Can You Score 20/20? The Ultimate Love Story Trivia Quiz – Only True Fans Will Pass!

Answers Below – No Peeking!

Step into the emotional world of the 1970 classic Love Story and test your fandom with this ultimate trivia quiz! From the iconic romance of Oliver and Jenny to behind-the-scenes secrets, these 20 questions range from easy warm-ups to heart-wrenching hard ones. Grab a tissue and see if you’re a true fan!

20 Trivia Questions on Love Story

Question 1: Who directed the 1970 film Love Story?

A. Sidney Lumet
B. Arthur Hiller
C. Robert Mulligan
D. George Roy Hill

Question 2: In what year was Love Story released?

A. 1969
B. 1971
C. 1970
D. 1968

Question 3: Who plays Oliver Barrett IV in Love Story?

A. Robert Redford
B. Ryan O’Neal
C. Beau Bridges
D. Michael Douglas

Question 4: What instrument does Jenny Cavilleri play in Love Story?

A. Violin
B. Piano
C. Cello
D. Flute

Question 5: Which university does Oliver attend for law school?

A. Yale
B. Princeton
C. Harvard
D. Dartmouth

Question 6: What is Jenny’s full name in the film?

A. Jennifer Barrett
B. Jennifer Cavilleri
C. Jenny Barrett
D. Jennifer O’Neal

Question 7: Who says the famous line “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”?

A. Oliver
B. Jenny
C. Oliver’s father
D. Jenny’s father

Question 8: Love Story is based on a novel by which author?

A. Erich Segal
B. Judith Krantz
C. Sidney Sheldon
D. Danielle Steel

Question 9: What illness does Jenny die from?

A. Cancer
B. Tuberculosis
C. Leukemia
D. Heart disease

Question 10: Who plays Oliver’s father, Oliver Barrett III?

A. Ray Milland
B. John Marley
C. Eli Wallach
D. Jack Warden

Question 11: Where do Oliver and Jenny first meet?

A. At a party
B. In the library
C. During a hockey game
D. At a concert

Question 12: What does Jenny study at Radcliffe College?

A. Literature
B. Music
C. Philosophy
D. History

Question 13: Which film won the Oscar for Best Original Score for Love Story?

A. Airport
B. Love Story
C. MAS*H
D. Patton

Question 14: Who composed the theme song “Where Do I Begin (Love Story)”?

A. Henry Mancini
B. Francis Lai
C. John Williams
D. Michel Legrand

Question 15: What is Jenny’s father’s occupation?

A. Lawyer
B. Baker
C. Professor
D. Doctor

Question 16: How do Oliver and Jenny get married?

A. In a church
B. By a justice of the peace
C. In Las Vegas
D. At Harvard

Question 17: Was Love Story nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?

A. No
B. Yes
C. Only for screenplay
D. Only for acting

Question 18: What sport does Oliver play at Harvard?

A. Football
B. Ice hockey
C. Baseball
D. Tennis

Question 19: Who was nominated for Best Actress for playing Jenny?

A. Faye Dunaway
B. Ali MacGraw
C. Jane Fonda
D. Glenda Jackson

Question 20: What job does Jenny take after they marry?

A. Teacher
B. Waitress
C. Secretary
D. Musician

Answers

  1. B. Arthur Hiller – He directed the film, beating out competitors like Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon) who worked on other romances.
  2. C. 1970 – The film premiered on 16 December 1970, becoming a massive box-office hit.
  3. B. Ryan O’Neal – O’Neal’s breakout role as the preppy Oliver earned him an Oscar nomination.
  4. C. Cello – Jenny is a talented cellist studying music at Radcliffe.
  5. C. Harvard – Oliver attends Harvard Law School after Princeton undergrad.
  6. B. Jennifer Cavilleri – Her maiden name reflects her working-class Italian-American roots.
  7. B. Jenny – She utters the iconic line twice, once to Oliver and later echoed by his father.
  8. A. Erich Segal – Segal wrote the screenplay and bestselling novel simultaneously.
  9. C. Leukemia – Jenny’s terminal illness drives the film’s tragic plot.
  10. B. John Marley – Marley, known from The Godfather, plays the stern patriarch and earned an Oscar nod.
  11. B. In the library – Their meet-cute sparks at the Radcliffe-Harvard library.
  12. B. Music – As a music major, she performs cello concerts.
  13. B. Love Story – Francis Lai won for his poignant score at the 1971 Oscars.
  14. B. Francis Lai – Lai’s melody, with lyrics by Carl Sigman, became a chart-topping hit.
  15. B. Baker – Phil Cavilleri owns a bakery, contrasting Oliver’s wealthy background.
  16. B. By a justice of the peace – Their simple civil ceremony defies family expectations.
  17. B. Yes – Nominated for Best Picture but lost to Patton; it won only for Lai’s score.
  18. B. Ice hockey – Oliver is a star player, highlighted in early action scenes.
  19. B. Ali MacGraw – MacGraw’s debut lead role won her a Best Actress nomination.
  20. A. Teacher – Jenny teaches elementary school to support them financially.

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