American Beauty
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Choose the correct answer.
- 1.Which character is the first to appear onscreen in the film?
- A.
Carolyn Burnham
- B.
Lester Burnham
- C.
Ricky Fitts
- D.
Jane Burnham
- 2.Who works at an advertising agency?
- A.
Colonel Fitts
- B.
Jim Olmeyer
- C.
Lester Burnham
- D.
Barbara Fitts
- 3.What is Brad Dupree's job title?
- A.
Efficiency Expert
- B.
Senior Vice-President
- C.
Employment Administrator
- D.
Administrative Evaluator
- 4.Which character is described as having gardening shears that match her clogs?
- A.
Christie Kane
- B.
Carolyn Burnham
- C.
Barbara Fitts
- D.
Jane Burnham
- 5.What does Lester NOT do in the first scene of the movie?
- A.
Sulk in the back seat of the car on the way to work
- B.
Have a fight with Carolyn
- C.
Drop his suitcase on the ground
- D.
Masturbate in the shower
- 6.Which character is the first to speak in the film?
- A.
Carolyn Burnham
- B.
Lester Burnham
- C.
Jane Burnham
- D.
Ricky Fitts
- 7.What does Lester need to do in order to keep his job?
- A.
Be nicer to his boss
- B.
Win the Employee of the Month award
- C.
Write a description of what he does
- D.
Attract five new clients by the end of the month
- 8.Why does Jane originally say that she is angry with her father?
- A.
He's mean to her
- B.
He no longer talks to her
- C.
He says stupid things
- D.
He's mean to her mother
- 9.What does Carolyn say to herself as she prepares for the open house?
- A.
"You will succeed"
- B.
"You are not a victim"
- C.
"You deserve success"
- D.
"You will sell this house today"
- 10.What is the first thing that the audience sees Ricky film from his window?
- A.
A dead bird
- B.
Lester and Jane arguing in the kitchen
- C.
Jane and Carolyn getting in the car
- D.
Jane standing in her window
- 11.Is Carolyn successful in selling the house?
- A.
It is unclear
- B.
Yes, but for a much lower asking price than she had wanted
- C.
Yes
- D.
No
- 12.Why does Carolyn slap herself?
- A.
Because she is showing weakness by crying
- B.
Because she wants to look like she's wearing blush
- C.
Because the house was dirty
- D.
Because she was mean to Lester
- 13.How does Lester describe Angela's performance?
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
Impressive
- C.
Precise
- D.
Perfect
- 14.What does Angela fear more than anything?
- A.
Being unpopular
- B.
Being unattractive
- C.
Being alone
- D.
Being ordinary
- 15.When Jane catches Ricky filming her, her behavior suggests that she feels:
- A.
Angry, but a little pleased
- B.
Angry and used
- C.
Happy
- D.
Nothing in particular
- 16.Jane realizes that her dad is behaving inappropriately towards Angela when:
- A.
He calls Angela and hangs up
- B.
He asks her if Angela has a boyfriend
- C.
He tells Angela she's beautiful right in front of Jane
- D.
He offers Angela a beer
- 17.When Lester tries to call Angela, Jane is:
- A.
Downstairs eating breakfast
- B.
At school
- C.
In the shower
- D.
Listening at the door
- 18.How much does Lester pay for Ricky's special marijuana?
- A.
$2,000
- B.
$200
- C.
$50
- D.
$1,000
- 19.What does Lester quote from a poster at the beginning of the last scene of the film?
- A.
"Life is a never-ending adventure"
- B.
"Today is the first day of the rest of your life"
- C.
"Live every day like it's your last day on earth"
- D.
"Every day you can live a new life, except the day you die"
- 20.What is your opinion about this movie?
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