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Movie Quiz: Fletch: 10 Questions | Movies

If you are a fan of "Fletch", one of the funniest movies ever, then this is the quiz for you!

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

Author
michelesguy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1928

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 136 (5/10), Guest 198 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What name of a famous person does Fletch NOT use? Hint

Harry S. Truman

Ted Nugent

G. Gordon Liddy

J. Edgar Hoover

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Question 2 of 10

2. What basketball team does Fletch play for during his dream sequence? Hint

The Chicago Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers

The New York Knicks

The Boston Celtics

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Fletch offer Frank for letting him go to Utah? Hint

Massage

Magic Johnson jersey

New deodorant

A cup of coffee

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Fletch first tell the police chief his profession is? Hint

A vet

A reporter

A shepherd

A karate instructor

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Question 5 of 10

5. What picture does Fletch break in the chief's office? Hint

Billy Martin

Frank Sinatra

Tommy Lasorda

Pat Riley

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the airplane mechanic company that Fletch pretends to work for? Hint

Amco

Ajax

Acme

Amax

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Question 7 of 10

7. What brand of oil does Fletch ask the airplane mechanics to use? Hint

Prestone

Quaker State

Valvoline

Castrol

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who directed "Fletch"? Hint

Harold Ramis

Michael Ritchie

Steven Spielberg

Michael Turner

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Question 9 of 10

9. After Fletch meets with Mr. Boyd, what does he say his secretary's name is? Hint

Mary

Larry

Frieda

Janet

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Chief Karlan's first name? Hint

Carl

Jerry

Marty

Gordon

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Dec 08 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 136: 5/10
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 198: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What name of a famous person does Fletch NOT use?

Answer: J. Edgar Hoover

He uses Harry S. Truman with the Stanwyks, G. Gordon Liddy with the airplane mechanics and Ted Nugent with Alan Stanwyk. Fletch constantly uses false names to hide his real identity as a newspaper reporter.

2. What basketball team does Fletch play for during his dream sequence?

Answer: The Los Angeles Lakers

This funny scene shows fake "highlights" of Fletch playing for the Lakers. During the game, Fletch is covered by five opponents and still manages to prevail. "Look how he shakes off four, five defenders with ease."
Kareem Abdul Jabar and broadcast legend Chick Hearn appear in this sequence. 99 is Fletch's jersey number.

3. What does Fletch offer Frank for letting him go to Utah?

Answer: New deodorant

Frank is Fletch's boss in the movie, played by Richard Libertini. Fletch wants to go to Utah to investigate the expensive property that Alan supposedly bought. Frank is originally opposed to the idea. "Say yes, Frank. I'll buy you some new deodorant."

4. What does Fletch first tell the police chief his profession is?

Answer: A shepherd

"A shepherd. I tend sheep.
"Fletch gets set up on drug possession charges and is hauled to the police station because of his investigation of drugs on the beach. After his arrest, Fletch suspects the police are involved somehow.

5. What picture does Fletch break in the chief's office?

Answer: Tommy Lasorda

"I hate Tommy Lasorda!"
Fletch is in the chief's office after being set up for drug possession charges. After he breaks Tommy Lasorda's picture, the chief threatens to kill him and make it look like self defence if Fletch doesn't stop snooping around.
Tommy Lasorda and Fletch were featured in a scene in which Fletch has to come in as a relief pitcher. Unfortunately for Fletch, the hitter is so small that he walks him on four pitches. The scene was cut from the final film version.

6. What is the name of the airplane mechanic company that Fletch pretends to work for?

Answer: Ajax

Fletch goes to the airport to check out Alan Stanwyk's plane. After the visit, he realizes that Alan is bringing drugs into the US from South America.
Fletch's character "Gordo" is a fan favorite and is reincarnated in "Fletch Lives".

7. What brand of oil does Fletch ask the airplane mechanics to use?

Answer: Quaker State

"No, make that Quaker State"
Fletch is checking in on Alan Stanwyk's flying habits in this scene. He asks the mechanics for motor oil, ball bearings and gauze.

8. Who directed "Fletch"?

Answer: Michael Ritchie

Unfortunately, Michael Ritchie passed away and won't be directing any "Fletch" sequels. Michael Ritchie directed other movies such as "The Bad News Bears", "The Golden Child", "Diggstown" and "Cops and Robbersons"

9. After Fletch meets with Mr. Boyd, what does he say his secretary's name is?

Answer: Frieda

Frieda is Fletch's imaginary secretary. He is interviewing Mr. Boyd to find out more about Alan's real estate purchase in Provo, Utah. Kenneth Mars plays Stanton Boyd, father of Gail and owner of Boyd Aviation.

"Who are you again?
I'm Frieda's boss.
Who's Frieda?
My secretary."

10. What is Chief Karlan's first name?

Answer: Jerry

Jerry Karlan is his name. He is played by Joe Don Baker. Chief Karlan threatens to kill Fletch (and make it look like self-defence) if he doesn't stop his investigation of drugs on the beach. Chief Karlan ends up getting whacked in the head by Gail Stanwyk and goes to jail.

Source: Author michelesguy

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