The Ultimate 'A Christmas Story' Quiz

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The Ultimate 'A Christmas Story' Quiz
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About This Quiz

Released in 1983, "A Christmas Story" is an anti-Hallmark film about the yuletide holiday in America. It portrays the conflicted family relationships and weird consumerism that often take hold during winter months. How much do you remember about this classic comedy movie?
"A Christmas Story" finds Ralph Parker reminiscing about childhood holidays in a town called Hohman. Where is that?
Florida
Indiana
California
Ralphie's father is extremely excited when he learns that he's won a "major award." What is his prize?
a WWII rifle
a Shetland pony
a leg lamp
What does Ralphie really, really, really want for his Christmas gift?
a puppy
a BB gun
a calculator

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What do adults say when Ralphie says he wants an air rifle for Christmas?
"What are you, a murderer?"
"How about a kitten instead?"
"You'll shoot your eye out!"
Ralphie is over the moon when he receives a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. What's the first object he takes aim at?
a metal sign
a squirrel
his brother
Which part of the house drives Ralphie's dad to bouts of rage?
a balky furnace
a leaky roof
a pesky mouse

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During one scene, Ralphie tries to help his father change their car's flat tire. What happens?
Ralphie drops and loses the wheel nuts.
Ralphie takes over and finishes the job for his dad.
Ralphie is struck by a passing vehicle.
What's is Ralphie's dad's name?
Marty
Calvin
He didn't have a name.
The Old Man receives which gift from his wife?
a socket set
a lampshade
a bowling ball

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What happens to the infamous leg lamp?
It disappears.
It starts a house fire.
It breaks while Ralphie's mother is watering her plants.
In 2022, HBO Max released a sequel to "A Christmas Story." What is the title?
"My Summer Story"
"A Christmas Story 2"
"A Christmas Story Christmas"
The original movie is set in 1940. When does "A Christmas Story Christmas" take place?
1973
1982
1995

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Ralphie reconnects with his childhood friends Flick and Scott Schwartz, and bully Scut Farkus. What is Farkus' occupation?
a cop
a bouncer
a tow truck driver
Ralphie's dream is to be a published writer. But what does his little brother Randy end up doing as an adult?
He's a celebrity chef for kids.
He's a globe-trotting businessman.
He's a bartender at Flick's Tavern.
Ralphie takes his two children to see Santa at the same department store where he met Santa. What's the name?
Boyd's
Neilson's
Higbee's

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