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The Movie "On the Waterfront" Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the movie "On the Waterfront", which won Best Picture in 1955.

A multiple-choice quiz by bonanza22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bonanza22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,369

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
669

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Terry described Edie as a young girl, which of these did he NOT mention? Hint

Pigtails

Squeaky voice

Glasses

Braces

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Question 2 of 10

2. Terry knew that Joey Doyle was going to be killed when he lured him to the roof.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In his famous "contender" speech, who did Terry blame for his failure to "be a contender"? Hint

His manager

Himself

Charley

Johnny Friendly

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why was Charley killed? Hint

He pocketed some winnings.

He refused to kill Terry.

He was planning to tell the truth in court.

He plotted to overthrow Johnny Friendly.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Terry's philosophy of life? Hint

Enjoy life while it lasts.

Drink as much as you can.

Do it to him before he does it to you.

Keep your mouth shut at all times.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Terry "lost" a major fight to whom? Hint

Jones

Johnson

Wilson

Collins

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Pop" Doyle gave his son Joey's coat to whom? Hint

Father Barry

Terry

Dugan

Charley

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these people was NOT killed by Johnny Friendly or his men? Hint

Joey Doyle

Charley

Terry

Dugan

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to Terry, how are pigeons like people? Hint

The fight for their family.

They mourn their dead.

They compete for power.

They get married.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Father Barry compared Dugan's death to Jesus' crucifixion.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Terry described Edie as a young girl, which of these did he NOT mention?

Answer: Squeaky voice

Terry was walking Edie home and told her he remembered her from grammar school. He then described her as "a mess", with pigtails that looked like a "hunk of rope", glasses, and "wires" on her teeth.

2. Terry knew that Joey Doyle was going to be killed when he lured him to the roof.

Answer: False

Terry said that he thought Johnny's men were going to "lean on him a bit", not kill him. Terry thought that Joey was a "nice kid".

3. In his famous "contender" speech, who did Terry blame for his failure to "be a contender"?

Answer: Charley

Terry had been a great boxer, but he threw a big fight because his brother bet on his opponent. Charley said that it was Terry's manager's fault, but Terry replied that it was Charley's fault for not looking out for him.

4. Why was Charley killed?

Answer: He refused to kill Terry.

Terry considered telling the truth in court, about Johnny Friendly. Johnny asked Charley to offer Terry a job but if he refused, then Charley must kill him. Terry refused the job, but Charley couldn't bring himself to kill his own brother, so he was killed instead.

5. What was Terry's philosophy of life?

Answer: Do it to him before he does it to you.

When Terry and Edie were at the bar, Edie said that everyone should care about everyone else. Terry then replied that his philosophy was to do it to him before he does it to you, that way you won't get hurt. He knew that helping Edie was dangerous.

6. Terry "lost" a major fight to whom?

Answer: Wilson

Terry "coulda been a contender", but he threw a fight against a man named Wilson. Charley and his group made bets against Terry, and then told him to throw the fight so they would make the money. Terry, however, is convinced that he could have won the fight against Wilson.

7. "Pop" Doyle gave his son Joey's coat to whom?

Answer: Dugan

When Joey died Mr. Doyle gave his son's coat to his friend Dugan, since his was old. After Dugan was murdered, one of the longshoremen thought Joey's sister Edie might like it, and gave it to her. She saw how worn Terry's coat was, so she gave him the coat.

8. Which of these people was NOT killed by Johnny Friendly or his men?

Answer: Terry

First Joey Doyle is pushed off the roof. Later, Dugan agreed to tell the truth in court and Johnny's men dropped crates on him. Because Charley refused to kill Terry, he was shot. However, Terry survived through the whole movie, despite being beaten up by Johnny Friendly and his men.

9. According to Terry, how are pigeons like people?

Answer: They get married.

Terry showed Edie all his pigeons before they went to the bar. He told her that pigeons are like people because they "get married" and stay with one partner for life.

10. Father Barry compared Dugan's death to Jesus' crucifixion.

Answer: True

Father Barry said that, "Some people think the crucifixion only took place on Calvary." He then stated that everytime an innocent person dies for telling the truth it is another kind of crucifixion.

I hope you enjoyed the quiz!

Source: Author bonanza22

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