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Can You Pass This "Pleasantville" Quiz?

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!

A multiple-choice quiz by sprinkles. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sprinkles

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3473

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (6/10), Guest 207 (4/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What time does the actual Pleasantville contest start? Hint

12:00

9:30

2:00

6:30

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is unique about the TV Time station? Hint

It only shows programs that are in black and white.

Television shows that were made in the fifties can only be seen on it.

The station has limited commercials - practically none at all.

It offers a new marathon each weekend.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is *not* one of Mary Sue's friends in Pleasantville? Hint

Judy Lee

Lisa Anne

Betty Jean

Peggy Jane

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Question 4 of 10

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

Easter

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first color change that Betty notices? Hint

color on a parked car

color on playing cards

color on Mary Sue's sweater

color of a fire on a tree

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does Bud give to Margaret as a gift? Hint

a painting

a basket of fruit

an umbrella

two books - that are completed

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Question 7 of 10

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

biscuits

watermelon

meat loaf

olives

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Question 8 of 10

8. Of the choices below, what is the last thing we see Jennifer doing? Hint

getting on a bus

saying good-bye to George and Betty

hugging David

reading

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Question 9 of 10

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

5 minutes

no time was lost

1 hour

30 minutes

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Question 10 of 10

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

1952

1955

1958

1950

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 21 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 207: 4/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 174: 5/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 51: 5/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 190: 0/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 146: 2/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 200: 7/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 201: 0/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What time does the actual Pleasantville contest start?

Answer: 12:00

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

2. What is unique about the TV Time station?

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

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

3. Which of the following is *not* one of Mary Sue's friends in Pleasantville?

Answer: Judy Lee

Yes, those were the VERY excited girls throughout the ENTIRE movie.

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

Answer: Christmas

He tells this to Bud.

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

Answer: color on playing cards

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

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

Answer: an umbrella

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

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

Answer: olives

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

8. Of the choices below, what is the last thing we see Jennifer doing?

Answer: reading

She is reading to somebody. This is shown after David travels back to the present time.

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

Answer: 1 hour

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

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

Answer: 1958

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

Source: Author sprinkles

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