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Easy Movie Trivia: Stripes | 10 Questions

These aren't very difficult. If you were paying attention, you will do just fine.

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

Author
Lambie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4949

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (10/10), Guest 69 (10/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was John Winger's occupation at the beginning of the movie? Hint

cab driver

chauffeur

bus driver

pizza delivery man

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played the part of 'Russell', John Winger's best pal? Hint

Dan Aykroyd

Harold Ramis

Chevy Chase

Dennis Miller

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the 'last straw' that made John Winger rethink his situation and led him to join the Army? Hint

his phone was shut off

his girlfriend left him

his toilet backed up

his car broke down

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did their drill sergeant get hurt right before graduation? Hint

hiking accident

got in a bar brawl

he was blown up

car accident

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Question 5 of 10

5. Winger's unit was sent to Europe on a special assignment. What were they sent there to do? Hint

escort a high-ranking officer

rescue a General's daughter

help out at the U.S. Embassy

guard a motor home

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the general asked Winger if his platoon had finished their training on their own, what was Winger's response? Hint

"Yowser, Bowser!"

"Yessiree!"

"That's a fact, Jack!"

"You betcha!"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played the part of the drill Sergeant? Hint

Burt Reynolds

Warren Oates

Harvey Keitel

Samuel L. Jackson

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Candy also starred in this movie. What part did he play?

Answer: (One Word, two letters for his nickname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the part of the Captain Stillman? Hint

George C. Scott

Mclean Stevenson

Harold Stone

John Larroquette

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Winger and Russell have to go to rescue the rest of their unit? Hint

Czechoslovakia

Poland

Romania

Germany

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Mar 13 2025 : Guest 136: 10/10
Mar 04 2025 : Guest 69: 10/10
Feb 22 2025 : Guest 174: 7/10
Feb 11 2025 : Guest 217: 9/10
Feb 11 2025 : Guest 72: 9/10
Feb 09 2025 : Guest 172: 10/10
Feb 04 2025 : Guest 70: 9/10
Jan 29 2025 : Guest 74: 9/10
Jan 22 2025 : Guest 67: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was John Winger's occupation at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: cab driver

He quit his job by parking his cab during rush hour traffic on a suspension bridge. His passenger was pretty upset.

2. Who played the part of 'Russell', John Winger's best pal?

Answer: Harold Ramis

3. What was the 'last straw' that made John Winger rethink his situation and led him to join the Army?

Answer: his girlfriend left him

He talked his best friend, Russell, into joining with him. Russell was an English teacher, who taught slang phrases to his foreign students.

4. How did their drill sergeant get hurt right before graduation?

Answer: he was blown up

The soldiers had to finish training themselves, and this really impressed the Brass.

5. Winger's unit was sent to Europe on a special assignment. What were they sent there to do?

Answer: guard a motor home

A heavily armed motor home or Urban Assault Vehicle.

6. When the general asked Winger if his platoon had finished their training on their own, what was Winger's response?

Answer: "That's a fact, Jack!"

7. Who played the part of the drill Sergeant?

Answer: Warren Oates

8. John Candy also starred in this movie. What part did he play?

Answer: Ox

Dewey Oxberger was the character's full name.

9. Who played the part of the Captain Stillman?

Answer: John Larroquette

10. Where did Winger and Russell have to go to rescue the rest of their unit?

Answer: Czechoslovakia

The urban assault vehicle performed beautifully.

Source: Author Lambie

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