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Stuff from 'The Sure Thing' Trivia Quiz

Truly a classic in the college-movie genre! And one of my favorite John Cusack movies. A mix of quotes and general stuff from the film.

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

Author
lindakay

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,319

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
874

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who says 'Private Gibson.... INCOMING' (name the actor)? Hint

Anthony Edwards

Drew Carey

Adam Sandler

John Cusack

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Question 2 of 10

2. What were the first words of the pickup line John Cusack's character used on all the girls at the outdoor night dance at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played Alison, John Cusack's love interest (and sometimes nemesis) in this movie? Hint

Drew Barrymore

Nicolette Sheridan

Daphne Zuniga

Joan Cusack

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Question 4 of 10

4. What name does Alison say she will give to the 'baby' if it is a boy? Hint

Jonathon

Nick

Elliot

George

5. Finish the quote: Alison: 'I have a credit card.' Gib: 'Credit cards work in a completely different kind of lock.' Alison: 'You don't understand, I have a credit card. Oh, but my dad told me specifically that I could only use it in case of an emergency.' Gib:'...(fill in blank)'

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who plays Gary Cooper (but not the Gary Cooper that's dead), the show tunes-singing driver of the vehicle in which they begin their journey? Hint

Val Kilmer

Tim Robbins

Anthony Edwards

Judd Nelson

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'My whole life I never had a sure thing.' Who says this? Hint

truck driver

waiter

hotel attendant

bus driver

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who directed 'The Sure Thing'?

Answer: (Also directed 'The Princess Bride')

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sings the song that plays over the opening credits of the film? Hint

Barry Manilow

Van Halen

Rod Stewart

Otis Redding

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Question 10 of 10

10. When she was a little girl, what did Alison want to be when she grew up? Hint

classics professor

princess

lawyer

tour guide

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who says 'Private Gibson.... INCOMING' (name the actor)?

Answer: Anthony Edwards

WAY before he got famous for either 'Top Gun' or 'ER'.

2. What were the first words of the pickup line John Cusack's character used on all the girls at the outdoor night dance at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: consider outer space

Easily one of the worst pickup lines ever. But funny.

3. Who played Alison, John Cusack's love interest (and sometimes nemesis) in this movie?

Answer: Daphne Zuniga

Pre-Melrose Place - and I think even pre-Spaceballs.

4. What name does Alison say she will give to the 'baby' if it is a boy?

Answer: Elliot

'Elliot's a fat kid with glasses who eats PASTE! You can't name the kid ELLIOT.'

Answer: maybe one will come up

Said while they are in a torrential downpour, trying to break into a trailer.

6. Who plays Gary Cooper (but not the Gary Cooper that's dead), the show tunes-singing driver of the vehicle in which they begin their journey?

Answer: Tim Robbins

And what a singing voice he has.

7. 'My whole life I never had a sure thing.' Who says this?

Answer: truck driver

Right before he floors it to get Gib to UCLA in time to meet the girl.

8. Who directed 'The Sure Thing'?

Answer: Rob Reiner

One of the great comic directors of our time.

9. Who sings the song that plays over the opening credits of the film?

Answer: Rod Stewart

Classic 80's song.

10. When she was a little girl, what did Alison want to be when she grew up?

Answer: princess

She later played Princess Vespa in 'Spaceballs'

Source: Author lindakay

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