The Ultimate Drumline Quiz | Movies

Answer: Atlanta A and T

The Atlanta A and T Panthers are a made up team, but have the colors blue and gold. In a brief moment before the halftime performance, it is stated that the marching band is considered more important than the actual football team. We are first introduced to the college as Devon attends a band training session, right before the school year starts.

Answer: Ticket office for the subway

We see Devon go give him an invitation to his graduation, minutes after the ceremony concludes. Afterward, he decides to go visit his dad at the subway and tell him that he decided against inviting him. Devon mentions that he was visiting the subway frequently and going back and forth, mentally, about whether or not to invite his dad, ultimately deciding not to.

Answer: The leader of the drumline

Sean, the leader of the drumline, initially dislikes Devon and even gets him kicked off the line for not being able to read music. However, after a while they forge a friendship and Sean, being the leader, teaches Devon how to read music. As the leader of the drumline, it is Sean's responsibility to ensure that all the drummers know the music and choreography for the performances.

Answer: false

Dr. Lee tells everyone in the band who "is not their roommate's mama" to run laps. During that time, they are supposed to take in the band's rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In". We see this transpire after a group of about five or six band members show up late and Dr. Lee questions Ernest about who he rooms with. He then proceeds to ask Devon why Ernest is late.

Answer: One band, one sound.

From day one, the band members are introduced to Dr. Lee's concept, "one band, one sound." The band's unity could be seen at the end of the movie as they anticipate Dr. Lee asking what the concept is and yell "one band, one sound".

Answer: true

When the challenge is first proposed, Jason mentions to the person next to him that the challenger is his roommate. He then proceeds to perform poorly in the challenge and lose his spot. Later in the movie, we see Devon help Jason with his choreography and ultimately regain his spot on the drumline.

Answer: Philosophy

She is first seen carrying a heavy load of books, which Devon comments on, to which Laila responds that she is a Philosophy major. It is learned later on that she decided to pursue her interest, dance.

Answer: Stuart Scott

He real job is as an anchor for ESPN and he is seen on camera doing a report on the classic. During the segment, he gives a brief background on the history of the BET Big Southern Classic.

Answer: Petey Pablo

He is introduced as a Jive recording artist and has a song on the "Drumline" soundtrack. Pablo is famous for the hit single "Freek-a-Leek," that reached #7 on the Hot 100.

Answer: Atlanta A&T wins in a drumline battle

Announcers from 106 & Park are on hand to announce the results to the crowd. Since there is a tie during the competition, a drum battle ensues to decide a winner. It is noted that this is the first time in the history of the Classic that there was a tie decided by the drumlines.

Answer: Charles

Charles introduces himself and mentions that he is a tuba player, which is met by silence, until Devon finally speaks up. Upon Devon doing so, the other band members introduce themselves as well.

Answer: True

An Honorary Band Fraternity is simply a fraternity for members of the university band. After initiation, he is more than willing to accept the date proposal that he had to previously declined from Diedre.

Answer: "Been Away" - Q "The Kid"

All of these songs appear on the soundtrack for the movie, but only "Been Away" is played during this scene. The song fits the mood because he hasn't seen Laila and decides to go and try to fix things with her.

Answer: I Believe I Can Fly

Devon gets the percussion section to add some flavor to the performance, which frustrates the band director initially. Upon viewing the crowd's reaction, however, the director adapts and lets the band play. The song was originally recorded by R. Kelly, and was on the soundtrack for the movie "Space Jam".

Answer: All A and T musicians must read music

Jason is posed this question by Sean, as they try to prove a thorough knowledge of the rule book. Devon lies to Dr. Lee about being able to read music and is ultimately removed from the band because of this.