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"Places in The Heart" : 2 Trivia Quiz

People have been asking for another quiz on this wonderful movie starring Sally Field, Danny Glover, and John Malkovich. Here it is. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by scarltak. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
scarltak

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,403

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
528

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (6/15), Guest 134 (11/15), Guest 97 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. One of my favorite lines in the movie comes from the scene where the entire Spalding family is eating Sunday dinner before Royce is killed. Possum says, "Right on my biscuit." What did Royce put on her biscuit? Hint

Butter

Gravy

Jam

Mashed potatoes

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Question 2 of 15

2. This movie took place in the town where it was actually filmed. What Texas town is it? Hint

Dallas

Sherman

Denton

Waxahachie

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Question 3 of 15

3. This movie took place in what year? Hint

1941

1945

1936

1935

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Question 4 of 15

4. This movie was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, and won two. Sally Field won an Oscar for Best Actress. What other award did it win? Hint

Best Supporting Actor

Best Picture

Best Original Screenplay

Best Costume Design

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who shot Royce? Hint

Wylie

Mr. Will

Willie

William

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Question 6 of 15

6. While preparing Royce's body, Edna Spalding tells her sister something that she never knew about her husband until that moment. Waht was it? Hint

He had blue eyes

She truly loved him

He had a scar

He'd had an affair

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who made the cake that Margaret gives to Edna? Hint

Willa Langsford

Margaret

Ruby

Marie Thornton

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Question 8 of 15

8. What actress played Viola? Hint

Lindsay Crouse

Ruth Watson

Sally Field

Amy Madigan

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Question 9 of 15

9. Mr. Denby tells Mrs. Spalding that she has how much money in her account? Hint

$318.21

$116.72

$16.43

$58.97

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Question 10 of 15

10. Mr. Denby works for what bank? Hint

First National Bank

Bank of Dallas

National Bank of Texas

First Farmer's Bank

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Question 11 of 15

11. How did Mr. Will lose his sight? Hint

Fighting in World War II

Fighting in World War I

A car accident

It is never said

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who owns the gift shop on the square? Hint

Margaret

Emma Langtree

Marie Thornton

Willa Langsford and her sister

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Question 13 of 15

13. When Edna goes to Margaret's shop, who has just finished getting their hair done? Hint

Viola

Marie

Willa

Ruby

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Question 14 of 15

14. What did Moze say happened to the man he knew that rocked an empty rocking chair? Hint

Fell off his horse

Drowned in the creek

Run down by a car

Run over by a cotton wagon

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the name of Mr. Simmons' cotton gin? Hint

Five Star Cotton

Five Points Cotton

Three Amigos Cotton

Simmons' Cotton Gin

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Apr 15 2024 : Guest 50: 6/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Mashed potatoes

He does this as Edna is going to answer the door.

2. This movie took place in the town where it was actually filmed. What Texas town is it?

Answer: Waxahachie

This movie was also based on people who actually lived in the town during the Depression era.

3. This movie took place in what year?

Answer: 1935

I love the wardrobe and hairstyles from that period.

4. This movie was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, and won two. Sally Field won an Oscar for Best Actress. What other award did it win?

Answer: Best Original Screenplay

John Malkovich was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but did not win. Lindsay Crouse was also nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in this film.

5. Who shot Royce?

Answer: Wylie

One of the most poignant scenes in the movie is at the end, when Wylie and Royce are sitting together in the church.

6. While preparing Royce's body, Edna Spalding tells her sister something that she never knew about her husband until that moment. Waht was it?

Answer: He had a scar

I suppose marriage was a lot different then.

7. Who made the cake that Margaret gives to Edna?

Answer: Marie Thornton

Edna then tells Margaret that she doesn't know how to support her family.

8. What actress played Viola?

Answer: Amy Madigan

I loved Amy Madigan's performance and I think that she should have been nominated for an Oscar also.

9. Mr. Denby tells Mrs. Spalding that she has how much money in her account?

Answer: $116.72

Mrs. Spalding seemed pleased about this until Mr. Denby told her that she owed a payment on the land.

10. Mr. Denby works for what bank?

Answer: First Farmer's Bank

He tells her that if the bank can help in any way, to let him know. But he doesn't seem to want anything but for her to sell her property.

11. How did Mr. Will lose his sight?

Answer: Fighting in World War I

Mr. Denby uses this as conversation, because Mr. Will is not in the mood to talk. Who can blame him? Mr. Denby is pushing him out of his home.

12. Who owns the gift shop on the square?

Answer: Willa Langsford and her sister

Mr. Denby shoots down Edna's idea to open a shop at her house.

13. When Edna goes to Margaret's shop, who has just finished getting their hair done?

Answer: Ruby

Edna has come to ask for a job, but Margaret can barely take care of her own family since her husband does'nt seem to have a job of his own.

14. What did Moze say happened to the man he knew that rocked an empty rocking chair?

Answer: Run over by a cotton wagon

Moze then proceeds to show Frank how to counteract this bad luck. It adds a little humor to the movie.

15. What is the name of Mr. Simmons' cotton gin?

Answer: Five Points Cotton

We see this clearly as Mrs. Spalding makes out her check, and it is also on the wall behind Mr. Simmons.

Source: Author scarltak

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