemy ships or planes. He is sent to a deserted island, armed only with a rifle, a pair of binoculars and plenty of whiskey.

7. How does the little girl befriend Eckland?

Answer: by giving him some whiskey

After Miss Freneau has confiscated all of Eckland's whiskey bottles, Jenny manages to smuggle a bottle for him. Eckland had earlier rescued Jenny from a dangerous situation on a beach.

8. How does Eckland persuade Jenny to finally speak?

Answer: by giving her a whistle

The scene between Jenny and Eckland is poignant- Eckland, the gruff "filthy beast" feels his heart melt in kindness for Jenny. Later, Jenny is talking so much that Eckland asks her to "stop chattering".

9. What was Eckland's previous job?

Answer: history professor

Eckland worked as a teacher until he was ordered to wear a necktie to class. He became so angry that he resigned his position and told the rest of the world to "buzz off".

10. Who is the "best man" at the Freneau-Eckland wedding?

Answer: Harry MacGregor

Since there are no males present at the ceremony, Eckland enlists the help of one of the girls, Harriet "Harry" MacGregor. Harry, a tomboy, is delighted to receive the honor.

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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