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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
8394

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (9/10), Guest 37 (6/10), Guest 172 (5/10).

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

Anna

Ellyn

Mary

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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

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

Ellen Burstyn

Faye Dunaway

Joan Crawford

Shirley MacLaine

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Question 8 of 10

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

Burke Dennings

Father Merrin

Sgt. Kinderman

Damien Karras

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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

Today : Guest 209: 9/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 37: 6/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Nov 30 2024 : Guest 45: 10/10
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

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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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