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Quiz about What About Bob Part 1 Baby Steps
Quiz about What About Bob Part 1 Baby Steps

"What About Bob?" Part 1: Baby Steps Quiz


Here's a fresh quiz on one of the funniest movies of the 1990s. If you've taken any of my other quizzes, you know that I dig deep into the details of the plot and dialog. If you expect to score well, be prepared to know more than 'who-played-who'.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fred73. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Fred73
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,966
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
426
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (8/10), Guest 208 (7/10), Guest 98 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. At the start of the film we find Bob struggling to summon the courage to start his day. He repeats three simple lines over and over again. Which of these is NOT a part of his mantra? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Following his initial session with Bob, Dr. Marvin dictates his notes on a small tape-recorder. Which of these is NOT part of the doctor's diagnosis? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Bob is disturbed to find that Dr. Marvin is leaving today for a month-long vacation with his family. Which of his colleagues will be available if Bob needs help before Leo returns after Labor Day? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When Bob tricks Betty into patching him through to Dr. Marvin's cottage, he tries to get Leo to tell him where he and his family have gone. Which of these resort areas are NOT among those he names while 'fishing' for their location? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. After the failed attempts to find Leo's whereabouts by phone, Bob visits the doctor's telephone answering service pretending to be a police officer. What form of identification does Bob (aka. homicide detective Roberts) flash to Betty as he enters? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. After discovering the location of the Marvin's vacation home, Bob "baby-steps" his way to the bus station, and heads for New Hampshire. What request does Bob make of the older gentleman seated next to him on the bus? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After finding Leo in town, Bob cries and whines until Leo agrees to speak with him; not in person, but by phone. Bob is to buy his return ticket to New York and wait two hours for Leo's call. The pay-phone where Bob is to wait is located where? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Leo is anxious and nervous about the "Good Morning America" TV interview that will be broadcast live from his house the following morning. He agonizes over every detail, especially the decision of what belongs on the fireplace mantle. When the network cameras finally roll, which of these items holds that honored spot? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Leo's compulsive tendencies manifest themselves in many ways, including the methods he employs in attempting to teach his son to dive. When Siggy arrives at the dock dressed all in black, Leo asks him why he persists with the "death fixation". Siggy explains that he is "in mourning for my lost __________". Complete the quote.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. Bowing to pressure from the family, Leo finally agrees to allow Bob to stay for supper. Fay has prepared a classic all-American summer feast of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, biscuits and a fresh green salad. What item, not already on the table, does Bob ask for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At the start of the film we find Bob struggling to summon the courage to start his day. He repeats three simple lines over and over again. Which of these is NOT a part of his mantra?

Answer: "I feel happy."

Bob repeats "I feel good. I feel great. I feel wonderful." several times as he forces himself out of bed and goes through his morning routine. He continues the chant later in the day as he walks to Dr. Marvin's office, picking up the intensity as he encounters a ragged looking street person whose mantra is not nearly so positive.
2. Following his initial session with Bob, Dr. Marvin dictates his notes on a small tape-recorder. Which of these is NOT part of the doctor's diagnosis?

Answer: "Lives in a constant state of panic"

Dr. Marvin does use the "lives in a constant state of panic" line but that is earlier when he suggests to Bob that his divorce might have been brought on by something other than Neil Diamond. His recorded notes also include a reminder to "bill at the regular rate for the session and $29.95 for the book".
3. Bob is disturbed to find that Dr. Marvin is leaving today for a month-long vacation with his family. Which of his colleagues will be available if Bob needs help before Leo returns after Labor Day?

Answer: Dr. Harmon

Dr. Harmon is never seen in the film, but his name is mentioned at least four times: once by Dr. Marvin in the scene described above, once by Betty (the answering service operator) who reminds Bob that "Dr. Harmon is taking his (Marvin's) calls," and twice during the three-way phone conversation involving Bob, Betty and Leo. Tomsky is the director of the asylum and Fensterwald is the colleague that referred Bob to Leo. Phil is the doctor who treats Leo following his breakdown.
4. When Bob tricks Betty into patching him through to Dr. Marvin's cottage, he tries to get Leo to tell him where he and his family have gone. Which of these resort areas are NOT among those he names while 'fishing' for their location?

Answer: Nantucket

"I'd feel better if I just knew where you were. It's Martha's Vineyard, right?... After you get back from Fire Island... Do you want to keep Maine all to yourself?" At this point Dr. Marvin is stern but professional, simply telling Bob that his behavior is inappropriate.
5. After the failed attempts to find Leo's whereabouts by phone, Bob visits the doctor's telephone answering service pretending to be a police officer. What form of identification does Bob (aka. homicide detective Roberts) flash to Betty as he enters?

Answer: Health Insurance ID

As Betty just got a quick peek at the "Blue Shield" logo, she must have assumed it to be a police badge. The Blue Cross-Blue Shield federation is one of the largest private health insurance providers in the US. It's not surprising that someone with all of Bob's problems would always have his health insurance ID handy.
6. After discovering the location of the Marvin's vacation home, Bob "baby-steps" his way to the bus station, and heads for New Hampshire. What request does Bob make of the older gentleman seated next to him on the bus?

Answer: "Punch me, knock me out."

The man quickly finds another seat, leaving Bob and Gil both alone and conscious. By the time the bus approaches Lake Winnipesaukee, all the other passengers have moved as far away from Bob as possible.
7. After finding Leo in town, Bob cries and whines until Leo agrees to speak with him; not in person, but by phone. Bob is to buy his return ticket to New York and wait two hours for Leo's call. The pay-phone where Bob is to wait is located where?

Answer: Coffee shop

Bob drives everybody in the coffee shop crazy as he watches the clock baby-step towards 4:00. Lucky for him the coffee shop is owned by the Guttmans, who despise Leo for 'stealing' their dream home. They kill two birds with one stone; get Bob out off their shop, and aggravate Leo, by delivering Bob directly to his house.
8. Leo is anxious and nervous about the "Good Morning America" TV interview that will be broadcast live from his house the following morning. He agonizes over every detail, especially the decision of what belongs on the fireplace mantle. When the network cameras finally roll, which of these items holds that honored spot?

Answer: Duck Decoy

Anna suggests the rifle as it represents virility. Later in the day, the puppets are there, and by supper time, it appears Leo has settled on the Freud statue. When the ABC TV crew arrives the following morning, we see the mallard decoy and a manly display of tobacco pipes.
9. Leo's compulsive tendencies manifest themselves in many ways, including the methods he employs in attempting to teach his son to dive. When Siggy arrives at the dock dressed all in black, Leo asks him why he persists with the "death fixation". Siggy explains that he is "in mourning for my lost __________". Complete the quote.

Answer: childhood

Bob ends up being the one who helps Siggy overcome his fear of diving, much to the dismay of his father. Leo is pushed ever closer to the edge!
10. Bowing to pressure from the family, Leo finally agrees to allow Bob to stay for supper. Fay has prepared a classic all-American summer feast of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, biscuits and a fresh green salad. What item, not already on the table, does Bob ask for?

Answer: Salt substitute

Bob says, "Leo, I see salt and pepper, but I don't see a salt substitute." Leo's anger is beginning to boil over, and he tells Bob to call him DOCTOR Marvin. Bob also inquires if this is butter or margarine, and asks Anna to remove the tomato from the salad she's piled "high and deep" at his request.
Source: Author Fred73

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