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National Lampoon's Van Wilder Trivia Quiz

"Van Wilder" is one of the greatest comedies National Lampoon's has done in years! This is my first quiz, so I hope you like it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Teri42574. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Teri42574

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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2975

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the actor who plays Van Wilder? Hint

Paul Walker

Josh Hartnett

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Reynolds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the actress who plays Gwen Pearson? Hint

Tyra Banks

Tara Reid

Jessica Alba

Jessica Simpson

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the college that Van is attending? Hint

Harvard

Yale

Princeton

Coolidge

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many years has Van been in college? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Finish this quote (said during his rousing speech to the basketball team during half time): "I want you all over that ball like ______." Hint

a fat kid on a Twinkie

a fat boy on a Twinkie

a fat kid on a cupcake

a fat boy on a cupcake

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Question 6 of 10

6. At the beginning of the movie, Van is trying to talk a kid out of jumping off the roof. By what name does Van call him? Hint

Timmy

Jimmy

Tommy

Jamie

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finish this quote (the advice he gives after the kid jumps off the roof): "Don't be a fool, _____." Hint

wrap your tool

next time use a bungee cord

get back to school

stay in school

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tim Matheson plays Van Wilder Sr. What other National Lampoon's comedy did he star in? Hint

Blues Brothers

Vacation

Animal House

Christmas Vacation

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fill in the blanks of this quote: "Worrying is like ______, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere." Hint

running in place

a rocking chair

bouncing a ball

jumping up and down

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who says the following line: "You're going to miss the biggest party of the year." Hint

Gwen

Van

Richard

Taj

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the actor who plays Van Wilder?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds

Ryan previously starred in the TV sitcom, "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place". He was rather ditzy, unlike the suave Van Wilder.

2. Who is the actress who plays Gwen Pearson?

Answer: Tara Reid

Tara also co-starred in "American Pie" and "American Pie 2". Her best role, however is as Gwen in "Van Wilder". The best scene is when she shows up Van in the hockey rink!

3. What is the name of the college that Van is attending?

Answer: Coolidge

Coolidge is the name of the town where Central Arizona College is located.

4. How many years has Van been in college?

Answer: 7

When his assistant informs him he has written a check for Van's tuition, Van Wilder Sr. says "Van is still in school?" The assistant replies, "For the better part of a decade."

5. Finish this quote (said during his rousing speech to the basketball team during half time): "I want you all over that ball like ______."

Answer: a fat kid on a cupcake

Van really shows his school spirit by pumping up the basketball team, and telling them he is throwing them a party, but only if they win!

6. At the beginning of the movie, Van is trying to talk a kid out of jumping off the roof. By what name does Van call him?

Answer: Timmy

This is a hilarious scene, Van trying to talk a kid off the roof, while not wearing any pants. He keeps calling the kid Timmy, and it isn't even his name.

7. Finish this quote (the advice he gives after the kid jumps off the roof): "Don't be a fool, _____."

Answer: stay in school

He later tells another student with VD, "Don't be a fool and wrap your tool."

8. Tim Matheson plays Van Wilder Sr. What other National Lampoon's comedy did he star in?

Answer: Animal House

It is hilarious when Van Wilder Sr. shows up at his son's party and gets beer dumped on his head for not wearing pajamas.

9. Fill in the blanks of this quote: "Worrying is like ______, it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere."

Answer: a rocking chair

This is a great piece of advice. Van is just full of wisdom! He says this while they are discussing his present financial difficulties.

10. Who says the following line: "You're going to miss the biggest party of the year."

Answer: Richard

Richard says this to Gwen in regards to his frat costume party. Then we hear crickets chirping in the background.

Source: Author Teri42574

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