'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' trivia quiz
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" Is an amusing little ditty, written, produced and directed by John Hughes.
The film stars Steve Martin as a family man desperately trying to travel home for Thanksgiving, with an obnoxious slob, played by John Candy, as his only companion.
This movie has become a holiday favorite you should do well at the following trivia quiz. Answers will be published in Friday's edition.
1) How many days before Thanksgiving does the trip "home" start for the main characters of this film?
2
3
4
5
2) What are the names of the main characters?
Neal Patrick and Del Montana
Neal Diamond and Del Santos
Neal Page and Del Griffith
Neal Fitzgerald and Del Baggett
3) What does Neal do for a living?
Chemical engineer
Newspaper publisher
Mad scientist
Marketing executive
4) What does Del do for a living?
Lumberjack
Pressman
Shower curtain ring salesman
Encyclopedia salesman
5) What are Neal's and Del's wives' names?
Susan and Marie
Debbie and Marie
Susan and Nancy
Susan and Stephanie
6) What famous actor makes a cameo appearance as the taxi racer?
Kevin Bacon
Tom Cruise
Brad Pitt
George Clooney
7) How many kids does Neal have?
3: Two boys and one girl
3: Twin boys and one girl
2: Set of twin girls
2: One boy and girl
8) What ominous seat number is Neal assigned on the airplane?
7A
13A
13E
7B
9) What semi-famous actor, who also appeared in "Ferris Beuller's Day Off" has a bit part in this film as an airport employee?
Ben Stein
Matthew Broderick
Jennifer Grey
Charlie Sheen
10) Name the motel that Doobby's Taxiola takes Neal and Del to.
Edelen's Braidwood Inn
Braidwood Motor Inn
Do Drop Inn
Super Motel 6 Express
11) Neal has a Diner's Card. What credit card does Del have?
Mastercard
American Express
Overnighter's Card
Discovery Card
12) What famous Patsy Cline tune is playing during the famous "wake up" scene?
"Walking After Midnight"
"Back in Baby's Arms"
"Crazy"
"Why Can't He Be You?"
13) What song does Del get all the passengers to sing on board the bus?
The theme from "Gilligan's Island"
The theme from "Green Acres"
The theme from "The Flintstones"
The theme from "Petticoat Junction"
14) What's the name of the car rental company that Neal terrorizes in St. Louis?
National Car Rental
Marathon Car Rental
Good Guy Car Rental
Rent A Wreck
15) What is the only document the car rental clerk asks Neal for back at the car rental counter?
His rental agreement
His driver's license
His credit card
His insurance certificate
16) Which state license plates are on the rented Green Gran Detroit Turbo Town and Country car Del rents?
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
New York
17) How many miles from Chicago are Neal and Del when their rental car catches fire?
300 miles
102 miles
150 miles
50 miles
18) What brand of watch does Del try to barter for a room at El Rancho Motel?
Timex
Rolex
Casio
Mickey Mouse
19) How long has Del's wife been gone for?
Eight years
Seven years
Four years
Two years
20) What year did this movie come out?
1997
1987
1999
1984
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