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Quiz about Ordinary People
Quiz about Ordinary People

Ordinary People Quiz for Experts | Movies


For fans of the movie Ordinary People, I have a quiz that I hope you will enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by EricVG16. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
EricVG16
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,054
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
286
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (6/10), Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 172 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. According to Jeannine, what does Conrad have when he sings? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Conrad's friend Karen comes from where? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is Dr. Berger's first name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How does Conrad's older brother die? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of Conrad's swimming coach? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of Conrad's older brother? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where do Conrad and Jeannine go for their first date? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of Conrad's best friend? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. During one of the therapy sessions, Conrad makes a brief mention of what classic TV show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The film's Oscar-winning screenplay was adapted by what screenwriter from the novel by Judith Guest? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 24: 6/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. According to Jeannine, what does Conrad have when he sings?

Answer: a lot of energy

She tells Conrad this when they formally introduce themselves. Conrad is a little flustered, and one of Jeannine's friends introduces him.
2. Conrad's friend Karen comes from where?

Answer: Skokie, Illinois

Most of the action takes place in the Chicagoland area. Karen is a friend of Conrad's from the hospital where he was staying at after trying to commit suicide.
3. What is Dr. Berger's first name?

Answer: Tyrone

Dr. Tyrone Berger is played by Judd Hirsch, most famous for his work on "Taxi." He is Conrad's psychiatrist, and he helps Conrad overcome his survivor's guilt. Judd Hirsch received an Academy Award nomination for this role.
4. How does Conrad's older brother die?

Answer: Drowning

In a flashback, Conrad reveals to Dr. Berger that his "crime" was surviving, since he wasn't the athlete or jock that his brother was. However, this is also the climactic moment where Conrad begins to turn his life around.
5. What is the name of Conrad's swimming coach?

Answer: Coach Salan

The second time that Conrad tells Salan that he is quitting, Salan tells him he won't have another chance, to which Conrad responds that he won't ask for another chance.
6. What is the name of Conrad's older brother?

Answer: Buck

Buck Jarrett was known as an all-around athlete and a friendly rival to Conrad before his accidental death by drowning.
7. Where do Conrad and Jeannine go for their first date?

Answer: Bowling alley

Despite saying that she is a horrible bowler, Conrad decides to take a chance and ask Jeannine out on the date.
8. What is the name of Conrad's best friend?

Answer: Lazenby

In a tense showdown with Lazenby and some of his friends as Conrad and Jeannine leave the bowling alley, Lazenby tells Conrad that he is not the only one suffering. Lazenby is also struggling to cope with Buck's death.
9. During one of the therapy sessions, Conrad makes a brief mention of what classic TV show?

Answer: The Waltons

In this brief mention, he compares himself to John Boy and how they both feel like outsiders in their own families.
10. The film's Oscar-winning screenplay was adapted by what screenwriter from the novel by Judith Guest?

Answer: Alvin Sargent

Alvin Sargent has won two Academy Awards, one for this movie and one for the film "Julia" in 1977. He was also nominated for an Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for "Paper Moon" and has also written the screenplay for the first two "Spider-Man" sequels.
Source: Author EricVG16

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