"American Beauty" Love It Or Leave It

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

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

3. Who played Jim Olmeyer in "American Beauty"? Sam Robards Scott Bakula Peter Gallagher 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? Hairspray Thoroughly Modern Millie The Producers 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? 1971 Chevy Camaro 1970 Pontiac Firebird A mint VW bus 1968 Ford Mustang

6. Who said, "I know you think my Dad's harmless, but you're wrong!"? Jane Burnham Ricky Fitts Angela Hayes Carolyn 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? Bill Murray Alec Baldwin Chevy Chase Jim Carrey

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

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." "You will someday." "There is a dangerous beauty in all of it." "It all begins again..."