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Glengarry Glen Ross Trivia Quizzes

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10 Questions about Glengarry Glen Ross

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This quiz tests your knowledge of quotes, story, characters, and the stage version of "Glengarry Glen Ross".

Easier, 10 Qns, mctr92977, Oct 27 03

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Multiple Choice Quiz about Glengarry Glen Ross

Multiple Choice

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"Glengarry Glen Ross" is one of the best and most overlooked masterpieces of our cinematic time. The acting, directing and writing are superb.

Easier, 10 Qns, rcsinclair1, Feb 25 17

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Quick Question

In what line of business are the salesmen?

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Glengarry Glen Ross Trivia Questions

1. What kind of sales does this movie revolve around?

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Answer: Real Estate

They sell properties throughout the U.S.

2. Who wrote the play that "Glengarry Glen Ross" is based upon?

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Answer: David Mamet

Mamet wrote many great plays. Another of his plays that was made into a fascinating movie is "American Buffalo".

3. Name the character played by Jack Lemmon.

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Answer: Shelley Levine

Sheldon, or Shelley, Levine was one of Lemmon's pinnacle performances.

4. Blake exclaims to one of the salesmen that coffee is for whom?

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Answer: Closers

A great line that sets the tone for Blake's bombardment of the salesmen.

5. What did Alec Baldwin's character say that a salesman needed to succeed?

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Answer: Brass Balls

During a sales meeting, Baldwin actually held up a pair of brass balls hanging from strings in the movie.

6. For the sales contest, first prize is a Cadillac. Second prize is a set of steak knives. What is third prize?

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Answer: You're Fired

This exposition from Blake sets the wheels in motion for some of the characters' actions. Realizing they can no longer be lax, the salesmen must resort to drastic measures to win the contest.

7. In what line of business are the salesmen?

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Answer: Real Estate

The salesmen peddle retirement lots in Florida and Arizona, using high pressure tactics.

8. Who played Williamson, the office manager?

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Answer: Kevin Spacey

This role was before Spacey's masterpiece, "American Beauty".

9. What does Moss try to convince Aaronow to help him do in order to hurt the company?

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Answer: Break into the office and steal the leads.

It is Dave Moss who initially has the idea of stealing the Glengarry leads.

10. What sales tool was desperately needed by the sales force?

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Answer: The Leads

The Leads are obsessed over and sought after during the entire movie.

11. When James Lingk wants to cancel his deal with Roma, who does Roma use as a fake client to stall?

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Answer: Shelly Levine

Levine pretends to be a business man who needs to catch a plane with Roma.

12. Where do the salesmen regularly hang out and have lunch?

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Answer: The Chinese Restaurant

Notice the red lighting in the Chinese restaurant during the beginning of the film. Very interesting cinematography.

13. Why does Roma become infuriated with Williamson at the end of the film?

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Answer: Williamson tells Lingk that his contract was already sent to the bank.

After Roma assures Lingk that the contract won't go to the bank for several days, Williamson tells Lingk it's already there because he thinks that will help the situation.

14. How much was Shelley Levine's big sale approximately?

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Answer: $80,000

Shelley landed an $80,000 sale with a commission of $12,000, or so he thought.

15. Who broke into the office and stole the Glengarry leads?

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Answer: Shelly Levine

After failing to get Aaronow to break in, Moss finally convinces Shelly to do the job. We never see their conversation about it though.

16. Who owned the sales firm?

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Answer: Mitch & Murray

Mitch & Murray are referenced many times during the film, but no last names are ever given, adding to the realism.

17. What Pulitzer Prize winning playwright penned the stage and film versions of "Glengarry Glen Ross"?

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Answer: David Mamet

Mamet wrote other great plays like "American Buffalo", "Speed The Plow", "Oleanna", and movies like "The Untouchables", "The Edge", and "Hoffa". He won the Pulitzer for Drama in 1984 for the stage version of "Glengarry Glen Ross". He adapted the play into a screenplay in 1992.

18. Who did Shelley Levine pretend to be when the customer showed up at the office to confront Ricky Roma?

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Answer: D. Ray Morton

When James Link shows up to cancel his purchase, Shelley pretends to be D. Ray Morton, a wealthy and very satisfied client of Ricky Roma.

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