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'It's a Wonderful Life' - The Characters Quiz

In this quiz, each character from the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' will introduce him or herself, giving you a few hints along the way as to who s/he is. Good luck!

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,784

Updated
Dec 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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10446

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. Some folks in Bedford Falls call me miserly, others just call me evil. George Bailey goes so far as to call me a 'warped, frustrated old man'. All of that may be true, but I'm still the richest man in town! What is my last name? Hint

Reynolds

Guilford

Potter

Thomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gee, I don't know what to say! I'm just a cab driver in our little town; got a wife and a couple of kids at home. One of America's most celebrated muppets is named for me. What is my first name? Hint

Kermit

Grover

Fozzie

Ernie

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Question 3 of 10

3. I'm the prettiest girl in town, maybe a little too pretty. I flaunt myself in front of all the boys in a way that other women find immodest. In the film, I borrow money so that I can leave the dumpy little town of Bedford Falls for New York City. What is my full name? Hint

Terry Hatch

Violet Bick

Tilly Davis

Angela Buckley

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Question 4 of 10

4. I'm a stumbling, bumbling (but very loveable!) angel who has not received his wings. I enjoy mulled wine, though I'm not supposed to drink on duty. Despite my somewhat clumsy nature I have a simple, yet profound philosophy. What is my name? Hint

Clarence

Gabriel

Peter

Zachariah

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Question 5 of 10

5. (With Italian accent) You see, my best friend is Mr. Bailey, he helped me and my family to buy a home. We give him a bottle of wine in return to show our appreciation. Come down to my bar, I give you free drink! What is my last name? Hint

Cassini

Bernini

Santini

Martini

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Question 6 of 10

6. My philosophy is very simple. Each man works hard in order to eventually have the money to put a roof over his family's head. I started the Building and Loan in order to help the men of Bedford Falls achieve their dreams. My brother's name is Billy. What is my given name? Hint

Peter

Henry

Thomas

Marty

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Question 7 of 10

7. I get sick because I don't wear the right clothes for winter. My daddy puts me to bed and takes the petals from my flower. Later, I tell my daddy that 'every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings'. What is my first name? Hint

Janie

Zuzu

Lois

Ruth

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Question 8 of 10

8. Hee Haw! As a youth, I'm great pals with the Bailey boys. Later, I go into the plastics industry with my dad, becoming quite a wealthy man. I don't forget my roots, however. When my Bedford Falls pals need me, I'll be there for them. What is my full name? Hint

Jerry Welch

Bill Gower

Sam Wainwright

Bert Johnson

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Question 9 of 10

9. I'm the mother of four children. My home is the formerly run-down house on 320 Sycamore Street in Bedford Falls. One of my favorite songs is 'Buffalo Gals'. What is my first name? Hint

Mary

Susan

Jane

Bernadette

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Question 10 of 10

10. Well, I don't know what to say. You see, I'm just a humble man who works at the old Building and Loan my father started. I'd love to go travel the world, see the Egyptian pyramids and such, but my responsibilities in Bedford Falls keep calling me back. In the end, though, I find out what a wonderful life I have in this rickety old town. What is my first name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Potter

Mr. Potter, the stingy old miser that owns the largest bank in Bedford Falls, is played wonderfully by Lionel Barrymore. Lionel Barrymore appeared in one previous film with director Frank Capra and actor James Stewart, namely 'You Can't Take It with You' (1938).

Answer: Ernie

Ernie Bishop is played by actor Frank Faylen. Along with Bert, the policeman, he makes up part of a pair of characters whose names were famously adopted for the 'Sesame Street' characters Bert and Ernie.

Answer: Violet Bick

Violet Bick is portrayed in this film by the gorgeous Gloria Grahame. Violet Bick is depicted as the rival to Mary Hatch for the love of George Bailey. Despite George's attraction for Violet, he eventually settles down with 'the girl next door', Mary.

Answer: Clarence

Clarence Oddbody is the full name of this angel, played by the charming Henry Travers. Though Clarence is presented as relatively simple-minded, he delivers several of the most profound lines from the movie. His best line: 'Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?'

Answer: Martini

Mr. Martini, who claims George Bailey to be his best friend, is played by William Edmunds (who was indeed born in Italy, despite his anglocized name). It is in Martini's bar that George Bailey prays for help, and receives it later on in the form of clumsy, cuddly Clarence.

Answer: Peter

This one may have been a bit tough if you didn't know that the father of George and Harry Bailey is named Peter Bailey. However, the hints in the question, namely that he founded the Building and Loan, and that his brother is Uncle Billy, should have helped. Incidentally, Peter Bailey is played in the film by Samuel Hinds, while Uncle Billy is played by Thomas Mitchell.

Answer: Zuzu

Zuzu is the the second youngest child of George and Mary Bailey (in age order: Peter, Janie, Zuzu, Tommy). Zuzu was played by Karolyn Grimes, a child actor of the 1940s and '50s.

Answer: Sam Wainwright

Sam Wainwright's catchphrase is 'Hee Haw!', he says it several times throughout the film. Frank Albertson, a popular character actor, plays Sam in 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

9. I'm the mother of four children. My home is the formerly run-down house on 320 Sycamore Street in Bedford Falls. One of my favorite songs is 'Buffalo Gals'. What is my first name?

Answer: Mary

Mary's maiden name is Hatch, but her married name is, of course, Bailey. Mary is happily married to George Bailey in the film, and they have the four children mentioned above. One of America's biggest sweethearts, Donna Reed, plays Mary in the film.

Answer: George

George Bailey is, naturally, played by All-American actor James Stewart. One of America's most beloved movie characters, George Bailey also happens to be the personal favorite of Mr. Stewart.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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