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It's a Wonderful Life

Quiz by Pam Withers

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  • Q1
    What is the name of the main character?
    Henry Bailey
    Billy Bailey
    Clarence Bailey
    George Bailey
    30s
  • Q2
    Why does Mr. Potter try so hard to get the Building and Loan?
    He wants even more money.
    He likes Jimmy the Raven.
    Because the Bailey family has tried so hard to keep it away from him.
    He thinks George would be better off working for him.
    30s
  • Q3
    Mr. Potter is described as angry and frustrated. What is the most unethical thing he does in the movie?
    He doesn't give George the $8000 Uncle Billy accidentally gave him.
    He tries to close the Building and Loan when there's a run on the bank.
    He tries to close the Building and Loan when George's dad passed away.
    He tries to offer George a job to get him to leave the Building and Loan.
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens every time a bell rings?
    An angel gets his wings
    Mr. Potter scowls
    George yells
    Mr. Gower slaps George's bad ear
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the hardest part of being an entrepreneur?
    Making decisions
    Making friends
    Making lots of money
    You are the only one in charge of the business. It depends on you.
    30s
  • Q6
    How did the movie show that the decisions of others affected George?
    Everyone kept doing things that took them away from Bedford Falls and George felt he had to stay behind to keep the Building and Loan going.
    George's father passed away.
    The floor opened up in the gym and everyone fell in.
    Violet wanted to dance with him.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the most important difference between Potter's Bank and George's Building and Loan?
    George treats his customers like humans. Potter does not.
    George has the raven. Potter does not.
    Uncle Billy works for George, not Mr. Potter.
    Potter has fancy furniture. George does not.
    30s
  • Q8
    What does George say to Mary when they're walking back from the dance together?
    You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down.
    That DJ was swell.
    Mary, I've loved you since I first saw you.
    I think I can see both our houses from here.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does Mr. Potter tell George when he asks him to bail out the Building and Loan and save George from getting arrested?
    You're worth more dead than alive.
    You've always been like a a son to be, George.
    Sure I'll loan you the money but I want to see you beg.
    I'm never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down....
    30s
  • Q10
    What does Clarence tell George while showing him how bad the world would be without him?
    Get busy living or get busy dying.
    Go ahead, make my day.
    There's no place like home.
    Each man's life touches so many other lives.
    30s
  • Q11
    What does George say to Mr. Potter the last time he sees him in the movie?
    Mr. Potter, I just wanted to apologize for my behaior earlier.
    Wait, you were my real father this whole time?
    I'll be back.
    Merry Christmas, Mr. Potter!
    30s
  • Q12
    What does Mary whisper in George's bad ear when they're kids?
    Colonel Mustard, in the Library with a revolver.
    George Bailey, I'll love you till the day I die.
    I'm never going to marry you EVER!
    Boys are gross.
    30s
  • Q13
    Who gives George the money he needs at the end of the movie?
    His friends and family
    Trick question-he finds the money
    Mr. Potter
    Clarence
    30s
  • Q14
    When Clarence asks the senior angel if George is "sick" what does he say in response?
    Yes, Clarence. He's sick in body, mind and soul.
    I see dead people.
    No, worse. He's discouraged.
    He's not sick bu he knows how to make sick beats!
    30s
  • Q15
    What does George's daughter Zuzu give him that he puts in his pocket?
    Flower petals
    A tiny silver bell
    A red Ryder BB Gun
    A half-eaten Pop Tart
    30s

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