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Quiz about The Bridges of Madison County

The Bridges of Madison County Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based upon the book and the movie "The Bridges of Madison County."

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

Author
JuniorTheJaws

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,941

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
716

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 79 (15/15), Guest 46 (0/15), Guest 85 (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who is the author of the book "The Bridges of Madison County"? Hint

Stephen King

V.C. Andrews

Robert James Waller

Sidney Shelton

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Question 2 of 15

2. Is "The Bridges of Madison County" a fact-based story?

Yes

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Question 3 of 15

3. What are the surnames of the main characters in the movie and the book "The Bridges of Madison County"? Hint

Kincade and Johansen

KinKaide and Johnsen

Johnson and Jackson

Kincaid and Johnson

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Question 4 of 15

4. This is from the movie. What did Francesca tape to the bridge for Robert to find? Hint

A note telling not to bother her

A note inviting him to dinner

A note on how to take pictures

A note asking for cigarettes

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Question 5 of 15

5. Was Robert ever married?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. What magazine did Robert work for? Hint

Time Magazine

Teen Beat Magazine

Life Magazine

National Geographic

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the name of the city in Italy near which Francesca grew up? Hint

Venice

Sicily

Naples

Florence

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is the name of the Bridge where the majority of the pictures were taken? Hint

Imes Bridge

Cedar Covered Bridge

Roseman Covered Bridge

Holliwell Covered Bridge

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Question 9 of 15

9. What brand of cigarettes did Robert smoke? Hint

Marlboro

Lucky Strikes

Parliament

Camels

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Question 10 of 15

10. What are the names of Francesca's children? Hint

Christopher and Connie

Michael and Michelle

Richard and Emyline

Michael and Carolyn

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Question 11 of 15

11. Do Robert and Francesca make love?

Yes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Richard and the children were away those four days, where did they go? Hint

A family reunion

Group therapy

A lecture on dairy farming

The Illinois State Fair

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which one of the names listed below is not a covered bridge in Madison County? Hint

Hogback Bridge

Imes Bridge

Stone Bridge

Cedar Bridge

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many covered bridges are there in Madison County? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Did Francesca and Robert ever marry?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the author of the book "The Bridges of Madison County"?

Answer: Robert James Waller

Robert James Waller wrote the book, the movie is based upon the book. The movie stars Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.

2. Is "The Bridges of Madison County" a fact-based story?

Answer: No

This book is purely a work of fiction. While the author makes it appear to be a fact-based story it is not. I would like to thank quiz player TexasBug74 for providing me with the correct facts.

3. What are the surnames of the main characters in the movie and the book "The Bridges of Madison County"?

Answer: Kincaid and Johnson

The title characters, Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson, were portrayed in the movie by Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.

4. This is from the movie. What did Francesca tape to the bridge for Robert to find?

Answer: A note inviting him to dinner

Francesca wrote Robert a note, then drove the truck in the middle of the night to the bridge to tape it to the wall of the bridge. The note was inviting him to dinner. (The Bridges of Madison County)

5. Was Robert ever married?

Answer: Yes

Yes, Robert Kincaid was married, his ex-wife's name was Marian. (The Bridges of Madison County)

6. What magazine did Robert work for?

Answer: National Geographic

When the author researched the story of Francesca and Robert, he found that Robert worked as an independent photographer for "National Geographic."

7. What is the name of the city in Italy near which Francesca grew up?

Answer: Naples

Francesca and her husband Richard met in Naples, Italy during World War II. After the war was over, he brought her to the United States.

8. What is the name of the Bridge where the majority of the pictures were taken?

Answer: Roseman Covered Bridge

Majority of the pictures where taken at the Roseman Bridge.

9. What brand of cigarettes did Robert smoke?

Answer: Camels

The book states the he smoked Camels. This man was really a chain smoker, smoking one right after the other.

10. What are the names of Francesca's children?

Answer: Michael and Carolyn

The Johnson children's names are Michael and Carolyn. (The Bridges of Madison County)

11. Do Robert and Francesca make love?

Answer: Yes

The letters that were given to the author by Francesca's children, clearly state that this is what happened between Robert and Francesca. (The Bridges of Madison County)

12. Richard and the children were away those four days, where did they go?

Answer: The Illinois State Fair

Francesca had those four days alone, because they went to the Illinois State Fair.

13. Which one of the names listed below is not a covered bridge in Madison County?

Answer: Stone Bridge

The Stone Bridge is not a covered bridge. Stone Bridge is where Francesca and Robert go for their getaway picnic. It is actually located right in Winterset's City Park, just south of the Cutler-Donahoe covered bridge.

14. How many covered bridges are there in Madison County?

Answer: 6

There are six covered bridges in Madison County. (www.madisoncounty.com)

15. Did Francesca and Robert ever marry?

Answer: No

It is such a shame that Robert and Francesca never married after Richard died. Francesca knew all along from when she and Robert first met, many years before that what they had could not be shared if they were together. Some things unfortunately are better left unsaid.

Source: Author JuniorTheJaws

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