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The Gang from Whistlestop Trivia Quiz

If you've seen "Fried Green Tomatoes" a couple times, you'll be fine. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by goldengirl2. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
goldengirl2

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
6012

Last 3 plays: Guest 37 (6/10), Guest 161 (7/10), Guest 73 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What animal is scared off the railroad tracks by a ghost train during the opening scene of "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

dog

deer

sheep

goat

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Buddy's nickname for Idgie in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Lil' Bit

Little Bitty

Little Bit

Pearl

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", what did Mama say Idgie looked like on the day Idgie sees Ruth for the first time since the accident? Hint

A heathen

Wild Woman of Borneo

filthy

The Wild Man of Borneo

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the River Club Idgie frequents regularly in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Evie's

Ava's

Eva's

Iva's

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Question 5 of 10

5. What course did Evelyn's friend say she really needed in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

self-help for Southern women

self esteem course for Southern women

a cooking class

assertiveness training course for Southern women

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Question 6 of 10

6. What brand of doughnuts does Evelyn bring on a visit to see Ninny in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the first thing Sipsey does after Ruth dies in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Covers the mirror

Comforts Idgie

Stops the clock

Shuts the curtains

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", how many times do we see Evelyn smash into the car who took her space in the parking lot? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of a party hat does Evelyn give Mrs. Threadgoode on her birthday in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

a dunce cap

a clown hat

a crown

a nurse's hat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who really killed Frank Bennett in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Sipsey

Smokey

Big George

Idgie

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Most Recent Scores

Sep 22 2024 : Guest 37: 6/10
Sep 16 2024 : Guest 161: 7/10
Sep 09 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What animal is scared off the railroad tracks by a ghost train during the opening scene of "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: goat

Evelyn hears a train go through town, but does not see one. The goat is scared away and leaves are rustled as the ghost train goes by.

2. What is Buddy's nickname for Idgie in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Lil' Bit

He never called her Idgie during any scene he was in.

3. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", what did Mama say Idgie looked like on the day Idgie sees Ruth for the first time since the accident?

Answer: The Wild Man of Borneo

Idgie had just come back from fishing when she sees Ruth again.

4. What is the name of the River Club Idgie frequents regularly in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Eva's

The club was frequented by many people, including the sheriff, even though Prohibition was on at that time.

5. What course did Evelyn's friend say she really needed in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: assertiveness training course for Southern women

Her friend told her this after she was embarrassed at the last meeting for not participating in the class.

6. What brand of doughnuts does Evelyn bring on a visit to see Ninny in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Krispy Kreme

The best doughnuts in the world, need I say more?

7. What is the first thing Sipsey does after Ruth dies in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Covers the mirror

8. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", how many times do we see Evelyn smash into the car who took her space in the parking lot?

Answer: 4

That red Beetle didn't have a chance against her LTD, which we only see hit the Beetle four times. Ed later asks her how she could have hit a car six times by accident.

9. What type of a party hat does Evelyn give Mrs. Threadgoode on her birthday in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: a crown

This is the first time we see Mrs. Threadgoode's room.

10. Who really killed Frank Bennett in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Sipsey

Evelyn is the only person who knows this secret outside of those who were there at the time.

Source: Author goldengirl2

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