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The Way Way Back Trivia Quiz

How well do you know "The Way Way Back"?

A multiple-choice quiz by razzleberry99. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
razzleberry99

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
398,191

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
130

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. At the beginning of the movie, Trent asks Duncan what he would rate himself on a scale of 1 to 10. What rating does Trent give Duncan? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the water park that Duncan works at? Hint

Splash Wizz

Water World

Wizz World

Water Wizz

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Question 3 of 10

3. Trent is Duncan's stepfather.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Duncan's mom, Pam, do for a living? Hint

Waitress

Party Planner

Chef

Caterer

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Question 5 of 10

5. What nickname does Duncan receive on his first day of work at the water park? Hint

Pop n' Drop

Pop n' Lock

Break Dance

Roll n' Rock

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Question 6 of 10

6. Duncan has a little crush on the girl next door. What is her name? Hint

Anna

Susanna

Brianna

Savanna

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the actor who plays Trent? Hint

Steve Carell

Jim Rash

Sam Rockwell

Liam James

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Question 8 of 10

8. On a rainy day, Duncan's mom decides they should play a board game. What game do they play? Hint

Monopoly

Candy Land

Clue

Life

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Question 9 of 10

9. Duncan is listening to music while laying on top of Trent's car. What song does he start singing? Hint

"Time For Me To Fly" by REO Speedwagon

"Keep On Loving You" by REO Speedwagon

"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon

"Take It On The Run" by REO Speedwagon

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the character who ultimately helps Duncan become happier and more confident throughout the summer? Hint

Trent

Owen

Pam

Peter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the beginning of the movie, Trent asks Duncan what he would rate himself on a scale of 1 to 10. What rating does Trent give Duncan?

Answer: 3

Duncan rates himself as a 6. Trent is surprised with his answer as he believes Duncan is a 3. Duncan is very offended by this and discusses this rating with Owen later in the film. When Owen meets Trent, he introduces himself as "a good friend of the 3" to patronize him.

2. What is the name of the water park that Duncan works at?

Answer: Water Wizz

Duncan notices the Water Wizz sign as they are driving to Trent's beach house and again when he is biking. He ends up going there and meets the owner, Owen, who offers him a job.

3. Trent is Duncan's stepfather.

Answer: False

It is mentioned several times in the film that Trent is Pam's boyfriend. Although they are only dating, Trent likes to control Duncan as though he was his father.

4. What does Duncan's mom, Pam, do for a living?

Answer: Caterer

While on the boat, Joan asks Pam how she met Trent. Pam then explains that she is a caterer and met Trent at a party she was working at.

5. What nickname does Duncan receive on his first day of work at the water park?

Answer: Pop n' Lock

When Duncan tries to break up a break dance circle at Water Wizz, he gets talked into dancing and ends up spinning upside down on his head. Afterwards, Owen decides to call him Pop n' Lock because of his sweet moves.

6. Duncan has a little crush on the girl next door. What is her name?

Answer: Susanna

Susanna is curious where Duncan is biking to everyday, so she decides to follow him. This is when she finds out he is working at Water Wizz. They become good friends and she ends up giving him a goodbye kiss at the end of the summer.

7. What is the name of the actor who plays Trent?

Answer: Steve Carell

Steve Carell played a more serious character in this film compared to some of his other roles. He filmed all of his scenes for "The Way Way Back" in just 10 days.

8. On a rainy day, Duncan's mom decides they should play a board game. What game do they play?

Answer: Candy Land

Because it's raining, Pam suggests they all play a board game and chooses Candy Land. Nobody is excited, but they agree. While playing, Trent begins to get angry because Duncan is not following the rules correctly. Pam gets upset because he is taking the game too seriously and ends up running upstairs.

9. Duncan is listening to music while laying on top of Trent's car. What song does he start singing?

Answer: "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon

Duncan is listening to "Can't Fight This Feeling" while wearing headphones and doesn't realize how loud he is singing. Susanna overhears him and watches from next door. When Duncan realizes she is listening, he awkwardly makes his way back inside.

10. Who is the character who ultimately helps Duncan become happier and more confident throughout the summer?

Answer: Owen

Owen, the owner of Water Wizz, befriends and hires Duncan at the beginning of the summer. He ends up being a kind of father figure. You can see how Owen's positivity and humor helps Duncan to grow more confident and outgoing by the end of the film.

Source: Author razzleberry99

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