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1.
  As Good As It Gets Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I've seen this movie about four times, but will try not to be too specific with the questions.
Average, 15 Qns, SaxMan4, Aug 31 16
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SaxMan4
8246 plays
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  'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some quotes and questions from one of my favorite movies, 'As Good As It Gets.' Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, PLaydolly, Jul 18 06
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PLaydolly
8712 plays
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  "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who doesn't dig Jack Nicholson? If there was ever an actor to quote in movies it would be him. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, CombatLeader, Jul 18 06
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CombatLeader
3144 plays
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  'As Good As It Gets' 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I know WAY too much about this movie. It's sad really. See if you can answer more hard questions about it.
Average, 10 Qns, *ShootingStar18, Mar 11 04
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*ShootingStar18
5802 plays
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  Verdel's Man    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
"As Good As It Gets" is exactly that! Life in New York City doesn't get better than this! This movie has everything and it's all good! Good luck with this quiz!
Average, 20 Qns, yettom, Nov 18 13
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yettom
4118 plays
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  10 Question As Good As It Gets Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More trivia on this award winning film starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, and Verdell the dog! Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, lafemme419, Jun 07 04
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lafemme419
4460 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What was the gift that Carol purchased for Simon at the gas station?

From Quiz "Verdel's Man"





As Good As It Gets Trivia Questions
1. In what city does the story take place?

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: New York

I quote Melvin talking to his neighbor's dog, "This is New York. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere."

2. What obsessive compulsive disorder does Verdell, the dog, adopt from Melvin?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Doesn't step on cracks.

Multiple 'Verdells' were used for this film.

3. At the opening of this film, what season did Melvin Udall's lady neighbor say it was which made her "oh so happy"?

From Quiz Verdel's Man

Answer: tulip

Melvin Udall, the successful novelist, was definitely not liked by his neighbors. He appeared a weird loner who had peculiar ways and his OCD habits probably contributed to their opinion of him. Before the lady said this, she was looking at Melvin and cursing him under her breath.

4. What was Melvin Udall's occupation?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Novelist

Wonderfully played by Jack Nicholson. He wrote romantic fiction. Women seemed to love his insight into the female mind. His secret: 'I think of a man and take away all reason and accountability.'

5. Which character in the movie said, 'What if this is as good as it gets'?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More

Answer: Melvin Udall

Melvin asks this question of the mental patients in his therapist's office.

6. What is Frank (Simon's art dealer's) last name?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' 2

Answer: Sachs

Frank's last name is Sachs.

7. "As long as you keep you work zipped up around me, I don't give a rat crap what or where you shove your ______."

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: show

Melvin talking to his gay neighbor, Simon. Not especially flattering is he?

8. What New York borough does Carol live in?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Brooklyn

9. What breed of dog was Simon's dog Verdel?

From Quiz Verdel's Man

Answer: Brussels Griffon

Verdel's eyes said it all. The camera angles were wonderful and the dog's expressions spoke to you. Melvin, however decided that he did not want the dog living next door, so he decided to capture him in the hall and throw him down the garbage chute.

10. What was the first name of Simon's manager and friend?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Frank

Simon was Melvin's gay artist neighbor. His manager, Frank, was played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.

11. What mental disorder does Melvin suffer from?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More

Answer: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Melvin has OCD as exhibited by his need to recheck locks, wash his hands excessively, avoid cracks in the sidewalk, and his worry about germs.

12. What does Carol bring back for her mom from her trip to Baltimore?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' 2

Answer: cookbook

'Hmmm...'Shark With a Bite'...I've never fixed shark before...would you like that Spencer?' 'Hmmm....no'

13. "How much more do you have to eat? Appetites aren't as big as you're _______ huh?"

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: noses

Melvin talking to the "Jews at his table." Again Melvin showing his distain for people different from him.

14. What is the singer's name for the song that Carol asks Melvin NOT to play in the car?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Nat King Cole

The song that is being played is 'I Love You for Sentimental Reasons'.

15. What university was Dr. Betz's son accepted to?

From Quiz Verdel's Man

Answer: Brown

Melvin was devoid of social graces. Not even with his publisher who, by the way, he had just asked a favor of involving her husband, Dr. Betz. She was proud that her son got into Brown, but Melvin could not be bothered and was abrupt and rude to her.

16. What was Carol's son's name?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Spencer & spence

He was a pretty sick kid until he got better medical care.

17. Who was Simon talking about when he said, 'She's not {naked;} it's art'?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More

Answer: His mother

Simon was relating the story of how his father caught his mother posing nude for him.

18. Does Melvin dance with Carol?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' 2

Answer: no

'Wanna dance?' 'Well, I've been thinkin' about that since you brought it up before...' 'And?' 'No.'

19. "Did you _______ with her?"

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: have sex

Melvin talking to Simon after him and Carol became closer. He helped her by giving her the attention she needed, and she helped him find his inspiration.

20. What words has Melvin labeled on the CD that plays the song Carol doesn't want to hear?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Emergency Only

If you watch closely, it is played in slow motion.

21. What are the two things Melvin Udall said he took away from a man, to be able to write about women so well, in the order he said them?

From Quiz Verdel's Man

Answer: reason and accountability

He was a wonderful novelist and mainly his books were about relationships and he excelled in portraying the feelings of women. It was incredible to know him and how he was, and understand how he could so accurately be inside a woman's mind. This receptionist made the mistake of asking him how he was able to do it.

22. What was the name of Simon's dog?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More

Answer: Verdel

Poor Verdel was shoved down the garbage shute at the beginning of the movie.

23. "Hey! You trying to intimidate me with that attitude? I come from Hell. My _______ has more attitude than you!"

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: grandmother

Frank says this line after Melvin insults Simon. Then later Melvin steals his line while talking to a policeman.

24. When Melvin is about to leave his apartment to tell Carol his feelings for her, what obsessive compulsive disorder does he realize he forgot to do?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Lock the door.

Melvin only realizes that he didn't lock the door five times. But he also forgets to wash his hands and switch the lights for five times as well.

25. What does Melvin bring to Simon's door, when he first begins to show some empathy for his plight?

From Quiz Verdel's Man

Answer: chinese soup

Melvin was extremely homophobic and Simon's very existence annoyed him, which he did not, in any way, attempt to hide. Somehow, babysitting Verdel while Simon was in the hospital softened Melvin toward Simon. His heart began to kick in and he did try to help.

26. According to Melvin, what was the trick he used to get Verdel the dog to like him better than Simon?

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: Bacon in his pocket

After returning from the hospital, Simon has Verdel returned to him. Unfortunately, even when Simon had the bacon, Verdel still went to Melvin.

27. What happened to Simon's face?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' Movie Quotes And More

Answer: He was beaten

Simon was beaten by the friends of his newest model after he caught them robbing him.

28. Why is Simon estranged from his parents?

From Quiz 'As Good As It Gets' 2

Answer: his mother used to pose nude for him

'...she's not naked! It's art!' His father also wasn't happy about Simon's sexual orientation.

29. "You make me want to be a _______."

From Quiz "As Good As It Gets": Quotes Plus

Answer: better man

This is Melvin's first real compliment to Carol. It would mean a whole lot more to Carol if Melvin hadn't followed it up with an insult. He told Carol, shortly after the compliment, that he brought her out because he was afraid she might have slept with Simon. Smooth talker, huh?

30. Finish Carol's line, "Why can't I have a normal ____________"

From Quiz As Good As It Gets

Answer: boyfriend!

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