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1. The film opens in a dark room, with the youthful Harold setting up one of his many mock suicide attempts. Accompanying the opening scene (and credits) is a tune by which great songwriter of the 1960s and 70s?
2. Speaking of our clever but shiftless friend Harold, which actor portrayed him in this wonderful 1971 film?
3. What method of 'suicide' does Harold choose for his first depicted attempt in the film?
4. Harold's mother is played magnificently by Vivien Pickles, an English actress who has appeared in entirely too few films indeed! What is the last name that is shared by Harold and his exceedingly ostentatious mother?
5. Though Harold's first 'suicide' did not seem to have much affect on his mother, he is undaunted. The second such attempt is rather gory, involving phony blood smeared all over which room of the house?
6. Harold regularly visits a psychiatrist, played by G. Wood (of 'M*A*S*H' fame), during the film. During his first visit to the psychiatrist's office, what does Harold announce as his favorite hobby?
7. After his visit to the psychiatrist, Harold is off to get a new vehicle. What sort of vehicle does the young man select for his driving pleasure?
8. Harold's mother, finally responding to Harold's antics, sends him off to see his Uncle Victor, a military careerist. Victor served as which World War II general's right-hand man, according to Harold's mom?
9. During Uncle Victor's speech to Harold about the many advantages of military life, he claims that the nation needs more men like which individual?
10. After another 'suicide' attempt, we find Harold back at the psychiatrist's office. This time, the topic of his staged deaths is discussed. How many of these phony suicide attempts does Harold estimate he has performed?
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