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The Graduate Trivia Quiz

One of my favourite movies of all time, this movie introduced Dustin Hoffman to the world.

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

Author
FussBudget

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,658

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3773

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (8/10), Guest 208 (7/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dustin Hoffman played Benjamin, fresh out of college. What was Benjamin's surname? Hint

Baldwin

Brockman

Bolton

Braddock

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Question 2 of 10

2. What present did Benjamin's father insist he demonstrate to their friends? Hint

Scuba Gear

Surfing Gear

Archery Gear

Mountain Climbing Gear

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Benjamin told his father he was planning to travel to Berkeley to marry Elaine, his father's response was that he thought the idea was pretty: Hint

Idiotic

Stupid

Half-baked

Silly

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Question 4 of 10

4. At the party, Mr Maguire (Walter Brooke) gave Benjamin 'one word' of advice: Hint

Computing

Nylon

Plastics

Rubber

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Question 5 of 10

5. What luggage did Benjamin arrive at the hotel with, the first time he slept with Mrs Robinson? Hint

Briefcase

Suitcase

Toothbrush

Overnight Bag

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Question 6 of 10

6. The opening scene shows Benjamin in: Hint

A ferry terminal

A bus station

An airport

A railroad station

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the song that played over the opening scene? Hint

April Come She Will

Scarborough Fair

The Sound Of Silence

The Boxer

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Question 8 of 10

8. The character of Elaine Robinson was played by: Hint

Meryl Streep

Catherine Rose

Katharine Ross

Helen Mirren

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the hotel desk, the clerk asked Benjamin if he was there for 'the affair'. When asked for clarification the clerk stated there was a party being held for which family? Hint

Seligman

Skellington

Singleton

Singleman

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Benjamin convinced Elaine to leave the church at the end of the movie, how did he ensure no-one followed them? Hint

He wedged a large cross between the door handles

He threatened everyone with a handgun

He put a large bench against the doors

He started a fire

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Apr 03 2024 : Guest 76: 8/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 208: 7/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 185: 6/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 68: 0/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dustin Hoffman played Benjamin, fresh out of college. What was Benjamin's surname?

Answer: Braddock

Dustin Hoffman has gone on to be one of the world's most versatile actors, appearing in "Tootsie", "Rain Man", "Papillon", "Midnight Cowboy", "Marathon Man", "Billy Bathgate", "Sphere" and many more.

2. What present did Benjamin's father insist he demonstrate to their friends?

Answer: Scuba Gear

Benjamin's father was played by William Daniels, who has also appeared in "Reds," "Sunburn," and "The Blue Lagoon."

3. When Benjamin told his father he was planning to travel to Berkeley to marry Elaine, his father's response was that he thought the idea was pretty:

Answer: Half-baked

Benjamin's reply was "Oh no, It's completely baked"!

4. At the party, Mr Maguire (Walter Brooke) gave Benjamin 'one word' of advice:

Answer: Plastics

Mr Maguire, played by Walter Brooke, said plastics were the way of the future.

5. What luggage did Benjamin arrive at the hotel with, the first time he slept with Mrs Robinson?

Answer: Toothbrush

He claimed to the Desk Clerk that he was travelling light!

6. The opening scene shows Benjamin in:

Answer: An airport

The scene shows Benjamin riding on the airport travelator (moving sidewalk).

7. What was the song that played over the opening scene?

Answer: The Sound Of Silence

"The Sound Of Silence" was written by Simon & Garfunkel some years before the movie.

8. The character of Elaine Robinson was played by:

Answer: Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross played the role of the Robinson's daughter, whom Benjamin finally realised he was in love with.

9. At the hotel desk, the clerk asked Benjamin if he was there for 'the affair'. When asked for clarification the clerk stated there was a party being held for which family?

Answer: Singleman

The "Singleman Party Foxtrot" is one of the tracks found on "The Graduate" soundtrack album.

10. When Benjamin convinced Elaine to leave the church at the end of the movie, how did he ensure no-one followed them?

Answer: He wedged a large cross between the door handles

The use of the cross in this manner was considered by many at the time to be very sacrilegious.

Source: Author FussBudget

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