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Quiz about American Graffiti  One Memorable Night
Quiz about American Graffiti  One Memorable Night

"American Graffiti" - One Memorable Night Quiz


"American Graffiti" is a classic. So many stars, so many great scenes, and so many memorable lines can be found in this George Lucas classic. How much do you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
dmbfanatic
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
117,353
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
11 / 20
Plays
4982
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (14/20), Guest 174 (19/20), Guest 165 (20/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. What was Terry's real nickname? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Which of these items did Terry NOT purchase while trying to buy liquor? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Which of these items did Terry and Debbie NOT order at Mel's? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What is the name of the car dealership on the strip where the police waited for speeders? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. While stranded in the woods after the car was stolen, Terry and Debbie were afraid that they were being stalked by what criminal? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What is the name of the airlines on which Curt departed for college? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Where did Curt's old teacher, Mr. Wolfe, go to college? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. While out with Milner, Carol wore a t-shirt with what saying? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Debbie tells Terry that she liked guys who do what in cars? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. According to Curt's old girlfriend, Curt had a dream to shake hands with whom? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Where did Curt want to take his girlfriend (Wendy) and her friend (Bobbie) for a romantic interlude? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What did the DJ offer Curt when he came to the station looking to make a request to the "Wolfman?" Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. The DJ really was the "Wolfman."


Question 14 of 20
14. After saving Terry and Debbie from the car thieves, Debbie compared Milner to what hero? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. What organization gave Curt a scholarship? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. At the end of the movie, we learn Terry went to Vietnam. Near what city in South Vietnam was he reported missing-in-action? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. After putting Terry in charge of his car, Steve told him to use only what type of oil? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What is the last name of the police officer that regularly gave Milner tickets? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. After Carol got in Milner's car, he asked her how old she was. How did Carol describe her age? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. As a pick up line, Terry told Debbie that she looked just like what actress? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 173: 14/20
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 174: 19/20
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 165: 20/20
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 68: 6/20
Nov 12 2024 : calmdecember: 18/20
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 206: 12/20
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 172: 5/20

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was Terry's real nickname?

Answer: Toad

Terry (Charles Martin Smith) told Debbie that everyone called him "Terry the Tiger". However, he was commonly referred to with the glorious "Toad" monicker.
2. Which of these items did Terry NOT purchase while trying to buy liquor?

Answer: Aspirin

Terry didn't buy any aspirin but he bought everything else, except the Old Harper.
3. Which of these items did Terry and Debbie NOT order at Mel's?

Answer: Onion Rings

Soon after placing their order, the greaser came over and started bugging Debbie about going out with him. Terry gets involved, and the greaser asks him if he wants a "knuckle sandwich". Terry tells him that he would wait for the Double Chubby Chuck. Funny!
4. What is the name of the car dealership on the strip where the police waited for speeders?

Answer: Jerry's Cherries

This is where Curt and the Pharaohs hooked the chain to and pulled the rear axle out of the police car.
5. While stranded in the woods after the car was stolen, Terry and Debbie were afraid that they were being stalked by what criminal?

Answer: The Goat Killer

Fortunately, Terry and Debbie ran into Steve (Ron Howard) instead.
6. What is the name of the airlines on which Curt departed for college?

Answer: Magic Carpet Airlines

On the plane, it also stated that the plane was radar equipped.
7. Where did Curt's old teacher, Mr. Wolfe, go to college?

Answer: Middlebury, Vermont

Mr. Wolfe and Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) were reminiscing outside the school during the hop. Mr. Wolfe claimed to have gotten drunk the night before and puked on the train the next day.
8. While out with Milner, Carol wore a t-shirt with what saying?

Answer: "Surf Boards by Dewey Weber"

Carol was actually played by a very young MacKenzie Phillips.
9. Debbie tells Terry that she liked guys who do what in cars?

Answer: Peel out

Debbie (Candy Clark) also likes tuck and roll upholstery.
10. According to Curt's old girlfriend, Curt had a dream to shake hands with whom?

Answer: President Kennedy

Of course, Curt was a little embarrassed by this revelation.
11. Where did Curt want to take his girlfriend (Wendy) and her friend (Bobbie) for a romantic interlude?

Answer: Gallo Dam

Curt suggests that they take a little oleo margarine with them.
12. What did the DJ offer Curt when he came to the station looking to make a request to the "Wolfman?"

Answer: Popsicle

The DJ (Wolfman Jack) had a broken refrigerator full of popsicles he was trying to finish.
13. The DJ really was the "Wolfman."

Answer: True

Yes, it was Wolfman Jack himself. In the 1960's, the "Wolfman" was somewhat of a radio phenomenon.
14. After saving Terry and Debbie from the car thieves, Debbie compared Milner to what hero?

Answer: The Lone Ranger

Milner (Paul LeMat) really knew how to take care of business and saved Terry, Debbie, and the car.
15. What organization gave Curt a scholarship?

Answer: The Moose Lodge

Curt was happy to accept the check while the Pharaohs robbed the pinball machines.
16. At the end of the movie, we learn Terry went to Vietnam. Near what city in South Vietnam was he reported missing-in-action?

Answer: An Loc

In "American Graffiti II," the whole story behind Terry's disappearance is revealed.
17. After putting Terry in charge of his car, Steve told him to use only what type of oil?

Answer: 30 weight, Castrol R

Terry cried at the amazing responsibility he was given. He vowed to love and protect the car. He called it a superfine machine.
18. What is the last name of the police officer that regularly gave Milner tickets?

Answer: Holstein

We know that Milner filed the tickets under "C.S."
19. After Carol got in Milner's car, he asked her how old she was. How did Carol describe her age?

Answer: Old enough

Milner quickly told her he is not driving her around. She later calls him a weenie.
20. As a pick up line, Terry told Debbie that she looked just like what actress?

Answer: Connie Stevens

Terry was a little goofy, but he knew how to charm Debbie.
Source: Author dmbfanatic

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