"American Beauty" Love It Or Leave It

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1. Which of the following was the film's tagline? "life in the suburbs" "a man on a mission" "look closer" "roses have thorns"

2. What did Ricky Fitts tell Angela Hayes that he filmed simply "because it was beautiful"? A dead bird His mother staring blankly out of the window A plastic bag floating in the wind Jane Burnham's naked body in the window

3. Who played Jim Olmeyer in "American Beauty"? Scott Bakula Peter Gallagher Sam Robards Chris Cooper

4. This one is an interesting twist of destiny. Billed only as "Mr. Smiley's counter girl" this actress went away from the film to win a Tony Award as Best Actress in a musical a few years later. Her name is Marissa Jaret Winokur. Which play won her that Tony? The Producers Hairspray Thoroughly Modern Millie Seussical: The Musical

5. Lester, in the midst of all his peculiar angst, bought himself a new car. It was one that held a lot of memories for him. And it certainly wasn't new; just used and in great shape. What kind of car? 1968 Ford Mustang 1971 Chevy Camaro 1970 Pontiac Firebird A mint VW bus

6. Who said, "I know you think my Dad's harmless, but you're wrong!"? Angela Hayes Carolyn Burnham Ricky Fitts Jane Burnham

7. Tom Hanks was initially considered for the role of Lester. He skipped on it (too bad as it could have been his third Academy Award). Someone else was up for the part, too. Which of these? Alec Baldwin Bill Murray Jim Carrey Chevy Chase

8. What city was "American Beauty" set in? It was never revealed Sacramento Chicago Miami

9. Here's my favorite question on this quiz: Lester Burnham's name is an anagram of a well known fictional character's prior dilemma. It all makes sense, and was done completely on purpose. Which book does his unscrambled name come from? The Wind In The Willows Lolita Damage The anagram means nothing

10. What are the last words heard in "American Beauty"? "Look closer." "It all begins again..." "There is a dangerous beauty in all of it." "You will someday."