Can You Score 20/20? The Ultimate Comedy Movie Trivia Quiz Challenge!

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Think you’re a comedy movie master? Test your knowledge of iconic laughs from classics like Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail with this ultimate trivia quiz. Questions range from easy warm-ups to devilishly hard challenges – grab a pen and see if you can ace all 20!

20 Trivia Questions on Comedy Movies

Question 1: In Groundhog Day (1993), what town is Punxsutawney Phil from, where Bill Murray’s character relives the same day?

A. Springfield
B. Punxsutawney
C. Bedford Falls
D. Radiator Springs

Question 2: Who directed the 1984 comedy Ghostbusters starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd?

A. Joe Dante
B. Ron Howard
C. Ivan Reitman
D. Tim Burton

Question 3: In Airplane! (1980), what is the name of the inflatable autopilot doll?

A. Randy
B. Otto
C. Ted
D. Simon

Question 4: In Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), what is the correct response to the Bridgekeeper’s question: "What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?"?

A. 11 metres per second
B. What do you mean? An African or European swallow?
C. 24 miles per hour
D. Blue! No, yellow!

Question 5: In Dumb and Dumber (1994), what does Harry put in Lloyd’s coffee as revenge?

A. Salt
B. Sugar
C. Laxative
D. Hot sauce

Question 6: In The Hangover (2009), what unexpected animal do the guys find in their hotel suite bathroom?

A. Monkey
B. Wolf
C. Tiger
D. Baby

Question 7: In Superbad (2007), what is the name on Fogell’s fake ID that everyone calls him?

A. Fogell
B. Seth
C. Evan
D. McLovin

Question 8: In Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), what is Ron Burgundy’s dog’s name?

A. Trudy
B. Baxter
C. Scooter
D. Champ

Question 9: In Napoleon Dynamite (2004), what hybrid animal does Napoleon claim to have drawn "a ligature" of?

A. Unicorn
B. Dragon
C. Liger
D. Tigron

Question 10: In Big (1988), what does young Josh Baskin wish for at the Zoltar carnival machine?

A. To be mayor
B. To be rich
C. To be big
D. To win the lottery

Question 11: In When Harry Met Sally… (1989), where does Sally demonstrate her famous fake orgasm scene?

A. Central Park
B. Katz’s Delicatessen
C. Empire State Building
D. Carnegie Hall

Question 12: In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), what is Ferris’s sister’s name?

A. Sloane
B. Jeanie
C. Katie
D. Mia

Question 13: In Clueless (1995), what is Cher Horowitz’s last name?

A. Sheppard
B. Hamilton
C. Horowitz
D. Mason

Question 14: In Legally Blonde (2001), what is Elle Woods’ Chihuahua’s name?

A. Moonie
B. Bruiser
C. Fluffy
D. Sparky

Question 15: In Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), what is Dr. Evil’s hairless cat’s name?

A. Mr. Whiskers
B. Mr. Bigglesworth
C. Fluffy
D. Snowball

Question 16: In Shrek (2001), what does Shrek repeatedly yell when defending his home?

A. Ogre land!
B. Green paradise!
C. Mud hole!
D. It’s my swamp!

Question 17: In Toy Story (1995), what is Buzz Lightyear’s signature catchphrase?

A. There’s a snake in my boot!
B. To infinity and beyond!
C. Reach for the stars!
D. You’ve got a friend in me

Question 18: In The Princess Bride (1987), what is the name of the farm boy who says "As you wish"?

A. Inigo
B. Fezzik
C. Westley
D. Humperdinck

Question 19: In Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), what is the full name of Robin Williams’ nanny disguise?

A. Euphegenia Doubtfire
B. Matilda Nanny
C. Agnes Crumplebottom
D. Bertha Housekeeper

Question 20: In Grease (1978), what is the name of the high school attended by Danny and Sandy?

A. Bayside High
B. Rydell High
C. West Beverly High
D. North Shore High

Answers

  1. B. Punxsutawney – The film is set during the Punxsutawney Groundhog Day festival; others are fictional towns from The Simpsons, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Cars.
  2. C. Ivan Reitman – Reitman directed the original Ghostbusters; Dante did Gremlins, Howard Splash, Burton Beetlejuice.
  3. B. Otto – The doll is named Otto, a nod to the German word for automatic; others are human character names.
  4. B. What do you mean? An African or European swallow? – This stumps the Bridgekeeper; other options reference wrong speeds or unrelated quotes from the film.
  5. C. Laxative – Harry doses Lloyd’s coffee with laxatives before the road trip; others are common pranks but not used here.
  6. C. Tiger – Mike Tyson’s tiger is in the bathroom; monkey is Mr. Chow’s, others not featured.
  7. D. McLovin – Fogell’s ID bizarrely lists "McLovin" as the first name; others are character names.
  8. B. Baxter – Baxter is Ron’s beloved dog hit by a car; others are fictional pet names from comedies.
  9. C. Liger – Napoleon says, "It’s pretty much my favourite animal. It’s like a lion and a tiger mixed"; others are fantasy creatures.
  10. C. To be big – Josh wishes to be "big", turning him adult overnight; others are unrelated wishes.
  11. B. Katz’s Delicatessen – The scene occurs at the famous NYC deli; others are NY landmarks but not the location.
  12. B. Jeanie – Jeanie is Ferris’s resentful sister; Sloane is his girlfriend, others not in the film.
  13. C. Horowitz – Cher’s family name is Horowitz; others are from Mean Girls or similar teen films.
  14. B. Bruiser – Elle’s pink Chihuahua is Bruiser Woods; others are common pet names.
  15. B. Mr. Bigglesworth – Dr. Evil’s cat loses its hair due to Mr. Bigglesworth’s name; others are generic cat names.
  16. D. It’s my swamp! – Shrek’s iconic line defending his home; others are made-up variations.
  17. B. To infinity and beyond! – Buzz’s rallying cry; other quotes belong to Woody.
  18. C. Westley – Westley uses "As you wish" to express love to Buttercup; others are different characters.
  19. A. Euphegenia Doubtfire – Daniel creates the elaborate persona of Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire; others are invented.
  20. B. Rydell High – The musical is set at Rydell High School; others are from Saved by the Bell, 90210, Glee.

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