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Glengarry Glen Ross Multiple Choice Quiz | Movies

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

A multiple-choice quiz by rcsinclair1. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
rcsinclair1

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,089

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
993

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 47 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

Neil Simon

William Shakespeare

David Mamet

Tennessee Williams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the character played by Jack Lemmon. Hint

Shelley Levine

Ricky Roma

Ned Ryerson

Dave Moss

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Question 3 of 10

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

Gold Cojones

Brass Balls

Honesty & Integrity

To be liked

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what line of business are the salesmen? Hint

Used Cars

Real Estate

Stocks & Bonds

Life Insurance

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played Williamson, the office manager? Hint

Kevin Spacey

Al Pacino

Alan Arkin

Ed Harris

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sales tool was desperately needed by the sales force? Hint

The Contracts

The Customer Listing

The Charts & Graphs

The Leads

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Question 7 of 10

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

McDonald's

The Corner Tavern

The Chinese Restaurant

The Coffee Shop

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Question 8 of 10

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

$70,000

$80,000

$100,000

$60,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who owned the sales firm? Hint

Mitch & Murray

The Roma Partnership

Bob & Irving

Success Unlimited

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Question 10 of 10

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

D. Ray Morton

Michael Norwood

Paul Sherwood

D.A. Volkmann

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 28 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 50: 10/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 47: 1/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 104: 1/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 107: 9/10
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 176: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: David Mamet

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

2. Name the character played by Jack Lemmon.

Answer: Shelley Levine

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

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

Answer: Brass Balls

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

4. In what line of business are the salesmen?

Answer: Real Estate

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

5. Who played Williamson, the office manager?

Answer: Kevin Spacey

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

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

Answer: The Leads

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

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

Answer: The Chinese Restaurant

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

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

Answer: $80,000

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

9. Who owned the sales firm?

Answer: Mitch & Murray

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

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

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.

Source: Author rcsinclair1

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