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Easy Movie Trivia: Stripes | 10 Questions

These aren't very difficult. If you were paying attention, you will do just fine.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lambie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Lambie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4888

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (10/10), Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was John Winger's occupation at the beginning of the movie? Hint

bus driver

cab driver

chauffeur

pizza delivery man

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played the part of 'Russell', John Winger's best pal? Hint

Dennis Miller

Dan Aykroyd

Harold Ramis

Chevy Chase

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the 'last straw' that made John Winger rethink his situation and led him to join the Army? Hint

his phone was shut off

his car broke down

his toilet backed up

his girlfriend left him

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did their drill sergeant get hurt right before graduation? Hint

hiking accident

got in a bar brawl

he was blown up

car accident

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Question 5 of 10

5. Winger's unit was sent to Europe on a special assignment. What were they sent there to do? Hint

escort a high-ranking officer

guard a motor home

help out at the U.S. Embassy

rescue a General's daughter

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the general asked Winger if his platoon had finished their training on their own, what was Winger's response? Hint

"Yessiree!"

"Yowser, Bowser!"

"You betcha!"

"That's a fact, Jack!"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played the part of the drill Sergeant? Hint

Warren Oates

Harvey Keitel

Burt Reynolds

Samuel L. Jackson

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Candy also starred in this movie. What part did he play?

Answer: (One Word, two letters for his nickname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the part of the Captain Stillman? Hint

George C. Scott

John Larroquette

Harold Stone

Mclean Stevenson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Winger and Russell have to go to rescue the rest of their unit? Hint

Romania

Germany

Poland

Czechoslovakia

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 14 2024 : Guest 51: 10/10
Apr 09 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 12: 8/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 207: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 71: 9/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was John Winger's occupation at the beginning of the movie?

Answer: cab driver

He quit his job by parking his cab during rush hour traffic on a suspension bridge. His passenger was pretty upset.

2. Who played the part of 'Russell', John Winger's best pal?

Answer: Harold Ramis

3. What was the 'last straw' that made John Winger rethink his situation and led him to join the Army?

Answer: his girlfriend left him

He talked his best friend, Russell, into joining with him. Russell was an English teacher, who taught slang phrases to his foreign students.

4. How did their drill sergeant get hurt right before graduation?

Answer: he was blown up

The soldiers had to finish training themselves, and this really impressed the Brass.

5. Winger's unit was sent to Europe on a special assignment. What were they sent there to do?

Answer: guard a motor home

A heavily armed motor home or Urban Assault Vehicle.

6. When the general asked Winger if his platoon had finished their training on their own, what was Winger's response?

Answer: "That's a fact, Jack!"

7. Who played the part of the drill Sergeant?

Answer: Warren Oates

8. John Candy also starred in this movie. What part did he play?

Answer: Ox

Dewey Oxberger was the character's full name.

9. Who played the part of the Captain Stillman?

Answer: John Larroquette

10. Where did Winger and Russell have to go to rescue the rest of their unit?

Answer: Czechoslovakia

The urban assault vehicle performed beautifully.

Source: Author Lambie

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