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Glengarry Glen Ross Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies

"Glengarry Glen Ross" is one of the best and most overlooked masterpieces of our cinematic time. The acting, directing and writing are superb.

A multiple-choice quiz by rcsinclair1. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
rcsinclair1

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,089

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1001

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the play that "Glengarry Glen Ross" is based upon? Hint

William Shakespeare

Neil Simon

Tennessee Williams

David Mamet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the character played by Jack Lemmon. Hint

Dave Moss

Ned Ryerson

Shelley Levine

Ricky Roma

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Alec Baldwin's character say that a salesman needed to succeed? Hint

To be liked

Gold Cojones

Brass Balls

Honesty & Integrity

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what line of business are the salesmen? Hint

Real Estate

Stocks & Bonds

Used Cars

Life Insurance

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Williamson, the office manager? Hint

Alan Arkin

Ed Harris

Al Pacino

Kevin Spacey

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sales tool was desperately needed by the sales force? Hint

The Leads

The Charts & Graphs

The Contracts

The Customer Listing

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where do the salesmen regularly hang out and have lunch? Hint

The Corner Tavern

McDonald's

The Coffee Shop

The Chinese Restaurant

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Question 8 of 10

8. How much was Shelley Levine's big sale approximately? Hint

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$100,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who owned the sales firm? Hint

Success Unlimited

Bob & Irving

Mitch & Murray

The Roma Partnership

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Shelley Levine pretend to be when the customer showed up at the office to confront Ricky Roma? Hint

Paul Sherwood

D. Ray Morton

Michael Norwood

D.A. Volkmann

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the play that "Glengarry Glen Ross" is based upon?

Answer: David Mamet

Mamet wrote many great plays. Another of his plays that was made into a fascinating movie is "American Buffalo".

2. Name the character played by Jack Lemmon.

Answer: Shelley Levine

Sheldon, or Shelley, Levine was one of Lemmon's pinnacle performances.

3. What did Alec Baldwin's character say that a salesman needed to succeed?

Answer: Brass Balls

During a sales meeting, Baldwin actually held up a pair of brass balls hanging from strings in the movie.

4. In what line of business are the salesmen?

Answer: Real Estate

The salesmen peddle retirement lots in Florida and Arizona, using high pressure tactics.

5. Who played Williamson, the office manager?

Answer: Kevin Spacey

This role was before Spacey's masterpiece, "American Beauty".

6. What sales tool was desperately needed by the sales force?

Answer: The Leads

The Leads are obsessed over and sought after during the entire movie.

7. Where do the salesmen regularly hang out and have lunch?

Answer: The Chinese Restaurant

Notice the red lighting in the Chinese restaurant during the beginning of the film. Very interesting cinematography.

8. How much was Shelley Levine's big sale approximately?

Answer: $80,000

Shelley landed an $80,000 sale with a commission of $12,000, or so he thought.

9. Who owned the sales firm?

Answer: Mitch & Murray

Mitch & Murray are referenced many times during the film, but no last names are ever given, adding to the realism.

10. Who did Shelley Levine pretend to be when the customer showed up at the office to confront Ricky Roma?

Answer: D. Ray Morton

When James Link shows up to cancel his purchase, Shelley pretends to be D. Ray Morton, a wealthy and very satisfied client of Ricky Roma.

Source: Author rcsinclair1

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