* Which character's voice is the first that we hear in the film?
* Jack Vincennes is the technical consultant for a popular television show that is clearly based on the real TV show "Dragnet." What is this show called in the film?
* A real-life gangster is referred to several times -- and even appears (played by an actor, of course) -- during this film. Which one?
* Sid Hudgens works for a pioneering "tabloid" publication in the film that is based on the real-life magazine "Confidential." Hudgens' publication has a motto, or credo. Which of the following phrases is NOT part of that motto?
* Jack Vincennes and Sid Hudgens have a business relationship -- Sid gives Jack tips on illegal activities of Hollywood celebrities, and Jack gives Sid the exclusive stories for his magazine. How much does Jack generally get for his "services" to Sid?
* What is the first name of Edmund Exley's late father?
* Bud White makes light work of a bodyguard named Leland Meeks (Darrell Sandeen) early in the film. What, according to Meeks' own dialogue, is his nickname?
* When Vincennes first arrests actor Matt Reynolds (Simon Baker), a movie premiere is visible in the far background as Sid Hudgens takes pictures for his magazine. What movie is premiering at the (fictional) St. Cortez Theater?
* Bud White initially tries to break up the impending fight between the prisoners and the cops on Christmas Eve. Something happens, though, that makes him actually start the fight himself. What is it?
* How old is Exley when he receives his promotion to Detective Lieutenant?
* "Bud" is actually Officer White's nickname. What's his real first name?
* As part of his punishment for his involvement in the "Bloody Christmas" event, Jack Vincennes is transferred to a particular department of the LAPD. Which one?
* Jack Vincennes is the character who actually lets us know, via dialogue, exactly what year it is during which the events of this film take place. In what year is "L.A. Confidential" set?
* The violent crime that sets most of the plot of this film into motion takes place at a diner. The name of this establishment contains a reference to a particular kind of bird. Which one?
* Exley is the first detective to arrive at the diner where multiple murders have taken place. Where in the restaurant does Exley find the primary amassment of corpses?
* When Officer Bud White (Russell Crowe) pays his first surprise visit to Pierce Patchett (David Strathairn) at Patchett's palatial home, what is Patchett doing?
* Patchett has an unusual middle name. What is it?
* When White first visits the home of prostitute Lynn Bracken (Kim Basinger), he interrupts a "session" that she is having with a "client." White recognizes this client right away. What civil service position does this man apparently hold?
* The young men apprehended by Exley, White, and company were truly guilty of a number of crimes. Which of the following crimes was NOT committed by even ONE of these men?
* Lynn Bracken is not a California native. From what state does she actually hail?