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Hunting "Laura" Again Trivia Quiz

Here is another and somewhat more difficult quiz on a favorite film, 'Laura'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helene61. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helene61

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,193

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
252

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), Guest 173 (5/10), Guest 24 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The opening credits tell us that 'Laura' is based on a novel. Who wrote the novel on which the film is based? Hint

Lillian Hellman

Gaye Hemingway

Colette

Vera Caspary

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Question 2 of 10

2. Laura first meets Waldo Lydecker while he is having lunch. Where is he having lunch? Remember, the action takes place in New York City. Hint

The Waldorf-Astoria

The Plaza

The Ritz

The Algonquin Hotel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Laura asks Waldo to endorse a product. What product does she ask him to endorse? Hint

The Wallace Flow Write Pen

Old English Colgone

The RemingtonTypewriter

Moet and Chandon Champagne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Laura buys her fianc�, Shelby, an engagement gift. What gift does she give him? Hint

Rolex watch

cashmere sweater

silver cigarette case

bracelet from Cartier

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Question 5 of 10

5. Waldo is jealous of the man who recently painted Laura's portrait. What's the artist's name? Hint

Renoir

Cassatt

Lawrence

Jacoby

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Question 6 of 10

6. Laura owns a house in the country. In what state is this house? Hint

Vermont

New Jersey

Connecticut

New York State

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Question 7 of 10

7. The detective calls Laura's liquor supplier to check on her usual orders. Name the liquor store he calls. Hint

Rite Aid

La Spiritte

Park Avenue Liquors

Mosconi's

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Question 8 of 10

8. Laura's aunt plans to allow a friend of Laura's to disperse Laura's
things. Who is this friend? Hint

Waldo Lyedecker

Lancaster Cory

Shelby Carpenter

Bessie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Laura's aunt confesses a terrible fact to Laura. What does Anne confess? Hint

Anne confesses to thinking about killing Laura.

Anne confesses to being Laura's mother.

Anne confesses to being jealous of Laura.

Anne does not confess anything to Laura.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In his final radio speech, Waldo quotes a few lines from a poem entitled, 'Vitae Summa Brevis'. Who wrote this poem that mentions 'The days of wine and roses'? Hint

W.H. Auden

Matthew Arnold

Dylan Thomas

Ernest Dowson

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Apr 15 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 173: 5/10
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Feb 25 2024 : Andyboy2021: 10/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The opening credits tell us that 'Laura' is based on a novel. Who wrote the novel on which the film is based?

Answer: Vera Caspary

Vera Caspary (1899-1987) was an American author. Independent like her heroine, Vera Caspary wrote mostly fiction.

2. Laura first meets Waldo Lydecker while he is having lunch. Where is he having lunch? Remember, the action takes place in New York City.

Answer: The Algonquin Hotel

The Algonquin Hotel on 44th Street in New York City was the lunch spot for a literary group known as the 'Round Table'. These people were known for their wit and commentaries on theater and other topics. The group included Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) and Robert Benchley (1889-1945).

3. Laura asks Waldo to endorse a product. What product does she ask him to endorse?

Answer: The Wallace Flow Write Pen

Laura begins her advertising career by boldly asking Waldo to endorse her product, which he eventually does.

4. Laura buys her fianc�, Shelby, an engagement gift. What gift does she give him?

Answer: silver cigarette case

Unfortunately, Laura learns that the cigarette case was pawned and bought from the pawn shop by Waldo.

5. Waldo is jealous of the man who recently painted Laura's portrait. What's the artist's name?

Answer: Jacoby

Waldo writes a column criticizing Jacoby. He hopes it will end Laura's infatuation with the handsome artist. Waldo's plan works and Laura breaks up with Jacoby.

6. Laura owns a house in the country. In what state is this house?

Answer: Connecticut

Laura is away in Connecticut the weekend of the murder. It is not unusual for wealthy New Yorkers to have second homes in nearby states.

7. The detective calls Laura's liquor supplier to check on her usual orders. Name the liquor store he calls.

Answer: Mosconi's

After Bessie, Laura's maid, has removed evidence, Det. McPherson checks to see if the cheap bottle found in the liquor cabinet is similar to Laura's usual orders. He finds out that another person must have brought the cheaper bottle into Laura's apartment.

8. Laura's aunt plans to allow a friend of Laura's to disperse Laura's things. Who is this friend?

Answer: Lancaster Cory

We never meet Lancaster Cory but he is referred to as a friend of Laura's as well as an art critic.

9. Laura's aunt confesses a terrible fact to Laura. What does Anne confess?

Answer: Anne confesses to thinking about killing Laura.

Laura's aunt is in love with Shelby Carpenter and is anxious to get Laura out of the picture.

10. In his final radio speech, Waldo quotes a few lines from a poem entitled, 'Vitae Summa Brevis'. Who wrote this poem that mentions 'The days of wine and roses'?

Answer: Ernest Dowson

Ernest Dowson (1867-1900) was known for his phrasing. His line 'The days of wine and roses' is well known to movie-goers. He died of alcoholism.

Source: Author Helene61

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