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Quiz about Planes Trains and Automobiles Part III

"Planes, Trains and Automobiles", Part III Quiz

We finish our journey with Del and Neal and finally see them back home in Chicago.

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

Author
steve20

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,252

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. After Del struggles to remove his parka and then spins out the car, Neal wakes up. He asks Del, "What happened?" What is Del's reply? Hint

"Brakes locked up."

"Oh, we hit a patch of ice."

"Oh, we almost hit a deer."

"Oh, a dog ran out in front of the car."

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Question 2 of 15

2. As Neal and Del squeeze the car between the two tractor trailer rigs, who does Neal envision Del as being? Hint

The Grim Reaper

A Ghost

Evel Knievel

The Devil

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Question 3 of 15

3. What does Del have to say as they survey the damage to the car? Hint

"I probably won't get my deposit back now."

"My brother-in-law is a good body and fender man!"

"Do you know a good body shop?"

"They'll be able to buff this out, no problem."

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Question 4 of 15

4. While the car is burning, the boys sit on Del's trunk. Behind them is a road sign telling us they are ______ miles from Chicago. Hint

133

215

102

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Question 5 of 15

5. After the wreck and the fire, the boys find a motel room for the night. How much is that room for one night? Hint

$29.50

$42.50

$69.50

$38.50

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Question 6 of 15

6. Del only has $2 and a watch to barter with. What type of watch does he offer the motel manager? Hint

Bulova

Casio

Swiss Army

Swatch

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Question 7 of 15

7. On their second night on the road, what room does Neal rent at the El Rancho motel? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. After smashing the car into their room at the El Rancho motel the next morning, the boys hightail it down the highway. What song do we hear them sing as they cruise along? Hint

"Ring of Fire"

"Three Coins in the Fountain"

"Blue Moon of Kentucky"

"Waltzing Matilda"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Again, Del calls in a favor and gets them a ride all the way to Chicago in a semi! What is the brand name on the side of the truck? Hint

Oshkosh B'Gosh

Oshkonoggin Brand

Oshman Industries

Oxford Farms

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Question 10 of 15

10. At what station in Chicago do the guys wait for their final train? Hint

La Salle and Van Buren

Western and 79th

Ashford and Englewood

Belmont and Cicero

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Question 11 of 15

11. How long had Del's wife, Marie been dead? Hint

5 years

6 months

11 years

8 years

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who opens the door for the guys when they get home? Hint

Neal's daughter

Neal's son

Neal's wife

Neal's father-in-law

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is Neal's wife's name? Hint

Sylvia

Sharon

Susan

Sandra

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Question 14 of 15

14. What song do we hear as the final credits are rolling? Hint

"Every Time You Go Away"

"Just The Way You Are"

"Say You Love Me"

"Lovely To See You"

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who directed "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"? Hint

John Landis

Spike Lee

Sidney Pollock

John Hughes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After Del struggles to remove his parka and then spins out the car, Neal wakes up. He asks Del, "What happened?" What is Del's reply?

Answer: "Oh, we almost hit a deer."

Neal then suggests that Del take his parka off which is what Del was attempting to do while steering with his legs!

2. As Neal and Del squeeze the car between the two tractor trailer rigs, who does Neal envision Del as being?

Answer: The Devil

When the motorists in the car paralleling them warned "you're going the wrong way" Del thought they were drunk! He asked Neal, "How do they know where we're going?"

3. What does Del have to say as they survey the damage to the car?

Answer: "They'll be able to buff this out, no problem."

Interestingly, the damage was just beginning! Shortly after that, the cigarette that Del accidently flipped into the back seat causes a fire.

4. While the car is burning, the boys sit on Del's trunk. Behind them is a road sign telling us they are ______ miles from Chicago.

Answer: 102

At this point Neal learns that his wallet and credit cards are in the glove compartment. This leads to more hilarity when Neal tries to use these lumps of plastic to rent a motel room.

5. After the wreck and the fire, the boys find a motel room for the night. How much is that room for one night?

Answer: $42.50

Due to his melted credit cards Neal makes a deal: $17 and a "really" nice watch.

6. Del only has $2 and a watch to barter with. What type of watch does he offer the motel manager?

Answer: Casio

The manager declines and Del settles into the burned out car for a chilly evening, and reminisces about his wife.

7. On their second night on the road, what room does Neal rent at the El Rancho motel?

Answer: 6

Of course Neal has compassion for Del and invites him into the room where they party down on the honor bar and Doritos. Del imitates a Jamaican with "Iree, iree, mon."

8. After smashing the car into their room at the El Rancho motel the next morning, the boys hightail it down the highway. What song do we hear them sing as they cruise along?

Answer: "Blue Moon of Kentucky"

At 78 mph they are soon pulled over by an incredulous state trooper, played by Michael McKean. Even though the radio plays "clear as a bell", the trooper impounds the rolling wreck.

9. Again, Del calls in a favor and gets them a ride all the way to Chicago in a semi! What is the brand name on the side of the truck?

Answer: Oshkonoggin Brand

The driver has issues with passengers in his cab, so the guys get to ride in the back, with the cheese.

10. At what station in Chicago do the guys wait for their final train?

Answer: La Salle and Van Buren

After catching his train to go home, Neal reflects on their trip and realizes that Del really hasn't been home in years. This is when he doubles back to the station.

11. How long had Del's wife, Marie been dead?

Answer: 8 years

So in spite of everything, Neal brings Del home for a family Thanksgiving, complete with Del's omnipresent samples trunk. Del was going to just stay "a minute and say hi".

12. Who opens the door for the guys when they get home?

Answer: Neal's daughter

Her name was Marti and as you may recall, she was thankful that her "daddy was coming home for Thanksgiving".

13. What is Neal's wife's name?

Answer: Susan

I don't believe we actually hear her name in the movie, so I got it from the credits. Susan was portrayed by the lovely Laila Robins.

14. What song do we hear as the final credits are rolling?

Answer: "Every Time You Go Away"

This song was written by Daryl Hall and performed by Blue Room.

15. Who directed "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"?

Answer: John Hughes

John Hughes also wrote the screenplay and produced the movie. In the DVD version, after the credits, you get to see Neal's boss still comparing the two ads!

Source: Author steve20

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