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The Gang from Whistlestop Trivia Quiz

If you've seen "Fried Green Tomatoes" a couple times, you'll be fine. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by goldengirl2. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
goldengirl2

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5992

Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (6/10), Guest 174 (5/10), Dagny1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What animal is scared off the railroad tracks by a ghost train during the opening scene of "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

goat

sheep

dog

deer

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Buddy's nickname for Idgie in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Lil' Bit

Little Bitty

Little Bit

Pearl

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", what did Mama say Idgie looked like on the day Idgie sees Ruth for the first time since the accident? Hint

The Wild Man of Borneo

filthy

A heathen

Wild Woman of Borneo

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the River Club Idgie frequents regularly in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Ava's

Evie's

Iva's

Eva's

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Question 5 of 10

5. What course did Evelyn's friend say she really needed in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

self esteem course for Southern women

self-help for Southern women

assertiveness training course for Southern women

a cooking class

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Question 6 of 10

6. What brand of doughnuts does Evelyn bring on a visit to see Ninny in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the first thing Sipsey does after Ruth dies in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Shuts the curtains

Stops the clock

Covers the mirror

Comforts Idgie

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", how many times do we see Evelyn smash into the car who took her space in the parking lot? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of a party hat does Evelyn give Mrs. Threadgoode on her birthday in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

a crown

a nurse's hat

a clown hat

a dunce cap

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who really killed Frank Bennett in "Fried Green Tomatoes"? Hint

Big George

Sipsey

Smokey

Idgie

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 11 2024 : Guest 45: 6/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Apr 04 2024 : Dagny1: 10/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Kitkat1974: 7/10
Mar 13 2024 : angostura: 10/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 96: 5/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
Feb 17 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What animal is scared off the railroad tracks by a ghost train during the opening scene of "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: goat

Evelyn hears a train go through town, but does not see one. The goat is scared away and leaves are rustled as the ghost train goes by.

2. What is Buddy's nickname for Idgie in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Lil' Bit

He never called her Idgie during any scene he was in.

3. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", what did Mama say Idgie looked like on the day Idgie sees Ruth for the first time since the accident?

Answer: The Wild Man of Borneo

Idgie had just come back from fishing when she sees Ruth again.

4. What is the name of the River Club Idgie frequents regularly in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Eva's

The club was frequented by many people, including the sheriff, even though Prohibition was on at that time.

5. What course did Evelyn's friend say she really needed in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: assertiveness training course for Southern women

Her friend told her this after she was embarrassed at the last meeting for not participating in the class.

6. What brand of doughnuts does Evelyn bring on a visit to see Ninny in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Krispy Kreme

The best doughnuts in the world, need I say more?

7. What is the first thing Sipsey does after Ruth dies in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Covers the mirror

8. In "Fried Green Tomatoes", how many times do we see Evelyn smash into the car who took her space in the parking lot?

Answer: 4

That red Beetle didn't have a chance against her LTD, which we only see hit the Beetle four times. Ed later asks her how she could have hit a car six times by accident.

9. What type of a party hat does Evelyn give Mrs. Threadgoode on her birthday in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: a crown

This is the first time we see Mrs. Threadgoode's room.

10. Who really killed Frank Bennett in "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

Answer: Sipsey

Evelyn is the only person who knows this secret outside of those who were there at the time.

Source: Author goldengirl2

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