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Pleasantville (1998)

Written and directed by Gary Ross, this dramatic fantasy stars Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Joan Allen, and William H. Macy. Witherspoon won a Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance for her work on this film.
3 Pleasantville quizzes and 30 Pleasantville trivia questions.
1.
  Pleasantville    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I just rented this film because I had to see it for my intro. to humanities class and I think it was pretty good. If you didn't see 'Pleasantville', don't take the quiz. It might be a spoiler.
Average, 10 Qns, JsusFreak, Oct 04 04
Average
JsusFreak
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  Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This movie isn't one of my favorites, but I've obviously seen it enough to make a quiz about it. Good luck and have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, sprinkles, Jan 19 04
Tough
sprinkles
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  A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Maybe not the greatest film ever, but "Pleasantville" is still a fantastic feel-good movie.
Tough, 10 Qns, donniedarko, Apr 01 10
Tough
donniedarko
1958 plays
trivia question Quick Question
And here's for the real nitpickers - What year was shown on the calendar when Jennifer and David first arrived in Pleasantville?

From Quiz "Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?"





Pleasantville Trivia Questions
1. In what year is the movie "Pleasantville" set?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: 1958

The year is shown on a calendar in the cafe.

2. What time does the actual Pleasantville contest start?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: 12:00

David says that the marathon starts at 6:30, but the contest doesn't start until noon the next day.

3. Who plays the role of the TV repairman in the movie?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Don Knotts

4. Tobey Maguire plays Bud and which other character?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: David

Mentioned several times throughout the movie, usually by his sister.

5. What is unique about the TV Time station?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: It only shows programs that are in black and white.

This is revealed during the first few seconds of the film.

6. What was David's name when he got into the TV (along with his sister)?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Bud

7. How many apples are there on the teacher's desk during the Geography lesson?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: 9

Any time the teacher speaks, the apples can be seen at the bottom of the screen.

8. What was Jennifer's name when she got into the TV with her brother David?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Mary Sue

9. What are the differences between Elm Street and Main Street?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: Elm Street only has houses and is shorter

Tommy says that Elm Street isn't as long and the teacher says it only has houses.

10. Mr. Johnson says that he waits for what holiday all year long just so that he can paint on his restaurant's windows?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: Christmas

He tells this to Bud.

11. Who took Jennifer out on a car date in the movie?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Skip

12. What type of dog rides in the fire engine, when the tree bursts into flames?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: Dalmatian

As the fire engine speeds out of the station, the dog can be seen on the left hand side of the screen.

13. What is the first color change that Betty notices?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: color on playing cards

While playing cards, she gets a hand that has all hearts - red!

14. What was the name of the guy who liked to paint?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Bill

His name is Bill and he owns a diner.

15. What is the name of the art book given to Mr. Johnson?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: The World of Art

Bud gave this to Mr. Johnson after learning that he loves painting and art.

16. What does Bud give to Margaret as a gift?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: an umbrella

The umbrella was later "banned" in the Codes of Conduct.

17. Margaret gave David some cookies but WHO were they originally for?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Whitey

In one episode, Margaret gives Whitey cookies.

18. What does George bring to Bud while he is in jail?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: olives

It was the only thing that he could find. George couldn't cook anything.

19. What book was Jennifer reading when she was studying?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Lady Chatterley's Lover

20. What prop from the school play, does Bud give Margaret?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: red umbrella

It is given to her after it rains for the first time.

21. Who was Mrs. Parker in love with?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Bill

She was in love with Bill and they eventually had an affair.

22. When David returns home, how much time was lost during the entire trip to Pleasantville?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: 1 hour

When he gets back, the marathon has just completed one hour's worth of programming.

23. What does Mr. Parker say to David when he visits him in jail?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: 'Is this a good time?'

He asked him when he saw him in his cell, 'Is this a good time?' Kinda ironic to say that when visiting someone in jail, huh?

24. What color sweater is Margaret wearing when the town is finally colored?

From Quiz A Tricky, Wee "Pleasantville" Quiz

Answer: Red

After the court session Margaret runs over to hug Bud. Her sweater is clearly red.

25. And here's for the real nitpickers - What year was shown on the calendar when Jennifer and David first arrived in Pleasantville?

From Quiz Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

Answer: 1958

It IS shown, but I'm sure that most of you already knew that!

26. What still life painting was Bill trying to copy when Mrs. Parker comes to visit him?

From Quiz Pleasantville

Answer: Cezanne

He was painting a still life from Cezanne.

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