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"It's a Wonderful Life", Isn't It? Quiz

Everyone knows the story of George Bailey. But how closely have YOU paid attention to this movie?

A multiple-choice quiz by Bean930. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bean930

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
11276

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (13/15), Guest 173 (14/15), Guest 172 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In which ear did George Bailey lose hearing?

Answer: (One Word, right or left)

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the name of the druggist that George worked for as a young boy? Hint

Mr. Bower

Mr. Bailey

Mr. Potter

Mr. Gower

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was Ernie the cab driver's last name? Hint

Bishop

Bick

Hatch

Campbell

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was George's policeman friend's first name? Hint

Bart

Ben

Brad

Bert

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the name of George's guardian angel?

Answer: (One Word, capitalize first letter only - easy question)

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is George's guardian angel's rank? Hint

AS2

GSA2

GA2

GAS2

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the title of the book that Clarence carries, which shows up in the basket of donations at the end of the movie? Hint

Huckleberry Finn

The Grapes of Wrath

Gone With the Wind

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the last name of the bank examiner who comes to Bailey's Building and Loan to audit their books? Hint

Connor

Carter

Canter

Cooper

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the address of the house that George and Mary Bailey live? Hint

510 Elm

510 Sycamore

320 Elm

320 Sycamore

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the first name of Mr. Potter, the man who owned and ran most of the businesses in Bedford Falls? Hint

Frank

Matthew

William

Henry

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Question 11 of 15

11. What are the names of George Bailey's four children? Hint

Harry, Peter, Janie, Zuzu

George Jr., Harry, Janie, Zuzu

Harry, Tommy, Mary, Janie

Peter, Janie, Zuzu, Tommy

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the last name of the teacher that gave one of George's children a flower at school? Hint

O'Connor

Collins

Walsh

Welch

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Question 13 of 15

13. In what year did George's brother fall through the ice? Hint

1922

1919

1918

1921

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the first name of the bartender at Martini's bar? Hint

Joe

Jack

Paul

Nick

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the name of the theater house in Bedford Falls? Hint

Bijou Theater House

Bay Theater House

Bayou Theater House

Bedford Falls Theater House

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 21 2024 : Guest 24: 13/15
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 173: 14/15
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 172: 9/15
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 172: 9/15
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 69: 15/15
Dec 21 2024 : Guest 107: 14/15
Dec 20 2024 : Guest 70: 11/15
Dec 20 2024 : moonraker2: 8/15
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 69: 15/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which ear did George Bailey lose hearing?

Answer: Left

There are several times in the movie where this is made obvious.

2. What was the name of the druggist that George worked for as a young boy?

Answer: Mr. Gower

Mr. Gower purchased the large suitcase that George was going to use to travel the world.

3. What was Ernie the cab driver's last name?

Answer: Bishop

Ernie's last name is only mentioned one time in the movie: when George asks Ernie to drive him home. Ernie asks George where his home is. George tries to prove that Ernie knows him by saying, "You're Ernie Bishop."

4. What was George's policeman friend's first name?

Answer: Bert

His name is mentioned numerous times throughout the movie.

5. What was the name of George's guardian angel?

Answer: Clarence

Clarence is a main character, and his name is heard a lot.

6. What is George's guardian angel's rank?

Answer: AS2

Clarence explains that his rank of AS2 means Angel 2nd Class.

7. What is the title of the book that Clarence carries, which shows up in the basket of donations at the end of the movie?

Answer: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The name of the book is shown a couple times, once at the river house when Clarence is drying out his clothes and belongings, and again at the end of the movie when George opens the book to read the inscription.

8. What is the last name of the bank examiner who comes to Bailey's Building and Loan to audit their books?

Answer: Carter

George calls the examiner by name numerous times throughout the film.

9. What is the address of the house that George and Mary Bailey live?

Answer: 320 Sycamore

This is the house at which George and Mary threw rocks to break windows after the dance.

10. What was the first name of Mr. Potter, the man who owned and ran most of the businesses in Bedford Falls?

Answer: Henry

It is seen several times, but each time from within the office and therefore seen in reverse.

11. What are the names of George Bailey's four children?

Answer: Peter, Janie, Zuzu, Tommy

Peter is asking his parents the correct spelling of two words, Janie plays the piano, Zuzu has the flower, and Tommy asks to be excused.

12. What was the last name of the teacher that gave one of George's children a flower at school?

Answer: Welch

Mrs. Welch gives Zuzu a rose for doing well in class. George yells at Mrs. Welch on the phone for allowing Zuzu to leave school with her coat unbuttoned to avoid crushing the flower, causing Zuzu to catch a cold.

13. In what year did George's brother fall through the ice?

Answer: 1919

When George and Harry are children at the beginning of the movie, Harry falls through the ice while sledding. George jumps in to save him, which is what causes George his hearing loss in his left ear. Later while George visits the cemetery at the time when he "was never born", he brushes the snow from the tombstone and the date is revealed.

14. What is the first name of the bartender at Martini's bar?

Answer: Nick

During the sequence which takes place while George was never born, the bar is known as Nick's, not Martini's. George calls Nick by name several times.

15. What is the name of the theater house in Bedford Falls?

Answer: Bijou Theater House

George screams out the name of the theater toward the end of the movie as he is running down the street. The name is also seen on the front of the building.

Source: Author Bean930

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