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Kramer Vs. Kramer Trivia Quiz

"Kramer Vs. Kramer" : This quiz will test your knowledge of the classic starring Dustin Hoffman.

A multiple-choice quiz by jollyholly29. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jollyholly29

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,475

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
962

Last 3 plays: calmdecember (7/10), Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 38 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the first name of the young son of the couple played by Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep? Hint

Tommy

Bobby

Jimmy

Billy

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Question 2 of 10

2. This movie is based upon a novel by which author? Hint

Erich Segal

Avery Corman

Agatha Christie

Stanley R. Jaffe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ted Kramer (Hoffman) is obsessed with his job. What business is he in? Hint

Architecture

Advertising

Engineering

Writing

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following Academy Awards did 'Kramer Vs. Kramer' not win in 1979? Hint

Best Picture

Best Actor

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Actress

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Question 5 of 10

5. After Joanna Kramer leaves Ted, he becomes good friends with a fellow divorcee in the building named ______________. Hint

Susan

Roberta

John

Margaret

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Question 6 of 10

6. The morning after Joanna leaves, what breakfast food does Ted have trouble making for his son? Hint

Oatmeal

Pancakes

French Toast

Waffles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Joanna leaves Ted and their son, but comes back after she gets a job and feels that she is a fit mother, and fights Ted for custody. How long was she gone? Hint

Two years

Six months

One and a half years

One year

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Question 8 of 10

8. Soon after Joanna leaves, Ted and Billy eat a meal which Ted says was his favorite as a boy, but his son says is 'yucky'. What is it? Hint

Salmon patties

Liver and onions

Salisbury steak

Tuna casserole

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much money did Joanna tell Ted that she withdrew from their savings account, because it was the amount she had in the bank when they got married? Hint

$750

$4000

$1000

$2000

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was significant about the walls in Billy's room at home, that Joanna said she should have changed in her apartment when she comes to get her son after winning custody? Hint

She painted them blue, his favorite color.

She painted clouds on them.

He had posters of all his comic book heroes on them.

She painted rainbows on them.

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Nov 02 2024 : calmdecember: 7/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 38: 6/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 5: 8/10
Sep 08 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the first name of the young son of the couple played by Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep?

Answer: Billy

Played by Justin Henry.

2. This movie is based upon a novel by which author?

Answer: Avery Corman

This is actually a movie as good as the book. Erich Segal wrote 'Love Story', and Stanley R. Jaffe was a producer of the movie.

3. Ted Kramer (Hoffman) is obsessed with his job. What business is he in?

Answer: Advertising

After Ted becomes involved in his role as a parent, he is fired from his first job in the middle of a custody battle, and finds another (in the same business) in 24 hours.

4. Which of the following Academy Awards did 'Kramer Vs. Kramer' not win in 1979?

Answer: Best Actress

Meryl Streep won for Best Supporting Actress, not Best Actress. Robert Benton also won Best Director.

5. After Joanna Kramer leaves Ted, he becomes good friends with a fellow divorcee in the building named ______________.

Answer: Margaret

Played by Jane Alexander, Margaret testifies on Ted's behalf in the custody battle.

6. The morning after Joanna leaves, what breakfast food does Ted have trouble making for his son?

Answer: French Toast

Ted tries to make french toast for Billy, but makes it in pieces, which Billy doesn't like, burns the toast, tries to salvage it, burning his hand in the process, and drops the pan on the floor.

7. Joanna leaves Ted and their son, but comes back after she gets a job and feels that she is a fit mother, and fights Ted for custody. How long was she gone?

Answer: One and a half years

Meryl Streep testifies, 'I was his mommy for eight years. And Ted took over that role for eighteen months.'

8. Soon after Joanna leaves, Ted and Billy eat a meal which Ted says was his favorite as a boy, but his son says is 'yucky'. What is it?

Answer: Salisbury steak

Billy asks 'What is this crap?', says 'I hate the brown stuff. It's gross', 'I think I'm gonna throw up' and 'It's yucky', all while Ted pleads with him to eat.

9. How much money did Joanna tell Ted that she withdrew from their savings account, because it was the amount she had in the bank when they got married?

Answer: $2000

She leaves in the first scenes of the movie, and does not reappear until close to the end.

10. What was significant about the walls in Billy's room at home, that Joanna said she should have changed in her apartment when she comes to get her son after winning custody?

Answer: She painted clouds on them.

Joanna says to Ted that she thought she should have painted clouds downtown so Billy would think he was at home. 'I came here today to take my son home, but I realize he already is home. I'm not taking him with me.'

Source: Author jollyholly29

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