'Stand By Me' : The Basics

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1. What song begins to play as Gordie is leaving the grocery store at the very beginning of the film? 'Lollipop' by the Chordettes 'Every Day' by Buddy Holly 'Rockin' Robin' by Bobbie Day 'Hound Dog' by Elvis Presley

2. What nationality does Teddy claim to be? German Dutch French Canadian

3. Why do the boys follow the Ray Brower case so closely? He was Vern's cousin. He was a close friend. He attended the same school that they did. He was a kid about their age.

4. What special item does Gordie's brother, Denny, give him? A canteen A baseball card A football jersey A Yankee cap

5. What is the name of the 'most feared and least seen' junkyard dog in town? Answer: (One Word -- think 'helicopter')

6. 'Oh great, you brought a comb. What do you need a comb for? You don't even have any hair!' Who said this? Answer: (first name only)

7. When they realize that they have no food, the boys pool all of their money together so that they can make a trip to the store. How much money do they have collectively? $3.00 $2.37 $1.40 $1.95

8. Which member of the Mickey Mouse Club are the boys discussing when they take a break in the junkyard? Answer: (female -- one word)

9. 'Don't call me any of your mother's pet names.' Who said this? Answer: (first name only)

10. What time is it when the boys leave the junkyard? 1:30pm 12:15pm 3:00pm 2:45pm

11. What is the name of the DJ heard on the Castle Rock radio station? Vince Fontaine Bossman Bob Cormier Wolfman Jack Slick Rick Banner

12. 'You think __________ could beat up Superman?' Answer: (two words -- cartoon character)

13. 'But kids lose everything unless there's someone there to look after them.' Who said this? Answer: (first name only)

14. Which of the boys brings cigarettes along on the trip? Vern Teddy Gordie Chris

15. 'I promise I won't say no more bad swears! I promise I'll eat all my lima beans!' Who said this? Answer: (first name only)

16. What is the name of the teacher who Chris says kept the milk money for herself when he tried to turn it in? Mrs. McCloud Mrs. Lansky Mrs. Simmons Mrs. Neville

17. Who is the first one to spill the secret about Ray Brower's body -- Billy or Charlie? Answer: (One Word)

18. At the time of Chris' death, how long had it been since he and Gordie had seen one another? less than a year more than 15 years more than 10 years less than 5 years

19. What brand of shoes did Ray Brower get knocked out of when the train hit him? Answer: (One Word)

20. According to the narrator, what kind of job did Vern have when he grew up? Forklift operator Grocery store clerk Warehouse manager Woodshop teacher