Stephen King's "Children of the Corn" (1984) Quiz

Answer: Cafe

Joby and his dad, Dave, went to the local diner, Hansen's Cafe, after the service. Joby's mom and sister did not join them as Joby's little sister, Sarah, was ill that day. Joby's dad went to make a phone call to check on his daughter. Joby was asked by the owner of the diner, Mr. Hansen if he wanted his usual. Joby replied, "Yes, a strawberry shake." Several teenagers entered the restaurant, which was packed with the after-church crowd. Joby would look over at the corner of the diner and see Malachai. Malachai was playing a pinball machine. Joby would quickly come to understand his world would be changed forever.

Answer: Poisoned Coffee

As the diner was filling up with people, we saw the young waitress standing by the coffee pot. She would pour a small envelope of white powder into the pot of coffee. The waitress then served all the customers a cup of coffee. One older lady was excited for the cup of coffee . Shortly after the patrons drank the coffee, they started to grasp at their throats.

The poison had kicked in rather quickly. The patrons who had not drunk any coffee tried to assist but were murdered by the teenagers. Joby watched as the teens killed his father also.

Answer: Engraved Lighter

Vicky had locked the door to their motel room. She reached into the nightstand and pulled out a noisemaker. Burt, who was asleep, was awoken by Vicky when she blew the noisemaker at him. Vicky wished Burt a happy birthday. She then handed him his birthday present.

The lighter was engraved with Burt's name. It also had M.y D.arling inscribed on it. The M and D were done this way because Burt had recently finished medical school and was headed to do his residency. Vicky would also serenade Burt with a song for his birthday.

The song was also in honor of Burt's finishing medical school.

Answer: The boy's throat had been cut.

Burt and Vicky were looking at a map while driving. They had decided to take the backroads. They soon would find out the backroads were no more scenic than the main highway. All they saw around them was corn. Vicky would look up and tell Burt to watch out.

In the middle of the road stood Joseph; he was bleeding from his neck. Burt could not stop the car and struck Joseph with the vehicle. Burt went and checked on the boy to see if he could still be alive. Burt turned the body of Joseph over and saw the cut on his throat. Burt would tell Vicky to go back to the car and lock the doors.

He told her there was something not right about the boy's death. Burt revealed to Vicky that Joseph's throat had been cut before they hit him. Burt said that Joseph was already dead before they struck him with the car.

Answer: Monopoly

Malachai had forbidden the two children from listening to records and play board games. Sarah and Job were in their old home, doing both of these things. The two children were also playing dress-up. Joby tried to cheat at the game, but Sarah called him on it. Joby told Sarah that the top hat piece should represent Isaac. He would take the game piece and put it on the jail square of the game. Sarah asked what if he got a get out of jail free card? Joby took all the cards and throw them behind him; this caused both children to laugh. Just then, a butcher's knife would land in the center of the game board. Malachai had caught the two children breaking his rules. Both Sarah and Joby looked up at Malachai with petrified looks on their small faces.

Monopoly is perhaps one of the most popular board games of all time. Its origin date back to the early 1900s. The game has had several different themes over the many years, but the objective has always been the same.

Answer: John Franklin

Malachai wanted the two children punished for breaking the rules. Malachai told Isaac of his findings and also gave him a drawing of Sarah's. The picture was of Burt's car heading into Gatlin. Gatlin, Nebraska, was where Isaac and his followers resided. Isaac told Sarah she had the gift of sight. Isaac seemed to be already aware that Burt and Vicky were on their way. Malachai asked what was to be done to Joby and Sarah for breaking the rules. Isaac told him to return them to where they were. Malachi was upset by this decision but followed Isaac's command. Isaac said Malachai was doing as he, too, was commanded by their leader.

John Franklin would play the role of Isaac Chroner. He would reprise this role in the 1999 film, "Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return". In my opinion, Isaac was far more menacing then Malachai. He just had an eerie look about him. He was calm and calculated as well. In my humble opinion, he is one of the creepiest characters in horror films.

Answer: Mechanic

Isaac wanted to make sure Diehl did not talk to Burt or Sarah about the ongoings in Gatlin. Diehl was working on fixing a beat-up old truck. He told his dog, Sarge, that pretty soon it would be done. Diehl looked up from his dog and see a car approaching. Diehl said this was becoming a regular highway because that was the third car he saw that month. Burt would get out of his car to talk to Diehl, who immediately told Burt he didn't have any gas. Burt continued to try to explain to Diehl what he wanted. Diehl cut him off at every question.

As Burt drove off, Malachai and his group entered Diehl's garage. Diehl was upset because the children had killed his dog. Diehl, armed with a tire iron, went into the garage looking for revenge. Unfortunately for Diehl, much like his dog, he was murdered by the children.

Answer: Cafe

Unbeknownst to Burt and Vicky, they were being watched as they drove through town. Vicky had remarked that she had not seen a single person as of yet. Burt noticed Hansen's Cafe and pulled into the front of the diner. Both Vicky and Burt entered the restaurant and were taken back by the condition of the establishment. Vicky especially asked what it was about this town and corn.

As the two searched the cafe, they again were being watched. Burt spotted the payphone and went to use it. Vicky would scream out and jump back.

There was a giant rat on the counter of the cafe. Burt and Vicky would look out the window of the diner and see three kids going through their car. As Burt went to speak to them, the kids ran away.

Answer: Malachi said the pair would have to be sacrificed.

Isaac was in the cornfield with his followers. He was telling the children of the information that had been shared with him. Isaac told the children that their leader instructed Joseph to be killed. He also stated that the blood of Joseph must not tarnish the corn. Malachi informed the group that Joseph, the non-believer, had been killed on the road. Isaac would go on to tell the group that the Outlanders were coming to Gatlin.

The Outlanders were, of course, Burt and Vicky. Isaac said they must also be murdered. Malachai would jump to his feet and proclaim the Outlanders must be sacrificed to their lord. Malachi would start a chant praising their god. All the children would quickly join in the chant.

Answer: Sarah was listening to a record.

Vicky and Burt had decided it best to head to Hemingford. The pair were driving out of town when they passed Sarah and Job's old home. Burt saw a door open and close. He pulled into the front of the house. He told Vicky he wanted to see if anyone was there. Burt and Vicky would enter the home to use the phone.

The two who were in the living room heard a noise above them. Burt would go upstairs to investigate the sound. The two would hear music coming from one of the rooms. They entered the room and saw Sarah sitting there by herself. Vicky asked Sarah where her parents were. Sarah said they were in the cornfield where Isaac took all the adults. Burt decided to go back to town while Vicky stayed behind with Sarah.