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The Quest for Red Ryder Trivia Quiz

'A Christmas Story' is the famous Christmas movie about Ralph Parker's quest for the coveted Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle and the epic events which led up to Christmas morning. Good luck and enjoy.

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

Author
Castleton

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
16075

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (13/15), Guest 68 (13/15), Guest 104 (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Whose book was this movie based upon? Hint

Ernest Hemingway

John Updike

John Steinbeck

Jean Shepherd

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which store window did Ralph see the Air Rifle in when he went into town? Hint

Dillard's

Macy's

Higbee's

Saks 5th Avenue

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to Ralph, what was getting Randy ready for school like preparing for? Hint

War

Cave exploration

Extended deep-sea diving

Coal mining

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Question 4 of 15

4. What does Santa suggest as a gift for Ralph after he can't think of anything ? Hint

Tinker Toys

Football

A train set

Army men

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is Ralph's mother cooking in a large pot that he supposedly enjoys? Hint

Red cabbage

Mashed potatoes

Brussels sprouts

Rice pilaf

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Question 6 of 15

6. What kind of car does Ralph's father drive? Hint

Oldsmobile

Buick

Cadillac

Ford

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Question 7 of 15

7. How old was Mr. Parker when he got his first BB-gun? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. What alternate name does Mr. Parker suggest for the Chicago Bears? Hint

Pipsqueaks

Chipmunks

Pansies

Kittens

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Question 9 of 15

9. What color were Scut Farkus's eyes? Hint

Red

Yellow

Gray

White

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Randy's only defense against Scut Farkus? Hint

Crouching in the fetal position

Karate

Laying there like a slug

Rolling into a ball

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Question 11 of 15

11. What language does Mr. Parker think 'Fragile' was? Hint

Italian

Chinese

French

Dutch

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which present does Randy NOT receive? Hint

Socks

Tinker Toys

Fire Truck

Zeppelin

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Question 13 of 15

13. What does Mr. Parker complain about not getting that Christmas? Hint

Shoes

A new hammer

Cigars

A tie

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Question 14 of 15

14. After the Scut Farkus Affair, where does his mother tell his father Ralph left his glasses? Hint

On his bed

Outside

In the bathroom

On the radio

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which restaurant did the Parkers eat at for Christmas Dinner? Hint

Chop Suey Palace

Teriyaki House

Hoss's

Mandarin King

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whose book was this movie based upon?

Answer: Jean Shepherd

The book was named 'In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.'Shepherd makes a cameo in the movie as an angry customer in line for Santa at Higbee's department store.

2. Which store window did Ralph see the Air Rifle in when he went into town?

Answer: Higbee's

There were also toy soldiers, a tank, and a train set, among other things, in the front window.

3. According to Ralph, what was getting Randy ready for school like preparing for?

Answer: Extended deep-sea diving

'He looked like a tick about to pop.' - Ralph
Randy's snowsuit was so tight, he couldn't even move his arms.
'You can put your arms down when you get to school.' -Mrs. Parker

4. What does Santa suggest as a gift for Ralph after he can't think of anything ?

Answer: Football

'How about a nice, uhhh...football !' - Santa
This is ironic because Ralph condemned footballs as Christmas presents in his Christmas theme.

5. What is Ralph's mother cooking in a large pot that he supposedly enjoys?

Answer: Red cabbage

According to his mother, Ralph has a fine taste for that culinary delight.

6. What kind of car does Ralph's father drive?

Answer: Oldsmobile

'It'd freeze up in the middle of summer on the equator !' - Mr. Parker
'Some men are Baptists. Others, Catholics. My father was an Oldsmobile man.' -Ralph Parker

7. How old was Mr. Parker when he got his first BB-gun?

Answer: 8

This may have fueled his sympathy for Ralph, which led to a surprise on Christmas morning.
"I had one when I was only 8 years old." -Mr. Parker

8. What alternate name does Mr. Parker suggest for the Chicago Bears?

Answer: Chipmunks

'More like the Chicago Chipmunks, maybe.' - Mr. Parker
Despite saying this, Mr. Parker appears to be jealous of his neighbor, who is going to see the Bears play Green Bay.

9. What color were Scut Farkus's eyes?

Answer: Yellow

'He had yellow eyes! Yellow eyes! So help me God, yellow eyes!' - Ralph
Scut Farkus was played by Zack Ward. Ward has appeared on many television shows, including "Titus". I think its safe to say his performance in this movie overshadowed his days on "Titus".

10. What was Randy's only defense against Scut Farkus?

Answer: Laying there like a slug

'Randy lay there like a slug...It was his only defense.' - Ralph

11. What language does Mr. Parker think 'Fragile' was?

Answer: Italian

'Fra-Gee-Lay...Hmmm...It must be Italian !' - Mr. Parker
He was somewhat caught up in the moment.

12. Which present does Randy NOT receive?

Answer: Tinker Toys

'Wow! Whoopee, a zeppelin!' - Randy.
On Christmas night, Ralph sleeps with his BB gun and Randy sleeps with the zeppelin.

13. What does Mr. Parker complain about not getting that Christmas?

Answer: A tie

'Didn't I get a tie this year?' - Mr. Parker.
He did get a bowling ball though.

14. After the Scut Farkus Affair, where does his mother tell his father Ralph left his glasses?

Answer: On the radio

This was a turning point in the relationship between Ralph and his mother.

15. Which restaurant did the Parkers eat at for Christmas Dinner?

Answer: Chop Suey Palace

'Tis the season to be jarry...Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra...' - Singing Chinese Waiter.
They also try to sing "Jingle Bells".

Source: Author Castleton

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