Answer: Detention
At the beginning of the film, the kids were given an assignment in detention - 1000-word essay explaining "who you think you are". In the end, instead of all of them writing an individual essay, "The Brain" wrote an essay for the group. It detailed everything they learned that day - both about themselves and the other kids in detention. He signed the essay, "Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club".
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Answer: "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds
It's played over the closing credits as well! The song was written for the film and became the band's only US number one hit. It has been covered by artists as varied as Smash Mouth, Billy Idol and New Found Glory.
From Quiz: The First Ten Minutes Of "The Breakfast Club"
Answer: John
John says this to Claire when she goes to visit him in the closet that Mr. Vernon locks him in. Claire had said earlier in the film that her parents each spoil her and try and out-do the other. John says this in reference to that and, as they are from very different social circles, (John's a stoner and trouble maker and Claire's a rich prep) they know that it would cause a stir if they were to date.
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club": Who Said That?
Answer: weekend detention
The five students, each from a different "group", learn to get along and appreciate each other.
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From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Shermer, Illinois
In a voice over at the beginning, the following monologue is heard, "Saturday...March 24, 1984. Shermer High School, Shermer, Illinois, 60062".
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club" - For Better Hallway Vision
Answer: John Kapelos
John Kapelos was also in two other John Hughes films, "Sixteen Candles" and "Weird Science."
From Quiz: The Ultimate "Breakfast Club" DVD Quiz
Answer: outstanding in that capacity
This is when Claire is visiting Bender in his solitary confinement, and they are talking about how her parents use her to get back at each other. Bender is suggesting that going out with him would be an "outstanding" way to get back at her parents.
From Quiz: More "Breakfast Club"
Answer: March 24, 1984
The movie starts and ends with Brian reading his letter to Mr. Vernon. Only in the beginning does he say the date in which the movie takes place.
From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Bender
Bender says this when Brian tells him there's not supposed to be any monkey business.
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Answer: 8
"Excuse me, sir, it's seven." - Brian
From Quiz: 'Breakfast Club' Trivia
Answer: 60062
Shermer High School, the setting for the iconic 80s movie Breakfast Club, is located in the zip code 60062. The movie, directed by John Hughes, follows five high school students from different cliques who spend a Saturday together in detention and learn to see each other beyond their stereotypes. The movie has become a classic of the teen movie genre and has been praised for its honest portrayal of teenage life and its exploration of social issues. Interestingly, the movie was filmed entirely in Illinois, where Hughes grew up and set many of his movies.
From Quiz: Breakfast Club
Answer: The clubs he is in
From Quiz: Quotes from 'The Breakfast Club'
Answer: Anthony
From Quiz: Quiz for Champions - 'The Breakfast Club'
Answer: David Bowie
The opening sequence of the Breakfast Club features a quote from David Bowie's song "Changes." While the quote may not seem significant upon first glance, it actually sets the tone for the entire movie. The Breakfast Club is a film about teenagers who are struggling to navigate their changing realities, and Bowie's lyrics reflect that same theme. The line used in the movie, "And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds are immune to your consultations. They're quite aware of what they're going through," speaks to the teenagers' feelings of being misunderstood by adults. Director John Hughes intentionally chose the song to illustrate the generational gap between the teens and their authority figures. Bowie's quote adds a layer of depth to the Breakfast Club's opening credits, making them a memorable and poignant part of the film.
From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Richard Vernon
Richard Vernon was the vice principal in charge of discipline for Shermer High School. You see his nameplate on his desk. His nickname is "The Bull". One of his favorite sayings is, "Don't mess with The Bull or you'll get the horns."
From Quiz: Raiding Wardrobes: "The Breakfast Club"
Answer: Paul Gleason
The stars are listed alphabetically! Paul Gleason played Assistant Principal Richard Vernon. He appeared as the same character, in the same library 16 years later in "Not Another Teen Movie!"
From Quiz: The First Ten Minutes Of "The Breakfast Club"
Answer: Allison
Allison says this when the group is sitting in a circle, having a heart to heart discussion about life. They all come to find that they each have rough home lifes. Allison's parents ignore her and it has taken its toll on her.
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club": Who Said That?
Answer: the princess and the criminal
John Bender is a messed up kid from a messed up family. He fights against authority at every opportunity. Claire is spending the day in detention for skipping school and going shopping with her popular friends.
