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All About 'Ordinary People' Trivia Quiz

This is one great movie that I recommend to you if you have not seen it already.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lanire. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Lanire

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,454

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
824

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 78 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following actors was not in the cast of the 'Ordinary People'? Hint

Donald Sutherland

Kevin Spacey

Mary Tyler Moore

Judd Hirsch

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Question 2 of 10

2. What award did the movie receive in 1981 as the best picture of the year?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Conrad Jarrett is played by Kevin Spacey.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who said, 'Oh well excuse me, I never promised you a rose garden'? Hint

Conrad Jarrett

Calvin Jarrett

Dr. Berger

Beth Jarrett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who says, 'Oh, just "anyway". It's a conversation starter.'? Hint

Beth Jarrett

Calvin Jarrett

Dr. Berger

Conrad Jarrett

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Golden Globe Awards did 'Ordinary People' receive? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the tragedy that the family is trying to recover from? Hint

The death of Conrad's younger sister

The death of Conrad's younger brother

The death of Conrad's older brother

The death of Conrad's older sister

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Everything is in its proper place - except the past!' is the tagline for the movie.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wrote the book 'Ordinary People' that the movie was based on? Hint

Sylvia Nasar

Chinua Achebe

Judith Guest

Daniel Keyes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens at the very end of the movie? Hint

Karen becomes Conrad's girlfriend

Conrad commits suicide

Jeaninne kills herself

Beth leaves Calvin and Conrad

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 06 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 78: 2/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10
Feb 16 2024 : Guest 71: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following actors was not in the cast of the 'Ordinary People'?

Answer: Kevin Spacey

Donald Sutherland played the part of Calvin Jarrett, Conrad's father. Mary Tyler Moore acted out beautifully Beth Jarrett, and Judd Hirsch was the therapist Dr. Berger.

2. What award did the movie receive in 1981 as the best picture of the year?

Answer: Oscar

It has also received the Oscar for The Best Actor in Supporting Role (Timothy Hutton), Best Director (Robert Redford), and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Alvin Sargent). At the same time it was nominated for The Best Actor in Supporting Role (Judd Hirsch) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Mary Tyler Moore).

3. Conrad Jarrett is played by Kevin Spacey.

Answer: False

Conrad Jarrett is portrayed by Timothy Hutton, who in my opinion does a great job and definitely deserved the Oscar.

4. Who said, 'Oh well excuse me, I never promised you a rose garden'?

Answer: Dr. Berger

In one of the sessions Conrad says that he doesn't let himself feel anything because every time he does, he feels lousy. The phrase is how Dr. Berger replied to this statement.

5. Who says, 'Oh, just "anyway". It's a conversation starter.'?

Answer: Conrad Jarrett

At the time Conrad is on his first date with Jeannine and he is having trouble coming up with a topic for conversation. The date does not end up to well because of Conrad's swimming friends' interference.

6. How many Golden Globe Awards did 'Ordinary People' receive?

Answer: 5

It recieved five awards for the Best Director - Motion Picture (Robert Redford), Best Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture Actor in a Supporting Role (Timothy Hutton), Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama (Mary Tyler Moore), and New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male (Timothy Hutton). It also had three other nominations.

7. What is the tragedy that the family is trying to recover from?

Answer: The death of Conrad's older brother

Conrad is blaming himself for the death and tries to commit suicide after the death. Beth is having trouble after losing her favourite son and cannot make herself love Conrad. Calvin is in the middle trying to make sure that their family will not break apart.

8. 'Everything is in its proper place - except the past!' is the tagline for the movie.

Answer: True

In the beginning it was intended that Gene Hackman be cast as Dr. Berger, but then he refused the role and was replaced by Judd Hirsch.

9. Who wrote the book 'Ordinary People' that the movie was based on?

Answer: Judith Guest

Judith Guest also wrote 'Second Heaven', 'Killing Time in St. Cloud', and 'Errands'.

10. What happens at the very end of the movie?

Answer: Beth leaves Calvin and Conrad

Conrad finds out that Karen committed suicide earlier in the movie. He also makes up with Jeaninne, but Beth cannot take it anymore and she leaves to be with her relatives.

Source: Author Lanire

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