American Beauty
Choose the correct answer.
- 1.
What is your opinion about this movie?
- 2.
Which character is the first to appear onscreen in the film?
- A.
Carolyn Burnham
- B.
Lester Burnham
- C.
Ricky Fitts
- D.
Jane Burnham
Correct Answer
D. Jane Burnham -
- 3.
Who works at an advertising agency?
- A.
Colonel Fitts
- B.
Jim Olmeyer
- C.
Lester Burnham
- D.
Barbara Fitts
Correct Answer
C. Lester Burnham -
- 4.
What is Brad Dupree's job title?
- A.
Efficiency Expert
- B.
Senior Vice-President
- C.
Employment Administrator
- D.
Administrative Evaluator
Correct Answer
A. Efficiency Expert -
- 5.
Which character is described as having gardening shears that match her clogs?
- A.
Christie Kane
- B.
Carolyn Burnham
- C.
Barbara Fitts
- D.
Jane Burnham
Correct Answer
B. Carolyn Burnham -
- 6.
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
Correct Answer
B. Have a fight with Carolyn -
- 7.
Which character is the first to speak in the film?
- A.
Carolyn Burnham
- B.
Lester Burnham
- C.
Jane Burnham
- D.
Ricky Fitts
Correct Answer
C. Jane Burnham -
- 8.
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
Correct Answer
C. Write a description of what he does -
- 9.
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
Correct Answer
B. He no longer talks to her -
- 10.
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"
Correct Answer
D. "You will sell this house today" -
- 11.
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
Correct Answer
B. Lester and Jane arguing in the kitchen -
- 12.
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
Correct Answer
D. No -
- 13.
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
Correct Answer
A. Because she is showing weakness by crying -
- 14.
How does Lester describe Angela's performance?
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
Impressive
- C.
Precise
- D.
Perfect
Correct Answer
C. Precise -
- 15.
What does Angela fear more than anything?
- A.
Being unpopular
- B.
Being unattractive
- C.
Being alone
- D.
Being ordinary
Correct Answer
D. Being ordinary -
- 16.
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
Correct Answer
A. Angry, but a little pleased -
- 17.
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
Correct Answer
A. He calls Angela and hangs up -
- 18.
When Lester tries to call Angela, Jane is:
- A.
Downstairs eating breakfast
- B.
At school
- C.
In the shower
- D.
Listening at the door
Correct Answer
C. In the shower -
- 19.
How much does Lester pay for Ricky's special marijuana?
- A.
$2,000
- B.
$200
- C.
$50
- D.
$1,000
Correct Answer
A. $2,000 -
- 20.
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"
Correct Answer
B. "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" -
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