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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
8390

Last 3 plays: Guest 201 (7/10), Guest 208 (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

William Peter Blatty

William Friedkin

John Irving

Mercedes McCambridge

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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

'The sow is mine!'

'Not you again, Father!'

'Excellent day for an exorcism!'

'When will you give up?'

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Question 6 of 10

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

dead

Europe

out of town on business

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

Damien Karras

Sgt. Kinderman

Burke Dennings

Father Merrin

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Question 9 of 10

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

Max Van Sydow

Kitty Winn

Ellen Burstyn

Jason Miller

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Question 10 of 10

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

her mother

Lt. Kinderman

Sharon

Father Dyer

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 15 2024 : Guest 201: 7/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 208: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10
Nov 03 2024 : 1995Tarpon: 10/10
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 68: 4/10

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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