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The Exorcist Quiz for Experts | Movies

What possessed you to watch that movie? Well, come try the quiz...the devil will make you do it! Don't be scared!

A multiple-choice quiz by hope829. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hope829

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,694

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
8408

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (7/10), Guest 187 (8/10), Guest 207 (6/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Exorcist'? Hint

Mercedes McCambridge

John Irving

William Peter Blatty

William Friedkin

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many Oscars did the movie win? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old is Regan at the time of her possession? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Father Karras's mother's name? Hint

Dimmy

Mary

Ellyn

Anna

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did the demon greet the exorcist? Hint

'Not you again, Father!'

'Excellent day for an exorcism!'

'When will you give up?'

'The sow is mine!'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is Regan's father during the course of the film? Hint

Europe

out of town on business

dead

at home in Los Angeles

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Question 7 of 10

7. The character of Chris MacNeil, Regan's mother, was modeled after what actress? Hint

Faye Dunaway

Ellen Burstyn

Shirley MacLaine

Joan Crawford

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Question 8 of 10

8. An actor died before the film's release. What role did he play? Hint

Sgt. Kinderman

Damien Karras

Father Merrin

Burke Dennings

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Exorcist' was the first film for which cast member? Hint

Kitty Winn

Max Van Sydow

Jason Miller

Ellen Burstyn

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who does Regan hug and kiss at the very end of the film? Hint

Lt. Kinderman

her mother

Father Dyer

Sharon

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Most Recent Scores

Feb 12 2025 : Guest 104: 7/10
Feb 04 2025 : Guest 187: 8/10
Jan 30 2025 : Guest 207: 6/10
Jan 24 2025 : Guest 58: 8/10
Jan 22 2025 : Guest 174: 5/10
Jan 15 2025 : Guest 208: 10/10
Jan 12 2025 : Guest 50: 9/10
Jan 10 2025 : Guest 174: 6/10
Jan 09 2025 : Guest 146: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the screenplay for 'The Exorcist'?

Answer: William Peter Blatty

Blatty won an Oscar for the screenplay, which was adapted from his own novel.

2. How many Oscars did the movie win?

Answer: 2

Though nominated for many, the film only won two Oscars - one for Adapted Screenplay and one for Sound.

3. How old is Regan at the time of her possession?

Answer: 12

Regan turns twelve at the beginning of the film.

4. What was Father Karras's mother's name?

Answer: Mary

5. How did the demon greet the exorcist?

Answer: 'Excellent day for an exorcism!'

Though he does proclaim 'The sow is mine!' Pazuzu greets Karras with 'Excellent day for an exorcism.'

6. Where is Regan's father during the course of the film?

Answer: Europe

7. The character of Chris MacNeil, Regan's mother, was modeled after what actress?

Answer: Shirley MacLaine

MacLaine was the first choice to play Chris.

8. An actor died before the film's release. What role did he play?

Answer: Burke Dennings

9. 'The Exorcist' was the first film for which cast member?

Answer: Jason Miller

Jason Miller was a famous playwright before this movie.

10. Who does Regan hug and kiss at the very end of the film?

Answer: Father Dyer

Source: Author hope829

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