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1 At the beginning of "Footloose", what is Ariel doing during her father's sermon?
Answer: Polishing her fingernails

The "Footloose" opening scene is at the church where Ariel Moore's father is a minister. Pastor Moore is preaching on the responsibility he feels for the souls of the whole congregation. Meanwhile, Ariel is polishing her fingernails red.
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What reason does Ariel give when Ren asks her why she is the one to deliver Chuck's message about the chicken race?




2 Who sang the theme tune 'Footloose'?
Answer: Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins was in many different groups before becoming a solo artist. He wrote songs for other artists and sang soundtracks for many different films such as 'Footloose', 'Caddyshack', 'Top Gun' and many more.
3 How many pairs of feet are shown in the opening credit sequence?
Answer: 23

The feet are shown one by one and are dancing to "Footloose", the theme for the movie. Each pair of feet is shown wearing different socks and shoes.
4 The main character Ren, comes from what Midwestern city?
Answer: Chicago

He leaves Chicago with his Mother after the death of his Father.
5 Where did Ren live before moving to Beaumont?
Answer: Chicago

Ren tells Willard about a club in Chicago that he went to while he was still living there.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
6 Who sings "Footloose"?
Answer: Kenny Loggins

John and Sammy have other songs on the soundtrack.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
7 Who does NOT make a comment about Ren's necktie?
Answer: Willard

Ren's mom comments on his necktie when he is getting ready for school. Rusty comments on the tie when she and Ariel pass Ren in the hallway at school. And Chuck makes the comment that "he thought only pansies wore ties."
8 What colour tie was Rev. Shaw Moore wearing, at the very beginning of the movie?
Answer: Red

Rev. Shaw Moore, played by John Lithgow, could be seen preaching in church at the beginning of the movie. We could
see that his tie was red during this time.
9 What are the first words spoken in the movie?
Answer: "He is testing us..."

Rev. Moore speaks these words in church, and it is here that we are first introduced to Ren, the main character. Ren rolls his eyes in disgust; this is a foreshadowing of the eventual showdown between Ren and Rev. Moore.
10 What kind of car does Ren drive?
Answer: Volkswagon

It's a very rusty Volkswagon.
11 Where does Ren get a job?
Answer: Beamis Mill

His boss, Andy, didn't really think he would do a good job, but he gave him a chance. Andy ended up being a good friend to Ren.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
12 Who plays the leading lady, Ariel?
Answer: Lori Singer

She was 27 when she made this movie, playing a high school senior.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
13 What is the girl's name in the wild story Ren tells Willard?
Answer: Ginger

During lunch at school Ren tells Willard a story about a girl named Ginger he had a wild time with back home. Willard is really into the story until Ren admits all he did with Ginger was dance.
14 In the beginning sequence lots of different pairs of feet are shown. Shown near the end of the sequence was someone moon walking. This person wasn't wearing shoes, they were wearing red socks but what pattern were on the socks?
Answer: Hearts

This person was the only one not wearing shoes and was seventh last in the sequence of feet. The theme song 'Footloose' was playing in the background.
15 What is the hymn number which Rev. announces after his sermon?
Answer: 397

The name of the hymn is: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". Rev Moore announces the name of the hymn after he announces the number.
16 To show you are a bigger "Footloose" fan, what color is the car?
Answer: Yellow

It's a color that really makes the car stand out.
17 What are Ren's cousins' names?
Answer: Amy and Sarah

Amy thought he was a total fox and wanted to take him a potato.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
18 What year was this movie released in the US?
Answer: 1984

Kevin Bacon was 26 when he made this movie.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
19 What song is playing on the car stereo when Ren is pulled over by the police?
Answer: Bang Your Head

At school, Ren is informed by Willard that dancing and music is against town regulations. After school, when Willard catches a ride with Ren, they listen to Quiet Riot's song "Bang Your Head", and the police pull them over and confiscate the cassette tape.
20 What was the name of club Ren said he went to when he lived in Chicago?
Answer: Blue Heaven

In the cafeteria Ren told Willard all about the club and one of the girls there and what they got up to. Willard couldn't believe it and got really excited until Ren told him he was making it up and all they had done was dance.
21 When Ariel visits Ren at the mill, we see him loading bags onto a pallet. What do the bags contain?
Answer: Flour

That mill would later serve as the dance hall for the prom.
22 What is the name of the place Ariel and her friends go to get something to eat?
Answer: Hi-Spot

You can see the sign on the building at one point (maybe more). The girls leave right after church on Sunday morning but don't get there until after dark. Must be pretty far away.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
23 How did Ariel's brother die?
Answer: He was in car that drove off a bridge.

After her brother died was when the laws against dancing started.
Question Reference: Quiz: Footloose.
24 What reason does Ariel give when Ren asks her why she is the one to deliver Chuck's message about the chicken race?
Answer: She volunteered.

Chuck wants revenge after Ren embarrasses him in front of his friends. Ariel goes to the mill where Ren works to let him know Chuck challenges him to a game of Chicken. Ren asks Ariel how come Chuck sent her to tell him, and Ariel says she volunteered.
25 During the montage of Ren teaching Willard to dance there was a scene in the gym. In this scene what colour were the pants Willard was wearing?
Answer: Green

Willard was wearing green pants and a grey top. Ren was wearing a grey top and black pants. Willard couldn't dance and Ren was organising a school dance and so Ren said he'd teach him. The song 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' sung by Denise Williams was the song playing during the montage of Willard's dance lessons.