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From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Got caught with a flare gun at school
Brian, played by Anthony Michael Hall, was the "Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie". He had a cousin, Kendall, from Indiana who got high and started eating really weird foods.
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club" - For Better Hallway Vision
Answer: Shrugs
Andy and Claire are the two popular people, so it makes sense why he would sit there.
From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Allison
Allison says this when they are talking about how they might end up like their parents.
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Answer: EMC 2
You can see this at the beginning when Brian gets out of the car.
From Quiz: 'Breakfast Club' Trivia
Answer: Reynolds
Allison Reynolds, played by Ally Sheedy, is a character in the 1985 movie Breakfast Club. She is known for her quirky behavior and unique fashion sense, which includes wearing multiple layers of clothing and dandruff on her shoulders. Despite her initial aloofness, Allison opens up to the other characters throughout the course of the movie and reveals that she comes from a troubled home life. Her last name, Reynolds, is only mentioned briefly in the movie and is not a major plot point.
From Quiz: Breakfast Club
Answer: Fishing
From Quiz: Quotes from 'The Breakfast Club'
Answer: She didn't have anything better to do.
Interesting.
From Quiz: Quiz for Champions - 'The Breakfast Club'
Answer: 'I am sooo popular'
In the movie, a scene shows Claire smoking marijuana and getting high. John Bender had given her the joint, which she initially hesitates to smoke, but eventually decides to give it a try. As the drug begins to take effect, she looks around the room at her companions and utters the phrase, "I am sooo popular." This line represents a significant shift in Claire's character, who previously identified strongly with her social status and being popular. Her statement reveals that the drug is making her feel good about herself and her place in the world, which is a common effect of marijuana. This line also serves as a window into the underlying anxieties and insecurities Claire conceals under her popular facade.
From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Brian Johnson
Because he was part of the nerdy, brainy clique, Brian Johnson (played by Anthony Michael Hall) was known as The Brain in the group. He mentions several times in the film how much pressure there is having to keep a perfect GPA.
From Quiz: Raiding Wardrobes: "The Breakfast Club"
Answer: David Bowie
The quote is taken from the song "Changes" and reads:
"...And these children
that you spit on
as they try to change their worlds
are immune to your consultations.
They're quite aware
of what they're going through..."
Co-incidentally, Simple Minds took their name from Bowie's "The Jean Genie" - "He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his own module."
From Quiz: The First Ten Minutes Of "The Breakfast Club"
Answer: Brian
Brian says this at the start of the film. He is sitting at a table trying to figure out how to write the essay that Mr. Vernon assigned the group. The assignment is to write an essay telling Mr. Vernon who each of the teens thinks they are. Brian is talking to himself when he says this.
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club": Who Said That?
Answer: Taped Larry Lester's "buns" together
Andrew, played by Emilio Estevez, was the wrestler who was always concerned about his "ride" (scholarship). Don't forget that Andrew did not wear tights...he wore the required uniform.
From Quiz: "The Breakfast Club" - For Better Hallway Vision
Answer: tampon
When Allison dumps her purse out on the couch a tampon falls into Brian's lap. He later picks it up, examines it and throws it onto the pile.
From Quiz: The Ultimate "Breakfast Club" DVD Quiz
Answer: "Because you're letting me."
This is when Claire has decided to give Alison a make-over. Once Claire is done with Alison, she looks much tidier and it's easy to see how pretty she is. It definitely gets a reaction from Andrew.
From Quiz: More "Breakfast Club"
Answer: 2
He calls Claire a cherry when they are talking about the clubs that Brian is in. He calls Brian a cherry when they are talking about virginity.
From Quiz: The Breakfast Club
Answer: Andrew
Andrew threatens Bender when he is bothering Andrew and Claire about their relationship.
From Quiz: "Breakfast Club" Quotes
Answer: 60062
Brian says this at the beginning of the movie.
From Quiz: 'Breakfast Club' Trivia
Answer: BMW
At the beginning of the movie Breakfast Club, Claire arrives in a BMW. Interestingly, the car used in the film was actually a leased car from a local dealership, and the filmmakers had to be careful not to damage it during filming. The BMW became an iconic symbol of Claire's wealth and status, setting her apart from the other characters in the film. The Breakfast Club has become a cult classic and is often cited as one of the best high school movies of all time.
From Quiz: Breakfast Club
Answer: A compulsive liar
From Quiz: Quotes from 'The Breakfast Club'
Answer: Barry Manilow
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