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Quiz about Planes Trains Automobiles Part I

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles - Part I Quiz

One of my top ten favorite comedies. This was John Candy at his best.

A multiple-choice quiz by steve20. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
steve20

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,214

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
2793

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (12/15), Guest 73 (10/15), Guest 51 (11/15).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What holiday was Neal Page anxious to get home for? Hint

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Easter

His daughter's birthday

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which airport was Neal supposed to be flying from? Hint

La Guardia

JFK

Newark

Philadelphia

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the first price that Neal agreed to pay the attorney to give up his taxi? Hint

$30

$50

$125

$25

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the number of Neal's flight? Hint

933

809

903

909

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the name of the book that Del Griffith was reading at the airport while they waited for the flight? Hint

The Naked and the Dead

The Canadian Mounted

Of Mice and Men

Mounties of the North

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Question 6 of 15

6. Feeling bad about taking Neal's cab in the city, Del offered to buy him a slurpee.

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. Del is a salesman for what company? Hint

American Light & Fixture

Bed, Bath, & Beyond

Canadian Bathroom Supply

Beautiful Bathrooms

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Question 8 of 15

8. What does Del say after he pulls his shoes off on the plane? Hint

"Oh, man, that is a relief"

"My dogs are barkin' today"

"Been on my feet all day"

"My podiatrist told me this is good therapy"

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Question 9 of 15

9. To what city was their flight diverted? Hint

Wichita

Nashville

Omaha

Tulsa

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Question 10 of 15

10. What game and talk show host portrays the airline employee that announces cancellation of the connecting flights? Hint

Johnny Carson

Jimmy Kimmel

Ben Stein

Jay Leno

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the taxi that takes the boys to their motel? Hint

Darby's Taxirama

Yellow Cab

Digby's Taxi-a-go-go

Dooby's Taxiola

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Question 12 of 15

12. Name the motel where the guys bunk for the night. Hint

Braidwood Inn

Ironwood Inn

Best Western

CedarBank Inn

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Question 13 of 15

13. What room do they share for the night? Hint

114

214

116

216

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of Del's activities finally makes Neal jump out of bed and go off on him? Hint

cracking his knuckles

clearing his sinuses

scratching

incessant talking

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Question 15 of 15

15. To what does Neal compare spending the night with Del? Hint

a night in jail

finger nails on a blackboard

playing a broken record

a date with a chatty Cathy doll

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Guest 12: 12/15
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 73: 10/15
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 51: 11/15
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 97: 12/15
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 96: 11/15
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 174: 6/15
Mar 02 2024 : Guest 174: 10/15
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 49: 9/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What holiday was Neal Page anxious to get home for?

Answer: Thanksgiving

His bosses inability to decide on an ad campaign delayed his departure.

2. Which airport was Neal supposed to be flying from?

Answer: JFK

His ticket says JFK but later the flight cancellation says LaGuardia to O'Hare!

3. What is the first price that Neal agreed to pay the attorney to give up his taxi?

Answer: $50

Neal: "Please sir, I appeal to your good nature."
Attorney: "I don't have a good nature!"

4. What was the number of Neal's flight?

Answer: 909

And the airline was Mid-Central.

5. What was the name of the book that Del Griffith was reading at the airport while they waited for the flight?

Answer: The Canadian Mounted

Of course, with John being Canadian, this makes sense.

6. Feeling bad about taking Neal's cab in the city, Del offered to buy him a slurpee.

Answer: true

Among other things, Del did offer a slurpee although I'm not sure they have a slurpee stand at La Guardia (or JFK).

7. Del is a salesman for what company?

Answer: American Light & Fixture

Shower ring curtain division.

8. What does Del say after he pulls his shoes off on the plane?

Answer: "My dogs are barkin' today"

And then he removes his socks and starts waving them around!

9. To what city was their flight diverted?

Answer: Wichita

Neal is just delighted when he learns that there are no flights out.

10. What game and talk show host portrays the airline employee that announces cancellation of the connecting flights?

Answer: Ben Stein

If you look over Ben's left shoulder the announcement board states: Destination--Nowhere.

11. What was the name of the taxi that takes the boys to their motel?

Answer: Dooby's Taxiola

Dooby has a Red Pontiac Bonneville and takes the scenic route because, "All ya' see on the interstate, is interstate!"

12. Name the motel where the guys bunk for the night.

Answer: Braidwood Inn

Del get's them a deal because he sold Gus, the manager, his shower curtain rings.

13. What room do they share for the night?

Answer: 114

And Del asked Neal, "Wanna take a shower?"

14. Which of Del's activities finally makes Neal jump out of bed and go off on him?

Answer: clearing his sinuses

After Neal's tirade, Del replied, "You're not a very tolerant person!"

15. To what does Neal compare spending the night with Del?

Answer: a date with a chatty Cathy doll

Neal said, "I expect a string to come out of your chest...only you'd be the one pulling it!"

Source: Author steve20

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