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The Ultimate "Uncle Buck" Quiz

My oldest daughter and I used to watch "Uncle Buck" so much that the tape finally broke. It is truly one of our favorites, and I'll never forget the gifted, talented, and funny John Candy. Enjoy!

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

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,741

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
6524

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (12/15), Guest 90 (7/15), Guest 47 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Let's start with an easy one. In what city does the film take place? Hint

Indianapolis

Chicago

Fargo

Milwaukee

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Question 2 of 15

2. In what city does Cindy's father (the grandfather) live? Hint

Springfield

Green Bay

South Bend

Indianapolis

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Uncle Buck's last name (as well as the rest of the family)? Hint

Burgess

Dahlgren-Frost

Russell

Kobolowski

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is the last item that Uncle Buck plans to utilize in his five year plan to quit smoking? Hint

Chewing Tobacco

Nicotine Gum

Pipes

Cigarettes

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Question 5 of 15

5. To cover any financial situation which may arise, what type of check does Uncle Buck want to cash? Hint

An unemployment check

A second party, out of state pay check

A tax refund check

A third party check

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Question 6 of 15

6. Although Uncle Buck has other ideas, how many times a day is the dog supposed to eat? Hint

Five

Once

Four

Three

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the last comment that Myles makes to Uncle Buck during the infamous "38 questions" scene? Hint

"You have much more hair in your nose than my father".

"Who are you"?

"What are you going to make me for lunch"?

"I'm a kid. That's my job".

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is Chanice's last name? Hint

Russell

Madigan

Dahlgren-Frost

Kobolowski

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does Chanice's business sell? Hint

Cars

Tires

Baseball equipment

Bowling equipment

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Question 10 of 15

10. The boys at the birthday party were not happy about having a clown entertain them. One of the boys sarcastically mentions that he liked clowns how many years ago? Hint

Five

Six

Ten

Eight

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Question 11 of 15

11. "Pooter" the clown was a little tipsy having arrived from what type of all night activity? Hint

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Clown Convention

Circus Training

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is the name of the mean school principal that Uncle Buck disgraces? Hint

Anita Horeguard

Marcy Dahlgren-Frost

Harriet Harrison

Esther Robertson

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Question 13 of 15

13. Uncle Buck tells Chanice he is so heavy because of a gene condition. This condition supposedly hits what generation of his family? Hint

Third

Fifth

Ninth

Fourth

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the name of Uncle Buck's "horse fixer"? Hint

Harry the Horse Fixer

Fast Freddy

Slick Sam

Jimmy Bean

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Question 15 of 15

15. For what race is Uncle Buck's "horse fixer" coming to town? Hint

The Little Brown Jug

The Winter Million

The Winter Carnival

The Winter Trifecta

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 18 2024 : Guest 174: 12/15
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 90: 7/15
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 47: 12/15
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 67: 6/15
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 172: 14/15
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 38: 11/15
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 86: 7/15
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 193: 7/15
Oct 10 2024 : jasa9092: 10/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with an easy one. In what city does the film take place?

Answer: Chicago

Isn't this where all John Hughes movies take place? After all, John was born and raised in Chicago (Northpark). Northpark is actually the setting for most of John's movies.

2. In what city does Cindy's father (the grandfather) live?

Answer: Indianapolis

This is mentioned while Cindy and Tia argue over the children not being allowed to visit their grandfather too.

3. What is Uncle Buck's last name (as well as the rest of the family)?

Answer: Russell

Remember, his name is "Buck Melanoma. Moley Russell's wart". What a funny line, and it came along well before the mole business in "Austin Powers". Did Mike Meyers get his inspiration from "Uncle Buck"?

4. What is the last item that Uncle Buck plans to utilize in his five year plan to quit smoking?

Answer: Nicotine Gum

Actually, Buck stopped smoking cigarettes, and he was now on cigars. He was hoping to go to pipes, to chewing tobacco, to nicotine gum.

5. To cover any financial situation which may arise, what type of check does Uncle Buck want to cash?

Answer: A second party, out of state pay check

Sensing there may be a problem, Cindy leaves Buck blank checks.

6. Although Uncle Buck has other ideas, how many times a day is the dog supposed to eat?

Answer: Once

Buck thought the dog ate four or five times a day.

7. What is the last comment that Myles makes to Uncle Buck during the infamous "38 questions" scene?

Answer: "I'm a kid. That's my job".

This is a classic scene. If you've never seen the movie, you have probably seen this scene as a highlight.

8. What is Chanice's last name?

Answer: Kobolowski

9. What does Chanice's business sell?

Answer: Tires

10. The boys at the birthday party were not happy about having a clown entertain them. One of the boys sarcastically mentions that he liked clowns how many years ago?

Answer: Five

They weren't happy at all about the clown or the whole party for that matter.

11. "Pooter" the clown was a little tipsy having arrived from what type of all night activity?

Answer: Bachelorette Party

In the field of "live home entertainment", he may have been a god. However, Buck sends "Pooter" to the ground with two nice shots to the nose.

12. What is the name of the mean school principal that Uncle Buck disgraces?

Answer: Anita Horeguard

She had been an educator for 31.3 years, and she does not like silly hearts, dreamers, or twiddlers.

13. Uncle Buck tells Chanice he is so heavy because of a gene condition. This condition supposedly hits what generation of his family?

Answer: Ninth

This exchange takes place after Tia has confessed to Chanice; Buck has confessed to Chanice, and the kids have gone to bed. Buck and Chanice run to the bedroom, but Miles and Maizy soon follow.

14. What is the name of Uncle Buck's "horse fixer"?

Answer: Jimmy Bean

Roger calls the "horse fixer" by name when he runs into Buck at the bowling alley.

15. For what race is Uncle Buck's "horse fixer" coming to town?

Answer: The Winter Million

Again, Roger gives Buck this information at the bowling alley. He tells Buck that the race will be very easy money, and his whole year will be covered.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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