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Reese Witherspoon's "Election" Quiz

Here are some questions about the 1999 dark comedy starring Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, and Chris Klein.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1146

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What subject did Jim McAllister teach at Carver High School? Hint

Spanish

Geometry

U.S. History

English

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following actors played Paul Metzler? Hint

Josh Hartnett

James Van Der Beek

Devon Sawa

Chris Klein

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Dave and Linda Novotny's son's name? Hint

Darrin

Drake

Dylan

Darryl

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were the names of the three high school candidates that ran for the presidency? Hint

Tracy, Paul, Tammy

Tracy, Paul, Lisa

Tracy, Larry, Lisa

Tracy, Jim, Tammy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the motel that Jim wanted to take Linda to? Hint

The Stratford Inn

The Ramada

The Super 8

American Family Inn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who confessed to tearing down the posters? Hint

Tracy

Tammy

Lisa

Jim

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Question 7 of 10

7. What color was the icing on Tracy's cupcakes? Hint

red and black

green and pink

pink and yellow

green and yellow

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Mr. McAllister resigned from Carver High School what state did he move to? Hint

California

New York

Washington

Kansas

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much was the rent in Mr. McAllister's new apartment? Hint

$1550

$2450

$500

$1000

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Mr. McAllister throw at the limousine that he saw Tracy get into in Washington, D.C.? Hint

A cat

A keyboard

A flag

A milkshake

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What subject did Jim McAllister teach at Carver High School?

Answer: U.S. History

Jim had taught this subject for 12 years at Carver.

2. Which of the following actors played Paul Metzler?

Answer: Chris Klein

Chris Klein can also be seen in "American Pie" and "Here on Earth".

3. What was Dave and Linda Novotny's son's name?

Answer: Darryl

It is only said a few times through the film. Jim and Diane were his Godparents.

4. What were the names of the three high school candidates that ran for the presidency?

Answer: Tracy, Paul, Tammy

Tracy thought that she had this election in the bag. Mr. McAllister then began to meddle by asking Paul to run because he thought it would help get his confidence back after his skiing accident. Tammy became jealous after her girlfriend Lisa began dating her brother so she decided to throw her hat into the ring as well.

5. What was the name of the motel that Jim wanted to take Linda to?

Answer: American Family Inn

Jim took a chance one day and suggested that he take Linda to the motel so they could be alone, however she was offended. Then one morning he came over to help her with a plumbing problem and she all of the sudden changed her mind. However, she ended up feeling guilty and went to Diane and said that he had taken advantage of her. Jim ended up staying at the same motel and in the same room that he had arranged to meet Linda in.

6. Who confessed to tearing down the posters?

Answer: Tammy

This is a tricky question. Tracy actually tore down the posters, but Tammy told Mr. McAllister that she did it, so she could get thrown out of school. Tammy ended up attending the Immaculate Heart School.

7. What color was the icing on Tracy's cupcakes?

Answer: pink and yellow

Tracy and her mother, Judith, had stayed up most of the night decorating the cupcakes that read "Pick Flick".

8. After Mr. McAllister resigned from Carver High School what state did he move to?

Answer: New York

Mr. McAllister left Omaha and moved to New York City where he became a tour guide. He took children on tours of a museum.

9. How much was the rent in Mr. McAllister's new apartment?

Answer: $1550

If you watch the movie carefully, you will see the amount is shown on the screen when he is leaving for his job.

10. What did Mr. McAllister throw at the limousine that he saw Tracy get into in Washington, D.C.?

Answer: A milkshake

When he was visiting Washington, D.C., he saw Tracy get into the limousine and all of the sudden all of his memories came rushing back. He was so angry that he threw his shake and hit the back of the car. Nobody saw him do it.

Source: Author jlp937

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